After Becoming the Villain Mother-in-Law, I Launch My Redemption Arc Chapter 104: You Were Right to Call Me Mother

After a while, Zhao Dahe ca to his senses and asked with difficulty, "Mother, did you agree?"

ng Yao sighed, "I originally thought about agreeing, but now, if I do agree, wouldn’t it confirm that I was involved with the County Magistrate? If I really was involved, it wouldn’t be unjust, but I didn’t do it!"

ng Yao expressed that she didn’t want to take the bla.

Zhao Dahe’s attention was completely on the first sentence, ’I originally thought about agreeing.’

So, has mother let go of father in her heart?

Clearly, she always kept father in her heart.

Zhao Dahe’s expression beca rather complex.

During these days of interaction, ng Yao felt she had basically grasped Zhao Dahe’s character, so how could she not know what he was thinking at this mont?

This child is smart, a bit selfish, and finely self-serving. But when it cos to important matters, he is clear-minded and aligns himself with the Gu family on many matters. He has a bit of youthful passion and occasionally acts idealistic. Upon knowing that Zhao Ting might be alive, he started acting like a good son, wanting to help take care of her for Zhao Ting.

In simple terms, he very much hopes his parents will reunite.

This guy is surely questioning in his heart why she would agree with the County Magistrate!

"Chang’an, Qin Zheng, I want to have a word with Dahe. You two take your bowls and eat in the room." ng Yao said.

"Alright," the two of them said in unison.

After they left, ng Yao closed the door, ready to speak sincerely with Zhao Dahe.

However, this rascal’s expression turned even more resentful, looking defeated, "Mother, cousin and Qin Zheng only left one piece of pig’s trotter."

ng Yao couldn’t help but laugh.

"If you want to eat, we’ll make so more tomorrow. Now, let’s talk about why I initially agreed to the County Magistrate’s proposal."

Zhao Dahe put aside his sadness, sat upright, and assud a listening posture.

"Ren Zi’an needs a mother. He relies on , which is the County Magistrate’s starting point. Simply put, it’s not that he fancies , but Ren Zi’an does. The County Magistrate is a loving father, willing to sacrifice himself for his son."

Zhao Dahe thought that if he were in the County Magistrate’s position, he might make the sa choice.

"As for my considerations, if I agreed, it would be beneficial for you and your sister. Besides, the County Magistrate also ntioned that Huaiyuan County is not his final destination. If you pursue an official career, having soone to guide you would save you from taking many detours."

What mother deliberated most in this decision was him.

The County Magistrate made a sacrifice for his son.

And didn’t his mother also force herself for him?

Honestly speaking, in terms of looks, the County Magistrate is not a match for his mother.

"Besides, it’s not about truly becoming a couple," ng Yao continued.

Zhao Dahe blinked, "What do you an?"

"I would take care of Ren Zi’an, and he would assu the role of a stepfather. But between us, each will live their own life," ng Yao said.

"So, it’s a mutually beneficial arrangent? Mother seeks him as a backing, and he looks to mother to care for Zi’an?" Zhao Dahe exclaid.

"You could say that."

"The County Magistrate really knows how to play, doesn’t he?"

"Why? Do you want us to beco a real couple?" ng Yao asked, her words laced with aning.

Zhao Dahe forced a smile, ingratiatingly said, "How could I think that, mother? I know you’ve never forgotten father, so how could you fancy soone else? That would be unfair to you, wouldn’t it? Besides, it wouldn’t be fair to the County Magistrate either. We are honest people; we can’t do deceptive things."

"However, now with this whole ss involving Chen He, clearly the agreent can’t go through. If it really did, it would be inexplicable," ng Yao said.

"What should we do then?" Zhao Dahe asked.

"You don’t need to worry about that; I’ll have a word with the County Magistrate," ng Yao said light-heartedly, "that Chen He will not be able to stir up anything significant."

Hearing ng Yao say this, Zhao Dahe felt imdiately reassured. If his mother said there’s no problem, then there surely wouldn’t be any issue.

"Let’s eat," ng Yao said.

Zhao Dahe imdiately grabbed his bowl and headed to Li Chang’an’s room.

As a result, Li Chang’an and Qin Zheng each biting the last piece of pig’s trotter calmly, looked at Zhao Dahe as his face gradually twisted.

ng Yao had stewed a half-pot of pig trotters, and Zhao Dahe only got a small piece—what a loss!

After ng Yao finished eating, she greeted the three and left the inn.

Just as she stepped out, Chen He followed.

His tracking skills weren’t great, so ng Yao pretended not to notice and still took the path to the back door of the County Governnt.

This ti, Chen He wasn’t alone; he dragged along another student from the inn, which probably hinted at the kind of company he kept.

Ren Zi’an was very happy to see ng Yao again; he was having a al with the County Magistrate.

"I’m here to give you my answer," ng Yao began straightforwardly.

"An Ge’er, why don’t you and Apu go for a walk and digest your food," Ren Zhong said.

"Actually, there’s no need to hide this from An Ge’er," ng Yao said. "An Ge’er is a sensible child."

Ren Zhong was a bit unsure of what ng Yao was about to say.

"An Ge’er, I’m actually not your mother," ng Yao said softly.

"Madam Zhao!" Ren Zhong’s tone was sowhat urgent.

"Sir, I know you kept this from him out of love for An Ge’er and thought up this thod. To be honest, I was quite tempted by your proposal. But now that there’s been a complication, I can only refuse," ng Yao said calmly.

Ren Zi’an’s tears welled up in his eyes, and Ren Zhong’s heart ached as he held him in his arms.

"No matter what happened, Madam Zhao, you have overstepped," Ren Zhong said impassively.

Agreent would lead to joy for everyone.

Disagreent, yet such words couldn’t be said in front of Zi’an.

ng Yao bowed slightly, showing an expression of apology, "An Ge’er..."

"Father, I actually know, I know mother, mother is no longer here..." Ren Zi’an sobbed as he spoke.

ng Yao sighed in her heart, perhaps only the County Magistrate himself believed his son knew nothing.

Ren Zi’an looked at her with eyes like he was longing for soone else through her.

He especially liked seeing her scold Zhao Xiaohua and how gentle and patient she was with Zhao Xiaoshu.

Probably, he was wondering in his heart if his mother would have loved and scolded him like that if she were still alive.

Ren Zhong was quite shocked, given that he had warned everyone in his household.

"An Ge’er..." Ren Zhong was sowhat at a loss.

"That day, when I was trapped, I felt discomfort, but also happiness and fear. If I died, I could see my mother again. But I feared, if I died, leaving father alone, he’d be lonely," Ren Zi’an said, sniffling.

"Later, I saw Madam Zhao..." Ren Zi’an’s voice grew softer, "I didn’t know what I was thinking at that ti, I just felt that if my mother were alive, she would be like Madam Zhao. So, I called her mother."

Ren Zhong felt deep sadness; he always thought he did well in protecting the child.

Yet, the child knew everything, withstanding his longing for his birth mother alone so as not to worry him.

As a father, he had been truly inadequate.

"An Ge’er, actually, calling mother was the right thing to do." ng Yao’s voice grew increasingly tender.