"I also know that our family has done some unkind things in the past, hurting the second son's wife's feelings. I don't want to make excuses for my family anymore. It seems, however, that she still has to suffer an injustice this time during the division of the property."
Xie Lao Si's old face turned red with embarrassment, paused, and then continued, "The old lady suggested yesterday that as the eldest son, Aiguo should receive a larger share of the family possessions. In order not to cause further complications, I agreed to her at the time. But I can assure you, this will be the last time. From now on, with me watching, there will be absolutely no more grievances for the second son's wife."
While he was speaking, Xie Changgen and Xie Jiang had already brought in the long bench. A long bench could seat four people, and everyone, separated by gender, took their seats. Xie Lao Si continued.