After the elderly lady got better, Qian Sangui wanted his parents to live with the third branch of the family, but Qian Dagui and his wife disagreed. Qian Dagui said he was afraid that others would criticize him for pushing the burden of his ailing parents onto the third branch and question his human decency. Lady Wang also virtuously expressed her willingness to continue housing the elderly couple in the main branch, stating that it was their duty to care for them.
While Eldest Qian spoke his sincere thoughts, Lady Wang still had some selfish motives. She figured that no matter whether the third or fourth branch prospered in the future, they would show filial piety to the elders, which would be the same as showing piety to the main branch.
