Chapter 259

Magistrate Wen, who had been staying at the inn for a while, returned home.

Old Master Wen had been living in retirement at home for many years.

Every day, as long as his wife didn’t bother him and didn’t clash with Ruoqing, it was a blissful day.

Fortunately, Ruoqing was always busy outside.

His old wife and her “daughter-in-law” were together all day long, chatting and laughing.

No one bothered him… he could walk his birds, go fishing, drink tea, and meet friends. This life was very good.

Seeing his son return, the Old Master beamed, his mouth splitting into a wide grin as he flattered him, “Ruoqing is back! Did you change to the thick quilt Dad sent you yesterday?”

“Father, everything there is very complete, you don’t have to…”

“How can you use the inn’s things for personal use!?”

“Ruoqing was the first one to stay there, all the supplies are brand new!”

“Sigh, you see, if you’re in the mood, you can just rest there temporarily, how can you live in an inn for a long time! Dad misses you… and, it wouldn’t be good if people gossip about it later! Why don’t you come back home to live!?” He pathetically pleaded.

“Let’s talk about it in a few days. Father, Ruoqing came back to tell you something.”

“Go ahead!”

“Ruoqing met a young girl outside, and I find her very pleasing to the eye, so I want to recognize her as my adopted daughter.”

When Old Master Wen heard the first half of the sentence, he thought it was… his son wanted to take a concubine, and then he quickly thought that he might be able to see his grandson before he closed his eyes, his heart was excited, and his eyes were hot.

But then he heard the second half of the sentence, that he wanted to recognize an adopted daughter…

“Adopted daughter…” The old man’s expression and tone both showed his disappointment, but seeing that his son didn’t react, he said, “Alright! Then it’s simple! Just give her two pieces of jewelry and make two sets of clothes, that’s it!”

“Ruoqing will probably never have children in his life. So, I want to make it more formal, more grand!”

These words made the old man sweat a little, Wen Xianggui…

“What do you mean by more formal…”

“I want to hold a banquet at Delicious and Flavorful, invite friends to witness! At that time, you also have to sit high and receive her bow!” Wen Ruoqing said lightly.

“Ah? Really… so grand!?” The old man asked cautiously.

“Of course! Otherwise, why would I recognize her?”

“This woman, who is she? What’s her background?”

“Her real name is Yan Zhu…” Wen Ruoqing’s mind wandered for a moment, “People close to her call her Zhuzhu. She is Fifth Madam Qi’s good sister who grew up with her. She also recognized Fifth Madam Qi’s uncle as her godfather. Heh… he gave her hairpins!” His tone was sour.

Her Godfather Chen’s official position is not as high as mine, his ability is not as strong as mine, and his family background is not as good as mine. This time, I have to prepare some good recognition gifts to outdo him!

“Father, she’s a good girl who is understanding. You know, Ruoqing is picky, his standards are very high. It’s rare for him to have this thought, so it must be grand.”

“Then… alright.” Old Master Wen said helplessly, “Just do as you please. At that time, Dad will go, and will also give her a meeting gift!”

These words moved Wen Ruoqing very much. The main reason he stayed in the Wen family was for him.

Although he was cowardly, incompetent, and afraid of his wife. But to him, he was truly good…

And, in the end, he was also a victim.

“I came today just to inform you… your son has already started preparing. You understand what I mean…”

“Ah? You, you mean…”

“I don’t want anyone to come and ruin such a wonderful thing. If anyone has any objections, please tell them, the girl’s surname is Yan, she’s just recognizing me as her adopted father, she won’t easily change her name and move into someone else’s house as their real daughter!”

His expression was cold and ruthless.

Old Master Wen knew what he was referring to, and quickly smoothed things over, “What are you talking about! It won’t happen. You just focus on the arrangements, if you need silver or manpower, just tell Dad!”

Wen Ruoqing left, feeling refreshed and pleased.

Old Master Wen collapsed in his chair, sighing repeatedly.

This family’s affairs!

Back then, when he knew the truth, it was already too late.

I’m old, just let me live a few peaceful days!

So, he went to the back and “informed” his old wife about this matter.

Old Madam Wen was furious, “How dare he! This unfilial son, he should be kicked out of the house!”

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Old Master Wen nodded, “Alright, then kick him out! I have no heir, I’ll give the family property to Jiqing’s family. Jiqing has long said that he wants to investigate the Wen family’s property, whatever you gave Wen Xianggui to eat, make her spit it out! We’ll move to the Western Hills!”

Old Madam Wen immediately wilted… the past reappeared, and tears immediately streamed down her face.

That year, her precious son died of smallpox, she almost followed him!

… That bastard, couldn’t be found anywhere outside.

Wen Jiqing was the legitimate son of a collateral branch of the Wen family, their relationship was very distant! But, the Wen family had few descendants, so he was considered one of the closest.

His family came to the door…

After she got married, she controlled her husband and never allowed him to take a concubine. At this time, she didn’t care anymore, she made several maidservants become concubines, but none of them got pregnant…

She wanted to find a child to adopt from the Wen clan, but she really couldn’t find one!

Wen Jiqing had several sons, a family of rough people. The look in their eyes when they entered the door was as if this family property was theirs.

She had no choice but to bring Wen Ruoqing out again, saying that she had a son!

Then, she coerced and lured Xianggui’s mother to divorce and return home, and quickly married that bastard back. She also forcefully changed Xianggui’s surname to Wen, making her the legitimate daughter of the family!

Even so, she had to go through a lot of trouble to get rid of Jiqing’s family.

She didn’t care if others laughed at her anymore, anyway, her whole life was a joke!

She thought about sorting out the family property, leaving as much as possible for Xianggui, and then closing her eyes, not caring about anything anymore.

But she didn’t expect that bastard to be found!

Then she thought: It’s good this way, that bastard has suffered outside, maybe he’ll understand things now, if he can have a son with Xianggui’s mother, I’ll have gone through a big circle and turned misfortune into blessing!

So, she had a good talk with him, facing such great benefits, what can’t be solved?

But no matter how she tried to persuade him, that bastard ignored her. He didn’t recognize this marriage, didn’t recognize Wen Xianggui. Even though their mother and daughter flattered him in every way, he never looked at them directly!

And, that bastard actually found Jiqing’s family again…

He seemed to be saying: I don’t want the Wen family! But I won’t let Wen Xianggui take advantage of it either!

Otherwise, he would reveal the truth to the world!

Thinking about it now, Old Madam Wen was still trembling with anger!

For herself, her daughter, and her granddaughter, she couldn’t fall out with him.

But after he came back, it was very difficult to transfer the property again. That bastard… was choking her everywhere!

Shameless, what did everything in the Wen family have to do with him?!

Although she had a thousand words in her heart, but the matter of confusing bloodlines and shaking the foundation… was done by her. How dare she tell the old man?

So, tears flowed into her mouth, no matter how bitter, she could only swallow them.

Old Master Wen looked at her tears, didn’t care, and walked away.

Things have come to this, he has no choice!

When Wen Ruoqing was found, he told him the whole truth himself.

Confusing bloodlines, stealing someone’s son, abandoning the legitimate daughter of the Wen family, causing her to suffer and marry the wrong person. It was all done by his old wife.

Moreover, after she gave birth to her younger son, she found Wen Ruo annoying and tried to kill him…

How dare she!

He had been sincere and affectionate to his old wife all his life, but she deceived him like this!

But… what could he do?

Even if Ruoqing wasn’t his biological son, without blood ties, he was the one he had loved for so many years and personally tutored… although, he only taught him to recite the Three Character Classic…

But who else had he taught?! He was the only one in the whole world!

It was better than adopting one from Jiqing’s family, wasn’t it? If he adopted one, a whole family would come. Then, he would be driven to the Western Hills… hehe!

There was another thing he was most happy about, Ruoqing’s return was like he had turned on a cheat, he gained the Emperor’s appreciation and brought such great glory to the Wen family.

Now… the old man stroked his beard: I’m complimented wherever I go. Even when fishing, Old Qin has to give way to me!

What else is there to ask for?

Wen family… heh, I’m not capable of passing it down, then whoever it belongs to, I don’t care!

When the time comes, I’ll close my eyes and know nothing!

If the ancestors blame me, no matter how they punish me, I can’t escape… I’ll just accept it!