Everything was unfolding according to Yan Zhenrong's plan.
Several more years passed, and with the foundation laid by various incidents, Quan Shiheng's hatred reached its zenith. Eventually, with Yan Zhenrong's help, he killed his elder brother Quan Shiduo and murdered his sister-in-law, plunging the Quan family into crisis. His power and ambition expanded significantly. Yet, just when he was ready to reap the rewards, the Old Master Quan bestowed the family inheritance upon their grandson instead of his youngest son, Quan Shiheng.
Having made all the arrangements, Old Master Quan, weighed down with frustration, passed away.
