The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 212 Too narrow-minded, that's where it ends.

Yu Tingwan knew that what had happened before had left a shadow on Zhao Yu, but she did not expect such a strong reaction.

No wonder Aunt Yu was so anxious about this. She was afraid that Zhao Yu had given up on the idea of ​​getting married for the past few years.

but……

She's not a very kind person either.

Seeing Liu Yantian's shocked expression as he collapsed, he couldn't help but tremble and lean on Hui Niang's shoulder, laughing uncontrollably.

The student surnamed Lu also descended the steps one by one. As he passed the purse on the ground, he glanced at Liu Yan.

He's quite good-looking, and in the past he would have been willing to lend a helping hand.

Soon, his gaze fell on Yu Tingwan, who was trembling with excitement ahead.

This girl is truly stunning.

I wish she would drop her purse.

His gaze paused slightly as he saw Zhao Yu, whom he usually looked down upon, go over there and call the older woman "Aunt."

Lu Xuezi's eyes brightened slightly, and he walked over quickly, a departure from his usual style.

"Brother Yu, are these your relatives?"

Liu Yan quietly picked up the purses herself.

Okay, okay, I'm just a joke.

How could she not see that the scholar who avoided her like the plague was the cousin Yu Tingwan had mentioned?

Liu Yan's enthusiasm was dampened.

On one hand, she was secretly longing for Zhao Yu.

On one hand, there were her recent, assertive statements.

No wonder Yu Tingwan was wary of her.

The scholar Lu's arrogance subsided. Considering the close relationship between Yu Tingwan and Hui Niang, they must be mother and daughter. Besides, the young lady hadn't even styled her hair yet; if… if she wasn't married, then…

Zhao Yu is so dull-witted; at his age, he's still reading primers. It's laughable.

Therefore, he disliked this person from the moment he entered the academy. In particular, the teachers treated him with extra care!

It was Master Zhao who led me into the academy.

They both have the surname Zhao, which shows they got in through connections!

Zhao Yu came from the countryside; he might be some poor, uneducated relative of Master Zhao.

But he was different; he was a native of the county.

However... things are different now.

He bowed to Yu Tingwan and Huiniang, saying, "I am Brother Yu's classmate."

Hui Niang hurriedly said, "No, no, you mustn't."

"You must be A-Yu's new friend?"

“Our Yu is introverted, so we’ll have to trouble you to take care of him. When you have some free time, come visit us.”

Lu Xuezi feels that he has a lot of free time right now.

Zhao Yu is simple-minded, but he's not stupid.

Lu Xuezi was arrogant and looked down on him.

"No."

Zhao Yu said honestly, "Aunt, I can't say we're on good terms."

Hui Niang: "Huh?"

Student Lu: ? ? ?

Zhao Yu is somewhat ungrateful.

Shouldn't we be overjoyed that he's willing to get close and go up the steps to him?
"This……"

He was embarrassed: "Didn't you ask me about the difficulties you encountered while studying at the academy?"

"But you didn't tell me."

Zhao Yu looked bewildered: "You're telling me to figure it out myself."

“Last time we ate together, you said I ate a lot and didn’t use my brain.”

Zhao Yu was puzzled and looked at Lu Xuezi with suspicion: "Between you and me, we're not close enough for you to come here specifically to pay respects to my aunt and cousin-in-law, are we?"

Lu Xuezi froze, his usual composure completely gone: "Cousin...cousin-in-law?"

He exclaimed in disbelief, "She's your cousin-in-law? How is that possible?"

She clearly looks like a beautiful young woman!
Liu Yan behind her: ...Fine, fine, she was wrong from the start. If you're going to find someone to wait for you, at least find someone uglier than yourself. Yu Tingwan is clearly not suitable!
Zhao Yu belatedly realized Lu Xuezi's intention, and immediately his brows furrowed into a deep frown.

He rarely gives people the cold shoulder.

Although he didn't become close with the other students at the academy, they generally got along well on the surface, and the teachers at the academy were willing to take care of him.

He benefited from his cousin and his wife's connections.

Even if Lu Xuezi had many complaints about him, he wasn't an important person. Let him study, why should we care?
But now, he couldn't hold back anymore.

"My cousin's wife married my cousin before the new year."

He always speaks his mind without any restraint or consideration for others: "Don't have any improper thoughts."

“Classmate Lu, even if you are knowledgeable, you are not even in the top five in the academy. You are not even as good as my cousin’s finger.”

To Lu Xuezi, these words sounded like a strong provocation and contempt.

But to Master Zhao, who had just stepped out the door and was about to go home, it was the truth.

"Mom."

He called out with a smile.

"Are you staying here so long because you're planning to take me back with you? If I had known this, I should have come out sooner."

Master Zhao stepped down from the platform: "Remember to bring Nannan next time you come."

As he approached, he placed his hand on Lu Xuezi's shoulder.

Why don't you go home?

Lu Xuezi: "Master!"

He instinctively complained, "Zhao Yu actually said I'm not as good as..."

"okay!"

Master Zhao's face darkened: "Do you have a problem with me letting Zhao Yu into the academy? Or do you have a problem with me? The imperial examination is just around the corner, but your mind is unusually restless."

He said in a nonchalant tone, "I've also sought to talk to you many times."

Lu Xuezi's face turned pale.

Master Zhao continued, "Besides, he wasn't wrong. His cousin is indeed... you should know my esteemed teacher, Master Sun."

"Even he said that with half his body already buried, he couldn't compare to others, let alone you?"

"There are always people better than you, and there is always something beyond your understanding. As students, we should be humble."

Lu Xuezi was incredulous.

"Whether you've been working hard these past few days is none of my concern. With your knowledge, you could pass the imperial examination, but if your vision is too narrow, then you'll stop here."

Master Zhao had said all he wanted to say; he only hoped that the boy would take it to heart.

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Once back in the alley, everyone went home with their own thoughts, while Hui Niang went to the kitchen to prepare.

However, she still pulled Yu Tingwan aside, having held back some things all the way.

It's not that I'm putting on airs as a mother-in-law and criticizing my daughter for catching the eye of another man after just one trip out. It's inevitable that other people will be interested in a beautiful daughter-in-law; how can you blame the stepmother?

"What's the story with that Liu family girl?"

"Did you deliberately throw your purse away at the entrance of the academy just now?"

She saw it with her own eyes.

"On the way back, she kept staring at A-Yu, which scared A-Yu so much that she couldn't speak properly and kept shrinking back."

Liu Yan also tried to talk to Zhao Yu.

She picked up a plate of pastries: "Little brother Zhao, would you like some?"

Zhao Yu shook his head nervously.

Master Zhao: [“Give it to me, I’m starving.”]

Liu Yan served tea: [“Young Master Zhao, are you thirsty?”]

Zhao Yu continued to shake his head.

Master Zhao didn't stand on ceremony: "Miss Liu, pour this old man a cup."

Liu Yan: [“There are also peanuts here.”]

Yu Tingwan, unable to bear it any longer, said: "That's enough."

She spoke softly, "If I remember correctly, these were all prepared by my mother for A-Yu."

Hui Niang couldn't help but guess: "She wouldn't be..."

Yu Tingwan: "That's her."