The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 273 That woman called the general her husband.

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Madam Ning was stunned.

"what?"

Marquis Ningguo lost his composure and knocked over the teacup that the old woman had brought him not long ago, soaking himself in the process.

"Is Gui Zhi alright?"

He looked urgently at the maid on the ground: "Say it again!"

Ning Suqian's fingertips trembled. She was incredulous but also knew that her servant would never lie to her about such a thing.

She struggled to get out of bed.

"Madam, please slow down."

Ning Suchan hadn't been on the ground for a long time, and when she suddenly stood up, she felt dizzy.

Fortunately, the old woman held her steady.

As if waking from a dream, Madam Ning, still excited, did not forget to instruct, "It's chilly outside, quickly put an outer robe on your master."

Ning Suchan, disregarding everything else, strode forward with the old woman's support.

This was the first time she had left the hospital in many months.

She raised her hand to shield her eyes from the glaring light, but didn't stop walking.

It felt like walking on clouds, each step a stumble, and I was afraid it was all a dream, afraid I'd fall and everything would be fake.

She can't take it anymore.

They're like walking corpses; they'll go crazy sooner or later.

Passing through the hanging flower gate and along the winding corridor, a group of people followed behind.

But when they arrived at the door, they couldn't find anyone.

The steward of the Duke of Shunguo's mansion rushed forward when he saw her arrive.

"Mistress".

Before Ning Suchan could ask, he hurriedly said.

"Don't worry, the general has returned, there's no mistake."

"He didn't stay at the manor for long. He gave a few instructions to the old servant and then went to the palace to apologize."

Ning Suchan, who was looking back and forth, froze.

Marquis Ningguo nodded upon hearing this: "That is how it should be, that is how it should be."

“Back then, Gui Zhi’s funeral was arranged by the royal family… It’s a good thing that he’s back, but it’s been more than half a year since the incident, and he’s only just returned. Even if there are hidden reasons, it still counts as deceiving the emperor.”

"We can't let the Emperor know he's back first, but Guizhi hasn't even entered the palace."

Ning Suchan understood the principles. She always valued hierarchy and rules above all else, and her actions were always impeccable, leaving no room for error.

But since she hadn't seen him, hadn't seen Wei Zhao standing in front of her, she couldn't put her mind at ease.

She took a deep breath.

Gone is the composed demeanor of the past.

"How does he seem?"

"He has only returned now after the accident; he must have suffered a lot."

"If you're alive, why didn't you send anyone back before?"

The soldiers who came to deliver the news said that Wei Zhao had been stabbed in the heart by a sharp weapon, which also pierced through his back.

She fainted upon hearing this.

Although I don't know how the wrong person was identified, I know without a doubt that this injury will be difficult to heal.

The steward dared not lie and said in a low voice, "The general's face was deathly pale, and he was speaking haltingly and with great difficulty."

"He looks much thinner, and he can barely stand."

Ning Suchan was heartbroken.

Madam Ning said, "On the battlefield, swords and spears have no eyes. It's already a blessing that the child is alive. We can raise him slowly at home. He will eventually recover."

Ning Suqian stared straight at the housekeeper: "Did he leave a message?"

Butler: "The general left in a hurry and didn't..."

Ning Suchan was somewhat disappointed.

That makes sense, as she and Wei Zhao, mother and son, have always been quiet with each other.

Perhaps sensing her emotions, Marquis Ningguo said gently, "We can talk about it slowly when he returns. You and your son have plenty of time. Besides, Guiyi has always respected you."

The difference between respect and intimacy is like a sharp dagger, enough to draw blood from Ning Suchan.

Having experienced a life-or-death separation, she was unsure whether her harshness and strictness over the years were right or wrong.

But she regretted it.

"Su Chan, you need to take care of yourself so you can take care of him."

Marquis Ningguo: "Now that he has entered the palace, we don't know when he will return. It's windy here, so you should go back and wait patiently."

Ning Suchan shook her head.

"Do not."

"I'm right here." A very faint smile finally appeared on her pale face, but her eyes were red.

"Open the main gate and wait for my son to return."

Seeing that she was no longer lifeless, Madam Ning wiped the moisture from the corner of her eyes.

"it is good."

"Mother will wait with you."

Ning Suchan didn't sit idle. As if someone who had almost drowned was finally able to catch their breath, she ordered her servants to replace the white silk, white lanterns, and all the other unlucky items.

He asked Wei Zhao about everything, big and small.

The steward did not mention that the general had instructed him to find a secluded courtyard for the delirious patient he had brought back to stay in, and that he had also said that the patient was afraid of strangers and that a capable and reliable old woman should be sent to take care of him.

The housekeeper did not know who the patient was.

However, Wei Zhao always had his reasons for doing things.

The housekeeper felt this matter wasn't important; what was important was...

His expression turned strange.

"The general brought back a woman with him this time."

The butler revealed, "She was exceptionally beautiful, and this old servant couldn't stare at her too long, but I felt like I recognized her."

Ning Suchan was puzzled.

After all, her son wasn't interested in women and would never bring girls home for no reason.

"Where is she? Bring her over here so I can see her."

"Took it away."

take away?

To take to the palace?

I'm afraid not.

Madam Ning guessed, "Since you find her familiar, she's probably the daughter of some noble family. Perhaps you're just passing by and the two families have some connection?"

However, she changed the subject.

When people are happy, they are in high spirits, and her mind becomes more active.

"There have been girls who tried to get close to Gui Zhi through their friendship before, but he rejected them all. It's rare to see one like this now."

"Could it be that this child has suddenly become perceptive?"

She exclaimed with delight, "It's time for this family to have a happy occasion!"

The butler hurriedly said, "That woman had her hair up."

Although the bun was pulled up rather loosely.

But this is clearly something a married woman would do.

The steward had no idea that it was Wei Zhao who had combed Yu Tingwan's hair.

Zexian is a small place with few rules, so it's not a big deal if you don't make an offering. But you have to be more careful when you go to the capital.

Yu Tingwan had already been thinking about putting her hair up in an updo. But during the boat trip, Wei Zhao started playing with her ivory comb.

The man lifted his eyelids.

"You've taken advantage of us, so take some responsibility."

His tone was indifferent.

"When will you style my hair and give me a proper status?"

Madam Ning was filled with regret.

She's married.

She was overthinking it.

The butler frowned.

"But the two were very affectionate."

"I wonder if this old servant's old eyes are failing and I've misread it, or..."

But when Wei Zhao spoke to that woman, his voice was noticeably much gentler!

As soon as he said that, no one believed him.

Then the old woman guarding the gate stammered.

Perhaps she couldn't hold back any longer, she came over and kowtowed.

"The butler is right."

"This old servant was the first to see the general. It was that woman who helped him down from the carriage."

"I was afraid she would have trouble, so I was about to go and lend a hand, but the general wouldn't let me. The steward hadn't arrived yet. I saw it all clearly."

"The general touched the woman's hand and asked her if she was cold. He was very fond of her."

The old woman's eyes were wide open, and she spoke quickly, but her words were clear.

"That woman even called our general 'husband'!"

(End of this chapter)