With Ms. Qian at the forefront, even though Patriarch Xia might not want to strain relations with Zhou Man and the Zhou Family too much, even if he wanted to, in a strained situation, he wouldn't get what he desired.
For example, having Zhou Man change her surname.
As for keeping the land, it might be possible, but doing so would ruin most of Xia Clan's reputation, and it wouldn't be worth it.
After all, Zhou Man isn't an ordinary person. She holds an official position, which puts her above them. If they feud with her, she might shatter all the connections the clan worked so hard to build over the years in just one sentence.
For a moment, various thoughts flashed through Patriarch Xia's mind, but in the end, he squeezed out a smile to Ms. Qian and Old Zhou, saying, "The in-law is right."
So the issue returned to Zhou Man's surname. If she doesn't bear the Xia surname, how is she entitled to the Xia family's property?
