The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 86: I Knew You’d Start Talking Nonsense Again!

Chapter 86: Chapter 86: I Knew You’d Start Talking Nonsense Again!

The sky gradually brightened.

This trip, who knows when we can return. We need to bring enough clothes to change and wash, and a quilt is also necessary.

The mountain roads are difficult to traverse, and we’re not certain how many days we’ll have to stay along the way, so we must prepare enough dry food.

Hui Niang went to the kitchen and made many coarse buns. She thought for a moment and then packed pickled radishes and sour beans in a clay pot, not forgetting to fill the water flask.

If it weren’t for the old ox’s age, fearing it would tire, Hui Niang, accustomed to hardship and prudent with calculations, would want to empty out the entire household, taking everything she could.

Outside, what doesn’t cost money?

Yu Tingwan thought for a moment, took a vegetable knife for protection, and then returned to the room to pack luggage.

At this moment, Wei Zhao was sitting on the couch, his eyes downcast, lost in thought.

The young lady entered and glanced at him.

"Look, even heaven is saying that your fate is not to end so soon, my husband."

Wei Zhao continued to keep his eyes down.

The young lady, with a spring in her step, walked closer and poked Wei Zhao’s shoulder with her fingertip.

"What are you thinking about?"

His thin lips moved slightly, and mockery flashed in his eyes, "Thinking about how even in death, there are those who won’t let you rest in peace."

This was an intriguing remark.

Yu Tingwan was momentarily stunned and sat on the bedside, "The Fifth Prince has come to receive you, which shows that the court holds your General in high regard."

Wei Zhao gave a snort of laughter.

It’s just for appearances.

Yu Tingwan continued, "That Fifth Prince is the most favored prince by the Holy Emperor. I heard he’s quite accomplished, except he wasn’t born to the Empress, otherwise, he’s no less than the Crown Prince."

The funeral ceremony for General Wei Zhao was genuinely dignified.

Just as she finished speaking, the young lady noticed Wei Zhao raising his eyes to look at her.

"Wh-what’s wrong?"

"When he was nine, he severed the tendons in the hands and feet of his own servant, torturing him to death."

The young lady’s eyes widened like those of a frightened deer.

Is he really that ruthless?

"He is scheming and deceitful."

Wei Zhao said in a mild tone, "Do you really think the one in the palace truly values him?"

"He’s merely being used to counter the Crown Prince."

The one on the dragon throne is the most heartless and indifferent.

In this world, as long as the emperor wishes, everyone is his pawn.

Yu Tingwan was bewildered, "Huh?"

Seeing her doubt, Wei Zhao slowly stated, "He’s not very bright."

Yu Tingwan was skeptical, "Who says that?"

"I say so."

Yu Tingwan: ???

I knew you were just spouting nonsense again!

The young lady, sensitive by nature, guessed that mentioning General Wei had upset Wei Shen.

The young lady asked cautiously, "I’ve been quite perplexed these days."

She asked as delicately as possible, "Did you come back looking glorious at that time?"

"I’m somewhat worried."

The young lady spoke in a soft, gentle tone, "If there are secrets you don’t wish to reveal, I shouldn’t pry. But my husband must give me a sense of security."

"If the town doctor can’t treat you, we’ll have to go to Ze County. But I’m worried about the doctors there too. If you have any conflicts with the Wei Family Army, we should be cautious."

It’s no wonder she’s overly cautious.

Wei Shen’s chest was clearly hurt by a weapon.

The border was quite far from Xilin Village.

She was concerned that Wei Shen had taken the opportunity of General Wei’s death and the chaos in the camp to escape.

In recent years, there were indeed stories of soldiers escaping from the camps being executed for desertion. She feared Wei Shen’s injuries were from being pursued and attacked by fellow soldiers.

Wei Zhao listened without expression until she finished.

"Are you suggesting I deserted?"

Seeing this, Yu Tingwan breathed a sigh of relief.

She denied, "I didn’t."

"Yes, you did."

Wei Zhao looked at her silently.

Yu Tingwan, feeling guilty, said, "Alright, I did have such a thought."

She coughed lightly, patted Wei Shen’s shoulder, and comforted him, "Even if people could come back to life, we will have to go. Once Wei General’s coffin passes through Ze County, I’ll accompany you to pay your respects."

As she said this, Yu Tingwan added softly, "You could also reunite with the brothers of the Wei Family Army."

Wei Zhao: ...

If he went, those people would think they were seeing a ghost.

"No need."

Yu Tingwan, "You must be looking forward to it."

"No."

Not in the slightest.

Yu Tingwan continued to herself, "The scene will surely be moving."

Wei Zhao: ...

More like terrifying.

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Yu Tingwan and Hui Niang bustled in and out, busy with preparations, trying not to bring what wasn’t necessary, yet they feared leaving something behind.

The Hunter Peng confidently left the child at their house, and Yu Tingwan had no intention of leaving Yue Shan behind.

However, she gently spoke with Yue Shan.

"If you come with us, the journey will be difficult, and you’ll have to endure hardship."

Yue Shan wasn’t afraid of hardship, only of being left behind. He feared Little Aunt would entrust Aunt Wu or Li Lian to watch over him.

"I want to go with Little Aunt."

He said earnestly, "I am very capable."

Yu Tingwan, "Okay."

"Then let capable Yue Shan help Little Aunt feed the cow."

Yu Tingwan tied up the household chickens, informed Hui Niang, and went out the door, heading quickly to Aunt Wu’s house.

Before she got close, she heard a commotion next door to the Wu family.

It was Mrs. Wang’s impatient scolding.

"How could Dalang marry someone like you who has no awareness! It’s one thing that you’re clumsy and can’t take care of children, but you even drop a basin?"

"I’ve never seen someone as stupid as you."

"Clean up the floor now! Just seeing you irritates me."

Perhaps after Yu Tingwan, whom she could bully, was gone, Mrs. Wang’s attitude toward Mrs. Xiao grew worse, just short of becoming physically abusive.

She spat at Mrs. Xiao, who was resentful yet dared not speak, then swaggered off.

As she stepped out of the threshold, she saw Yu Tingwan.

Mrs. Wang’s face darkened immediately.

She sneered, "What are you doing back here?"

Could it be that life’s too hard at the Wei Family’s, and she regrets it and wants to come back?

Yu Tingwan didn’t even look at her, just went straight to knock on the Wu family’s door.

"Who is it, coming."

It was Little Daughter-in-law Wu with her big belly who opened the door.

Seeing her, she visibly brightened and promptly invited her in.

Yu Tingwan went inside.

But she hesitated for a moment and came back out.

The young lady met Mrs. Wang’s gaze and dropped two words, "Bad luck."

Mrs. Wang: ???

The door of the Wu family closed, shutting out her curses.

Yu Tingwan looked at Little Daughter-in-law Wu’s round belly, "The baby is coming soon, right?"

Little Daughter-in-law Wu smiled, "Yes, just in these couple days."

Yu Tingwan’s eyes showed envy.

Unfortunately, she’s destined never to bear a child in this lifetime.

Fortunately, she also fears the pain and won’t have to suffer through it.

The young lady explained her purpose.

"We’re preparing to head to town today. Truth is, there’s no one at home. Though there’s nothing of significant value, we aren’t worried about small thefts, but the chickens need feeding."

Hui Niang indeed wanted to slaughter the household chickens and bring them along, as the cold weather wouldn’t spoil them. They could stew them to nourish Lang.

But once outside, they’d need to find a doctor and some temporary lodgings.

If they rented a place, they’d have to buy pots, pans, and dishes for cooking.

They couldn’t very well bring everything from home.

If Wei Shouzhong were with them, they would have taken them.

But this time, it was just women and children, along with a patient who could barely walk a few steps.

It was going to be inconvenient, no matter what.

"I just wanted to ask if they could stay at your place for a few days."

"It won’t be too long. I estimate my father will be down from the mountain in a few days."