The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 277 - 274: Does She Look Like a Troublemaker!

Chapter 277: Chapter 274: Does She Look Like a Troublemaker!

Yu Tingwan was unaware of the matters concerning the Duke Shun Mansion.

Wei Zhao escorted her to Jinluo Pavilion, one of the top jewelry shops in Shangjing.

Few people knew that it was under his name.

He would come to pick her up after leaving the palace.

Wei Zhao knew that Ning Suxuan, being someone who valued reputation, wouldn’t trouble her, but he still worried the girl might face her cold demeanor.

The group entered through the back door and went directly to the third floor.

At the entrance of the private room, there were already people waiting—one was a neatly dressed maid, the other a woman adorned in gold and silver, with a composed expression.

"This is someone I had Chi Yu bring over; she’s skilled in martial arts and will follow you from now on."

The maid had a round face and large eyes, smiling warmly, and didn’t appear burly at all. But she was quite skilled in combat, saluting with clasped hands: "Subordinate Tan Jiang, pays respects to Madame."

Yu Tingwan had long grown accustomed to the people around Wei Zhao paying respects to her.

She sized up Tan Jiang, feeling particularly amiable.

Just as she was about to say something, fragments of images flashed before her eyes.

It wasn’t at Jinluo Pavilion but rather at a manor in Ze County that she had seen before.

She, dressed as a maid, handed the decocted medicine to Wei Zhao.

It was no longer scalding hot.

As Wei Zhao drank it in one gulp, he pulled her into his embrace.

Yu Tingwan sat on Wei Zhao’s lap, squirming slightly: "Young Master."

Wei Zhao, however, did not let go, simply gazing deeply at her.

"Don’t move."

"You’ll tear the wound."

His tone was especially delicate yet roguish.

"It hurts a lot."

She indeed did not dare to move.

"Have you considered what I spoke to you about before?"

Her fingertips clutched tightly at her hems: "Haven’t... haven’t yet."

He rested his forehead against hers: "Is it not good with me? I want to be good to you."

"Don’t want to wait anymore."

Yu Tingwan felt her ears grow warm: "Don’t rush."

She murmured softly: "I... I have to go out to buy vegetables."

Wei Zhao: "Let others do it."

Who to let?

There were few people serving in this manor, only her, Elder Ge, and the mute cook sent by County Magistrate Xiao, who couldn’t speak while tending to the stove and cooking.

The cook had fallen a few days ago, making walking difficult. It was not feasible to let Elder Ge go for groceries.

Just as Yu Tingwan was about to have him release her, Wei Zhao called out in a composed voice.

"Come in."

Shortly, the round-faced maid stepped in.

Her eyes were large, smiling brightly.

Saluted her with clasped hands.

"Subordinate Tan Jiang, pays respects to the young lady."

The images abruptly stopped.

It had been a long time since Yu Tingwan had seen things from her past life.

It inevitably felt a bit surreal.

"That’s Manager Liu from the shop."

Manager Liu was surprised by Tan Jiang’s greeting, glanced at Wei Zhao, and seeing no objection, clearly acknowledged it. Surprised, he stepped forward to bow: "Madame."

Wei Zhao glanced at the two: "Take good care of her."

"Yes."

After settling her in, Wei Zhao left.

Manager Liu, respectful and enthusiastic, wanted to lead Yu Tingwan to the private room: "Madame, what would you like to see? We have everything the ladies use here. Hair accessories, earrings, neckpieces, arm ornaments..."

She had a keen eye, and merely a glance at the gem on Yu Tingwan’s waist told her it was extraordinary. Moreover, given how highly Wei Zhao valued it, she dared not slight it.

"Among the hair accessories are hairpins, hair sticks, hair clasps, flower ornaments, hairpins..."

"In terms of neckpieces, there are necklaces, rosaries, longevity locks, court beads..."

"Oh, by the way, we just acquired a batch of top-grade sea snail pearls, in a soft cherry blossom pink, exquisite yet rare. There are only twelve of them in total, perfect for making pearl flowers."

If Yu Tingwan so desired, she seemed ready to bring up everything for her to choose from.

Yu Tingwan wasn’t very knowledgeable about jewelry.

And she felt it would be troublesome for the manager to bring the jewelry up.

"I’ll go down to have a look myself."

Manager: "That’s fine, as you wish."

Jinluo Pavilion is divided into three floors.

The first and second floors are for jewelry, while the third floor has private rooms of various sizes for ladies and gentlewomen to rest when they’re tired from shopping.

Yu Tingwan descended the stairs to the second floor.

"Why is Jinluo Pavilion so quiet today?"

The female guests on the second floor murmured.

"Didn’t they announce that sea snail pearls are for sale?"

You couldn’t blame her for saying so.

Only one could be found among thousands of Phoenix Conchs. Rarity was even harder to come by.

"Did you forget?"

"The Zhou Family intends to host a Flowery Court Festival, inviting prestigious young ladies. Although they received invitations, they’ve all found excuses to refuse: ill health, too busy to make time... too many reasons."

"At this timing, if one leisurely visits Jinluo Pavilion, it would blatantly embarrass the Zhou Family."

"The jewelry at Jinluo Pavilion has always been expensive, unaffordable to small households, hence the quietness."

"Indeed."

Nonetheless, everyone looked toward a woman in a yellow dress not far away, holding a cloud-pattern fan and with elegantly shaped eyebrows.

"Miss Shen, didn’t you receive an invitation from the Zhou Family?"

"I did."

The woman in yellow spoke disdainfully.

"I refused."’

"I’m not like them, pretentious and hypocritical, without making excuses. I just find the women of Zhou Family disgusting."

The woman in yellow raised her eyes: "Why? Is she not pretentious and disgusting?"

The others didn’t know how to respond and could only awkwardly change the topic.

"Why don’t these unmarried young ladies take the opportunity? Who knows, they might get a good marriage."

"That’s true, they used to go every year."

Just as the conversation was about to pick up.

The woman in yellow scoffed.

"Can it be the same? In previous years, General Wei was around, who wouldn’t chase after him?"

"He Xuran from the He Family is still alive, but he’s not in Shangjing."

"Who are they going to show off for? Those playboys who only know how to indulge?"

The comments were indeed unkind.

Yu Tingwan heard a familiar name and blinked.

"Madame."

Tan Jiang, trained by Chi Yu, called from behind.

"That’s the daughter of the Ministry of the Imperial Household; her temperament is extremely bad. She’s offended countless people, many avoid her."

Yu Tingwan realized.

Other young ladies were all afraid of her.

However...

Ministry of the Imperial Household?

She had heard of it before.

"But you don’t need to worry!"

Tan Jiang: "Just the Ministry of the Imperial Household, if you poke a hole in the sky, General can mend it."

Yu Tingwan: ??

What kind of talk is that?

Does she seem like someone who causes trouble!

Perhaps... she does.

Yu Tingwan reflected silently for a moment and chose to continue looking at the cherry blossom pink sea snail pearls.

However, someone squeezed in.

The woman in yellow, Shen Zhiyi, glanced at Yu Tingwan, unrecognizing her. She sneered: "Can you afford it?"

Yu Tingwan: ???

"No, I can’t."

After all, she was receiving it as a gift.

Shen Zhiyi looked at her attire. The arrogance on her face receded slightly. She reached out to touch the ruby on Yu Tingwan’s waist.

Jewels clinking against each other made a dinging sound.

"What now? Fake?"

Yu Tingwan disliked being close to people, took a few steps back, and frowned at her.

"Don’t touch me."

Shen Zhiyi was displeased: "I’m not hitting you, so why avoid?"

Yu Tingwan spoke slowly: "You might not believe it."

"If you dare to touch me, even without contact, you’d be flying out."

Often, no one dares to believe the truth.

Shen Zhiyi let out a chuckle: "Do you know who I am?"

Yu Tingwan: "Yes."

She quietly told Shen Zhiyi: "I’ve heard someone mention a daughter of the Ministry of the Imperial Household once secretly sent love signals to General Wei, only to be told she had eye problems. Later, she was suspected as a spy and escorted to prison."

It was quite amusing.

Yu Tingwan could hardly believe it.

Considering her reputation, Yu Tingwan’s voice was low, and the other female guests did not hear clearly.

She earnestly asked: "Is it you?"

Shen Zhiyi: !!!

Even though this was something known all over Shangjing.

But she was instantly enraged!

"You!"

How dare she say that!

"Since you know me, don’t you know there’s no one in all of Shangjing as arrogant as me?"

Dare to provoke her?

Do you know what the consequences are?

She was about to deliver a harsh warning.

Yu Tingwan: "Is that so."

She seemed pensive, now she knew.

The young lady was very perfunctory but still gentle and soft.

"However, there is now."