Madam, I Am Really a Monster - chapter 3

He truly is formidable.

Early the next morning, Sun Bin summoned me.

Sun Bin and Huo Shi sat together-one with a face full of impatience, the other with a tense expression.

Sun Jing was kneeling below.

I stepped forward to pay my respects. “Marquis, Madam.”

With tears in his eyes, Sun Jing said, “Father, Concubine is here. You can ask her!”

I wondered, ask me about what?

He hit the Tutor-does he need me to give false testimony for him?

But what Sun Bin asked was…

“Did Jing’er go to you yesterday and say that he felt an instant connection with you, as if you were his own birth mother?”

Oh, that.

I nodded and smiled. “He did say that. The Heir even praised this servant for having kind eyes and a gentle face.”

Sun Jing immediately cried out, “Mother was displeased upon hearing this and ordered people to tie me up and bring me back, then used the ruler to beat me harshly!”

Huo Shi’s expression soured. “Did I beat you because of that?”

Sun Jing knelt before his father. “Father, your son knows he was wrong. But your son only said those words to Concubine because she looked kind, and it slipped out unintentionally. I didn’t expect Mother to hear it…”

Sun Bin’s face grew even darker. “How can you be so jealous!”

Huo Shi was so angry her chest heaved, but she forced herself to remain calm. “Marquis, I was angry because he dared to strike the Tutor! This is already the third Tutor he has driven away!”

Sun Bin said coldly, “Don’t make excuses.”

Huo Shi replied, “If Marquis does not believe me, you can summon the Tutor…”

At this moment, Sun Jing interrupted her. “For upsetting Mother, your son is willing to accept punishment. Please do not blame Mother!”

Huo Shi was shocked. “At such a young age, you use your cunning for this…”

Sun Bin grew impatient. “He’s only seven. How could he have so many schemes! But you, petty and narrow-minded, what right do you have to discipline my son!”

Huo Shi frowned. “I am Jing’er’s mother!”

But Sun Bin walked over, pulled Sun Jing up, and pushed him into my arms.

His face was now kind and gentle, utterly different from before.

“You may go with whomever you like. Just keep a clear conscience and do not be bound by foolish filial piety.”