Everyone understands that Shang Huaide wants to salvage his family's reputation, particularly to clear Shang Baorong's name. This matter, as Shang Huaide himself admits, was handled too hastily and recklessly by him. If such things spread, it would significantly impact Shang Baorong's reputation.
To uphold the reputation and dignity of a girl ready to marry, neither Lian Shouxin nor Lian Manman would expose Shang Huaide's obvious lies.
It seems Shang Huaide came to the old house to discuss this with Lian Shouxin. Now that everything has been said and this is the outcome, Lian Shouxin felt there was no need to stay any longer.
Lian Shouxin rose to take his leave, taking the three children out of the house with him.
"Be careful on the road," Old Master Lian insisted on getting off the kang bed to see them off to the front door, "This year there might be a late spring cold...
