Chapter 2389: Shock

Anyone with eyes could see how insignificant Shao Liulang was.

Shao Yunduan commented coldly, “Shao Yunjiang must be out of his mind. He chose this path himself; I hope he doesn’t come to regret it.”

Qiao Xuan added, “He made his choice a long time ago, and he’s just a minor figure. Even if the Fourth Prince tries to use him for something, it won’t amount to much. As for Shaoding Village, we need to keep a close watch on the third branch.”

Shao Yunduan agreed, “You’re right!”

This was why Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan did not refuse Ms. Fang and Eldest Uncle’s offer.

The news of Shao Yunduan becoming the King of Jiangnan and the entire Yuzhang province would eventually spread. The Lord of Heshan County would undoubtedly show goodwill towards the Shao Family and Shaoding Village.

The Clan Leader and the elders knew their roles, and Shao Yunduan had already sent the letter. However, the third branch remained a different story.

With Ms. Ma and Third Uncle’s personalities, they would naturally distance themselves from the first branch when things were going poorly. They wouldn’t dare antagonize the first branch further.

This was precisely what happened.

Fortunately, Ms. Fang and the others returned home early and were able to keep the third branch in check.

Ms. Fang, as Shao Yunduan’s mother, had considerable authority. Who would dare defy her?

Despite Ms. Ma’s attempts to cause a commotion, she was effectively suppressed.

Ms. Niu and Second Uncle, driven by jealousy, also caused a ruckus, demanding to restore their relationship with the first branch. Eldest Uncle was inclined to agree, but Ms. Fang opposed the idea. How could they reverse what had already been done?

Without support from the first branch, Eldest Uncle’s stance was weak. The clan understood Shao Yunduan’s position, and Ms. Fang not only rejected their request but also gave Ms. Niu and her husband a thorough reprimanding.

Ms. Niu was so enraged that she shouted again, “Who cares? I don’t care at all! Shao Yunduan is a traitor! Just wait until the Emperor defeats him and settles the score. I want to see what you all will do then! None of you will be able to escape!”

Ms. Fang was infuriated by Ms. Niu’s words and nearly lost her composure.

Eldest Uncle’s heart ached once more.

Just a day ago, he was still calling his brother “Elder Brother” and fawning over him. Now, it seemed his brother was eagerly anticipating his son’s downfall. The betrayal stung deeply.

Ms. Fang seized the opportunity to mock Eldest Uncle, further fueling his frustration.

Eldest Uncle’s anger was palpable. Though he kept his feelings private, he felt a profound coldness settle in his heart. From now on, he resolved to distance himself from the affairs of the second and third branches of the family.

He would act as if nothing had happened.

Ms. Ma and Third Uncle were unsettled by the arguments presented by the second branch. They began to worry about their own position if Shao Yunduan were to fail.

“What if Shao Yunduan really loses? We could be in serious trouble too,” they thought.

Faced with this possibility, they considered making preparations in advance, even contemplating severing ties with the first branch to avoid future complications.

Yet, they were reluctant to give up the benefits derived from their relationship with the first branch. Their indecision made it hard for them to commit to a course of action. They were caught in a dilemma.

As a result, Ms. Ma and Third Uncle became more cautious and restrained in discussing their connection with the first branch. They aimed to minimize their involvement and portray a more distant relationship to protect themselves should any issues arise in the future.

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