The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 266 I'm Not a Gentleman
Rong Di then remembered the important matter and respectfully said, "I have found the Taoist priest that the general instructed me to find."

"That man's name was Baopu."

"The Taoist temple he worked at was Xuanzhen Temple, located on a mountaintop in the far suburbs, where the road was difficult to access. More than twenty years ago, it was quite well-known. After the Niangniang Temple became popular, Xuanzhen Temple declined."

"When his subordinates offered to recruit him, he declined."

They're really tough.

Rong Di did not reveal the identity of the Wei family army.

After all, they're not one of our own.

They only mentioned that their master had given them a free fortune telling a few days ago.

The Taoist priest Baopu was very disdainful.

then……

Rong Di: "My subordinates showered him with money, and he agreed."

Their attitude changed immediately.

Baopu never imagined that one day he would be so valuable.

Fearing that Rong Di might change his mind, he hurriedly put the silver notes into his pocket and agreed.

The Taoist temple is really too poor!
There are also junior brothers and sisters to support.

He even asked Rong Di what he needed him to do. As long as it wasn't immoral or immoral, it was fine.

Rong Di only said two words.

Standby.

Wei Zhao glanced at the sky: "Alright, I understand. Is there anything else?"

Rong Di had no idea that the general was already planning to expel them, and then reported, "All the valuables in the Zhu family's secret room have been moved out."

"Seeing that there was plenty of time, my subordinates took it upon themselves to ransack the house of Zhu's son and Old Madam Zhu as well."

His looting was so thorough that nothing was left.

He also carried away the rosewood bed belonging to the Zhu family.

He unfolded the booklet he had taken out of his pocket.

“Every item has been registered and appraised by the pawnshop.”

Wei Zhao:......

He took it and flipped directly to the last page.

It is the total amount of money ultimately amassed.

Wei Zhao closed the book again and said casually, "A little less."

Rong Di agreed: "Compared to the mansions we robbed before, the Zhu family is indeed poor."

Rong Di added, "We have people in Wuyang City, so it's easy to investigate. That sorcerer was brought in from the Western Regions by the Zhu family. He's been secretly working for the Zhu family all these years."

"Besides changing the life of Zhu Jiazi, he also performed many heinous and evil arts."

"The Zhu family has been tea merchants for generations, and many of them have shady dealings in business."

To gain a foothold and secure a position, it's no easy feat for someone with a merchant background.

At least while Master Zhu's father was alive, the Zhu family had many shady dealings.

"After Mr. Zhu took over the business, he gradually smoothed out those dirty dealings. He knew how to handle people, and the Zhu family business flourished more and more."

Over the years, with the addition of the Niangniang Temple incident, he became a "truly" great philanthropist.

"He did indeed have frequent dealings with the previous county magistrate."

Other merchants flattered the county magistrate by offering him all sorts of benefits as bribes.

But the Zhu family is different.

“He always gave money. But he was extremely cautious in his actions, to the point of being completely discreet.”

Rong Di: "Holding a temple fair is no small matter. Lifting the curfew requires the approval of the government."

"Aside from the lion dance and opera performances, the stall fees and the entrance and exit fees for the city gates for the past two days were not entirely waived; in fact, they were all paid for by the Zhu family."

Is this a good deed?
Yes.

This led to the prosperity and bustle of Wuyang City.

At the same time, it encouraged impoverished people like the old woman playing the ring toss game to earn a little money to improve their lives—the kind of thing that didn't require much cost.

This is a great act of kindness.

Holding temple fairs inevitably attracts petty thieves who are tempted to steal without working.

This means the government should send people to patrol.

Rong Di: "The Zhu family would give money to buy wine as a reward, and they would also hire a lot of people from the security escort agency to protect the safety of the people."

It covers all aspects.

Even when the weather was slightly cool, Zhu family servants would pour hot water for tourists free of charge on every street.

"The money here was all handed over to the government by the Zhu family."

"The common people know that the Zhu family's accounts were also recorded in this way."

Therefore, Master Zhu always went to the yamen to deliver the money in person, without ever mentioning that it was a gift to the magistrate, so as not to leave any evidence against him. The magistrate, however, knew better and kept the extra money for himself.

However, the government office always underreported the amount of money the Zhu family sent over.

For example, what goes into one's pocket doesn't count.

Only remember those benefits used on ordinary people.

"The government's account books match those of the Zhu family's accounting office."

Later, the county magistrate got into trouble and was beheaded. Those who bribed him didn't have a good ending, except for the Zhu family.

The county magistrate did implicate him. When questioned by officials from the capital, Master Zhu feigned innocence.

But who has the evidence?
The evidence is clearly written in the ledger.

The magistrate's claim that he was guilty of slander is baseless.

Moreover, the Zhu family has an excellent reputation.

So good that the entire Zhu family often forgets what kind of worthless scum they are.

Rong Di: "When I arrived, the jail looked like they were going to interrogate me overnight."

"That magistrate looks young, should we go and deliver some clues?"

Wei Zhao: "No need."

"The newly appointed officials sent to the capital this time were all handpicked by He Xuran. They are not incompetent; it was just a matter of time. If they really can't be investigated, they won't need to be local officials."

Moreover, this matter also involves witchcraft.

This is no small matter.

Wei Zhao rubbed the cup with his fingertips; the texture was so-so.

A girl's hands are so nice to touch, so soft they feel like they have no bones.

-

The dormitory lights were on.

When Wei Zhao finished his work and went over, the girl had already lain down.

He washed up and went to the bedside. His gaze fell on the girl's fair and delicate face.

The girl nestled under the bright red quilt, her jet-black hair disheveled, her eyes closed.

Wei Zhao noticed that her breathing was slightly more rapid than before. He raised an eyebrow, lowered the curtain, and pulled her into his arms.

Yes, the girl's body is a bit stiff.

Yu Tingwan, who was pretending to be asleep, did not react.

Wei Zhao was not in a hurry.

His hand slipped under the girl's clothes and reached inside.

"What should I do?"

He seemed hesitant: "Waking you up would be ungentlemanly."

Yu Tingwan: ...

But your hands don't say that.

next moment.

"Oh." It was a drawn-out, lazy tone.

Wei Zhao said slowly, "I'm not a gentleman."

Whoever wants to be it can be it.

Yu Tingwan finally couldn't bear it any longer, and he kneaded it like dough.

Hold down the hands that were causing trouble in front of your chest.

She looked at Wei Zhao pleadingly, "It hurts."

"woke up?"

Yu Tingwan: ...

Knowing full well, yet asking none.

Wei Zhao looked at Yu Tingwan.

Yu Tingwan stared at him expectantly.

He laughed angrily.

"I haven't made it into the top 1 yet."

"Go on, you're all dressed, what are you in pain for?"

Yu Tingwan was feeling down.

The resistance on the surface was obvious.

Wei Zhao kissed her lips: "The first few times are always a bit tough, but it will get better afterward."

Yu Tingwan pursed her lips.

"I can't adapt."

She was mumbling something.

Wei Zhao: "Hmm?"

Yu Tingwan said in a very soft voice, "His appearance makes me uncomfortable."

Wei Zhao's face immediately darkened.

He felt that Yu Tingwan really needed to cleanse her eyes.

Wei Zhao was even quite frustrated.

He can't change his appearance.

When Yu Tingwan saw that he didn't speak, she knew that he had misunderstood.

The girl's eyes trembled.

She blushed and said softly.

"It's not about face."