The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 93: Why Are You Still Thinking About Someone Else?

Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Why Are You Still Thinking About Someone Else?

The weather was just right, if we set off now without delay, we could enter the county before curfew.

Yu Tingwan calculated the time and hurried on her way back.

Hui Niang had been waiting and, after tidying up everything that needed to be packed, went to keep watch over Wei Zhao. Seeing the young lady enter, she quickly went up to greet her.

"Was it smooth?"

She had just heard from the storekeeper’s mouth that there would be difficulties in obtaining the travel pass, and she was uneasy.

Yu Tingwan took out the travel pass and waved it: "All done."

With no outsiders in the room, Hui Niang handed the money pouch in her bosom to the young lady.

"This is all the money our family has; we’re taking it all with us this time. You keep it. You’ll need money for the travel pass, food, and staying at inns. I can’t let you spend your own money. The betrothal gift I gave you before is yours to keep. Although there’s not much here, I’m old and I feel secure with it in your hands."

The money pouch was still warm with Hui Niang’s body heat.

It seemed she had kept it close for days, not daring to let it out of her sight.

She had handed over the entire family fortune to her.

Yu Tingwan felt a mix of emotions.

"We’re not short on money, the herbs..."

Hui Niang interjected: "The herbs haven’t been sold yet. It’s hard to say how much they’ll fetch, and I’m afraid the pharmacy will pressure us on the price. Besides, there are expenses on the road."

Upon hearing this, Yu Tingwan didn’t argue and carefully hid the money.

After all, there were many thieves outside.

Just then, there was a loud crash.

It was the sound of porcelain breaking on the opposite door, followed by a woman’s sharp voice.

"I manage the household, bear children, but you don’t appreciate it. I thought you were reserved, but it turns out all your thoughts are on another woman!"

"I wouldn’t have believed it if people hadn’t told me they saw you at the inn!"

"How did you explain it to me? You said you were going out to discuss business!"

"Discussing business in an inn bed with another man’s wife?"

"You spend money on her, buy her bracelets, buy her gold chains, aren’t you a romantic! Who gave you the guts? Huh! Don’t forget you’re just a live-in son-in-law."

Yu Tingwan sighed.

Before the onlookers gathered around, she and Hui Niang helped Wei Zhao onto the couch and out of the room.

Just those few words had left an impression on the thoughtful Yu Tingwan.

After settling Wei Zhao on the bullock cart, she handed him the sleeve arrow to inspect and stuffed a wildflower she had plucked from the roadside into his arms, then went to the front to join Hui Niang in driving the horse.

The young lady’s thoughts were quite simple.

She was willing to put effort into Wei Shen.

She couldn’t afford to buy bracelets or gold chains.

But wildflowers cost nothing!

She could even give them every day!

The wheels began rolling forward again.

Wei Zhao lowered his eyelids and first looked at the sleeve arrow.

He didn’t even need to look; just by passing it through his hands, he knew it was made with care.

It suited her well.

Yue Shan was curious: "Uncle Shen, what is this?"

Wei Zhao didn’t even glance at him: "Want to know?"

Yue Shan nodded heavily.

Wei Zhao casually tossed the sleeve arrow aside, his gaze focused on the wildflowers in his hand.

The young lady had pressed too hard when picking them, leaving the petals mutilated into mere remnants.

There was no beauty at all.

How did she have the nerve to give them?

Wei Zhao snorted with disdain.

He glanced at Yue Shan.

"Want it?"

Yue Shan, a bit shy while staring at the sleeve arrow: "Can... can I?"

Wei Zhao: "What do you think?"

His fingers grazed the wildflowers, causing another petal to fall.

Wei Zhao frowned, his tone somewhat unpleasant: "If you want one, have your wife give it to you."

He added, "Why are you still pining for someone else’s?"

Yue Shan: ???

Just after saying this, Wei Zhao seemed to sense something and suddenly looked up toward the distant street corner.

A moment ago, someone was peeking in this direction.

But now there was no one there.

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"I told you, you were mistaken, how could Wan Niang be in town?"

At this moment, Hu Dalang was just pulling Hu Yaozu away.

The two mingled in the crowd.

"I only glanced quickly; that girl was so dark, the side profile did indeed resemble Wan Niang a bit, but Wan Niang is so fair."

Hu Dalang glanced at the despondent Hu Yaozu.

"I think you just miss her so much. That’s why everyone looks like her to you."

Over the years, Yaozu had been fond of Yu Tingwan, and as his brother, how could Hu Dalang not notice?

Hu Dalang teased: "I figure the mountain paths will be reopened by tomorrow, and we can go back. It will ease your longing."

But Hu Yaozu didn’t blush as he usually did.

He was still in his scholar’s attire, exuding a clean and scholarly aura.

But now, he seemed weighed down with worries.

Ever since having New Year’s Eve dinner at the tutor’s house, he had been acting strangely.

Hu Yaozu pursed his lips, his thoughts chaotic.

At the dinner table that day, the tutor had spoken many heartfelt words.

He had said Yaozu was gifted and had a talent for studying, and that he would definitely achieve something great in the future. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Among all the students, Yaozu was the one he valued the most.

He even asked if Yaozu was betrothed.

He also mentioned having a daughter at home waiting to be married.

The tutor wanted to take Yaozu as a son-in-law.

Hu Yaozu’s mind was in turmoil; he didn’t immediately agree, nor did he refuse, only vaguely saying he needed to consult his parents first.

He wasn’t someone who clung to old ideas.

How could he not know that if he accepted this marriage, his path would be smoother with the father-in-law’s help?

He had to admit, amidst the shock, there was a touch of joy.

But, his heart belonged to Wan Niang.

He had longed for her for so many years; how could he willingly let go?

Hu Yaozu suddenly stopped in his tracks.

A terrifying and dark thought was suddenly sprouting in his heart.

Could he... not have both?

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Dusk was falling; they entered the county before the curfew, not rushing to find an inn, heading directly to the largest medical hall in the county.

Lanterns were hung outside the hall, and it was brightly lit inside.

Unlike the deserted medical halls in town, this one was bustling with people.

Hui Niang glanced at the crowd, worried: "With so many people, who knows when it’ll be our turn."

But Yu Tingwan wasn’t thinking that much.

"The crowd suggests the doctors here are skilled, which is good for us."

Hui Niang’s eyes lit up: "That’s a sound logic."

Yu Tingwan jumped off the cart, intending to squeeze in and ask around.

But before she could enter, an attendant came out with a patient, and incidentally noticed the listless Wei Zhao on the bullock cart.

Seeing his complexion, the attendant sensed something was wrong.

The attendant spoke to Yu Tingwan: "It’s unfortunate; tonight, there are only two doctors on duty, and who knows how long they’ll be busy. It’s cold outside; bring the bullock cart through the back entrance to the courtyard, where there’s a space for patients to rest; follow me."

Just as they were leaving, the sound of hooves approached rapidly and halted in front of the medical hall.

Rong Di jumped down first, urging: "Hurry up, they’re waiting for you to save a life."

The military doctor on horseback, carrying a medicine box, had a stern face as he surveyed the medical hall.

He was supposed to be accompanying the general’s coffin to Ze County, and just moments ago, he was lamenting the vicissitudes of life with Deputy General Chi Yu, only to be unexpectedly yanked onto a horse by Rong Di.

His tone was icy.

"Rong Di, don’t think that because Wei Zhao takes a liking to you, you can order me around!"

"Back when Wei Zhao was learning medicine, I used to hit him on the head with a ruler!"

"I could handle him; I can handle you too!"