The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 184 Saying You're Foolish

During his convalescence, Shunzi went in and out of the village, making sure to report Yu Tingwan's movements outside.

Two weeks later, Wei Zhao, who had been staying at the pharmacy, was finally able to get out of bed. He still looked weak, but compared to before, he seemed to have been reborn and was much more energetic.

After Yu Tingwan ran out of the snacks she had brought from home.

She stood at the doorway; the wind on her face was no longer bitingly cold, but it still rustled the bamboo grove to the east.

She didn't turn around; her words were clearly directed at the man inside the room who was writing.

"The Hu family went to the Chu family to propose marriage today, just as Master Chu was being taken away by the yamen officials for interrogation."

As for why they're only being arrested now, it's probably closely related to Wei Zhao.

Yu Tingwan felt very happy.

The Hu family was very proud before proposing marriage, but now that their wish has been dashed, they are experiencing great joy and sorrow, and they must be devastated.

The girl's lips curved into a smile, but her tone was sarcastic: "I feel so sorry for them."

"The wedding hasn't even taken place yet, and his backer is already in jail."

Even if it doesn't implicate his wife and daughters, Master Chu might never be able to leave the school again, let alone become a teacher.

The young woman leaned against the door, her expression growing increasingly indifferent: "With a father-in-law who has a criminal record, I wonder if Hu Yaozu, who is all talk and no action, will still acknowledge him."

"Marrying into the Chu family will not only be of no help, but will also cost us dearly. This marriage is probably going to fall through."

"But what happens after you blow it?"

"The Hu family will inevitably bear the reputation of being heartless and ungrateful."

Taking a step forward is a precipice, taking a step back is an abyss; the choice is difficult.

Wei Zhao said gently, "If you want to go down the mountain, the carriage is ready and waiting outside."

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Xilin Village.

A group of people sat in front of the village, talking all at once.

"The Hu family's extravagance is truly astonishing; they've prepared so many betrothal gifts. They're really generous."

"Don't you even know who you married?"

"Little Xu is so petty, yet she didn't make a fuss. She flaunts her silver earrings to everyone she meets and even says that her brother-in-law is capable."

"Don't even mention her. When Wang passed by here this morning, she was so arrogant. She really made herself look bad."

"Who can blame them for having such a capable son? It's one thing to excel in his studies, but to find someone he can marry so well! Look around the surrounding villages, who else can marry a girl from town?"

“You’re wrong. This isn’t your average town girl.”

Some people were extremely envious.

“Aside from his confused mother, Yaozu’s father and elder brother are impeccable.”

"That's right. Dazhu is a peddler who travels the streets and alleys all year round, so his vision is always higher than ours. After the famine, every household didn't have much rice left. But he insisted on selling everything he owned to send Yaozu to school. At the time, no one in the village thought he was being foolish. Dalang is also a very good farmer. Over the years, he has devoted himself to supporting Yaozu without a single complaint. Without these two, no matter how talented Yaozu is, he won't go very far."

Granny Fan, sitting in the corner, couldn't bear to hear any of this!
The better the Hu family's life got, the more uncomfortable she became.

She has been so angry and unable to sleep these past few nights since she learned that Hu Yaozu was getting married.

She gave a particularly abrupt, cold laugh: "In all things considered, the person Yaozu should thank the most is Yu Niang."

The crowd suddenly fell silent.

The thin old woman beside her tugged at her nervously: "Are you crazy?"

"Why are you bringing up your late mother for no reason? She's been dead for so many years, how come you still can't control your mouth?"

Granny Fan shook off her hand: "You're afraid of offending the Hu family, but I'm not."

"Why can't we mention it?"

"Yu Niang is someone we old folks watched grow up. Such a beautiful girl, and she was ruined like that!"

She jumped up and pointed ahead.

“She was kneeling there, already seriously ill, and because of the famine years when she was so hungry she could barely walk, but she still jumped off the oxcart.”

"Her eyes were red and her heart was ashen as she knelt down before the cold-hearted Hu family elders, saying that she had done her duty. She would also wait until her parents and elder brother all died."

"She's usually such a gentle person, but she was forced into that state."

No one said a word.

They witnessed everything that happened back then.

They can't even take care of themselves. If other people's parents can be so heartless, how can they care about Yu Niang's life or death?
Granny Fan's cloudy eyes scrutinized these people.

"Even if Hu Yaozu passed the imperial examination and became a scholar, it would be a stroke of good fortune for the Hu family. Could he pave roads for the village? Or donate money to the village? Everyone's been saying nice things and trying to curry favor with you. Do you think the Hu family would even share some meat soup with you?"

"Are you dreaming of something?" Everyone's faces darkened.

"It's your business if you and Wang are at odds."

"The Hu family did indeed have a history... but if you want to blame someone, blame the famine back then. They couldn't survive, and Yu Niang was too beautiful. The two elders of the Hu family have also passed away long ago. Why bring it up again? You need to understand what's more important. If we have a scholar, the village will hold a grand ceremony in the ancestral hall to worship our ancestors!"

Granny Fan scoffed, about to retort, but out of the corner of her eye she caught sight of a carriage swaying and bumping towards them on the mountain road.

Granny Fan: ? ? ?

Ox-carts are a rarity in the village.

This is a carriage!
The other old women looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Who is it? Looking for the village head?"

"Forget it. I haven't seen a village head with such an impressive relative in all these years."

Someone guessed.

"Could it be that they're related to the Hu family through marriage?"

It was approaching dusk, and time was running out.

"The in-laws were worried that they would get tired from walking, so they specially sent a carriage to take them back."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Granny Fan is very annoying.

Because she also felt that the people sitting inside were members of the Hu family.

As the carriage approached, someone shouted with a smile.

"Yaozu, your aunt made some white flour buns at home. She thought you were working hard studying, so she specially saved a few for you."

Yu Tingwan in the car.

You son of a bitch.

She lifted the car curtain, peeked over, and raised an eyebrow.

"Who was so generous? It turns out it was Aunt Zhu."

Shunzi drove the horse, slowing down, but didn't stop.

A beautiful young woman leaned against the window.

“I’ve often heard Wang mention you before.”

Everyone:! ! !
Some people couldn't believe it.

Is it the stepmother?

How could it be her?

Aunt Zhu: "What...what did your aunt say about me?"

Yu Tingwan smiled and said, "It's nothing."

"I told you you're a bit dim-witted, always sending good things to the Hu family. Your mother-in-law probably died of anger because of your betrayal."

Aunt Zhu: ? ? ?
She doesn't believe it.

Mingming always praised her for being generous.

Just as he was about to question it.

But the carriage had already driven far away.

It's the direction of the Hu family.

As the carriage slowly came to a stop, Yu Tingwan stepped onto the footstool and landed.

The girl looked up and saw a scene all too familiar around her.

"Jan Niang?"

Hearing the commotion, Aunt Wu from next door came out and smiled with delight when she saw her.

She had a lot to say, and she gestured towards Yu Tingwan with her lip: "You have no idea! This family practically set off firecrackers the whole way they went out today! They went to town and haven't come back yet."

Yu Tingwan went to see the Hu family's door.

It is indeed tightly closed.

Aunt Wu: "Why are you back?"

Yu Tingwan: "Shunzi."

Before Aunt Wu could react, she saw the thin Shunzi step forward, his movements not looking fierce.

With a loud bang, the Hu family's wooden door was kicked open.