The news of Guiliang's death spread quickly in Beijing.
After the mourning hall was established, officials from Beijing came to pay their respects to Gui Liang one after another. Elderly Manchu elders who still cared about the emperor also came to pay their respects to Gui Liang and lamented the passing of the older generation. Li Zhen was Zhi Lan’s husband and Gui Liang’s son-in-law. He participated in the whole process of the funeral. After the funeral was over and all the guests left, Li Zhen had some free time.
Unfortunately, there was another falling out at home.
Guiliang's children were sitting in the hall, arguing about the division of Guiliang's property after his death.
Guiliang has four sons and nine daughters. Among them, two legitimate sons have died, leaving two sons from side wives. Among Guiliang's nine daughters, the ninth daughter married Prince Gong Yi. Unfortunately, with the Yi was defeated and killed, and Guiliang's ninth daughter was also killed in the war, leaving eight daughters.
The eldest daughter is the legitimate daughter and has the highest status. After all, she is the daughter of Fujin. Unfortunately, the daughter who is married is like water thrown out. The eldest daughter has long ago abandoned Fujin and focused on fighting for the money left by Guiliang.
"I am Amma's youngest son and I have always taken care of Amma. This time after Amma dies, the mansion he lives in should belong to me as compensation for supporting Amma. As for the money Amma saved during his lifetime, as well as his I suggest that the land deeds and so on that are in your hands should be divided equally, and everyone should get a sum of money."
Guiliang's fourth son Yanhu spoke with greed in his eyes. He had indeed stayed in the house, but he did not take care of Guiliang. What he said was just to get money.
"I disagree."
Guiliang's eldest daughter spoke with a look of contempt on her face.
"Why do you not only want the house, but also divide Amma's money? As a child, it is a natural thing to support your parents. Speaking of support, I have to say seriously, did the fourth brother really support Amma? I don't think so. Not really, when Ama was alive, it was E Niang who took care of Ama. Whenever I see you, I will bring you tea and water."
The eldest sister snorted and said loudly: "We are all understanding people. Don't pretend to be confused because you understand. No one is stupid."
"Well said, you have to be kind in life. I think the eldest sister is right. Amma's house is bigger than the average person. The decoration in the house is very luxurious. If this house is exchanged for money, it will definitely not be done. For less than tens of thousands taels of silver, the fourth brother has already taken advantage of the house, but he still wants to get more benefits. How can there be such a reason in the world? In my opinion, the fourth brother should consider the feelings of his sisters and not be too It’s selfish.”
When Guiliang's second daughter spoke, she was also angry.
"Fourth brother, third brother, I have to say something to you. You are always at home, but doesn't Xiaoba often come back to the house? Who was Amma's favorite person during his lifetime? It was Xiaoba. In my opinion, Amma's family relationship Give it to Xiaoba, Xiaoba will not have a share in the rest of the money, and then all of us will divide the money left by Amma."
Guiliang's third son spoke with a smile on his lips.
He took out Zhilan, who was ranked eighth, because he wanted to get rid of Zhilan.
"Third brother, I support Amma, and this is what I deserve."
"It's so shameless. Did Ama say to whom the mansion will be handed over? What does the fourth brother think of the things Ama left behind? Isn't the fourth brother the current head of the family? Isn't that right?"
Guiliang's two sons and several daughters all participated.
Zhilan sat next to her without interrupting. She had no interest in dividing the family property left by Guiliang. With Zhilan's current status and Li Zhen's status, she didn't care about this mansion at all, especially the ancient one. The factories opened by sisters Lina and Alice in Guangzhou continued to make money. Zhilan was more confident and felt uncomfortable seeing all the brothers and sisters fighting for property.
"Eight sisters, you are Amma's favorite, please tell me how to divide it."
"Xiao Ba is from the side wife, so what qualifications do I have to say about the distribution of the money left by Amma? In terms of qualifications, I am Amma's only legitimate daughter, especially the eldest brother. The two legitimate sons of the second brother have passed away, and I have a distinguished status. If you want to distribute money, I should be the first."
"Sister, I don't care what you said. That's not the truth."
"The eldest sister is a woman, and a married woman is like thrown water. My third brother and I are Amma's only remaining sons. In terms of qualifications, the eldest sister has no qualifications to compare with us."
"I am the eldest sister and I have the final say."
"My mother-in-law is still here, so it's too much for the eldest sister to say such things."
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The quarrels became louder and louder, and the differences gradually increased. At this moment, except Zhilan, the rest of the people were already red-faced. As the Minister of War in the Xianfeng period, Guiliang was also the military minister in the Yi period. He was powerful and had a lot of money. , so that the children gathered together to fight, trying to control the money left by Guiliang in their own hands.
"Okay, why fight?"
Directly above the hall, the haggard-looking Fujin spoke up. She frowned tightly, looking at the children fighting one after another with disgust in her eyes, and she could see through the temperament of these children.
power.
Extremely powerful.
Fujin's eyes turned and fell on Xiaoba and Li Zhen.
When fighting for money, only Li Zhen and Xiaoba had no thoughts. Thinking about it, Li Zhen is the president of China and has a distinguished status. It is impossible to compete for Guiliang's family property. Fujin had a plan and said: "Hongyi He is the only one who said goodbye to the master, so he must know the master’s last wishes and how he plans to distribute the family’s property. This matter is left to Hongyi to handle.”
Li Zhen frowned, not wanting to get involved in family affairs. Every family had its own problems, especially the Guiliang family, which had a great business and many heirs. Li Zhen didn't want to get involved, lest he cause trouble.
Zhilan tugged on Li Zhen's shirt and looked at Li Zhen longingly.
She doesn't care about money, she just doesn't want the family to fall out.
Li Zhen sighed lightly and continued: "Before my father-in-law died, he did make arrangements for the family property."
"Who knows if it's true or not? I'm afraid it's a lie deliberately concocted by someone who wants to seize the family property. Amma's money is not just for anyone to take," Guiliang's only legitimate daughter said.
Li Zhen stared at the eldest sister, his eyes turned cold.
Suddenly, a chill ran down the eldest sister's spine, and she shuddered, not daring to talk back.
She couldn't afford to offend the man in front of her.
Li Zhen snorted and continued: "Before his death, my father-in-law made detailed arrangements for the family property, provided living expenses for the aunts in the house, and ensured their livelihood for the rest of their lives. For those who have no children, my father-in-law allowed remarriage and removed and arranged for everyone. After taking away the money from my aunt, the remaining property and house will be donated to the state, and the state will handle this batch of money."
Li Zhen's expression was serious, and he didn't look red or out of breath when he lied.
Only in this way can Li Zhen resolve the conflict. Li Zhen knew that Zhilan's brothers and sisters would never be convinced, so he continued: "My father-in-law has entrusted Eniang to Zhilan. Zhilan and I will raise her. You don't need to worry about money." Once the arrangement is finalized, anyone who is dissatisfied can come to me at any time, and no matter what, I will stay with you until the end."
After finishing speaking, Li Zhen issued an order to expel the guests.
Guiliang's sons and daughters were livid and ready to get angry on the spot, but they did not dare to make a mistake considering Li Zhen's identity.