Zhong Lang was not oblivious to the way Zhong Huaiwen looked at Zhong Jue; he only felt it ironic and at the same time, desolate. From now on, it seemed he was abandoned by his father!
Ha! He deserved it, after all. What was taken from others always has to be returned; this was just his karmic retribution.
From that day, Aunt Wei was confined, Zhong Yin didn't leave the residence as frequently, and Zhong Lang studied more fiercely than ever. He was determined to achieve good results in the Imperial Examination three years later; he absolutely could not let himself be outshone by Zhong Jue.
In the Marquis Wei Yuan Mansion, Zhong Lan looked admiringly at her elder brother: "Did you really compel Zhong Lang to sign an agreement on how the property will be divided in the future?"
"Yes," Zhong Jue replied nonchalantly.
"Aren't you afraid of what others might say?"
