Fueled by anger and a sense of injustice, the Second Old Master couldn't simply let the matter go. The amount in question was 50,000 liang, not a trivial sum of 5,000.
After contemplating the situation, he decided to approach his own mother, Madame Yuezheng, seeking her support and assistance. Surely, Madame Yuezheng, being the matriarch of the family, would be able to help them.
To gain Madame Yuezheng's sympathy, the Second Old Master embellished the story, presenting it in a way that painted their family as victims of undue oppression. His intention was to provoke a strong reaction from Madame Yuezheng, hoping that she would stand up for them.
