On the other hand, the children born to the Old Marquis and his peaceful wife displayed mediocre aptitude and unsatisfactory personalities. They were not suited for the weighty responsibilities that awaited them. Without proper heredity, the wealth provided by the Imperial Court would not be distributed. Consequently, if the Marquis Mansion were handed over to them, it would be at risk of stagnation or even sudden decline.
The Old Marquis's equal life had neither financial means nor influence. She couldn't provide support to the children, and her presence would only strain their resources further. The Marquis Mansion would undoubtedly experience a rapid decline under such circumstances, and the root cause of it all was the Old Marquis himself.
He harbored a deep fear that if the Marquis Mansion deteriorated during his tenure, he would feel a profound shame before his ancestors.
