Chapter 22: Becoming a Father

When Jiang Bin heard this, his expression was a little hesitant. Although he knew that someone came to Shen Shixu to become his disciple, he didn't expect that person to succeed, and he didn't expect that person to be only five years old.

But if you think about it carefully, it’s not a big deal. Moreover, he is older than Shen Shixu. He is willing to take a younger person as his master, not to mention having an even younger senior brother.

So under Shen Shixu's incredulous gaze, Jiang Bin agreed, "Yes, as long as you are willing to accept me as your apprentice, let alone a five-year-old senior brother, even a three-year-old senior uncle would be willing."

Shen Shixu's mouth twitched when he saw how shameless he was. He thought that this kid would not agree with his temper. It seemed that he had underestimated the thickness of a person's skin.

"Since you are willing, why not do the apprenticeship ceremony with your senior brother on the same day? I will be on leave in two days, so the date will be set on that day. I am in a hurry to go on duty, so just don't forget it when the time comes."

Jiang Bin was delighted to hear that he was willing to accept him. When he heard that he was going to the Dali Temple, he quickly ran out and said, "Master, I'll take you there."

Shen Shixu didn't refuse and got on Jiang Bin's carriage directly. Jiang Bin was very attentive along the way, either bringing cakes or pouring tea.

When Shen Shixu got off the carriage, he felt that he was full. He went to his official office and changed back into his official uniform. Just as he changed, a man wearing an official uniform of the same color as his walked in.

Although the standard color of the official uniforms of the two people are the same, one is young and handsome, while the other is not too old, but middle-aged and already has a pot belly. No matter how you look at it, Shen Shixu is better.

Shen Shixu didn't know who he was, but seeing that he was wearing the same uniform as himself, he must be another Shaoqing of the Dali Temple. Since they were of the same rank, there was no need for them to salute.

"I wonder what this gentleman's name is?"

Ma Zhennan nodded at him and said, "I am Ma Zhennan. I heard that Shen Shaoqing is the new champion this year. I have an unwelcome request."

When Shen Shixu heard his words, his eyebrows twisted subconsciously, and he said with a little vigilance: "I wonder what Master Ma wants?"

Ma Zhennan patted his belly shyly, and smiled like Maitreya Buddha with his simple and honest face, "Hehe, it's not a big deal. It's just that a baby was born in the family these two days, and I want to ask the top scholar to help me choose a name for the child, and use your talent to show off."

Ma Zhennan was also a scholar, but his ranking was outside the second class, not as good as the top scorer.

This was his son, who he had finally gotten, so naturally he wanted to find someone with more talent to name him, just for good luck.

Shen Shixu thought he came to him to find fault, but it turned out to be because of this matter. He put down the file in his hand and was about to speak when 011 appeared again.

[Brother, there is some gossip about this Lord Ma. His new son is not his biological son. 】

Ma Zhennan was stunned when he heard the voice, not because of the existence of 011, but because of what he said.

The news that Shen Shixu was carrying a system had already spread throughout the court. Although he had been on leave at home for the past two days, as soon as he came to work at noon today, he was called by his superior and given a reminder.

So I wasn't too surprised that 011 suddenly spoke up, I was just surprised at what he said. What did he mean that his new son was not his own? If he was not his own son, could he be someone else's?

Shen Shixu glanced at Ma Zhennan with some pity. This colleague who smiled like Maitreya Buddha had a green head, even greener than the prince.

Even though the prince had been cuckolded before, at least the princess consort was not married into the East Palace. But this Mr. Ma is different. Not only is he cuckolded, but he also becomes a father.

[One by one, can you please elaborate on what happened? 】

Ma Zhennan couldn't help but move closer to Shen Shixu in order to hear clearly. Not only him, but also the Dali Temple Minister who came at some point couldn't help but move closer.

Ma Zhennan glanced at his immediate superior, not caring whether he would be laughed at by his superior. He just wanted to find out the truth of the matter as soon as possible.

[Strictly speaking, Lord Ma's new son is a bastard's son, born to him by his second wife. His first wife had been dead for more than ten years, and the two had no children. Lord Ma was deeply in love with his first wife. After his first wife passed away, he did not want to take a concubine or marry another wife, so he remained alone.

His new second wife was the one he married after being plotted against. A case he was handling previously required him to leave the capital, so he hid his identity and lived in an inn while investigating.

The innkeeper was dishonest. When Lord Ma and his men were out, he secretly rummaged through his bag and found his official disc. He asked someone to go to the capital to inquire, and after learning that Lord Ma had no children or wives, he became evil-minded and joined forces with his wife, now Lord Ma's second wife, to set up a trap.

He pretended that he had not discovered Lord Ma's identity and made friends with him. Lord Ma didn't know that the boss had discovered his identity. He just thought that the inn had been open for so many years and he must know something that might help with the case, so he became friends with him.

After the innkeeper got to know Lord Ma, he introduced his wife to Lord Ma in a different identity. He said that his wife was his sister. Her husband died not long ago and she was kicked out by her in-laws and was now a widow.

Mr. Ma didn't take the woman seriously at first, but later he got drunk and went to bed with the woman, but in fact, his wine was drugged.

Lord Ma was a gentleman. Seeing that he had ruined the woman's innocence, he wanted to marry her. He didn't care about her family background and just married her directly.

Not long after the two got married, the woman said she was pregnant, but in fact the child was from her real husband, the innkeeper.

The innkeeper also knew about this matter. He came up with this stupid idea because his wife was pregnant, hoping that their child would have a good birth.

Lord Ma did not really have any relationship with that woman, and the time they got married Lord Ma was drunk and could not do anything.

After they got married, the woman would drug Master Ma every night. Master Ma was a complete loser, who got nothing but a bright green hat and a son who had no blood relationship with him. 】

After hearing what 011 said, Ma Zhennan felt dizzy. He had been tricked so easily. He had foolishly fallen into someone else's trap and was still happy about it. He was exactly what 011 said he was.

Seeing that he was about to lose his balance, the Chief Justice of Dali Temple quickly reached out to help him up, and there was deep sympathy in his eyes as he looked at his capable subordinate.