The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 260 They look like a perfect match.
“When you were at home, I couldn’t bear to let you do any heavy work. You’ve only been married for a short time, but you look so haggard. Before we became in-laws, your mother-in-law seemed like a reasonable person, but now that you’re really her daughter-in-law, she’s changed her tune.”

“That old man. No, I’ll have to have your older brother find a few tall and strong relatives, your cousin’s sons, and my brother from my mother’s side, to go together. I’m not saying we’ll cause trouble, but it’ll at least establish our authority. Your mother’s family has people backing you up. An elder brother is like a father. Do you really think all our elders are dead?”

The Taoist priest said to Yu Tingwan, "Wait a moment."

He raised his hand to solicit business: "Hey, fellow Daoist in the dark blue robe."

The other person was taken aback: "Call...call me?"

The Taoist priest, thinking himself considerate, asked, "Would you like me to calculate when you'll conceive?"

"Not expensive, just two taels. Seeing that you look kind, I can also give you a peace charm, which I drew myself. It usually costs three taels of silver."

The woman, who was also the sister-in-law, frowned and said, "Two ounces isn't expensive?"

The Taoist priest looked so young; I couldn't trust him at first glance.

"The peace charms were blessed at the temple of the goddess and were given away for free."

The Taoist priest did not like to hear these words.

"Can the amulets in those temples compare to mine?"

In the Taoist temple, the talismans he drew were the best.

"The talismans at the Niangniang Temple are all fake."

He has seen it.

"Yellow talismans and cinnabar are expensive and look good, but they can't really protect you. Even if you have nightmares, they won't help! If those self-proclaimed high monks were truly capable, would they really give them away?"

"Drawing a peace charm takes a lot of effort; it's not something you can just do by scribbling a few strokes with a pen."

The Taoist priest took out his own.

“My situation is different.”

He's not just bragging.

Yu Tingwan glanced at it.

It was crumpled and looked cheap, but when she got close, the talisman had a unique shape, bright and rich colors, and was drawn with smooth lines in one stroke.

After what she had heard before, she actually began to believe what the Taoist priest said.

But others don't believe it.

The older woman pulled her sister-in-law away, muttering to herself.

"How dare this Taoist priest compare himself to those in the temple? Doesn't he know his own limitations? He's probably obsessed with making money."

The Taoist priest was very sad.

After all, the yellow paper and cinnabar he used were bought with money.

He felt he was worth the price!

He was about to stuff it into his arms.

Wei Zhao spoke up, "Can it prevent nightmares?"

The Taoist priest suddenly sat up: "Yes!"

"With the talisman on, evil spirits dare not touch you! Not to mention some shady sorcery."

"how many?"

The Taoist priest's eyes lit up: "How much do you want, fellow Taoist?"

"If you buy it, this humble Taoist priest can even calculate when your wife got pregnant!"

Wei Zhao: "...That's not necessary."

He also studied medicine under Master Ge, but he only knew how to treat illnesses and save lives.

However, before bringing her to Wuyang City, I read quite a few books.

For example, how to prevent pregnancy.

Yu Tingwan is still young.

It's better to postpone this for a few years.

The Taoist priest didn't believe him: "Everyone knows why the couples who came here today are here. Aren't you here to offer incense? Why don't you buy some wooden plaques tied with red ropes and hang them on the ancient trees in the temple? The people in the temple say that the higher the plaque is hung, the more effective your prayers will be."

If the temple hadn't prohibited it, many people would have brought wooden ladders.

Yu Tingwan: "What if someone doesn't hang it up and it falls to the ground?"

The Taoist priest raised his hand: "Look there."

Yu Tingwan looked over and saw a sallow-faced woman trembling with her head down, being pushed along by the man behind her.

The man said menacingly, "I'll beat you to death when I get back!"

"It was the head of the household who didn't hang it up, not me."

"Shut up!"

The man yelled, "It must be because you're useless! Your bad luck is affecting me! Otherwise, how come everyone else got it? Only I'm no good!"

The woman dared not complain any further and could only coax and apologize in a low voice.

Yu Tingwan frowned.

However... such phenomena are common in extremely impoverished areas.

Perhaps because her gaze lingered for too long, Wei Zhao intervened and turned the girl's head back.

Wei Zhao: "Don't dwell on other people's misfortunes, lest it spoil your mood." Wei Zhao concealed his disgust.

He had studied the classics since childhood and knew that it was not easy for women to survive in this world.

Young noblemen in the capital indulged in wine and women, and extortion was commonplace. Officials, renowned outside the capital, used their influence to satisfy their personal desires and committed numerous dirty deeds.

Have those people never read books and can't even discern the truth?
They are, in essence, beneficiaries of this phenomenon.

Therefore, it was ignored.

Therefore, they were humiliated.

Therefore, they believed that women should be inferior to them. Under absolute power, they could manipulate them at will.

This is often how the world is. People who read the classics talk about morality and righteousness, but how many of them can actually live up to them?
In the ups and downs of officialdom, how many people are truly upright and incorruptible?
Wei Zhao disdained to associate with those people.

He also looked down on that guy from earlier who had no skills whatsoever, was so poor he was covered in patches, yet bossed his wife around.

Wei Zhao didn't think he was poor.

It's nothing to be poor and lack ambition.

He's a scoundrel. So poor, with a terrible temper, plain looks, and no redeeming qualities whatsoever. His wife has been devoted to him through thick and thin, yet he doesn't appreciate it.

In terms of spoiling his wife...

Wei Zhao felt he had done a good job.

He wanted to give everything to Yu Tingwan.

It's not because he's rich that he can afford to give it to them.

Rather, he wanted to give Yu Tingwan something better, so he had to work harder to earn money.

Wei Zhao said calmly, "If I were that poor..."

"If I live like that again, even the King of Hell won't take me. I'll have no face to live."

Yu Tingwan put herself in the woman's shoes: "...If you lived like that, you wouldn't even have the ability to die, yet you dare to speak harshly to me. Even if you had the nerve to live, I would still send you down."

Taoist priest:……

The way they talk makes them look like a perfect match.

No calculation is needed.

He took out a stack of talismans, actually only five in total.

Wei Zhao accepted the money and gave it to him.

The Taoist priest's eyes widened in astonishment.

I never expected Wei Zhao to be so generous!
he sighed.

"Years ago, I met a man with an extremely good destiny. He was particularly afraid of the cold while wearing a fur coat, but he was destined to die young. Seeing that we were destined to meet, I offered to tell his fortune for free."

"The man, thinking that he might as well take advantage of the opportunity, agreed."

“But I suggested he could buy a talisman. He has maids following him, but as soon as they heard it cost money, they turned sour and said they'd rather take his life.”

Yu Tingwan: ...

She might know this person...

She didn't mention Ying Fuyan's name.

The Taoist priest stood up excitedly: "We've made enough money, let's pack up and go!"

Wei Zhao also pulled Yu Tingwan up.

Protect her and walk forward
He planned to get some sachets later, put some amulets inside, and have the girl hang one on her waist, and also put one in her pillow.

Yu Tingwan has been frequently dreaming about graves these past few days.

I've tried many different calming incenses, but none of them have worked.

Yu Tingwan: "Where are we going now?"

If it weren't for the Taoist priest's words, she would have liked to go to the temple for a visit.

But clearly, she didn't want to go.

Wei Zhao asked in a low voice, "Shall we eat?"

Yu Tingwan: "I'm not hungry yet."

Wei Zhao: "Shall we go to a teahouse?"

Yu Tingwan thought for a moment and said, "I don't want to go."

"Shall we go and take a look at the Zhu family?"

Yu Tingwan was stunned.

"Where are you going and what are you doing?"

Wei Zhao spoke casually.

"Oh."

He said quietly, "Take a look at my businesses."

Yu Tingwan: ? ? ?

What the hell?
Wei Zhao added, "It's yours too."