There are six couples in total, including Mu Yujun and Yu.
The reason is the same: the man has an affair.
If it was just a casual affair or a fleeting romance, these women would put up with it.
However, the man went too far. He kept a mistress and spent most of his money on the woman outside.
This seriously threatened the interests of the child, and as a strong mother, she simply divorced and tried to gain the benefits first so that they would not let the other woman get away with it.
Among them, the oldest is almost fifty years old, his grandchildren are already grown up, and he spends his time playing outside and has several women.
He was a little unconvinced, "Patriarch, I don't have any objection to the divorce, but I have two children outside, so the family property should be divided into two parts."
Illegitimate child? Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows, "Is he included in the family tree?"
Mu Laoshi was silent for a moment, "No."
The family tree is managed by Master Mu, so how dare he report his illegitimate child?
Mr. Mu is a man with limited abilities and a soft ear, but he especially listens to his daughter.
Every word she said was carried out without compromise. Taking a concubine was not allowed, and illegitimate children naturally could not be included in the family tree.
He stayed at Shuimu Farm all year round and seldom went out. Whenever he had something to do, he would just pass a note over.
Shuimu Farm is very special and strictly controlled. Ordinary people cannot get close to it, so there is no chance to persuade him.
"Then how do you prove that you are a descendant of the Mu family?" Mu Wanqing asked in a serious tone, "As the patriarch of the Mu family, I must ensure the interests of my people to the greatest extent possible."
Upon hearing this, the wife and children secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the patriarch was protecting them.
Mu Laoshi's expression changed several times, "I promise that he is my biological child."
Mu Wanqing couldn't help but laugh. In modern times with advanced technology, there are many cuckold men raising children for others. In ancient times, even paternity testing couldn't be done, and they still made guarantees.
"If it's a girl's child, it's definitely her biological child, but if it's a boy's, it's hard to say. The child could also be the neighbor's."
"I guess women who are mistresses don't have much sense of shame and low moral standards. If they can sleep with you, they can naturally sleep with the guy next door."
It's not that she is mean, it's just an exchange of interests, one is after beauty and the other is after money.
Mu Laoshi was a little annoyed, "Impossible, she really loves me..."
"An 18-year-old girl sleeps with a 48-year-old man and says it's true love. You believe it, but we don't." Mu Wanqing smiled and threw a punch, "What does she want? Because you're old? Because you're ugly? Or because you don't take a shower?"
This mouth is so poisonous that it can push people against the wall.
Everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter, and Mu Lao Shi felt terrible.
Mu Wanqing chuckled, "Why didn't you have such a good thing when you had no money? It's stupid for an old man to make a scene for himself. I only recognize the descendants who are listed in the family tree."
There was nothing wrong with this statement and everyone agreed with it. The women in particular were particularly excited as it protected the interests of legitimate children.
Only Mu Lao Shi was so frustrated that he began to doubt his life. He felt helpless and pitiful.
But who would sympathize with him? No one wanted to rush up and be beaten to a pulp by Mu Wanqing.
Mu Wanqing dealt with a wave of them and gave another benefit, "If anyone has something that cannot be solved, you can tell me now and I will see if I can handle it."
Everyone's eyes lit up, this is possible.
The two children suddenly ran over hand in hand, "Chief, please save us brothers and sisters, I am Dongdong."
Mu Wanqing was stunned for a moment, "Dongdong, you have grown so big."
She still remembers this child. At that time, a group of children in the kindergarten loved to stick to her. One of them was Dongdong. He was very cute and sunny when he was a child and loved to laugh.
But as I grow older, why do my eyes and brows look more gloomy?
Dong Dong was shocked. The clan leader still remembered him? Great.
He mustered up the courage to ask for help, "My... stepmother deliberately treated my brother and me harshly. I beg the clan leader to help us."
"Dongdong, what nonsense are you talking about?" An angry voice was heard. It was from Dongdong's biological father, Mu Donggui.
Tiantian shivered a little, Dongdong hugged her and patted her back, silently comforting her.
A woman's eyes turned red. "Chief, I am wronged. I treat these two children as my own and love them very much. Even my own children have to take a step back. This is obvious to everyone. Alas, it is difficult for a stepmother. No matter how good I am to them, it is useless."
Mu Wanqing was slightly surprised. Dongdong’s biological mother was a gentle and quiet woman. Did she die?
Seeing his wife crying out of grievance, Mu Donggui felt distressed. "Chief, this bastard is ignorant. I don't know who instigated him. He deliberately embarrassed Li all day long. If you don't believe me, you can ask other people."
Others stepped forward and said, "Patriarch, I can testify that Li treated the four children equally. If there was anything, the first two children would be allowed to choose first."
"These two children have good food, clothing and other necessities. Li always praises them outside and never treats them unfairly. These two children have grown up in a wrong way."
Hearing these words, Dongdong was like a wounded little animal, with his lips tightly pursed and helplessness in his eyes.
Mu Wanqing saw it and waved at him, "Come here."
Dongdong walked forward holding his sister's hand. Both brother and sister were a little timid. The lively and smiling little boy in the past had become sensitive and fragile.
Family changes have the greatest impact on children.
Mu Wanqing shook her head slightly and gently stroked Tiantian's little head. "Tiantian's shoes are very beautiful. Were they made this year? Who made them?"
Tiantian was still young, and she only felt that Mu Wanqing’s hands were so warm, a bit like... her mother.
She rubbed it lovingly and said cautiously, "It was... my stepmother who did it."
Mrs. Li said softly, "I stayed up all night to make these new shoes, thinking that I would not let the child suffer. The clothes she is wearing were also made by me."
People around said, "Where can you find such a good stepmother? Dong Ge'er, Tian Jie'er, you should cherish your blessings."
Mu Wanqing looked carefully at the little brother and sister, one was ten years old and the other six years old. The material of their clothes was quite luxurious, but Dongdong had dark skin and looked listless in green clothes. He looked unclean and a bit irritating to the eyes.
As for Tiantian, she was wearing pink, which suited her skin very well.
"Ms. Li, your family is not poor, so why do you need to do needlework yourself?"
Li looked virtuous and said, "I'll save as much as I can. I don't know anything else, but I'm good at needlework. My husband likes the shoes I make very much and says they're comfortable."
Mu Wanqing sorted out the clothes for the two children and said nonchalantly, "Do you do this every year? Do you make shoes for everyone?"
Li's expression was very gentle. "Yes, I make all the clothes and shoes for the family of six, every year."
Mu Donggui's face was full of smiles, showing both satisfaction and pride.
Everyone is so envious of him for being able to marry such a good wife and mother. He is so happy.
At this moment, Mu Wanqing's cold voice sounded, "Since you are a mature and experienced shoemaker, why are you still making shoes for your stepdaughter?"
Everyone was stunned.
Li's expression changed, "What do you mean? I don't understand."
Others may not be able to see it, but Mu Wanqing can see a lot of details at a glance, such as Tiantian's walking posture.
"Tiantian, these shoes are so small that they must be very uncomfortable to wear."
Tiantian looked confused. She didn't understand anything at her age. She just said two words pitifully, "My feet hurt."
Mu Donggui frowned slightly, "Patriarch, you misunderstood. Children's feet grow fast. Li loves Tiantian the most. How could she make things difficult for her?"
Mu Wanqing ignored him and asked Tiantian softly, "These shoes are new. When were they made?"
Tiantian was a little confused and subconsciously looked to her brother for help. Dongdong's face turned red with anger, "Five days ago."
Mu Wanqing's expression turned cold. "So, either the child's feet grew in five days, or she deliberately made things difficult for the child, or she didn't care at all and just used the child to show off her virtues?"
There are so many ways to torture two ignorant children and teach them wrong ways.
The whole audience was silent, too shocked to speak. Did they make a mistake? No way?
Mu Donggui stared blankly at his stepwife. This woman won his heart with her gentleness, thoughtfulness and virtue. He didn't believe that she was a bad person.
Li's face turned pale. What did she say? Her feet grew in five days? Are you kidding?
Whether it was intentionally making things difficult for the child or just not paying attention, it was a choice she was unwilling to make.
What to do? Think of a solution quickly, she can't finish it!
Mu Wanqing didn't even give her the chance and said directly, "Then let's split up."
"When did Sister Donggui die?"
Master Mu Liu knew this best. "Three years ago."
Mu Wanqing glanced at the crowd, "Mu Rongxue."
"Here." Mu Rongxue ran out.
Mu Wanqing gave the order calmly, "Clear up the family property. Divide the property from three years ago into three parts, leaving one part for Mu Donggui and one part for the little brother and sister. From now on, half will be given to the two children."
She always acts decisively and cuts off the source of danger as soon as she finds a problem.
A woman who is good at disguise is not only an elder, but also the mistress of the family. Her destructive power is too great. Two children who have no ability to protect themselves have no chance of winning against her.
Mu Rongxue felt extremely happy and said, "Yes."
Then I will help the little brother and sister to grab the most valuable property and make Li so mad that he dies, humph.
Li's face changed drastically. This was equivalent to losing 80% of the family property. How could this be possible? The family property should belong to her children.
She really wanted to stop it, but she was just a stepwife and it was not her turn to have a say in such matters.
She tugged at the man's sleeve. The man looked at her deeply, opened his mouth, but said nothing.
Mu Wanqing looked over with cold eyes, "Mu Donggui, do you want to end it completely? Or do you want to keep some feelings?"
She was so powerful that Mu Donggui couldn't even utter a word.
Mu Wanqing shook her head slightly, this man.
"If it's the former, you don't have to pay them a penny from today on, and they don't have to support you. If it's the latter, you have to give them half of the money you earn before the child turns 18, and they also have the obligation to support you."
She raised her sword and slashed it, cutting through the Gordian knot and deciding the outcome with a single word.
It looks ruthless, but every point makes sense.
Mr. Mu Liu sighed softly in his heart. Only Mu Wanqing had the confidence, decisiveness and prestige.
Another person said that many people were dissatisfied, and he was unable to suppress these tribesmen who had different thoughts.
Mu Donggui's heart trembled, "Patriarch, why bother? We are close relatives."
But, there is a saying in this world: if there is a stepmother, there will be a stepfather, and men are more cruel than women.
Mu Wanqing's principle is to safeguard the interests of everyone. Of course, as the clan leader, it is her responsibility to protect children who are unable to protect themselves.
"Men are crude, and your new wife is too thoughtful. The two children are no match for her. They might die before they grow up, or they might be raised in a wrong way. But I have said before that children are not only the treasures of their parents, but also the most precious assets of the clan. Therefore, it is my duty to protect every child."
These words touched countless people deeply and made many children happy and excited, giving them a strong sense of security.
Whenever they are in danger, the patriarch will come to protect them like a hero, right?
The grievance that Dongdong had been holding back for a long time finally exploded. He rushed over and hugged Mu Wanqing's arm, crying very sadly, "Aunt, wuwu."
He was so sad. He had suffered so much injustice, but everyone scolded him for being ignorant. His own father even beat him! He was forced to apologize to his stepmother without asking any questions!
Some things may not seem like a big deal when you say them, but they are really disgusting. The frustration of being treated differently and being misunderstood by the whole world are almost driving him crazy.
He had nowhere to turn to and no one believed him.
But he knew that his mother and aunt were the only reliable ones in the world. They would protect him, understand him, and believe that he was a good child.
The word "Aunt" brought back many memories for Mu Wanqing. In the past, these children loved to call her Aunt.
"Don't be afraid, aunt is here." She held a child in one hand, her eyes gentle, "Mu Donggui, have you made up your mind?"
Mu Donggui closed his eyes and struggled to utter a word, "I...I choose the former."
Completely over? There was an uproar at the scene, and everyone couldn't believe it. It was so heartless. No one expected him to be such a person.
Is he out of his mind? Dongdong will be an adult in a few years and will be of great use soon.
Mu Donggui squatted on the ground with his hands covering his face.
Dongdong's tears rolled down, his last bit of hope for his father was shattered, he knew this would happen.
He may love them, his siblings, but he loves his step-wife and their two children even more.
Mu Wanqing was not surprised. Human nature is very complicated, but since she had made the decision, she would not regret it. "That's it, Uncle Mu Liu, you follow up."
"Okay." Uncle Mu agreed immediately. "What about these two children? They are still young and can't live independently. How about leaving them with me for a few years?"
If you raise him for a few more years, you will be able to start a family. Dongdong also has property, so it doesn’t cost much money.
Mu Wanqing looked at the children with trepidation on their faces and said, "Dongdong, Tiantian, are you willing to go to the capital with your aunt? Have you heard of the Royal Technical School? I founded it. You can all go in and study there. Study hard and learn as much as you can. When you grow up, you can work for your aunt."
Dongdong's eyes lit up, surprised and happy, "Yes, we are willing. We will be very good and obedient."
Everyone looked at him with envy. Being able to be brought up by Princess Qingping's side was a blessing in disguise.
Li was envious and jealous. These two little guys were so lucky. Unfortunately, she couldn't reach Princess Qingping.
Mu Wanqing didn't care what these people thought, she just looked at the two children, "Auntie hopes that you will grow up to be pillars of society with a righteous heart, a clear mind, and bright eyes, and have both talent and means."
"I want to say one more thing. We cannot choose our birth, but we can choose our life and future. Dongdong, Tiantian, you may not understand it now, but it doesn't matter. Just remember it and think about it often."
"I'll listen to you." Dongdong said that from now on, he would be his aunt's person in life and his aunt's ghost in death. He loved his aunt the most!
Everyone was thoughtful.
Mu Wanqing did not deal with Mu Donggui and Li because there was no solid evidence and Li acted too well on the surface.
But how can life be easy for people that the clan leader doesn't like? Naturally, someone will discipline them.
She took care of a few more chores, and seeing that the time was almost up, she made an important announcement.
"By the way, I will hold an arithmetic competition in ten days. You all should go and try. The top ten will follow me to the capital, and I will grant the winners a promising future."
The scene was shaken, and Mu Ji couldn't wait to ask, "Future? Is it to be an official?"
"Yes." Mu Wanqing smiled slightly.
The crowd was in an uproar, everyone was so excited. Who would want to do business if they could become an official?
All things are inferior, only reading is superior.
Uncle Mu's face turned red with excitement. His biggest dream in life was to change his family background and become an official. Unfortunately, none of his sons had the talent for studying.
Now that he had the chance, he was eager to take action. "Patriarch, what are the conditions?"
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