"However, perhaps it’s because of aging, her previous stubbornness has slowly changed; she truly considers Xiao Xuan as her son and grandson." Rarely encountering a younger generation she genuinely likes, after being lonely for so long before, Yixuan’s presence fills the void in Old Lady Qin’s heart.

It’s somewhat like a compensatory mindset, completing the regretful gaps in Old Lady Qin’s life.

So naturally, she spoils him as much as possible, wishing to present the best of everything to Yixuan, and she can’t tolerate anyone speaking ill of him, truly protective of him.

Qin Chun sighed, "So, in the past few years... the old lady has done some things quietly, which have also provoked public anger. And most importantly, not only are people making a fuss about it, but they’re starting to question the old lady’s character..."

This has led to attempts to force the old lady to abdicate.

The Qin family is a large clan, and although the old lady is domineering, she can’t withstand so many people, leading to more problems, confusion, and some untoward intentions sprouting within.

Qin Chun said, "Currently, the outside world questions Xiao Xuan’s ability, using this to pressure the old lady. Xiao Xuan doesn’t want to rely on the Qin family’s power and fights on his own outside. The location of Chuixue Manor is actually on the edge of Dongdi, where the true ancestral home of the Qin family is, and many are clamoring for the old lady to seek another successor. This anger that caused the old lady to faint is precisely because of this."

Some even seek out handsome male servants, thinking the old lady would favor them.

The anger isn’t about anything else; it’s precisely about this. Those immortal old ones in the family actually suspect the relationship between her and Yixuan, even comparing Yixuan to those charlatans outside? It’s simply outrageous.

Yixuan squinted his eyes, then chuckled lightly.

"Grandma is too hot-tempered. It’s nothing serious, so why hide it from me?"

He’s always known that the reason his business can grow so large now is actually because Old Lady Qin secretly supports him, and even his title ’Top One Villa In the World’ is due to her efforts.

In his humble beginnings, the elderly protected him thoroughly, and now, it’s his turn to protect her.

...

When Old Lady Qin woke, it was already afternoon. As soon as she awoke, she recalled what happened before she fainted, turning pale with anger: "Outrageous!"

"Those deceitful, malicious ones! It seems I’ve nurtured myself for too long, haven’t seen blood in too many years!"

"Chun, where are you, Xiao Chun? Come, let’s go back. Let me see if I don’t make them bleed rivers!"

Dong Huiying was holding the medicinal soup, and before she could enter the door, she heard the old lady vociferously shouting, unable to hold back a laugh.

"Grandma Qin, you’ve got such a resonant voice, I heard you from far away."

The old lady stiffened, inexplicably blushing, perhaps thinking her previous turbulent manner was too undignified, considering Dong Huiying is a junior.

To be seen as a joke by a junior, the proud old lady felt embarrassed.

Dong Huiying quickly laughed it off and glossed over the incident; she hadn’t forgotten how, when she first reunited with Yixuan and was brought to Chuixue Manor, the old lady had been quite sharp-tongued.

If you really offend someone, there’s surely going to be payback, and ultimately, the one losing out will be yourself.

"You see, I’m so glad to see you awake, my words got away from me for a moment. Just take it as me being foolish, don’t hold it against me, okay?"