After Becoming the Villain Mother-in-Law, I Launch My Redemption Arc Chapter 105: Countermeasures

Zi’an’s wet eyes blinked and blinked, his small face full of confusion.

Ren Zhong’s eyebrows were furrowed, sowhat unable to fathom ng Yao’s intentions.

"Your mother has a sister who got separated from her family when she was very young." ng Yao spoke softly, "She has a longevity lock that her family gave her, and your mother has one too."

Ren Zhong suddenly understood what ng Yao ant.

"You and I have blood ties. That’s why you can’t help but want to be close to ." ng Yao continued.

"Dad, is this true?" Zi’an asked Ren Zhong incredulously.

ng Yao blinked, having made up her mind, waiting to see if the County Magistrate would accept it.

"Of course it’s true, if it were a stranger, would Dad agree to send you there just because you made a fuss? Dad only has you as his son." Ren Zhong said in line with ng Yao’s words, "It’s because I saw your aunt’s longevity lock, which is identical to your mother’s. It was specially made back then by a very skilled craftsman invited by your maternal grandfather."

Zi’an broke free from Ren Zhong’s embrace and threw himself into ng Yao’s arms, "Aunt."

"Be good, Anke’er." ng Yao gently patted Zi’an’s back and comforted him in a soft voice.

"Dad, I want to live with Aunt in the future." Zi’an said confidently, "Or, you can bring Aunt’s family over to live with us."

"You can live with your Aunt, but she can’t bring her whole family over." Ren Zhong said, "It’s bad for her reputation."

"Anyway, I don’t want to be separated from Aunt." Zi’an hugged ng Yao tightly.

"So you’re willing to be separated from your Father?" Ren Zhong sighed, his tone sounding pitiful.

"It’s no big deal, I can often let Aunt take back to see Dad." Zi’an said, "Or when Dad has a break, he can co to see , Aunt, and my brothers and sisters."

"You’ve already arranged everything for your Father, what else can your Father say?" Ren Zhong acted like he was forced to accept.

Zi’an playfully stuck out his tongue, "Dad, do my mom and aunt look alike?"

"Your mom and aunt are sisters, what do you think? Or, you tell , do you look like your Aunt?" Ren Zhong didn’t answer directly.

His wife had enchanting almond-shaped eyes with slightly upturned corners.

The son inherited his wife’s good looks, especially the pair of charming eyes.

In front of him, the ng family also had a pair of lively almond-shaped eyes.

Just looking at the eyes, the ng family was very similar to his wife.

Of course, he knew very well whether his wife had sisters.

"Indeed, I look a lot like Aunt." Zi’an said, looking at ng Yao for a while, delighting in his words.

"Happy now?"

"Happy."

"Then go play in the garden with Ap, I have sothing to talk about with your Aunt." Ren Zhong said.

"You’re not lying to about what you just said, right?" Zi’an suddenly beca vigilant.

"What good would it do to deceive you? I’m going to talk to your Aunt about your second cousin’s exam participation." Ren Zhong said helplessly.

Zi’an laughed, "You can’t deceive , I look so much like Aunt! By the way, where’s my mom’s longevity lock?"

"After your mom passed, your uncle asked your Father for it, saying it was to keep a nto. You little smart one, you think your Father doesn’t know what you’re up to? I’ve already sent a letter to your Uncle, expecting that in about half a month, he’ll receive it. After all, having found your Aunt, we must let them know. By then, your Uncle and they will surely co." Ren Zhong said calmly.

Zi’an smiled sheepishly, "Dad, you talk business with Aunt, I’ll go to the garden with Ap."

Ren Zhong gave Ap a knowing look, Ap understood that the adults were asking him to take good care of the young master.

"Alright, what’s happened?" Ren Zhong asked.

ng Yao told the whole story about Chen He, "To avoid confirming it, I could only refuse the lord. But I couldn’t bear Zi’an being upset, nor did I want to miss having a person like you as support. After thinking it over, I ca up with this thod."

Ren Zhong’s face was heavy, "That Chen He, as a scholar, his conduct is so unprincipled."

"I’m just worried that even if the relationship between the lady and the lord is reasonably explained, Dahe’s participation in the exams might still be a topic for those with a mind. Many will believe an uncle making things convenient for his nephew." ng Yao sighed.

"You don’t need to worry about that, this year’s children’s exams are not presided over by , but the Education Officer. The exam questions are personally prepared by the Education Officer, and the topics are now sealed with wax, guarded by personnel specially appointed by the Court." Ren Zhong said.

"Is there any possibility that soone might bribe the guards?" ng Yao curiously asked.

"The exams are for the Court to select talents, and to prevent anyone with ulterior motives from seizing the opportunity, the guards of the topics are appointed by His Majesty." Ren Zhong said.

ng Yao breathed a sigh of relief, "Has it always been this way in previous years?"

"In previous years, I presided over the exams." Ren Zhong said with a profound aning.

ng Yao was surprised; so their luck was indeed good.

Chen He accused the County Magistrate of favoritism, but the exam matters had nothing to do with the County Magistrate, as long as the Governnt Office posted a notice then, rumors would naturally be self-defeated.

As for her relationship with the County Magistrate, as long as it wasn’t confird in the future, it wouldn’t be tenable.

Ren Zhong also briefly told ng Yao about his wife’s maternal family, indeed as ng Yao speculated, it’s a family of rchants with enormous wealth.

At the sa ti, Ren Zhong confessed his own identity.

The illegitimate son of Changping Marquis Mansion.

A family mber, but also a family mber with little resources inclined since childhood.

Frustrated for years until he t his wife.

"I’ve been rated excellent in Huaiyuan County for five consecutive years, and my family sent a letter, my position could change." Ren Zhong said.

"Is it a normal promotion, or..." ng Yao cautiously asked.

"Both a normal promotion and family support." Ren Zhong said, "I’m at a good age now, and as long as there’s no mistake, achieving third-rank isn’t difficult. A diocre seventh-rank County Magistrate is of no use to the Yu Family, but a promising seventh-rank County Magistrate is different. After all, the legitimate sons in the family aren’t doing well."

ng Yao suddenly understood, that because the legitimate sons were unsuccessful, they relied on a successful illegitimate son.

"Alright, I won’t talk to you about these things anymore." Ren Zhong smiled, "We will be relatives in the future, frequent visiting. I still have official duties, I need to go back to work."

After Ren Zhong left, ng Yao talked for a while with Zi’an, who insisted on following her to the inn, ng Yao could only send Ap to say a word, and with Ren Zhong’s approval, took him away.

Chen He and the others naturally hurried to follow ng Yao as soon as she ca out.

"Mom, let’s take a stroll before going back to the inn." Zi’an pleaded with ng Yao, "On normal days, Dad never allows to wander around."

This address was naturally requested by ng Yao to deceive Chen He, asking Zi’an to do so.

Since there was nothing to do when returning, ng Yao agreed to Zi’an’s request.