Shen Xinglan sneered. Since the patriarch of the He family adopted Yu Wan as his adoptive daughter, Shen Xinglan had been stripped of his power within the family.
Now, out of respect for the patriarch's age and the reputation of the He family, they allowed him to save face and keep his dignity towards the end of his life.
It was impossible for the patriarch to protect Yu Wan any longer.
As for the patriarch's adoption of Yu Wan, the He family had made it clear—she was merely a foster daughter. There would be no protection for her from them in the future.
"Shen Qinglian spouts about a woman's independence and strength, yet she secretly pulls strings." Shen Qingluan mocked coldly. She couldn't understand how Shen Qinglian had managed to convince the patriarch to adopt Yu Wan.
In his youth, the patriarch had quite the flirty reputation, and he was infatuated with Shen Qinglian. However, she was too lofty to settle for someone like him.
