Both individuals were not the best options in the eyes of the old Lady Zhi, but she only had one son, and her daughter-in-law was often sick and unfit for hard labor. Her grandsons also didn't have much prospect. Considering women were more suited to inheriting the rouge business, her only options were Lady Zhi and the Chen Family.
Even though Lady Zhi had a tumultuous relationship with her eldest grandson, she was firm and decisive and could hold her own. On the other hand, though the Chen Family was gentle, their compliance made them unfit for big responsibilities. The old Lady Zhi thus selected Lady Zhi to take over.
As a result, Lady Zhi and the Chen Family had never gotten along.
The Chen Family spotted someone entering through the back door and quickly brought their lantern closer for a better look. Seeing Lady Zhi, her hair and clothes disheveled, suspicion arose. "Did you sneak out to meet a man?"
