The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 271 Entering Beijing
On the way back to the capital, they first traveled by carriage, then switched to a boat.

Yu Tingwan got seasick and vomited a few times, but she felt much better and still had little appetite.

After traveling for three days, they arrived at the dock and switched to horse-drawn carriages again.

As we traveled, day and night alternated, and the surrounding scenery gradually changed from desolate to bustling.

It was a level of prosperity that Yu Tingwan had never seen before.

She wasn't very knowledgeable, and only knew a little about how to conduct herself. Everything she saw while lying on the carriage was new and exciting.

The further south you go, the warmer the tides become.

The withered yellow of the branches and leaves has been replaced by tender green. The shimmering colors of spring are delicately scattered across the girl's soft and beautiful eyes.

The people of Wuyang City say that the madwoman often shouts and screams as if she's going crazy.

But she remained quiet throughout the journey, except for occasionally muttering a few words about the child.

Nothing else happened along the way.

until……

The night before we were to enter the capital.

Shunzi handed the box, which appeared out of nowhere, to Wei Zhao.

There was a pill inside the box.

It is a bright red color.

Yu Tingwan asked in bewilderment, "What is this?"

Wei Zhao said calmly, without hiding anything: "It's a medicine that makes people weak."

Yu Tingwan: ?

Wei Zhao added, "It won't harm your body; you'll just look weak on the outside."

They can still commit murder and arson.

Yu Tingwan understood.

It was meant for the imperial palace and for those who feared Wei Zhao.

Indeed, Wei Zhao is dead, his coffin has been laid to rest, and yet he suddenly returns unharmed. Leaving aside the sensation this might cause, if someone with ulterior motives were to use this to their advantage…

But what if you're not in good health?

Then he'll be in the right no matter what.

Yu Tingwan didn't say anything, but poured Wei Zhao a glass of water.

Wei Zhao swallowed the pill with warm water.

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During this period, people in the capital were filled with anxiety.

The Crown Prince was ill and weak. The Fifth Prince Ying Yin could not bear to see the Crown Prince doing well, so he obstructed the Emperor from summoning Elder Ge to save his life. This delayed for several days, and the news that Eunuch Tu had personally gone to Ze County only to find it empty had already spread.

Ying Yinzhi cried out that he was innocent and denied that he had done it.

Nobody believes it.

The emperor was furious and confined him to his quarters.

"The Crown Prince vomited blood three more times yesterday."

Inside Zuizhai Tower.

This is the most famous restaurant in the capital. It is expensive, has a wide variety of dishes, and is frequented by high-ranking officials and nobles.

Xiao Huaiyan, dressed in fine clothes, held a wine pot in his hand and sipped his wine idly, listening to the idle chatter of several playboys beside him who, fueled by alcohol, forgot their place and spoke recklessly.

"As long as the Crown Prince lives, the Fifth Prince can only remain a prince. Don't be fooled by how humble he is in front of the Crown Prince; his heart is black."

"Now that we can't find Elder Ge, and the imperial physicians are helpless, what's the point of murdering the crown prince? His Majesty has only confined the Fifth Prince to his quarters, which shows he's reluctant to punish him."

Someone burst out laughing.

"What can we do? If the Crown Prince is in trouble, and he is also in trouble, then among the princes, who is capable of becoming the next heir apparent, given the mixed quality of the princes?"

"That's right. His Majesty can't possibly try to have another child."

The crowd roared with laughter, but Xiao Huaiyan remained indifferent.

Just then, someone stepped forward, hiccuping from drinking.

"Young Master Xiao, why aren't you saying anything?"

As he spoke, he gave Xiao Huaiyan a deep bow, albeit in a crooked manner.

"Young Master Xiao is truly giving me face. Knowing it's my birthday, he made a special trip to keep me company..."

He hasn't even sent out invitations yet.

It's such an honor!
Xiao Huaiyan glanced at him sideways: "What face do you have?"

It was the end of the month, and he had run out of money. The accountant, on his father's orders, refused to give him any more.

Knowing that a group of playboys were hosting a banquet here and had ordered all the fine wines, I came over to mooch some.

Xiao Huaiyan stood up: "What did you say? That you're making unwarranted comments about the royal family? If that gets out, do you think you'll die very quickly?"

His words were like a bucket of cold water.

The group, who had been talking animatedly not long ago, suddenly fell silent.

"Yes...we lost our composure." Xiao Huaiyan didn't need to argue with these people.

After all, he didn't really care whether the crown prince lived or died.

The only connection he could have was being able to attend a funeral feast at the palace.

Not very tasty.

Royal banquets emphasize elegance, with attention paid to the appearance and presentation of each dish. The food is served slowly, and by the time it's finished, it's already cold.

Can a funeral banquet still feature a floral dinner?
I'm afraid it will look and taste bad!
But the emperor and empress refused to leave, so they had no choice but to sit there obediently and could not leave halfway through the meal.

Oh, not everyone is prohibited from leaving their seats.

For example, Wei Zhao.

He was always the last to arrive and the first to leave.

No one has found it wrong yet.

Late... because I came with Emperor Yingqian.

Since he left early, officials came forward to offer him drinks, but Wei Zhao was unable to hold his liquor.

He can't hold his liquor.

Xiao Huaiyan certainly knew that guy could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk!

But Wei Zhao is good at pretending.

He will not refuse any toast offered by others.

Then... he pressed his forehead with his hand.

Wen Sheng said.

"Gui Zhi rarely drinks, but he doesn't want to spoil everyone's fun. Since you're all here, I, as a junior, should drink."

Xiao Huaiyan was so angry he almost laughed.

But everyone believed it.

Xiao Huaiyan's father, the Marquis of Zhongyong, also felt sorry for him.

Before Emperor Yingqian could speak, he stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late. You should quickly send the Wei family boy back to his residence to rest."

"This kid isn't good at socializing, but he's honest and will drink with anyone. I hope he doesn't wake up with a headache tomorrow."

"Yes, I worry about him! I have a very close relationship with his father; I watched him grow up, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's like a son to me."

"What? Xiao Huaiyan? That kid is our biological son, but we don't need to worry about him. He can't possibly drink himself to death, can he?"

Seeing that Xiao Huaiyan didn't give them a cold look, but instead complained about their noise and left the private room with two jugs of wine, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

He started spouting nonsense again.

I wouldn't dare say it's royal.

but……

“Since General Wei’s death, the world in the capital has changed.”

"How do you say this?"

"Judging by the days, it's time to hold the Flower Festival. Take a look and see if anyone's making any moves."

That person revealed.

"I heard long ago that the Empress Dowager intended to hold the event and invite some unmarried young men and women to join in the festivities."

"The intention was to match Gu's daughter with General Wei. But General Wei got into trouble, so it all fell through."

"Is there no residence available for those going to the capital?"

"The Zhou family did want to. They sent out quite a few invitations, but all those noble ladies made excuses and said they couldn't go."

The man in purple replied, "I respect General Wei, but I also..."

"Back then, half the women in the capital wanted to marry General Wei. It was understandable that they looked down on me. Now that General Wei has been laid to rest, they still look down on me."

Xiao Huaiyan left the private room, thinking that no one was in the next room, and was about to go over and sit down.

But there are people.

A boy stood by the window, his face bruised and battered, his brows furrowed with arrogance and stubbornness. When he saw him coming, he frowned deeply.

Xiao Huaiyan originally intended to leave directly, but he paused and went inside.

"You got beaten up?"

"I want you to take care of it!"

"Go away!"

"I'm annoyed when I see you."

Xiao Huaiyan: "Did Wei Zhao teach you to be so rude?"

Ning Yunling: ...

Xiao Huaiyan: "Can't you learn from me?"

“In the days since his incident, no one has been able to settle things for me privately. Have I caused any trouble?”

Ning Yunling stared at him intently: "How dare you mention him? Your cousin is dead, and you're still making money off him!"