The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 320 - 317: I Was Young and Naive

One incense stick later.

Yu Tingwan personally escorted the Zhou Family out of Duke Shun Mansion.

She amiably supported Mrs. Zhou, who had a faint palm print on her face and was furious to the point her eyes looked like they would pop out.

Yu Tingwan feigned astonishment and said as they walked: "Madam, you are so sincere, coming to my mansion only to give yourself a big slap?"

"It scared me so much I couldn’t even speak properly. I couldn’t stop you."

She didn’t let Mrs. Zhou make a move.

She merely threatened.

As for stopping.

It was only after a ’smack’ that she stopped.

Mrs. Zhou: ...

That damned wench!!!

If it weren’t for what Yu Tingwan said, her husband would have never shown such a face to her. How could she have!!

Yu Tingwan imitated Zhou Yurou’s delicate and timid white lotus demeanor.

"I am young, naive, lacking in etiquette, and not good with words. But with Madam and Mr. Zhou visiting with gifts, I am exceptionally happy and didn’t dwell on past issues. Is there any talk of forgiveness?"

Yu Tingwan: "Madam, you mustn’t hurt yourself next time, it pains the younger generation."

After speaking, she pretended to be frightened and even patted her chest.

"If my mother-in-law and husband found out, they might think I lack hospitality."

"I know few people, but with Madam Zhou and Miss Zhou, I feel a connection, so we must continue to interact often."

"Mr. Zhou, don’t you agree?"

The Minister of the Ministry of Industry looked at this girl, not much different in age from Zhou Yurou, not daring to carry a scrutinizing air.

"Yes."

He said warmly: "General’s wife, you may stop here, we will be leaving."

Yu Tingwan slowly released her grip: "If my husband weren’t unwell and unable to see guests, he would surely have met you, Minister."

"But with the recent mourning in the Eastern Palace, it’s inappropriate to keep everyone for a meal."

"Please, all three, take care."

After the Minister of the Ministry of Industry helped his wife and daughter into the carriage, he, too, climbed inside.

His face instantly turned somber.

As the wheels began to turn, Zhou Yurou lifted a corner of the curtain. She could see Yu Tingwan still standing at the gate seeing them off.

Yu Tingwan likely saw her too, smiling slightly and raising a hand to wave a kerchief at her.

It was only when the carriage was out of sight that Yu Tingwan turned to head back inside.

Inside the carriage, Mrs. Zhou trembled all over.

"Master! That wench doesn’t have any regard for you!"

And she gets away with trying to please!

The Minister of the Ministry of Industry said coldly: "Given her status, though she is a junior, her father or husband could easily remove me from my position, so why would she regard me?"

Mrs. Zhou was incredulous.

"How is that possible! No matter what, you still..."

The Minister of the Ministry of Industry: "How many officials in Shangjing are clean? As long as it’s not excessive, those above merely turn a blind eye. Do you think I’m clean?"

"If you’re tired of living well and no longer wish to be the wife of the Chief of Staff, go ahead and cause trouble."

"I wouldn’t even need to lift a finger; my father-in-law would handle you on my behalf!"

Mrs. Zhou, who always thought herself clever, dared not utter a word.

Was the Chief of Staff angry?

He was.

Could he pick on Yu Tingwan for something?

He couldn’t.

Is it worth holding a grudge?

It’s not.

The purpose of coming here had already been achieved.

Yu Tingwan was satisfied, so this matter was over. Any suffering his wife went through was insignificant compared to his career.

Moreover... she hit herself, and Yu Tingwan explicitly said so; she didn’t lay a hand, she was even terrified.

Though those words were unbelievable, they sounded good.

Even though they were of a similar age to Yurou, her speech and actions were mature and complete.

She didn’t seem like someone from a small town.

No simple matter.

If the Gu Family were to raise her, she might even make it into the palace.

What a pity.

The Minister of the Ministry of Industry contemplated many things in a short while.

He looked at Zhou Yurou, who had always satisfied him, with a hint of disappointment.

"Yurou, you need to learn more."

Zhou Yurou: ??

"Blame me as well."

The Minister of the Ministry of Industry: "I should have hired a governess to teach you back then, instead of letting you be raised by your mother."

How could he not know his daughter?

She had some cleverness but not much.

Though she captivated many aristocratic young men, did anyone propose marriage?

Ning Yunling has been pursuing Zhou Yurou for years!

How many times has he pleaded with his mother?

Has the Marquis Ning Mansion relented?

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After sending off the Zhou Family, Yu Tingwan returned to the main courtyard. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Ning Suxuan did not expect her to come again.

She was busy with her affairs.

"Nanny Ru has already taught what needs to be taught, just practice the abacus at home."

Once you’re ready, come here for an evaluation.

Yu Tingwan was incredulous.

"It’s already mealtime."

Yu Tingwan: "Mother-in-law, won’t you keep me for a meal?"

Ning Suxuan refused with a cold face: "I don’t like company."

Yu Tingwan: "Oh."

She politely suggested: "Then mother-in-law should get accustomed to it."

Ning Suxuan: ??

She should accommodate?

It’s unimaginable for a daughter-in-law to say such things.

Nanny Ru suddenly turned her eyes: "That’s splendid, it’s always so lonely here with Madam. I’ll go to Lan Garden to see if the Princely Heir is up, invite him over for some liveliness."

Yu Tingwan just wanted to nod.

But Wei Zhao wasn’t even home.

"Wait."

Just as Yu Tingwan was about to say something, she saw Shunzi coming over.

"Madam. The General asked me to ask you when you’ll join him for a meal?"

Is he back?

Yu Tingwan knew Wei Zhao had issues with Ning Suxuan.

As long as it’s unresolved, it’s a thorn hanging over his heart. Occasionally, it would poke and hurt.

During her recent days with the Wei Family, Yu Tingwan could see that Ning Suxuan cared for Wei Zhao, but as a mother, she had failed her duties.

What about her as a wife? Yu Tingwan didn’t know.

Ning Suxuan lowered her eyes: "Go back."

"Go back and get familiar with the abacus, come back in seven days."

Yu Tingwan bowed and left with the abacus.

When she returned to Lan Garden, the food had already been served.

A table full of dishes, all of her favorites.

Wei Zhao, leaning over the desk, was holding a pen. Yu Tingwan approached, waiting for him to finish writing the last word before extending her hand to him.

Wei Zhao: "What?"

Yu Tingwan, accustomed to him bringing her gifts from his trips: ...

Yu Tingwan: "Nothing?"

"Before, when you went to the mines, you would bring me some iron ore. When you raided the corrupt official’s secret chamber, you’d bring me a few gold ingots. Now you went to the Crown Prince’s hideaway and returned empty-handed?"

Wei Zhao leaned back a bit.

"Most of what’s in there are large items."

"There are also small items, like poems and paintings left from the previous dynasty."

Yu Tingwan: ...

Well, she indeed was not interested in those.

Wei Zhao: "However, the last place I visited did have quite a few jewels, invaluable ones."

"Many of them were selected from the national treasury and sent there."

"But they were for the dead, ultimately unlucky."

Yu Tingwan: "You... where did you go?"

"The Imperial Mausoleum."

Burial items.

Yu Tingwan: ??

You won’t even let him rest in peace!

She didn’t say anything, but Wei Zhao could read the meaning in her eyes.

Wei Zhao, with that weary, pale face, said listlessly: "How could you think of me like that?"

Wei Zhao: "He was merely the Crown Prince."

Yu Tingwan: "Then... whom did you mainly target?"

Wei Zhao: "The late Emperor."