The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 166 You'll Have to Be Reborn into a Better Family in Your Next Life

The entire He family was executed two days later at noon.

The light has been exceptionally bright these past few days, as if it could dispel the darkness that has plagued Zexian County for many years.

With the help of Wei's army, even the executioner was willing to give face.

He gave him a look.

The executioner standing behind He Hong understood and handed the large knife in his hand to Wei Shouzhong, who had been waiting on the side since early morning.

Wei Shouzhong was an honest man all his life and rarely got into arguments or quarrels with others.

After learning the details of Xiao Niang's murder, he didn't close his eyes for two days. It was as if he could see that bloody and tragic scene every time he closed his eyes.

He hates it.

I hate myself for being incompetent.

Although his family was poor and he was often oppressed by the eldest son's wife, and the phenomenon of valuing sons over daughters was common in the countryside, Xiao Niang was the apple of his eye.

He and Huiniang never wanted their daughter to suffer.

Wei Shouzhong took the broadsword handed to him by the executioner, without giving He Hong, the beast on the ground wearing handcuffs and shackles, much attention.

He didn't launch into a hysterical interrogation.

Instead, he raised his broadsword high.

Wei Shouzhong had killed animals, but only chickens, ducks, and fish.

This is the first time for a person.

But his hands didn't shake.

This isn't the first or second time that someone has wanted to tear He Hong to pieces.

There were onlookers in the audience.

Yu Tingwan and Huiniang were also there.

Hui Niang held Xiao Niang's memorial tablet in her arms. Although only two days had passed, she seemed to have aged several years.

She stared intently.

Seeing the entire He family trembling and begging for mercy.

The executioner glanced at the time and threw out the execution slips.

"At noon, the execution will take place."

A dozen executioners swung their swords.

The blade gleamed with a cold light.

Wei Shouzhong also followed suit and slashed down fiercely.

Blood splattered all over his face.

As the head fell to the ground, the knife in his hand also fell.

Yu Tingwan's heart trembled, and she dared not look at the scene, so she quickly closed her eyes.

The crowd was noisy, all cursing the He family for their deserved punishment.

But I don't know why.

Yu Tingwan still managed to catch the sound of Wei Shouzhong's weeping on the execution platform.

Then, Hui Niang's gentle voice came from beside her ear.

Hui Niang stroked the memorial tablet, as if trying to comfort it.

"Xiao Niang, your parents have finally avenged you."

"In your next life... in your next life you must be reborn into a better family, but please don't look for your mother again, it's too hard following her."

Yu Tingwan felt a sudden pang of sadness.

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After this incident, everything gradually returned to normal.

After another acupuncture treatment, once Wei Zhao's condition had stabilized, Ge Lao left Ze County in the presence of all the officials at the post station, and then, under Shunzi's cover, returned to the alley.

There are too many people around, and too much attention is being paid to this.

Old Ge didn't wander outside anymore.

That night, a secret passage was dug into the alley.

Every day, Old Ge would climb up from under Wei Zhao's bed through a secret passage in the courtyard where he lived to take his pulse.

Hui Niang and Wei Shouzhong were unaware of these things.

All I know is that Dr. Ge has left, and we need to find another doctor.

Yu Tingwan said nothing.

Anyway, the doctor from the clinic had already been bribed by Shunzi.

The prescriptions were all written by Professor Ge.

After Hui Niang returned, no more cooked dishes appeared in the kitchen. However, the usual snacks and bird's nest soup continued to be served.

At the entrance of the alley, there were often peddlers carrying their wares on shoulder poles, and Yu Tingwan would always go there to buy snacks and stewed bird's nest.

Oh, the kind that only sells to her.

During this period, one old case after another was redressed, and Zexian County was as festive and lively as if it were the New Year.

The people on the street no longer looked numb; they had a newfound vitality in their eyes.

next door.

Master Zhao, however, was deep in thought and did not return until noon. Seeing Madam Zhao hanging out the laundry, he went over to help.

Men often do chores at home, so Zhao Niangzi simply threw the clothes to him and rubbed her aching wrists.

"Isn't it a day off? I woke up this morning and you were nowhere to be seen. Where did you go? Did something happen at the academy?"

Master Zhao said in a low voice, "No."

The couple had no secrets and always discussed things together.

"I have been summoned by the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Niangzi looked anxious.

"what happened?"

Why would someone investigating a case over there want to see Master Zhao out of the blue?
"Am I making things difficult for you?"

It's no wonder she thought that way.

The truth is, when they were registering at the post station, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, though he didn't say it, complained that Master Zhao wasn't putting in enough effort.

Look at others.

Master Chu and his student Hu Yaozu worked from dawn till dusk, sometimes so busy they didn't even have time to drink water.

Let's take a look at Master Zhao.

Once they finish their work, they're always the first to slip away.

"He did indeed come with a dark expression."

"But not to me."

Master Zhao: "Instead, he inquired about Master Chu's usual conduct and professional ethics."

"He also met privately with the other teachers, as well as some students taught by Teacher Chu in the town."

Everyone knows that, apart from He Xuran, the highest-ranking official in Ze County is the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

"If the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice were to mention the registration matter to Censor He, then the master and apprentice would be extremely lucky."

"However, judging from the situation, I reckon that the man surnamed Chu has been in trouble. Something has reached the ears of Censor He, and the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice has also suffered because of it."

Master Zhao said, "I'm afraid it won't be long before Master Chu is finished."

If he doesn't understand He Xuran, how could he not understand Master Chu!
His actions over the years—his opportunistic and sycophantic behavior—are something he particularly despises.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Niangzi said, "Serves him right."

After hanging up the clothes to dry, Master Zhao had nothing to do, so he decided to teach his daughter to read.

But after searching around, I couldn't find anyone to give me a ride.

"Where's my daughter?"

"They went next door."

Master Zhao: "That's perfect. I just wrote an article, and I'd like Brother Wei to take a look at it."

Zhao Niangzi stopped them.

There are guests next door.

“Your daughter is well-behaved. She never cries or makes a fuss. She just plays with the crows and will be back soon. She won’t interfere with the Wei family’s affairs.”

"What kind of person are you going to be?"

Once you stay there, you never want to come back.

"Don't cause trouble for others."

Upon hearing this, Master Zhao did not insist any further.

However, he was a little surprised.

"relative?"

"They've been here for a while now, but this is the first time we've had any relatives come to visit."

Zhao Niangzi: "I just took a peek from afar, and they all have good appearances."

She reminded her, "How could I forget? You helped investigate that student Zhao Yu who was expelled; it was his family. My stepmother and her in-laws even left for a while because of it. The neighbors didn't say much about what happened, and I shouldn't pry into other people's business."

"They all came on foot, covered in dust from their journey."

Master Zhao didn't care.

After all, they had no connection.

However, he is a person who appreciates talent.

Master Zhao: "Wei Shen's cousin?"

"I didn't check how his studies were going at the time."

"However, Wei Shen is so outstanding, his cousin shouldn't be any less so."

Not necessarily.

Zhao Niangzi: "If it goes well, I'm afraid Hu Yaozu won't have anything to do with it."

"That guy surnamed Chu doesn't have the ability to recognize talent."

Master Zhao: "I'd better go and take a look."

“We’re all from the same alley. I’ve received a lot of guidance from Wei Shen these days. If I can help, I will lend a hand.”

Zhao Yuruo still wants to study, whether in the town or the county.

It was just a matter of him saying a few words.