The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 226 Bringing Your Son-in-Law Here
Shunzi still rode the horse, swaying and rocking all the way.

The burial site had been chosen long ago. It was located in the suburbs, by the water and mountains, with a bamboo grove. Yu Tingwan had been there a few times, and she had cleared the weeds there a few days ago.

The girl also took care of erecting the grave herself.

As we passed through the bustling streets, the sounds of conversation outside drifted into the train carriage.

"Really? Those people left so soon after they arrived?"

"I was right outside the post station when I saw the eunuch's face turn ashen with anger. He wanted the Wei family army to return the people, but did they think the Wei family army could just appear out of thin air? Whose fault is it that they arrived so late?"

"Could it be that the Crown Prince is really dying?"

"Then let him die. His Majesty has many sons; just change the crown prince. That fifth prince from last time was quite good."

"What's so good about it? Back when we had a famine, it was his uncle who led the way in embezzling disaster relief funds. When things were about to get out of control, he committed suicide at home out of fear of punishment."

"Who did you listen to?"

"My elder brother is doing business in Jiangnan, and the news is all over the place. It's just that we don't get the news in this wretched place."

Yu Tingwan didn't react.

After all, it has nothing to do with who becomes emperor.

Wei Zhao did not react.

What does it matter that the Fifth Prince's maternal uncle, Qing Tan, is dead?
In his opinion.

Emperor Yingqian was going to die.

Crown Prince Yingyi is going to die.

The Fifth Prince Ying Yin is no better; he will die sooner or later.

The carriage left the county town and arrived in half an hour.

A gust of wind blew by, making the bamboo forest rustle.

The coffin had been ordered long ago and had already been buried in the newly dug pit.

Yu Tingwan approached, squatted down, and touched the standing tombstone.

"I am coming again."

Her voice was soft and gentle: "This time..."

She glanced back at Wei Zhao.

"I also brought a friend along."

Wei Zhao was taking out plates of pastries from the food box when he heard this and looked up.

"I didn't hear that clearly."

His eyes were calm and serene, yet Yu Tingwan felt inexplicably cold.

The girl honestly changed her tune: "I...I brought your son-in-law."

Wei Zhao then looked away.

Yu Tingwan placed her fingertip on Hu Yuniang's name.

She usually doesn't talk much except to her family, but now she's been chattering away.

“Master Sun is very good. He is still in good health despite his age. Granny Li and Aunt Li, who run the clothing shop, are also in good health. I have been patronizing their business before.”

She smiled.

"Yaoyao is also doing well."

"You don't need to worry about it."

"I'm reasonable now. I don't argue with people anymore, and I won't roll up my sleeves and fight."

"Now...now I'm eighteen."

Nine years have passed in the blink of an eye. What used to feel like an unbearable time now seems like just yesterday.

Yu Tingwan took out two pieces of pine and cypress wood from her bosom, on which were the eight characters of Yu Jingcheng and Hu Yuniang's names. The handwriting was neat and beautiful; she had carved them herself.

She carefully wrapped it in a handkerchief, got up, and placed it in the coffin.

Since there were no remains, this was the only way to substitute for burial.

"This place is nice, isn't it? I've been looking for it for a long time."

"I know Mother loves peace and quiet. Now that the whole mountain forest belongs to our family, no outsiders will come."

"I've only prepared one coffin, so that we may share the same bed in life and the same coffin in death. You should be satisfied."

The coffin lid was closed tightly.

Yu Tingwan grabbed a handful of soil and covered it up, then scattered some copper coins on top.

This is the burial custom in Zexian County.

Then they light candles, burn paper money, and finally seal the pit completely with soil, burying the pit and the coffin together.

Wei Zhao lit the candles.

Yu Tingwan bowed her head and burned gold ingots: "I should have built a grave for you a long time ago, but I've been putting it off until now."

Wei Zhao was about to say that they would definitely not blame you.

Yu Tingwan: "Fortunately, none of you will have any objections. And none of you would bear to be angry with me."

Listen to that matter-of-fact tone.

It's clear that she was truly pampered in the Yu family.

Yu Tingwan glanced at Wei Zhao.

Yu Tingwan: "I always pick the best of everything."

Unfortunately, she didn't have a choice when she got married.

But God still sent her the best.

"Don't let his lack of broad shoulders and thick waist fool you, Father; he's still quite tall." The girl fiddled with the ruby ​​at her waist.

Yu Tingwan: "He's pretty amazing."

Yu Tingwan: "It's just that I've never seen it before."

Wei Zhao:......

Do you want me to kill a few people to show you?
"His identity is also frightening; he's a general in the Wei family army."

Yu Tingwan: "I really doubt how he got the position."

Wei Zhao:......

"He doesn't have any physical ailments, he's just a bit reckless."

"He just tried to usurp the throne and made me call him 'Dad'."

Wei Zhao:? ? ?
OK OK.

That's when they started complaining.

Yu Tingwan said softly, "My mother always taught me to be patient and magnanimous. I have always remembered that, so I never held it against him."

Wei Zhao:......

Judging from Yu Tingwan's fists, she really didn't think this girl would tolerate it.

Wei Zhao has never been beaten since birth.

Even Yu Tingwan is becoming addicted.

However, listening to her say these things, one can see the undisguised girlish charm hidden within them, which is quite refreshing.

The girl nudged Wei Zhao.

"right."

Wei Zhao: "Hmm."

He added casually, "Thank you, mother-in-law."

There was so much paper money that the girl's face turned bright red from burning it.

She took the incense, lit it over the flame, gave some to Wei Zhao, closed her eyes, and raised the incense to the top of her head. She then bowed devoutly.

She didn't know if her relationship with Wei Zhao would last.

But... that's what she was thinking.

Dad, Mom, and Yaoyao are all fine, except they've become timid. They've lost the fearless drive they had as children.

return……

They still haven't responded to Wei Zhao.

Once you get out of bed, you're no longer responsible.

After offering incense that evening, Yu Ting turned her head and said, "I've already given you a title, aren't you happy?"

There is no doubt as to whom these words were spoken.

Wei Zhao raised his hand and picked up a withered leaf that had fallen into the girl's hair.

"You'd better actually give it to me."

Yu Tingwan shrank her neck.

Seeing her like this, Wei Zhao was both annoyed and amused.

However, he spoke slowly.

"Anyone can say sweet words, but whether someone is worth entrusting your life to depends on their actions."

Wei Zhao: "However, now that I'm here, I must make a promise to my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

He took the wine jug and uncorked it.

His expression was solemn, and his voice was stern.

"We pledge our allegiance to the sun and moon, and let Heaven and Earth bear witness. We also pay homage to our two elders. Wei Zhao has nothing of value, his household is a mess, and his actions are fraught with danger. He is not a suitable son-in-law. However, he is insatiably greedy and once he sets his mind on something, he is unwilling to let go."

he said.

"Wei Zhao will protect her and never betray her in this life. If he disobeys, may he die and his soul perish, never to be reincarnated."

The candle flames flickered, and the burnt-out gold ingots, reduced to ash, swirled in the air with the wind, revolving around the two of them.

Like the response of a departed soul.

Wei Zhao raised his hand and tilted it.

The drinks are poured from left to right.

Yu Tingwan analyzed each word carefully, trying to decipher the meaning conveyed between the lines.

Danger?

What on earth is he going to do?
But as she heard the rest, Yu Tingwan's eyelids twitched.

After Wei Zhao finished speaking, he glanced at Yu Tingwan.

"You heard it."

That promise he made to Yu's parents was also a promise he made to her.

"heard it."

Anyone else would have been deeply moved.

Yu Tingwan took a deep breath.

"you……"

"He's a bit too harsh on himself."

(End of this chapter)