The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 182 Speaking Flirtatious Talk: A Natural Talent

The sky grew dark, and night fell.

The anxiety that had been building up these past few days suddenly subsided, and a sense of relief enveloped the entire village. After Wei Zhao took his medicine and fell asleep, Shunzi took the letter that had been lying on the bedside and went down the mountain.

There are two letters in total.

The acupuncturist had instructed that if he was unharmed, one letter should be sent to his secret agent in the capital, and another should be sent to the border, where someone would meet him.

Old Ge was too tired to move, but he was worried and wanted to keep watch over Wei Zhao that night, so he made a makeshift bed on the floor in front of Wei Zhao's bed.

"Alright, you can stop staying here and go back to your room to rest. Come and relieve me first thing tomorrow morning."

He turned to Yu Tingwan, who was standing to the side.

There was no reply.

Old Ge looked over.

Yu Tingwan leaned against the cabinet, lost in thought.

I don’t know what happened.

When he returned after preparing the medicine, the girl seemed rather strange.

Old Ge yawned and asked, "What's wrong?"

Afraid of disturbing Wei Zhao, he dragged his weary steps closer.

"hot?"

Old Ge narrowed his eyes, guessing what was going on: "Did the general anger you? Look, your ears are all red with anger."

Yu Tingwan snapped out of her daze.

Her affair with Wei Zhao was something she could not possibly tell anyone else.

Men are just too direct. They can say those kinds of things and still look completely at ease, as if they're casually discussing whether dinner is good or not.

Wei Zhao has absolutely no sense of shame!
She didn't have many! But she was still a little uncomfortable.

After all, my eyes and ears weren't exactly clean that night.

My father once said...

—Yaoyao is beautiful; she'll surely grow up to be a beauty like your mother. Countless young men will come vying for her hand in marriage. But remember, few men outside are good. If you are ever offended or spoken rudely to by someone, be sure to tell your father, and I will teach him a lesson. And I will personally vet the husband you marry, lest you be deceived.

—He's a bit too frivolous. He's good at saying pretty words, bewitching those young ladies and making them lose their minds. Yao Yao is the smartest; she can't afford to be foolish.

Yes.

She won't.

Therefore, when she entered the Hu family, she knew that Hu Yaozu was no good.

hypocritical.

Yet he still pretends to be a scholar, affected and refined.

At that time, she didn't know how to back down and argued with Wang Shi every day. Also, because she was still young and hadn't fully matured, Hu Yaozu didn't develop any inappropriate feelings for her.

He was particularly annoying; he always acted like the older brother.

"Wanmei, although Dad says this is your home, you are different from us. You should at least know some rules."

"My mother may have her faults, but she is still an elder. Even if you don't give in to her, you should at least respect her."

Yu Tingwan was extremely annoyed.

He won't listen to a word.

She was sensitive and irritable back then, unable to accept the death of her parents. She was difficult to deal with, unreasonable, and unlikely to give Hu Yaozu any face.
She raised her chin and beckoned to Hu Yaozu.

"Come on, if you don't like me, just kill me."

Very provocative.

This infuriated Hu Yaozu.

"Insolent!"

Believe it or not, at first, it was Hu Dalang who was more considerate of her feelings. He would often try to break up the fight when things got out of hand, telling Hu Yaozu not to take it to heart.

Later, as the girl grew older, her striking beauty became undeniable.

Hu Yaozu's gaze towards her changed.

Even the words they speak have changed.

"Did my mother offend you again? Don't be angry, I apologize on her behalf."

"I saw a candied hawthorn vendor on my way back and it reminded me of you. Here, we shouldn't be too distant from each other."

At that time, Yu Tingwan learned to restrain herself.

Even though she was incredibly annoyed, she still had to muster her energy to deal with him. She knew better than to hit someone who was all smiles; she maintained her distance while also not wanting to embarrass him. It wasn't until Hu Yaozu confessed his feelings to her that Yu Tingwan's face turned completely cold.

Unwilling to feign compliance.

I feel nauseous just hearing one more word.

They used refined, literary love words, without a hint of vulgarity.

Wei Zhao is now even talking dirty.

She didn't find it offensive.

I just think there's nothing wrong with it.

If Wei Zhao doesn't flirt with her, does he think he'll flirt with other girls?
Besides, he certainly has the credentials to say such things.

However... Yu Tingwan was somewhat worried.

There were only two people in the room, and she didn't hide anything. She looked at Wei Zhao with a serious expression.

"Couldn't you make it smaller?"

"It's not easy to stuff it in like this."

You could tell from his tone how heartfelt it was.

then……

Then Wei Zhao's gaze towards her changed.

He seemed surprised, but considering Yu Tingwan's usual behavior, he felt it was reasonable.

The luminous pearl inside the house was the same one from the family home, making the outside seem even darker.

The aroma of the medicine was strong and had not yet dissipated.

Old Ge put down the chopsticks he had just picked up from the corner of the bed.

The girl said in a muffled voice, "I'm going next door. Call me if you need anything."

Old Ge was unaware of the minor legal dispute between the young couple. Seeing the young woman still looking melancholy and silent, he couldn't help but frown.

Perhaps it's because he's getting old, but he can't help but worry, or perhaps it's because he's followed Wei Zhao for so many years that he already regards him as a junior.

Old Ge seemed to have thought of something, and a hint of regret flashed in his eyes.

"Young couples in this world all gradually adjust to each other, and arguments and disputes are inevitable. If he does something that makes you uncomfortable, you have to bring it up. Keeping it bottled up inside will only make you feel bad. Often, a trivial matter can become an insurmountable obstacle over time, which is the most damaging thing to a couple's relationship."

This makes sense.

Yu Tingwan remembered it.

Old Ge: "It's the first time we've all been husband and wife. Nobody taught us how to get along. We can only figure it out slowly."

That's also true.

Yu Tingwan nodded.

She really didn't know how to be a wife.

Her situation with Wei Zhao is particularly complicated.

Even now, Yu Tingwan is not ready to go all out and stand with him.

In this world, the concept of "marrying someone of equal social standing" is a shackle.

The girl is thoughtful and perceptive.

She didn't have many outstanding qualities, but she never underestimated herself. Since Wei Zhao had taken a liking to her, she was worthy of him.

What about the gates of the Duke of Keshun's mansion?
Is she good enough?

What will we face next?
very real problem.

Mr. Ge continued to speak eloquently.

"Over the years, the general has focused his attention on the Wei family army and the Duke of Shun's mansion. Most of the young men of his age have gotten married, but he has too much on his mind and never indulges in women."

Yu Tingwan nodded.

"To be honest, many noble ladies in the capital have abandoned their modesty in hopes of becoming the young mistress of the Duke of Shun's mansion, and many more have been brought to tears by his lack of romantic understanding."

Yu Tingwan continued to nod.

Old Ge argued vehemently: "The general has little experience with women, doesn't know how to speak sweet words, and doesn't know how to win a girl's heart. In academic papers, even He Xuran from the post station is outshone by him. In terms of martial arts and strategy, I'm afraid no one in the capital can match him. He is precocious, but he is a clueless greenhorn when it comes to matters of men and women."

Yu Tingwan's eyelids twitched.

"Then you underestimate him."

Wei Zhao may look serious, but when it comes to witty remarks, he's naturally gifted.