Chapter 163 The Divine Judge
Yes, with such an incompetent father, anyone would be like this.
"Dabao, don't you suspect that your mother's personality has changed drastically? Could it be that someone else is impersonating her and wants to do something bad to you?" Wang Laowu continued to test.
Dabao looked at him steadily, "I thought about it at the beginning, but not now. She has no ill will towards us and is sincere. Unlike you, Dad, it's you who are not very close to us..."
Wang Laowu was embarrassed. "You're overthinking it, kid. I'm your father, how could I not be close to you? Oh, do you still remember your mother? Do you still miss her?"
He was observing the boy, and the boy was observing him.
Since we have already tried to test it to this extent, we might as well talk about it.
Dabao answered decisively, "No, I haven't thought about it. I've already forgotten. Our stepmother is our biological mother now. She treats us well, so we will respect her in the future. Dad, why are you asking these questions? Could it be that you still miss her?"
This rhetorical question left Wang Laowu speechless.
This kid is very careful and cautious, and he doesn't reveal any flaws at all.
After observing such an outstanding and extraordinary child for so long, based on his keen intuition, he was almost right.
But he remained calm and did not take any action. He wanted to show leniency to such a good child.
He didn't want to leave either. These peaceful days filled with the daily grind of farm life were like a rare, relaxing vacation for him.
It was peaceful and comfortable, and I didn't have to think about anything. I used to worry too much at night and had trouble sleeping. Now that Jiang was by my side, I could sleep soundly just by listening to her even breathing. No matter how big the problem was, I could put it aside.
…
Just at this moment, Jiang Lianzhu and Erbao came up.
Erbao had medicine applied on his body, and as soon as he entered the room, he brought the smell of herbs into the room.
"Brother, what did you talk to Dad about?"
Dabao said, "We were talking about the most powerful official in the dynasty that Master told us about. What was his name? The Divine-Faced Judge! He's the Emperor's trusted confidant, specializing in handling important matters for the Emperor. He's quite powerful..."
Erbao continued, "Yes, yes, yes. The teacher said that the Divine Judge passed through our Shili Town some time ago and replaced all the officials in the town government. Last time, when the Wang family sued us and took us to the officials, the teacher said that our Shili Town is now famous far and wide. A place where the Divine Judge passed by must be a good place, a treasure land! Let us study hard so that we can serve as officials under the Divine Judge in the future. That would bring honor to our family... right, brother?"
"Yes! Dad, you have been escorting goods outside, so you must have heard of his name, right?" Dabao looked at Wang Laowu and nodded vigorously.
Wang Laowu said with a fake smile, "Yes, I have heard of it."
This kid...
Sure enough, it was unusual.
This sudden mention of the divine judge was meant to warn him? To test him?
Jiang Lianzhu felt that the atmosphere between the father and son was a bit weird, but she couldn't figure out what was wrong.
"Why are you mentioning the God-faced Judge? It's getting late, time to go to bed. Dabao, please read less to avoid damaging your eyes."
Dabao agreed obediently, "Okay, Mom."
When Jiang Lianzhu turned to leave, Dabao said again, "Oh, Mom, Dad just told me about my biological mother and asked if I still remember her. I said I forgot. I was young, so how could I remember anything like that? I vaguely remember that she was a prostitute, not a decent person, and she didn't want us anymore. I don't want to remember such a person either. No matter what, I only recognize you as my mother now, and you will be our biological mother from now on..."
Jiang Lianzhu's sleepiness disappeared in an instant. This was a lot of information.
She had indeed always wanted to ask the children about their biological mothers, but she felt that they were too young to remember.
I wanted to ask Wang Laowu about the biological mother of his children, but I felt that they were not familiar with each other and did not really live together, so there was no need to ask.
Now, Dabao took the initiative to talk about...
From the sound of it, it seems that Wang Laowu is still thinking about his original wife?
Was the original wife not a decent woman? Was she a prostitute? So, she abandoned her husband and children?
Is Wang Laowu still thinking about such a woman?
So since he came home, he has been acting like he has no interest in her?
No wonder.
In that case, she knew what to do.
"Okay, sweetheart, I get it. Go to sleep. You still have to go to school tomorrow."
Dabao said obediently, "Yeah."
Second Treasure...
Wang Laowu: ...
Jiang Lianzhu walked out expressionlessly. Wang Laowu glared at Dabao with a complicated look, and he followed her out.
"Wife, I..." can be explained.
After leaving the house, Jiang Lianzhu opened the door of the empty room and said softly, "I've thought about it and decided that it's not a good idea to always let you sleep on the bed next to the window. It's cold now and you'll catch a cold easily if you sleep next to the window. This room is empty anyway, so you can stay in this one. The bed is always warmer."
Wang Laowu opened his mouth and said, "I'm used to sleeping on the bed, it's actually not that bad..."
Bang!
Jiang Lianzhu turned around and went into her room, closing the door mercilessly!
Wang Laowu...
Shouldn't he come to talk to Dabao today?
How could Dabao be like this?
Is it okay for him to have a celestial mother? But is it okay for him to have a celestial wife? Is there any justice left?
Wang Laowu regained his composure, coughing, as if he had thought too much.
It’s okay to live in a single room.
Spacious.
I’m afraid I won’t be able to sleep well again.
***
The next day, exercise early.
Wang Laowu stood up with dark circles under his eyes and joined the practice sparring partner.
Three kids, each one as hardworking as the other, are competing with each other in kung fu.
Nanbao fought two of them alone, knocking both Dabao and Erbao to the ground. Dabao and Erbao were reluctant to use their full strength, partly because they wanted to give in to their younger sister, and partly because Nanbao was more talented than them and suppressed them by a lot in terms of strength.
This has become the norm. The eldest and second child are not annoyed. As long as their younger sister is happy, it doesn't matter if they are beaten by her.
Jiang Lianzhu focused on Dabao and Erbao, and she gave them some instructions.
To the old man next to him,
"Husband, come and teach your sons some practical skills. Your kung fu is better than mine."
The word "husband" was called in an extremely perfunctory and indifferent manner.
Wang Laowu answered actively and loudly, "Okay, I'll do it, my lady. You take a rest. I still have to treat Manager Yu later today." He hoped that by performing well, he would have another chance to sleep on the bed.
Dabao asked, "Dad, did you not sleep well last night? Why do you have such dark circles under your eyes?"
Wang Laowu was stuck.
Isn’t it thanks to you?
Last night, I couldn't sleep again for some unknown reason.
"That's all right. I'm going to teach you some practical moves for self-defense in emergencies. They can be used for both defense and offense. You're dealing with children this time, so you can fight one against many. But if you encounter an adult or someone with martial arts skills, you're far from enough."
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