Zi'an's wet eyes blinked and blinked, his small face full of confusion.
Ren Zhong's eyebrows were furrowed, somewhat unable to fathom Meng Yao's intentions.
"Your mother has a sister who got separated from her family when she was very young." Meng Yao spoke softly, "She has a longevity lock that her family gave her, and your mother has one too."
Ren Zhong suddenly understood what Meng Yao meant.
"You and I have blood ties. That's why you can't help but want to be close to me." Meng Yao continued.
"Dad, is this true?" Zi'an asked Ren Zhong incredulously.
Meng Yao blinked, having made up her mind, waiting to see if the County Magistrate would accept it.
