Qi Congwu also stood up, but being small in stature, he stood directly on the stool as he spoke to the people sitting around the table on the kang bed: "We are the true brothers who share the same surname, while all other children are outsiders. Brother Sanshun is our leader, and of course, the best things should first be reserved for our own brothers."
The entire family was somewhat at a loss. Lady Wang did not stop Qi Sanshun because she did not want her grandson to be tattled on and labeled as a self-serving scoundrel who doesn't even care for his own brothers.
Lady Zhang cared even less, as this was the outcome she wanted. She had already told her son Congwu that during the big meal at New Year's when there are many people around, this was the time to complain about Qi Sanshun, so he could promise in front of everyone to include him in play and share their nice things.
