The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 284 - 281: This Is the Wife My Son Married, the Yu Family

Chapter 284: Chapter 281: This Is the Wife My Son Married, the Yu Family

Regulations at the Da Jin Mansions are strict; the main gate of the Duke Shun Mansion is not open all day. It only opens for honored guests or on particularly important occasions, so few times through the year that they can be counted on one’s fingers.

The last time it opened was to receive Wei Zhao’s coffin.

Today, Marquis Ning and Madam Ning came and entered through the side gate.

Before Wei Zhao entered the palace, he too handed over the confused woman he brought back to the butler through that side gate.

Though it was a side gate, what Yu Tingwan saw were red walls and yellow tiles, flying eaves, and bracket sets. Above the lintel, there were carvings of pine and crane symbolizing longevity.

She found it exceptionally grand and imposing.

But this time the carriage bypassed the side gate and headed towards the main gate.

The white silk draped across the Wei Family was removed, and the mourning lanterns replaced with red lanterns.

The main red lacquered gate sat on the southeast side of the Duke Shun Mansion, signifying the purple air coming from the east, lofty and imposing, flanked by fierce stone lions.

The beast-head pattern bronze rings, layered brackets, and protruding rafter ends.

The corners of the eaves were raised high, resembling an eagle spreading its wings.

The screen wall, stem ends, hanging beasts... all showed exquisite craftsmanship, highlighting the profound heritage of the Wei Family through generations, their honor long and lasting.

The signboard of black gold-threaded Nanmu wood hung with the words "Duke Shun Mansion".

It had been there for some years, the oblique sunlight casting mottled shadows.

Yet the characters were powerful and vigorous, like iron strokes and silver hooks.

The door was wide open, ready to welcome someone long-returned.

Passersby did not understand.

"Is the Wei Family hosting a celebration?"

"Did you see, the wife of Duke Shun has been sitting by the gate for an hour."

"People from the Marquis Ning Mansion are here too, all waiting by the gate. Who are they waiting for, with such a display?"

As they spoke, a modest carriage slowly approached from afar.

Inside the carriage, Wei Zhao’s gaze was dark, emotions indecipherable.

Ning Suxuan had long been eagerly looking forward.

When the carriage appeared in sight, she stared unblinkingly. Upon seeing that it was Shunzi driving, she suddenly stood up.

The anxiety in her heart seemed to be soothed.

A group of servants burst forth from the mansion, each with a long string of firecrackers in hand, looking joyous.

Cracking continuously, a red carpet was laid out from the inside of the courtyard.

"Here they come!"

Tears welled up in Madam Ning’s eyes.

She couldn’t care for anything else and, supported by the couple from the Marquis Ning Mansion on either side, hurried down the steps.

The people in the carriage had yet to be seen, as if afraid of disturbing them, she softly called out.

"Gui Zhi."

The curtain was lifted at the corner, revealing the much-anticipated young man of the Wei Family bending low to exit.

He was thinner and weaker.

His body looked frail and thin.

Yet Madam Ning felt reassured.

She started to cry; by her side, the Marchioness Ning’s eyes were also glistening with tears.

Among all the younger generation, Gui Zhi was her favorite. Not because he was accomplished, but because this child carried too heavy a burden.

He had borne too much from a young age.

Wei Zhao’s aura was different from before.

It wasn’t the cold meant to reprimand Ning Yunling, but the composed regality and dignity that Yu Tingwan had never seen before.

His visage was calm and serene, possessing the noble grace of a scion and the sharp decisiveness of a military general.

Yet, even so, Wei Zhao did not forget his ailment.

He drew a handkerchief from his sleeve, coughed softly into it, his body trembling slightly as if unable to stand steady, appearing unfeigned.

"What’s wrong with him?"

"Is his body alright?" 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Madam Ning stepped forward and pulled him in for a thorough examination.

Wei Zhao called out, "Grandmother."

The crowd fell silent, then erupted into a commotion.

"Wei...General Wei?"

"Look, that’s really General Wei. I told you he has great fortune! Heaven wouldn’t be blind enough to take him away."

"I must return and tell my husband. He really admires military generals, especially the Wei Family. He’s been downcast ever since learning of the General’s misfortune."

Amidst these words, Madam Ning wiped her tears.

"You’ve suffered; this child of ours has suffered so much."

"Quick, go see your mother. These days, she thinks of you day and night."

Ning Suxuan stood in place, her eyes never leaving Wei Zhao.

She watched as Wei Zhao was surrounded by people.

Step by step, he walked towards her.

Finally, he stood before her.

Alive, no longer a cold, lifeless coffin.

Yet Ning Suxuan couldn’t get enough of looking at him.

Wei Zhao remained composed, still respectful. He cupped his hands and bowed to her.

"Mother."

Seeing this, Madam Ning shook her head silently. The distance between mother and son was too great.

Previously, the son from the Wang Family, after escaping death, had returned from outside, clinging to his mother and weeping bitterly.

But in the next moment, she saw Wei Zhao, after completing his salute, gesture towards a certain direction.

Everyone noticed.

They followed the line of sight.

It was towards the carriage.

No, more accurately, it was towards the woman who, several steps behind Wei Zhao, lowered her gaze and gracefully ascended the steps.

That woman’s eyes were dark and bright, her eyebrows like new moons, and her little cherry mouth was rosy.

Most were focused on Wei Zhao, almost forgetting he had brought back a woman.

Even as she became the center of attention, Yu Tingwan showed no panic.

The scene was grand and new to her, but the young lady did not appear timid.

Her gait was unlike the delicate steps of Shangjing’s noblewomen, it carried a lightness, her skirt swayed elegantly with each step.

The girl had just reached Wei Zhao’s side when he took her hand.

This action drew audible gasps around them.

Wei Zhao seemed oblivious, "This is the wife I married while away, of the Yu Family."

"In my precarious moments, she nursed me back to health and safety."

He glanced sideways at the lady.

"Greet them."

Yu Tingwan smiled at Ning Suxuan, "Mother-in-law."

Ning Suxuan took a slight breath, finding the air bitter.

She did not nod in response.

Only looked steadily at Wei Zhao.

Wei Zhao’s expression remained unchanged; he appeared respectful, but how much genuine respect was there?

Traditionally, marriages were determined by the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers.

For a new wife, elders needed to give their approval before she could be included in the family register. Following the customs, she needed to be thoroughly questioned first.

About her background, age, name, horoscopes... she knew none of these.

Before entering their home, Wei Zhao had openly acknowledged this woman as his wife in front of so many people. Clearly, he intended to solidify the identity of the Young Madam of the Wei Family publicly.

Her most clever son, yet he used his cleverness on her.

No wonder he took the person away before entering the palace.

Was he afraid she would trouble this Yu lady?

Was she, as a mother, so feared by him?

Seeing the situation heading awry, Marquis Ning stepped out to mediate.

"Good lad, your mother was worried about finding you a spouse. Now you’ve brought a wife back yourself. If your father were to know, he’d be very relieved."

Marchioness Ning laughed and echoed, "Gui Zhi is always one to set people’s minds at ease."

In these noble families, marriage is all about social status. But having saved Wei Zhao and given his stance, it’s a different matter.

"This new wife was chosen by Gui Zhi himself, his taste has always been high, there’s bound to be no mistake."

"You all must be tired from the journey, let’s not linger at the door, it’s not a place for conversation, come inside the house."

She added to Ning Suxuan, "Such a beauty, I’m delighted to see her; as her mother-in-law, you should feel joyous secretly."