Old Hu forcefully pulled Little Hu away, grumbling as he yanked, "Did you not hear that attendant say the Lord County Magistrate is a doting husband? Just because the County Magistrate's Wife is easy to get along with doesn't mean the Lord County Magistrate is too. What if he turns around to deal with you? You'd still be waiting for him at home?"
Little Hu was puzzled, "When did that attendant say the County Magistrate is a doting husband? How come I didn't hear it?"
Old Hu, upset, kicked Little Hu in the backside, "Didn't you hear the attendant say he might get punished with the paddle when he goes back? What do you think that means?"
Little Hu uttered an oh, "I get it now. It means the County Magistrate loves using the paddle!"
"Get out with your love for the paddle!"
Old Hu kicked Little Hu again and explained, "It means that attendant was sent by the County Magistrate specifically to protect his wife.
