Chapter 677: Am I Your Biological Child?
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Every time Wang Chuangui heard Old Madam Wang call him that, he felt his scalp tingle.
This was because the number of times his mother had called him seriously by his name all these years could be counted on one hand.
However, not one time did she call him that to praise him. The only time she was a little gentler was when she broke his leg with her own hands.
Even now, Wang Chuangui did not dare to ask why his mother was the one breaking his leg when Divine Doctor Xue is the one treating him.
“What are you waiting for? Close the door and come in.” While Wang Chuangui was in a daze, Old Madam Wang had already sat down in the inner room.
The rest of the Wang Family all walked far away conscientiously. Even the secret guards protecting the Wang Family retreated a few dozen feet in tacit understanding.
They were afraid that they would hear something they shouldn’t. After all, Wang Chuangui was already a prefectural magistrate and was a true fifth-grade official. If nothing unexpected happened, he could still be promoted further and have a bright future.
How awkward would it be if they heard this master being scolded by his mother?
In the end, Wang Chuangui closed the door and walked in trembling. For a moment, he did not know where to put his hands and feet.
“Did you go to steal a chicken or a dog? Are you so shameful? Why are you so timid? Who are you doing this for?” Old Madam Wang rolled her eyes, her tone filled with disdain. “If you take on your position like this, I’m afraid your mother will have to collect your corpse next year!”
For some reason, when he heard Old Madam Wang scold him like this, Wang Chuangui heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, his mother was really here to teach him a lesson.
Thinking of this, Wang Chuangui sat down in front of Old Madam Wang. He lowered his head, looking like he was willing to be beaten and scolded.
He was still thinking in his heart that he was almost 40 years old now. His mother wouldn’t beat him up in front of the children and grandchildren, right? She even had great-grandchildren. She had to maintain the demeanor of an ancestor.
“What are you thinking about with that silly head of yours? Do you think I can’t control you when you go far away?” Old Madam Wang considered all her sons and was uncertain about how to guide them.
Later on, she thought that since this son in front of her was going on a long trip. It was better to talk to him about some serious matters.
Hence, she took out two brocade bags from a box she had prepared long ago. One of them contained a jade pendant.
She handed it to Wang Chuangui and said, “This is something your father got for you. 1 don’t know if it’s useful, but it was given to him by the King of Carving. The King of Carving has some power in Chang’an County. If you need money in the future, feel free to use this to look for him.”
Wang Chuangui: “Is he the King of Carving who was in the limelight in Wanning City a few months ago? 1 heard that he came to participate in the jade carving conference and is the judging official.”
“It’s him. Do you still remember that Brother Wang Zhuo from your childhood? It’s this person.”
“Wasn’t Uncle Wang Zhuo crushed to death by the mountain rock?!” Thinking back, when he heard this news, Wang Chuangui even cried for two days and two nights.
This was because when he was young, his mother was not in good health and had to manage many things. His eldest brother had to help his father do things, so no one took care of him. Brother Wang Zhuo, who was adopted by his parents, became half a father and took good care of him for several years.
Later on, the situation became more and more chaotic. The place where they lived was affected. Just as everyone was about to migrate, Uncle Wang Zhuo was crushed by a mountain rock on the way to the jade mine, leaving no corpse.
At that time, he was the saddest.
Old Madam Wang snorted. “A scourge will live for a thousand years and won’t die.”
Wang Chuangui:”…”
He remembered that Brother Wang Zhuo was much smarter than him and his eldest brother back then. However, he was too naughty and broke many of his parents’ good things. His mother also despised him.
Now that he thought about it, Brother Wang Zhuo was only ten years younger than his parents. He could have been accepted as a brother, but his parents actually took him in as an adopted son.
Thinking of this, Wang Chuan’s heart skipped a beat and he blurted out, “Mother, I’ve always had a question for you all these years.”
“Ask.”
“Am I your biological son?” Because it was a little dark in the room after the door was closed, Wang Chuangui did not see Old Madam Wang’s expression and continued, “Now that 1 think about it, perhaps 1 was Brother Wang Zhuo’s last child back then, or—”
Bang!
Wang Chuangui was smashed by the dustpan and his eyes went dizzy.
Old Madam Wang’s angry voice sounded. “You might as well not take up the position. Go to your third brother’s restaurant in Nanhe Town to work. I think it’s quite good for you to be a storyteller. With your brain, you won’t have to worry about your next life.”
Wang Chuan quickly knelt down. “1 was wrong.”
However, when Old Madam Wang was not paying attention, his mouth almost curved to the back of his head.
Hehe, this was really a question he had wanted to ask for a long time, although it was indeed a little inappropriate to ask now.
But judging from his mother’s reaction, he was undoubtedly her biological child.
“Old woman, what’s wrong?” Old man Wang had just made a cup of hot tea for Old Madam Wang. Before he could bring it into the house, he heard a commotion inside. He hurriedly pushed open the door and saw that his second son was already kneeling steadily.
“What’s going on?” Old man Wang skillfully circled around Wang Chuangui and walked to Old Madam Wang with a smile. He placed the tea on the table beside him and patted Old Madam Wang’s back. “Our son is stupid. It’s not the first time we found out. Why are you angry with him?”
Old Madam Wang sat down and stepped on Old man Wang’s leg. “You still have the cheek to say that!”
In her dying moments, she should not have entrusted the child to this despicable man to raise.
She groomed this child with great difficulty to become an Imperial Scholar, but he could still ask such a stupid question!
“Grandma, what’s wrong?” Ah Yu had also heard the commotion. She did not ask Meatbail to monitor her family, so she naturally did not know what the old lady had said.
Even if Meatball saw it, she wouldn’t ask if it wasn’t anything important.
When Old Madam Wang heard Ah Yu’s voice, she finally restrained her expression and said gently, “It’s fine. Ah Yu, go play. We have to leave for the village in a few days. We’ll have to wait a long time if we want to come back in the future.”
When Ah Yu heard this, she replied, “Aye, I know! Grandma, don’t be angry. I’ll go find some red fruits for you to make candied hawthorns to eat.”
“Okay.”
After Ah Yu left, the smile on Old Madam Wang’s face instantly disappeared. She looked at Wang Chuangui and said, “Delay going to Chang’an County for another day.”
Wang Chuangui: “Why?”
“I realized that all these years, I’ve only wanted to feed your stomach and your knowledge, but I forgot to feed your brain.” Old Madam Wang took a sip of tea and said slowly, “I’ll only take a day. How much you can devour will depend on your luck.”
Wang Chuangui was flattered. Was his mother going to give him special treatment?
Although it was a little late, he was still excited about it.
Actually, he was not stupid. Among his brothers, he was also the smartest. However, in the past few years, he had been deliberately suppressed by Old Madam Wang, and his desire for extravagant clothes and entertainment has made him appear a bit foolish.
But this was not as good as what his mother wanted to teach him.
The more he saw, the more he knew that his mother was a person with great wisdom. With her guidance, he would definitely benefit greatly.
“Chuangui, you have to remember that you’re a member of the Wang Family day and night. You have a group of family members and relatives behind you. We’re your backing and your weakness. If you make a mistake in the outside world, it’s fine if you’re doing it for the public, but you can’t do it for personal gain. Remember, as an official, you can’t seek wealth, fame, benefits, or even the people’s approval. Above all, you must seek to have a clear conscience. Do you understand?”
After Old Madam Wang finished speaking, the expression on Wang Chuangui’s face disappeared. He bowed to Old Madam Wang carefully. “1’11 remember Mother’s teachings!”
“Alright, 1’11 give you the second brocade bag now. When you reach Chang’an County, if you encounter any practical difficulties, you can open it..”