The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 162: She Doesn’t Know Any Better, Give Her a Break

Chapter 162: Chapter 162: She Doesn’t Know Any Better, Give Her a Break

The alley returned to its usual quiet.

No more matchmakers coming and going.

No more piercing cries of crows.

After much care and expensive rare herbs, Wei Zhao’s health visibly improved.

He sat in a wheelchair, wearing finely stitched cotton clothes, a blanket over his knees, examining the secret messages from Shangjing.

Yu Tingwan carried freshly baked pastries from the kitchen and slowed her steps as she passed Wei Zhao, unable to resist taking a glance.

She couldn’t understand.

Another coded message.

Wei Zhao clearly had his back to her, yet it seemed he had eyes in the back of his head.

Without turning around, he spoke in a flat tone.

"The Crown Prince’s health is getting worse."

Yu Tingwan blinked.

What did that have to do with her?

Rumor had it that Shangjing was so prosperous you could find gold on the ground. Yet, in the environment Yu Tingwan lived, many couldn’t afford to eat and starved to death.

She had seen refugees, too.

The impoverished, tormented by corrupt officials, couldn’t concern themselves with the world at large; they focused only on their tiny plots of land, hoping for timely rain and no disasters, all for a good harvest the following year.

Yu Tingwan was the same.

If the Crown Prince was unwell, so be it.

It was none of her concern.

Even if the Holy Emperor passed away one day, and a new emperor ascended the throne, it had nothing to do with her.

Yu Tingwan showed no interest: "Oh."

Wei Zhao said, "The Eastern Palace is in chaos; the Imperial Physician says the Crown Prince won’t last three years."

Yu Tingwan bit into a pastry: "Oh."

Wei Zhao said, "There’s talk of summoning Elder Ge over."

Yu Tingwan: "Oh."

Wait!!

It suddenly clicked!

The girl was instantly alarmed.

Wei Zhao feigned difficulty: "It won’t be long before the decree arrives in Ze County."

He held a date in his hand: "What do you think we should do?"

Yu Tingwan: ...

How should she know?

Besides! She had told him not to discuss these things with her!

But really...

If Elder Ge went, what would happen to Wei Zhao here?

Yu Tingwan furrowed her brows, feeling that this matter was too troublesome.

Wei Zhao muttered, "We can’t resort to murder and cover-up, can we?"

Yu Tingwan was silent.

That wouldn’t be right.

It sounded so bloody.

Aren’t those people’s lives also lives?

But everyone looks out for themselves.

If Elder Ge defied the royal decree and didn’t go, it would be seen as disrespecting the Royal Family and slighting the Emperor.

That’s a crime punishable by death, isn’t it?

Could the Wei Family Army stop them?

If Elder Ge was forced to leave, Wei Zhao would perish.

Yu Tingwan was serious.

People have their own private interests, and she was no different.

She cared about Wei Zhao’s life and death.

Just as she was about to nod.

Wei Zhao said, "Too ruthless."

The merciless Yu Tingwan: ???

The pastry in Yu Tingwan’s mouth no longer tasted sweet!

The girl’s mouth flattened as she squinted at Wei Zhao.

Wei Zhao, with his back to her, was unaware of her deadly gaze. His lips curled into a mocking smile.

"Then tie them all up."

Wei Zhao’s tone was casual, but the deed was significant.

"Gag them and throw them into the woodshed at a villa under Ying Yin’s name."

Ying Yin?

Fifth Prince?

Yu Tingwan: ???

The journey from Shangjing wasn’t short; even with fast horses, a round trip would take more than half a month.

Perhaps a month would pass. Emperor Ying and the Eastern Palace would be waiting long for those people to return.

Wei Zhao chuckled softly, "It’s clear that the Fifth Prince is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, having a poor relationship with the Crown Prince."

"He’s quite crafty, trying to prevent the Crown Prince from receiving treatment."

As for the future.

Elder Ge had been in seclusion before joining the Wei Family Army. Wei Zhao had ample time to fabricate the illusion that he had left Ze County.

The Royal Family wouldn’t find him.

The next batch carrying the decree would be searching all over Da Jin.

Yu Tingwan: "This..."

"This will cause trouble, right?"

Wei Zhao turned his head to her: "The two factions have long been engaged in both open and covert strife."

If the Royal Family discovered the villa, it would indeed be quite the spectacle.

If they didn’t find it.

Wei Zhao would help out.

Wei Zhao said softly, "The Fifth Prince’s heart is truly malicious."

Ying Yin outwardly showed the utmost respect for the Eastern Palace.

But everyone in the Imperial Palace was astute.

How much of that respect was genuine and how much was feigned was unknown.

Perhaps some might think Ying Yin wouldn’t do such a thing.

But would the Crown Prince believe it?

What did the Emperor think?

Wei Zhao had no burdens.

After all, he had sowed discord many times before.

Wei Zhao smiled, "After all, they are half-brothers."

"To think he would do such a heinous act for ambition?"

Yu Tingwan: ???

What a... more shameless than her.

Yu Tingwan was worried.

Could it be that being around her for so long had influenced him?

Fu Meng emerged from the room at that moment.

It no longer had to face the wall in remorse.

Fu Meng lifted its head proudly, its fur particularly fluffy in the light.

In the past, when Yu Tingwan saw it, she was fearful.

Now...

As it drew closer, the girl couldn’t resist reaching out to ruffle it.

Fu Meng was fierce, about to growl at her.

Then...

Wei Zhao’s gaze shifted over.

Fu Meng: ...

It sat down in front of Wei Zhao, took the read secret message in its mouth.

And destroyed it in the brazier.

The flames leaped up, consuming the message.

Fu Meng’s wide eyes never blinked.

It meticulously ensured the letter turned to ash and even poked it with a stick to confirm.

With the task done, Fu Meng moved to stand beside Wei Zhao, casting a disdainful glance at Yu Tingwan.

The morning’s medicine, it stood by vigilantly watching over!

And what was Yu Tingwan doing then?

She ran next door to play!

Before leaving, she reminded it not to slack off.

Puh!

All servers around Wei Zhao.

Rong Di was busy.

Shunzi was busy.

And it, as the master’s tiger, was also valued!

Look at Yu Tingwan.

No spirit in her eyes!

Fu Meng noticed Wei Zhao had no intention of blaming her.

Fu Meng wasn’t angry, rather a bit schadenfreude.

One day! The arrogant Yu Tingwan would cry!

There was no place by the master’s side for anyone or anything useless!

Just as he was thinking, Yu Tingwan approached.

Yu Tingwan: "Be sensible. This spot is mine."

Ridiculous!

Who cares about you?

She didn’t even know her true worth.

Fu Meng ignored her.

But then Wei Zhao patted its head.

"She’s ignorant, humor her."

Fu Meng: ???

It was the one being sensible?

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Shouzhong and his wife entered Ze County around noon.

After Shunzi bid them farewell, he raced ahead to the alley to inform Wei Zhao of their arrival.

Wei Zhao showed no reaction.

Yu Tingwan had a big reaction.

Finally back!!!

She ran out of the courtyard.

Soon she returned, pushing Wei Zhao.

Fu Meng was about to chase after them.

Wei Zhao instructed Shunzi, "Take Fu Meng over to your place."

Fu Meng: !!!

It was about to throw a tantrum.

Wei Zhao continued to give orders, "You’ve worked hard these past days, take a break, then pick a time to send Elder Ge ’away.’"

"Don’t forget to stop by the post station first to say goodbye."

Everyone at the post station needed to know Elder Ge had left.

Left?

The General was here, where would Elder Ge go?

Shunzi was naturally quick-witted.

This "leaving" quickly made sense to him.

"Understood."

Wei Zhao then looked at Fu Meng, who was practically oozing indignation.

"Make sure to supervise Shunzi well."

Fu Meng was no longer angry.

It was proud again!

It! Was entrusted with another important task!

Fu Meng gave Shunzi a look.

Go!

Don’t make it nag!

No slacking off!