After the two men had left, Ye Jiu finally climbed up from the kang (a traditional Chinese bed-stove).
Although Ye Jiu had awoken some time ago, because they were just discussing the matters of Zhao's, it would have been awkward for his second brother if he had gotten up at that moment.
Thus, Ye Jiu considerately pretended to be asleep.
Old Master Ye continued to grumble at Mrs. He, "Even though the youngest's marriage is close at hand, isn't it great that our whole family is living together? Neither the eldest nor the second has mentioned it, so why have you brought up the matter of dividing the family now?"
Mrs. He retorted mercilessly, "Great? That's what you think! Haven't you seen Zhao's true colors, always talking about dividing the family day and night, as if I'm itching to live with them!
Moreover, even if we don't bring it up, do you really think they can hold out much longer after the youngest marries his wife?"
