"Songsong was thoughtless and upset Sixth Uncle. I apologize on her behalf, but these are separate matters. Can I speak recklessly about such a significant issue?" Madam Zhong replied unhurriedly.
"She is far more than thoughtless; she seems intent on killing me! Such disrespect for elders—how can she possibly be the Patriarch?" exclaimed the Sixth Clan Elder indignantly.
Madam Zhong sneered internally, thinking, 'Do you really think my Songsong wants to be?'
"Now that our ancestor has appeared in a dream, the urgent task is to guard its heart. Other matters can be discussed later," Zhong Kui spoke up.
"Zhong Kui, you're just defending your wife and daughter, aren't you?" the Sixth Clan Elder insisted relentlessly.
"Enough!" The Great Clan Elder finally spoke up, "Let's focus on our priorities; we must not descend into disorder ourselves."
