The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 245 I have never doubted you

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Wei Zhao's eyelids twitched.

These are words that Yu Tingwan would say.

The enchanting beauty was gone, and he let out a low, muffled chuckle.

The fatigue from discussing the current plans and strategies with Ying Fuyan last night dissipated somewhat.

During marches, going three days without sleep was common. It was nothing unusual for him.

"wait for me."

These words were spoken to Yu Tingwan.

"Oh."

Wei Zhao went inside and found some clothes.

When she came out, she also brought a pair of clean embroidered shoes for the girl.

Seeing her puzzled expression, Wei Zhao said gently, "The hot spring floor is slippery; it's easy to get your shoes wet."

I understand. You should also bring your shoes, just in case.

He took the girl's clothes into his arms.

Yu Tingwan didn't think anything of it.

Aside from feigning weakness, Wei Zhao usually does everything herself and also takes care of Yu Tingwan's tasks as well.

The maid who came to lead the way was slightly surprised. However, she kept her eyes down, and after seeing the two off, she prepared some food and then respectfully withdrew.

The hot spring is very large and is a living spring. After entering, you are surrounded by mist, so it is not open to the public.

Yu Tingwan bent down and splashed some spring water with her hand.

It's hot.

Yu Tingwan ran over to the somewhat dilapidated stone table again.

There were two plates of pastries on the table. She picked up a piece and took a bite.

Ok.

Unappetizing.

Yu Tingwan was never a picky person. These days, Hui Niang and Wei Zhao had spoiled her, but she cherished food and finished the piece in her hand without expression.

The girl picked up two more eggs, gently placed them in a small bamboo basket by the roadside, and then took them to the hot spring to boil.

There's always someone watching her as she does these things.

Yu Tingwan looked up and met Wei Zhao's gaze.

How could Yu Tingwan not understand him!
"I've boiled an egg for you, we'll each have one later."

Yu Tingwan cleared her throat: "If I have a bite to eat, you will have a bite to eat too."

"I can't leave you behind."

Wei Zhao:......

Did he come here just to eat eggs?

It's warm and cozy here.

I kicked off my shoes, took off my soft socks, and didn't feel cold at all when I stepped on the bluestone slabs.

Yu Tingwan's fingertips landed on the exquisite Chinese knot buttons.

She moved very quickly.

One, two...

wrong.

Yu Tingwan frowned and looked at Wei Zhao: "Why are you still looking at me?"

Wei Zhao showed no embarrassment at being caught, remaining calm and saying meaningfully, "I am a man."

"I know."

Yu Tingwan frowned, not understanding why he was emphasizing this for no reason.

"I have never questioned you."

Wei Zhao:......

No, you're quite skeptical right now.

Yu Tingwan showed no embarrassment and did not feel that Wei Zhao was in danger. She only stopped after stripping down to her undergarments.

She was satisfied.

But when he turned around, he saw that Wei Zhao was dressed neatly, with not a single wrinkle on his clothes.

This doesn't look like a place to soak in a hot spring at all!

Yu Tingwan frowned: "Why don't you take off your outer garment? Does my husband intend to go into the water like this?"

Although the season for wearing thick cotton-padded clothes has passed, the outer garments I wear these days are not thin either.

If it absorbs water, it will be difficult to move around, which would be very clumsy.

She was very considerate: "Do you need any help?"

Wei Zhao raised an eyebrow and said casually, "Sure."

It takes a little effort.

Moreover, Yu Tingwan is a virtuous wife.

She didn't feel embarrassed at all.

She had taken Wei Zhao's clothes off many times before and was already quite skilled at it. The girl approached, preparing to wrap her arms around his waist and untie his belt.

Wei Zhao: "Wait a minute."

Yu Tingwan: ? ? ?

Wei Zhao thought of something: "I'm going out for a bit."

If it weren't for his composed demeanor, Yu Tingwan would have suspected that Wei Zhao was about to slip away.

Wei Zhao summoned Chi Yu, who was a hundred meters away.

From the cave entrance to Ying Fuyan's side, there were many hidden guards lurking in the shadows.

There were none near the room where the young lady slept yesterday, nor here, which shows that Ying Fuyan was quite thoughtful in his actions.

Wei Zhao didn't deliberately lower his voice, and there was nothing that Yu Tingwan couldn't hear.

Wei Zhao: "You've been away from the capital for some time now."

Chi Yu replied respectfully, "General, I have already made all the necessary arrangements before coming here."

He was the deputy general of the Wei family army. The general had just been buried, and his disappearance would arouse suspicion.

No one in the capital knew he had left.

Wei Zhao said calmly, "Go back ahead of schedule."

He handed over the note in his hand.

"Contact the accountant to allocate the funds. You should make the trip yourself. After that, let them negotiate with Prince Ying's confidants."

Chi Yu agreed, but when he opened the note and saw the amount, his expression turned sour.

There are so many!!!
No wonder I made him make the trip.

After all, aside from the daily expenses of the Wei family army, it is not easy to quickly transfer a large sum of cash.

He took a deep breath: "Yes."

Chi Yu asked, "General, do you really intend to make the Crown Prince of Yan an ally?"

Still have to be cautious.

Wei Zhao did not hide anything: "I want to help him ascend to the throne."

Chi Yu was stunned.

Before he arrived, the general had no such intention.

But the general has his own reasons for doing what he does.

Wei Zhao was well aware of the terrifying implications of rebellion; a single misstep could lead to utter ruin.

He acted cautiously, and his reason for seeking Ying Fuyan was that the Prince of Yan's surname was Ying.

The Prince of Yan was the late emperor's most beloved son.

However, the late emperor, despite being seriously ill, appointed the third prince, who is now Emperor Yingqian, as the heir apparent.

In previous years, he had been investigating whether there was anything suspicious about it.

Unfortunately not.

The will is real.

It has never been altered.

However, if Ying Fuyan were to reveal in front of all the officials that the imperial edict was forged, Emperor Ying Qian, harboring ambitions and fearing exposure, would not tolerate the threat posed by the Prince of Yan, and thus would cruelly persecute him.

Sometimes, by manipulating things in secret, the real can become fake, can't it?
He originally intended to plan the rest later.

Until he met Ying Fuyan.

Wei Zhao: "When I saw him last night, I could tell from his complexion that he was seriously ill. I took his pulse shortly after I sat down."

He looked up at the desolate courtyard.

"Lives up to six years longer."

In his early years, Ying Fuyan was exiled and suffered greatly, leaving his body weakened.

With the people of the Prince of Yan's mansion dying one after another, was it truly because Emperor Yingqian couldn't bear to exterminate them all that Ying Fuyan was able to survive?

Ying Fuyan was especially afraid of the cold.

If Wei Zhao wasn't mistaken, his uncle chose this place for him to settle down, firstly because it was secluded, and secondly because of the hot springs.

Behind the house where Ying Fuyan lived, there was a hot spring.

My father had me learn martial arts back then so that I could improve my health.

Can……

I don't know what happened to him later.

Wei Zhao: "He was poisoned and his pulse was severed."

Even after seeing a doctor.

But the root of the problem remains.

My hand trembled slightly when I was pouring tea yesterday.

On the surface, there seems to be nothing wrong, but the body and mind have been completely ravaged to the point of breaking down.

What happened to the Prince of Yan when he did nothing?
What did the Wei family ancestors gain in return for assisting emperors throughout history?
The Wei family was full of loyal martyrs; if an emperor wanted to kill one of them, it would be as easy as crushing an ant.

When the Duke of Shun died, Wei Zhao sensed something amiss. Were none of the seasoned officials in the court, so astute as they were, suspicious?

Wei Zhao knew very early on how important it was to have power.

Even if one sits in a position second only to the emperor, if the emperor commands the subject to die, the subject still has no choice but to die.