The Command to Pamper the Husband - Chapter 43

“Logically speaking, sixteen years ago, if he had seen the young master, it would have only been when the young master was still in swaddling clothes…”

After a moment of silence, Han Bo spoke again.

Song Dingzhong shook his head to interrupt.

“He couldn’t have seen Jin’er. When the incident happened, I left hurriedly with Jin’er in my arms, and he wasn’t there. The midwives and imperial physicians who were present were all killed.”

Song Dingzhong’s voice carried an intense hatred.

That bloody massacre was still fresh in Han Bo’s memory, even after sixteen years.

Not a day had passed without him remembering that night.

“But, why did he treat the young master like that? Master and I took medicine to alter our appearances, so it was normal he didn’t recognize us. But his behavior towards the young master was unusual!”

Theoretically, Song Jin, like them, was a stranger.

Song Dingzhong took a deep breath, stood up, and walked to the window.

Looking at the dappled sunlight filtering through the dense leaves outside, Song Dingzhong said, “Do you remember the dog Jin’er adopted?”

Han Bo turned and looked at Song Dingzhong’s back, nodding silently.

Song Dingzhong continued, “That was a special breed of dog that the Crown Prince brought from the palace. This type of dog has a unique breed and is extremely accurate in recognizing its owner!”

Originally, the Crown Prince’s men brought the dog to search for Shen Yue.

But upon meeting Song Jin, the dog immediately turned against the Crown Prince’s men.

What does this indicate? It indicates that the dog recognized Song Jin.

Sometimes, recognizing a person isn’t just based on appearance.

For example, just now at Pine Fragrance Courtyard, he stared at that wild man, and the familiar feeling was so strong.

“Are you saying he recognized the young master by intuition?”

Song Dingzhong didn’t respond. The room fell silent.

After a while, Song Dingzhong took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, “Jin’er can control weapons.”

This time, the handkerchief in Han Bo’s hand completely dropped.

He jumped up and quickly walked to Song Dingzhong’s side.

His eyes were filled with shock and joy.

Song Dingzhong nodded, “This time up the mountain, Jin’er used her spiritual power several times to control weapons and resolve crises. Zhao Fuhai and Xu Lin were both captured by Jin’er.”

Han Bo took a deep breath and couldn’t help but rub his hands together.

“The master’s spirit in heaven would be pleased.”

Song Dingzhong’s gaze, however, was deep and confused.

He didn’t know if this was a good or bad thing.

Song Jin inherited the master’s skills, which made him happy.

But this ability to control weapons was known to be exclusive to the lineage of the previous Empress of Miao Territory. Thus, Jin’er could easily be identified.

Han Bo, observing Song Dingzhong’s expression, comforted him, “Master, you needn’t worry. The young master is in Yuzhou and doesn’t go to the capital. He won’t catch that person’s eye, and as for controlling weapons, the young master doesn’t encounter danger often and won’t have the opportunity to use it.”

Song Dingzhong agreed with this.

After all, for sixteen years, the young master had never displayed her ability to control weapons.

If Shen Yue hadn’t broken his promise and taken the young master to the gold mine, her ability would still be hidden!

Thinking of this, Song Dingzhong snorted coldly. No wonder a man who didn’t keep his word had a child born without an anus!

After snorting coldly, he wondered when Jin’er had gained the ability to control weapons. According to Shen Yue’s description, Jin’er’s skill was already quite proficient, not something used for the first time.

With doubts swirling in his mind, Song Dingzhong withdrew his gaze from the window and walked outside.

“I’ll visit the wild man’s cave in Linglong Mountain to see if there’s anything to discover. You keep an eye here. Have you arranged those in the sedan chairs properly?”

Han Bo nodded, “Master, don’t worry.”

Song Dingzhong stepped out.

As he left the courtyard, he hesitated and called a servant, “Bring Song Jin here.”

The servant received the order and immediately set off.

Song Jin was in the kitchen courtyard, enjoying a chicken leg and drinking baijiu, having a great time.

Upon hearing that her father wanted to see her, she stood up, wiped her greasy hands, and hurried over.

“Father, you called for me.”

Seeing Master Song standing at the courtyard door, Song Jin approached and sweetly called out.

Song Dingzhong…

How had a single round of beatings made this child even more effeminate!

Sigh!

It seemed necessary to administer another round of beatings to correct this.

Frowning at his effeminate child, Song Dingzhong organized his thoughts and finally asked bluntly, “When did you learn to control weapons, and why didn’t I know?”

Song Jin…

Shen Yue! Damn your mouth! Didn’t you promise to keep this a secret for me!

Shen Yue…

Achoo!

Cursing Shen Yue in her heart, Song Jin shrank her neck and smiled at her father.

Master Song, without thinking, raised his hand and smacked her on the head.

“Stand straight! What kind of behavior is this, acting like a girl!”

Song Jin…

What do you mean acting like a girl? I am a girl!

Father, did you forget?

Looking at her father in melancholy, Song Jin honestly answered, “I’ve known since I was very young.”

Master Song stared at Song Jin, “Why didn’t you tell me?”

“I was afraid you’d think I was a monster and burn me, so I didn’t dare say.”

Master Song…

Why did he feel like raising his hand’ again!

Song Jin looked at her father, raising three fingers, “Really, Father, how could a normal person control weapons? It’s too weird. I was afraid you’d think I was a monster and do something drastic.”

Song Dingzhong suspiciously looked at Song Jin.

“Really?”

Song Jin’s face was as sincere as it could be.

“Why would I lie to you! Father, you don’t know, since discovering this ability, I’ve been too scared to sleep, fearing people would think I was a monster. So I never dared use it. This time, I only used it to save my life.”

Master Song looked at Song Jin for a moment and believed her.

“A normal person able to control weapons would indeed be seen as a monster. Don’t use it again, or if others find out and try to burn you, I can’t save you!”

Song Jin…

Father, I’m sixteen. Isn’t it inappropriate to scare me with tales meant for three-year-olds?!

Thinking this, Song Jin shivered, “Would they really burn me? That’s terrifying, Father. I won’t use it again.”

Master Song, feeling satisfied, left.

Wan Xi, biting her lip, stood by Song Jin’s side. When Song Jin turned, she saw Wan Xi’s pale face.

“What’s wrong with you?”

Wan Xi stared at Song Jin, “The young master promised to make me a proper kitchen knife, so I won’t have to chop vegetables and meat anymore.”

Song Jin patted Wan Xi’s shoulder and blinked, “Even if I don’t use that ability, you don’t have to chop anymore. Don’t we have Lu Zhan for that?”

Wan Xi’s face, which was pale just a moment ago, lit up with a radiant smile.

“Right, there’s Lu Zhan. Young master, the boiled fish should be ready. Let’s go eat.”