The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 214 Seeing you like this

The dim lighting inside added a touch of hazy elegance.

The two were standing very close together.

Wei Zhao only needed to lower his head to seal her lips.

The man exuded a dangerous aura, and his breathing became heavy for a moment.

"Yu Tingwan".

Yu Tingwan asked innocently, "Hmm?"

Wei Zhao was speechless: "How could you..."

"how?"

Wei Zhao sighed, "Don't be so reckless."

Yu Tingwan: ? ? ? ?
Listen!

What is this nonsense!

He threatened her out of the blue.

Wei Zhao's outer robe had slipped to the ground at some point. There was a charcoal fire burning inside, and he wasn't wearing much.

Yu Tingwan also... stripped down to just a thin piece of clothing.

Wei Zhao embraced the girl's slender waist, pressed her down, and forced her closer.

Her breath hitched slightly.

What do you think?

What do you think...

The outline was more... than she had seen before.

This was clearly uncharted territory for her.

Yu Tingwan is... quite studious.

Just as she was about to look down, someone roughly rubbed her waist with their fingertips.

The girl, undeterred and with her sensitive body, slumped into his arms.

She is actually very light.

After some time, its complexion improved, but the fat had all grown in the wrong places.

At least the other day when I came back from the mountain, the clothes I used to wear were starting to feel tight.

But Wei Zhao is too weak now.

Let alone picking up the girl, even when Yu Tingwan was turned upside down, Wei Zhao was pulled back a few steps before he could barely stand.

This realization made Wei Zhao stop what he was doing and close his eyes tightly.

Yu Tingwan didn't care about anything else and hurriedly asked, "Did I break you? Don't blame me, it's your fault for suddenly..."

Wei Zhao: "Stop talking."

His eyes held an unprecedented dejection.

They were more or less hit hard.

Wei Zhao released Yu Tingwan.

With a flick of his fingertips, he tied a tight knot, his expressionless face revealing his true intentions.

"I've remembered what you said earlier."

"Don't regret it later."

Wei Zhao paused.

th.

Humans are incredibly fragile, and their steps become heavy.

"If you hold it in for too long, someone will die. Don't provoke me anymore."

The words were spoken, and they sounded intimidating.

But after Wei Zhao finished speaking, he left without looking back. His back was desolate as he went to the couch and turned his back to himself.

As always, it was all bark and no bite.

Yu Tingwan pursed her lips.

My thoughts are a bit jumbled.

Still a little overwhelmed.

The room fell into a deathly silence.

After an unknown amount of time, the sound of the girl struggling to untie her ribbon was finally heard.

Wei Zhao, already tormented, felt even worse: ...

He ultimately chose to go outside and get some fresh air.

It was already quite late when Wei Zhao put on his outer robe and sat down in the courtyard.

Once his breathing returned to normal and his expression calmed down, he didn't rush back.

A little annoying.

It's about oneself.

Why would he stab himself for no reason?

With a creak, the door to the Wei family's house was pushed open, and Wei Zhao stepped out.

The moonlight was bright, and his steps were neither hurried nor slow.

The purpose is clear.

We passed by the Zhao family's house and stopped in front of a courtyard.

He raised his hand.

With a gentle push, the door opened.

At the same time, Shunzi, who was sleeping soundly inside the room, suddenly opened her eyes.

He never intended to lock the door. After all, he would hear even the slightest sound.

Shunzi's eyes showed no sign of sleepiness; he was extremely vigilant. He grabbed a knife from under his pillow and strode out.

He wanted to see who was courting death!
By the moonlight, he saw the murderous intent in Wei Zhao's eyes fade, replaced by tension and respect: "General...?"

Shunzi led the people into the house.

The room was brightened by the lit candles.

Wei Zhao sat down: "How is Fu Meng doing these days?"

"It's okay."

That's right, even though she was picky, He Xuran served her the best food and drinks.

Wei Zhao: "How's He Xuran's investigation going?"

The question was naturally about the disaster relief grain case.

Shunzi understood: "The deeper you dig, the deeper it gets."

"Lord He sent people to register village by village, and a rough count revealed that the number of people who starved to death in those years did not match the number reported to the capital at all. Outraged, he ordered his trusted confidants to send the list of officials that had been uncovered to the capital. They left yesterday and are still on their way."

Wei Zhao asked, "How many people died?"

"More than two million."

"How many were reported?"

Shunzi: "Five thousand four hundred people."

Wei Zhao sneered.

It's something those people are capable of doing.

From initially concealing information to pursue political achievements, the situation deteriorated to the point where it was impossible to clean up the mess.

This place is far from the capital, and the number of people mentioned is nothing more than the words of officials in cahoots.

Shunzi informed her, "The Duke of Qing is on the list."

Duke of Qing?
The Fifth Prince's maternal uncle?
He was the one ordered to come and provide disaster relief. Who knows how much he embezzled to dare to take the lead and risk his life?

He Xuran investigated him first.

After that incident, the Duke of Qing accumulated a considerable amount of private property.

Where did this money come from?
He Xuran's meaning was quite clear.

The big fish have all been caught, and sooner or later, the officials involved will also be dug up one after another, and they will all have to rush to turn themselves in.

But he overlooked one thing.

The emperor was willing to investigate further.

Wei Zhao: "Go find Chi Yu and have him contact the Wei family army deployed in Shangjing."

"Capture Zheng Xu of the Imperial Medical Academy alive."

Wei Zhao lowered his eyes, his expression indifferent: "As for Duke Qing of Qing, Qing Qin..."

The light flickered, casting shadows on his face.

"He committed suicide out of fear of punishment."

That means to kill.

The crown prince is sickly, but he is quite capable. Among the princes, besides him, the fifth prince Ying Yin is the most promising.

How could he allow the Fifth Prince to have so many flaws?

Even if the Duke of Qing committed such heinous crimes, the emperor might suppress the matter in order to balance power.

After all... two million people are already dead.

What else is there to investigate?
Those who wear dragon robes are the most ruthless. They only got to that position by turning against their own brothers.

These days, the Fifth Prince Ying Yin, seeing that he could not stop He Xuran, stopped making futile struggles.

He was convinced that Emperor Yingqian would ultimately turn a blind eye in order to protect him, even in his extreme anger.

Only when someone dies can the truth be revealed. It was then discovered that the Fifth Prince had secretly detained the entourage tasked with delivering the imperial edict summoning Elder Ge.

Let's see how the Crown Prince's faction reacts to the uproar at the Eastern Palace.

The capital is about to descend into chaos.

"Yes."

When Wei Zhao returned to the Wei family, the young lady was already lying on the couch.

She was huddled under the covers when she heard the door open. Her watery eyes, like a fan, were captivating, and she didn't even ask where he had gone.

Wei Zhao approached and blew out the lamp.

These days, Yu Tingwan has been sleeping in his arms.

He had just lain down when the girl's soft body rolled over to him.

Wei Zhao felt a strange sensation in his body: "I..."

Yu Tingwan: "Hmm?"

Wei Zhao said calmly, "Stay away from me."

Yu Tingwan: "Huh???"

The room was dark, and Yu Tingwan was very fierce.

"what happened?"

Yu Tingwan: "You changed your mind after just one trip?"

Wei Zhao gave up entirely.

Hold the person in your arms.