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"Mother, your sister-in-law is much more assertive than you." Xiao'er laughed.

"Indeed. She is even planning to buy a mansion in the Imperial Capital and move her entire family there. She said she is tired of cowtowing to Jie'er."

"That would be nice if everyone can look after each other." However, her fourth cousin's family situation was quite different from her own. Her fourth uncle was the only son Mrs. Shen had confidence in controlling. To escape from Mrs. Shen's grasp would not be easy.

The dream is beautiful, but the reality is quite harsh.

Mrs. Lu had made a decision. She would buy a small courtyard and open an iron shop in the Imperial Capital. Only after she had spent all her silver would she go back to fetch her father and son!

She couldn't touch Mrs. Shen, but she could hide from her!