The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 104 This world is truly rotten.
Ying Yin's face darkened.

Just then, Xiao Huaiyan spoke up.

“My father often mentioned what happened back then. He said that the national treasury was empty and the palace expenses were reduced. The Duke of Shun and the Grand Tutor put in a lot of effort to raise funds.”

"No funding? Those are all hard-earned dollars."

"Enough for you to drink thick porridge and get through those years."

With each word Xiao Huaiyan spoke, the heads of the nobles, including the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, were lowered further, too frightened to even breathe.

"Why are so many people still dead?"

Xiao Huaiyan asked, "Fifth Prince, do you know?"

Ying Yin's face was as black as ink.

There is no other reason.

The court official in charge of disaster relief was his... maternal uncle.

He never expected that the fire would spread to him.

Ying Yin only said one word.

"remember!"

Xiao Huaiyan: Oh wow.

He sacrificed his own family for the greater good.

He slowly withdrew his gaze, and for some reason, he suddenly thought of that dead man again!
The last time Xiao Huaiyan and Wei Zhao met was three months ago in Shangjing.

The night was dark, and the Duke of Shun's mansion seemed to be shrouded in deathly silence. He scaled the Wei family's wall from the outside, avoided the patrolling guards, and made his way to Wei Zhao's study with practiced ease.

I didn't see anyone.

Xiao Huaiyan finally saw Wei Zhao outside the Wei family ancestral hall.

The man, weary from his journey, knelt in the courtyard, his back view desolate.

“Returning to the capital without permission is a serious crime; you're the one with the guts.”

Xiao Huaiyan approached: "What a coincidence, I just acquired a jar of fine wine, how about..."

The words paused.

The closer he got, the more he noticed that something was wrong with Wei Zhao.

Xiao Huaiyan was stunned.

Wei Zhao's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was dejected.

He did nothing, his eyes staring blankly in the direction of the ancestral hall.

He didn't cry.

But the sorrow that enveloped him was like a venomous snake, penetrating every inch of his skin.

Xiao Huaiyan had never seen Wei Zhao like this before.

When the Duke of Shun passed away, Wei Zhao was nearly devastated, but he still managed to handle the funeral arrangements without showing any emotion.

The smile faded, and a strange unease crept into his heart. He whispered, "Gui Zhi."

Wei Zhao suddenly looked up at him, her eyes filled with intense disgust.

This aversion wasn't directed at Xiao Huaiyan, but rather seemed to be directed at himself.

Xiao Huaiyan was suddenly startled.

He had known Wei Zhao for many years, witnessing his youthful arrogance, unrestrained nature, and delicate thoughts, as well as his composure, depth, coldness, and ruthlessness.

I've never seen him like this before.

"W-what happened? What's wrong?"

"Don't scare me, okay?"

The moonlight bathed Wei Zhao, pale and as white as snow. He suddenly smiled.

The laughter carried a chilling sarcasm.

His body trembled uncontrollably, and his shoulders twitched.

Something glistening and moist broke off and fell from the eye sockets.

Xiao Huaiyan said cautiously, "Return to him."

"Don't call me."

Xiao Huaiyan: ? ? ?
We're so close! Why can't we call each other that?
Xiao Huaiyan was at a loss at that time.

He could do nothing but quietly stay by his side.

After an unknown amount of time, Wei Zhao's voice became severely hoarse.

"Look, this world is absolutely rotten."

Yes.

Xiao Huaiyan looked at the long queue in front of him and heard the bitter words coming from the mouths of the people.

It's absolutely awful.

Inside the post station, the lights were on.

Wei's army guarded the mourning hall.

They remained silent, yet they could hear everything happening outside clearly.

Just then, footsteps sounded ahead.

The place was dimly lit, and only a furtive shadow could be seen.

Wei's army all looked over, drew their swords from their waists, and became wary. "It's me, it's me."

Rong Di spoke up urgently.

"Swords have no eyes, so be careful not to hurt your own people."

Chi Yu looked over, his eyes flashing with many emotions before finally settling into silence.

He didn't ask Rong Di where he had taken Doctor Ge.

"How did you come?"

Rong Di: ?

Can't he come yet?

Chi Yu asked, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

Rong Di: ? ? ?
You're really something!

Rong Di was very sour.

He's just a lowly lieutenant who's been brought along by the general.

What a loud tone!
Rong Di: "No!"

He would never tell General Chi Yu that he was not dead!

Rong Di is the general's most trusted person!
Thinking of this, Rong Di felt very smug.

It wasn't that he wanted to come, it was...

It was Wei Zhao's instruction.

Even late at night, the public security situation in Zexian County is not good.

When Yu Tingwan and Huiniang went out, Wei Zhao was not entirely at ease, so he asked him to follow along to ensure their safety.

Really.

The general really has the potential to be a good husband.

They all know how to worry about their wives now.

Although it's fake.

But General Wei Shen is his wife every day, and Rong Di treats Yu Tingwan as his wife!
"I heard that old bastard Dong wasn't satisfied with his marriage and wanted to kidnap someone in the street?"

Chi Yu: "He deserves to die!"

Rong Di: "You saved a woman?"

Chi Yu didn't care about women or anything like that; a murderous glint flashed in his eyes: "I will absolutely not let the Dong family get away with this!"

Rong Di sighed, "You're not a very good person, so how come you're so lucky?"

Let him save them!

That will earn you merit!
Rong Di: "Did you scare anyone?"

Chi Yu was baffled.

"you……"

Chi Yu: "You've taken a liking to it?"

His attitude should be a little better today.

Thinking of the girl's words, which were all expressions of admiration for the general, Chi Yu glanced at Rong Di.

"Good taste."

Rong Di: ? ? ?
A look of terror flashed in his eyes.

"Shut up! Take it back! Can't you even speak?!"

"I knew you'd wanted me dead for a long time!"

Outside the post station.

The white lanterns, hanging from the eaves, swayed wildly in the wind.

It was finally Yu Tingwan and Hui Niang's turn.

Hui Niang's hands trembled with excitement.

Tears welled in her eyes: "My...my daughter's name was Xiaoniang, she...she died unjustly..."

She had been holding back some things for a year, and had said them to Yu Tingwan no less than ten times on the way, but now she was too excited and started to stutter.

Her face turned bright red.

In his haste, he became even more incoherent.

Yu Tingwan took his hand and gently comforted him.

"Mom, I'm coming."

Hui Niang: "Alright, alright, you come here."

Yu Tingwan: "My sister-in-law, Xiaoniang, is beautiful and gentle. Her husband is short-tempered and notoriously womanizing. He loves to drink and will resort to violence at the slightest provocation."

“Last year, Xiao Niang was beaten to death by him. She was seven months pregnant at the time.”

"It's true that a perfectly good girl was ruined by the He family, but in the end, she didn't even die with dignity. As far as I know, that beast remarried. The girl was already married and had children."

“The horrific wounds and the blood that had long since drained from Xiao Niang’s body are enough to show that this case involves a life, and the entire village of Xilin is a witness.”

“Even if Xiao Niang has made a terrible mistake, her family should be notified. The He family is despicable. They have a little money, and they are honored guests at the county magistrate’s mansion, considering themselves superior.”

"Since they've decided to remarry, they can simply write a letter of divorce and go their separate ways. My family comes from a poor background, but we have a strong sense of honor and shame. We can't bear to see our daughter suffer, so we'll go and fetch her ourselves. Why treat human life so lightly?"

(End of this chapter)