With the fall of the Murong clan and the internal chaos in Dayu, Li Zhongxian’s two favorite sons were now nothing more than freeloaders, completely at their wits' end.
Li Zhizhong and Li Zhicheng were both married with children, and the living expenses for such a large household were no small sum. Relying solely on the two farms and two shops held by Lady Hu was nowhere near enough to sustain them. To make matters worse, Madam Li had drawn a clear line between herself and them over thirty years ago, meaning Lady Hu couldn't squeeze a single cent out of her.
Business at Lady Hu’s shops had been dismal, particularly in the last few months. The shopkeepers were already warning that they were operating at a total loss and would not be renewing their leases next year. Meanwhile, the eight shops belonging to Li Zhixin were overflowing with profit, enough to turn anyone green with envy. Upon hearing that Li Zhixin had become the largest shareholder of the glass factory, Lady Hu’s mind began to race, and she urged Li Zhongxian to go speak with him.
Chapter 196