The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 121 Don't do anything stupid when you go out, shake your brains first.

The county town has been bustling with people these past few days, the streets are noisy and lively, and the sounds of vendors hawking their wares are incessant.

The Li family's clothing shop on Guandong Street is not big, but the clothes hanging inside are all the simplest styles, yet the workmanship is exquisite.

Hui Niang picked and chose, gesturing back and forth on Yu Tingwan's body.

Li's daughter-in-law came over: "Is there anything you're not satisfied with? Our clothes are reasonably priced and stuffed with cotton. Most of the customers in the shop are repeat customers these days."

Yu Tingwan's body stiffened slightly, her hands clenched and unclenched under her sleeves, and she turned her head to look over, somewhat dazed.

"you……"

Li's daughter-in-law: "What fabric has the young lady taken a fancy to?"

Yu Tingwan stared intently, then gave an irrelevant answer in a low voice: "The hairpin on your head is really pretty."

Li's daughter-in-law smiled and touched it: "Really?"

She didn't take it seriously.

This hairpin has an outdated design and nothing particularly outstanding about it.

But she had worn it for a long time and gotten used to it, so she couldn't bear to change it.

The girl pursed her lips: "Can you sell it to me?"

Hui Niang: ? ? ?
The jewelry shop I saw on the way had so many beautiful hairpins. Why would my stepmother want one that someone else has worn?

Hui Niang tugged at the girl's arm.

Yu Tingwan said very softly, "But I want it."

Hui Niang couldn't stand her like this.

My heart will melt.

But some people can withstand it.

Li's daughter-in-law frowned: "No, we're not selling. Are you still buying ready-made clothes? Are you here to cause trouble?"

Yu Tingwan pursed her lips.

If I don't want to sell, then I don't want to sell.

Why is this person so fierce?

Hui Niang: "If you want to buy it, do you have any other materials? These colors are all too dark."

Yu Tingwan looked over.

Indeed. It's either gray, navy blue, or dark blue.

Li's daughter-in-law then looked at Yu Tingwan.

It's really dark.

She's so dark-skinned, it's hard for her to wear bright colors.

Otherwise, it would be even darker.

She laughed and said, "Big sister, these colors are dirt-resistant and suitable for work."

That is indeed true.

Both the country folk and the woman I bumped into on the road were dressed like this.

But their family situation is special.

Hui Niang turned to the girl and said, "We don't need you to do any work. Even if you get dirty, it doesn't matter. I'll wash it clean for you."

"We'll go to the fabric shop later to pick out some fabric, and I'll make you some new clothes by hand."

"However, making clothes takes a long time. Why don't we buy one first so you can change out of what you're wearing?"

Yu Tingwan actually thought the clothes here were very nice. They were stuffed with lots of cotton, and looked very warm.

She has always known how to be content.

But if Hui Niang wants to make it for her, she will accept it!

No matter how good the food outside is, it can't compare to what you make at home.

"I'll do whatever Mother says."

The girl had a slender waist and wanted a dark blue dress.

The size was changed quickly. After putting on the new cotton coat, Yu Tingwan couldn't help but smile, and the disappointment of being rejected earlier dissipated.

Li's daughter-in-law: "It looks beautiful. This dress really suits the young lady perfectly."

Yu Tingwan, who was as black as charcoal: How... could you possibly praise that?

The girl tilted her head and smiled at him: "Aunt Li, please praise my looks again."

Li's daughter-in-law: ...Take it or leave it.

Why are you calling me "auntie"?
What's the point of trying to get close to me?
I'm not going to give you a discount!

After leaving the shop, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law went to the cloth shop.

The fabrics inside are complete, and there are many colors.

Hui Niang picked up the peach-colored fabric: "We've only been married a short time, so we need red clothes for celebration."

She then looked at another horse.

"Pale yellow is also nice."

"And this one too."

Yu Tingwan said softly, "That's a bit too much."

"not much."

Thinking of the meager belongings Yu Tingwan had when she married into the family, Hui Niang felt particularly disdainful of the Hu family's behavior.

Isn't this bullying an orphan girl?
Yes, life is hard for every family. The Hu family isn't wealthy either.

But why does Hu Yaozu have so many clothes?
When Hu Yaozu's clothes got worn out, he gave them to Hu Dalang to wear.

What happened to Mother that night?

Picking up what Wang didn't want?

Ultimately, even with what happened back then, Hu Dazhu's heart was still severely biased.

Hui Niang suppressed her complaints and looked at Yu Tingwan with loving eyes: "I've bought them all. I'll make them slowly later and make clothes for you for spring, summer, autumn and winter so that your mother will have new clothes to wear in all four seasons."

It was at this time that groups of three or five women entered the cloth shop, chatting and laughing.

"Hey, did you find out? What's the background of that family who just moved into the house next to Master Zhao's, just across the alley from us?"

"I heard she's from the countryside, but I often see that daughter-in-law showing her face in public, always running around outside. You wouldn't believe it, she's thin, dark-skinned, and very filthy."

"Last time I asked Master Zhao to help me write a letter, and when I passed by her house, I saw her take out a small weapon from her sleeve and fiddle with it. Then I heard a whoosh, and an iron arrow shot out from it and went straight into the wall. I couldn't pry it off. Oh my, it was really scary."

Yu Tingwan and Hui Niang had their backs to them, and these people were unaware that the people they were gossiping about were right in front of them, so they didn't care about what they said.

Some people were sarcastic: "They're not dressed well, the whole family looks poor, I don't know how they could afford that courtyard house."

That's right next to Master Zhao's house.

Many scholars would love to buy it.

Unfortunately, this family got lucky.

Hui Niang frowned and was about to go over to argue with them.

Influenced by her mother's refined and elegant demeanor, Yu Tingwan pulled her aside.

"Don't bother."

"They may have mouths, but we live our own lives."

Yu Tingwan said in a calm tone: "These people are unhappy, so they take it out on others to vent their frustrations and show how superior they are. If you argue with them, you lose face if you lose, and you lose manners if you win."

“They say we’re poor, but we live in a new courtyard, have extra money, and can eat meat every meal. Our lives are getting better and better, making them green with envy. They’ve become a laughing stock.”

Hui Niang thought it made sense.

These people, who have no connection whatsoever, speak so rudely to each other in private. They might be just like Granny Fan and Granny Wei from the village.

Why waste your breath on someone like that?

She then continued selecting materials.

Some surprises.

“Mom, look at this, this turquoise fabric is so nice and soft. Your skin is so delicate, it won’t feel uncomfortable when I make it for you.”

Over there, the long-faced woman rolled her eyes: "You don't know, that family's son is a sickly man. Doctors come to see him and take his pulse every day."

"Why complain about the daughter-in-law's looks? She can't lift a finger, she's a useless person. What kind of pot should you use with what kind of lid? It's already difficult enough that she can find a wife."

Just a second ago, Yu Tingwan said that other people's mouths are their own, but suddenly she strode over.

She might not care about anything else, but she couldn't stand hearing others speak ill of Wei Shen.

They were so fast that even Hui Niang couldn't stop them.

The girl's appearance caused all the women's expressions to change.

Yu Tingwan's gaze turned cold: "What's the point of insulting me behind my back? Speak up, why aren't you saying anything? Weren't you all so capable just now?"

"Don't do anything stupid before you go out. Shake your brains first. What business is it of yours to meddle in my family's affairs?"