The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 276 I Like It Too

So pitiful?
Shen Zhiyi can no longer bully her.

She cleared her throat.

"Alright, I'll step in later, she won't dare to do anything to you."

"But you can't always meet a benefactor who can solve your problems, understand?"

Shen Zhiyi: "Be more careful next time. Don't say everything. Places like the capital are ruthless and can eat people alive."

"There's no one here anymore, so you don't need to pretend to be rich anymore. It's not shameful to be poor."

They keep buying this and that.

If you can't pay the bill, you'll be kicked out!
How embarrassing!

Shen Zhiyi: "If it's a small amount of money, I can lend you some."

Yu Tingwan looked at her quietly and said sincerely, "You're a really nice person."

Shen Zhiyi: ...

She had long been tired of endless flattery, and these simple five words left her speechless.

Yu Tingwan said calmly, "You don't need to step in, Miss. I dare to say that because I'm not afraid of trouble."

“Even a clay figure has a temper, let alone that sixth-rank woman who has repeatedly provoked me. I am in the right; her family has failed to raise their daughter properly and has offended me. If they come to my door, they should apologize.”

"But I also appreciate your kindness. If you ever run into trouble again, come to me for help, and I might just help you out this time."

Shen Zhiyi: ? ? ?

What the hell are you?!
"That's quite a statement."

"If something happens to me one day, and my family can't protect me, what can you do to help?"

Shen Zhiyi found it absurd; was this just joining in the fun?

but……

Remembering that Yu Tingwan had just said that she came from a humble family, that her parents had passed away, and that this was her first time in the capital, she subconsciously assumed that she was from a small place and had come to seek refuge with relatives.

Yu Tingwan had just arrived in the capital, her eyes were clear and innocent, how could she understand the principle that a higher-ranking official could crush a person?
Shen Zhiyi: "I once offended the Ninth Princess, can you help me?"

Yu Tingwan: ...

You are incredibly audacious.

Why did you offend the princess?

"I couldn't resist."

Since there were no outsiders present, Shen Zhi spoke without restraint: "The Ninth Princess previously tried to force a scholar surnamed Yang to become her consort. That scholar is good-looking, but he comes from a poor family and has a fiancée back home. I think this is not fair and I kindly advise the Ninth Princess to reconsider."

The Ninth Princess is no good person either.

That didn't work out in the end.

But she was resented.

I wonder how that third-place scholar is doing.

Shen Zhiyi glanced at her: "Forget it, you wouldn't understand even if I told you."

Yu Tingwan understands this perfectly.

She knows Yang Weiwen very well.

Shen Zhiyi said to herself, "Besides the princess, I also offended the Zhou family woman."

Tan Jiang added sensibly, "Madam, that Zhou family girl is the daughter of the Minister of Works."

Yu Tingwan asked curiously, "How did you offend them?"

"I privately called her a hypocrite, and she caught me red-handed."

Yu Tingwan: ...

She felt embarrassed for Shen Zhiyi just listening to this.

"She always wears all white, as if someone in her family has died. She's always pretending to be weak, and it's disgusting to look at."

“I hadn’t finished cursing her, so of course I couldn’t stop. Since she was being coy and evasive, I simply pointed my finger at her nose and gave her a good scolding.”

Yu Tingwan hesitated.

"Her father holds a higher official position than your father."

Shen Zhiyi didn't care at all: "My aunt is a concubine in the palace. She usually has a lot of influence with the Empress Dowager."

"I've offended quite a few people just because of girls. Which one can you protect? Think about your own capabilities before you speak in the future."

Yu Tingwan guessed at her words: "You've offended a man too?"

Shen Zhiyi: "Ning Yunling counts as one."

do not know.

Yu Tingwan subconsciously looked at Tan Jiang.

Tan Jiang: "Heir apparent of the Marquis of Ningguo's household."

Yu Tingwan understood. She considered her elder sister-in-law as a mother figure, and so would her cousin-in-law.

She couldn't help but straighten her posture.

"If he has offended you, I will apologize to the young lady on his behalf."

Shen Zhiyi was dumbfounded.

No, what does this have to do with you?

Shen Zhiyi suddenly thought of something.

She said angrily, "Don't mention my time in jail again!"

Is this something to be proud of?

"I've never seen anyone as cold-hearted and ruthless as Wei Zhao."

Yu Tingwan replied hesitantly, "It's alright, I guess."

"What good?"

"He insists I'm a spy!"

"My father's pleas were useless, and my aunt's pleas were also useless."

Shen Zhiyi: "But he's dead, and he was a general who made countless contributions, so I can't really hold anything against him."

"It's a good thing he's gone, otherwise I'd really be worried about his future wife."

Upon hearing this, Yu Tingwan asked earnestly, "What are you worried about?"

"General Wei seems approachable, but his eyes can kill. Who can melt his iceberg?"

Yu Tingwan straightened her back.

Shen Zhiyi looked around to make sure no one had come in.

She lowered her voice.

He doesn't have any concubines or mistresses in his household.

"I've never seen him get close to any woman. Let alone get close, he wouldn't even say a word to a girl."

"She spends all her time surrounded by men."

"Anyone who marries him will most likely live a life of widowhood."

Yu Tingwan had a lot to say: "No, that won't happen."

Shen Zhiyi pouted: "You don't understand, you have to believe me."

Yu Tingwan was silent for a moment: "I should... understand it quite well."

At this moment, a magnificent carriage with a canopy stopped at the entrance of Jinluxuan.

The maidservant respectfully lifted the curtain.

"Mistress".

The woman sitting inside had a radiant face, wore a gorgeous dress, and had impeccable makeup.

He exudes a powerful aura, both dignified and noble.

Under the bright light, the golden phoenix hairpin shining in her hair was exceptionally exquisite. The phoenix's pointed horn was adorned with golden lotus tassels, and the feathers of the phoenix surrounded it, creating distinct layers and exquisite details.

She placed her hand on the back of the maid's hand and slowly stepped down from the carriage.

The second floor.

Yu Tingwan learned that Jinluxuan could process conch pearls into jewelry, and prepared to go to the private room on the third floor to choose a pearl flower pattern from the drawings.

After walking only a few steps, I heard footsteps behind me, followed by greetings from Granny Jinluxuan.

Shen Zhiyi glanced at her and murmured softly, "Why is the Grand Tutor's wife here?"

suddenly!

Her eyes widened.

He glanced at the people coming this way, then turned to look at Yu Tingwan's back.

He took a deep breath.

The reason why the girls before didn't seem to notice anything unusual was because they were of very low status and rarely saw the Grand Tutor's wife.

She was so focused on talking that she overlooked something.

Yu Tingwan and the matriarch of the Gu family look very alike.

“Our mistress heard that you had received a batch of conch pearls, and since she happened to be passing by, she came to take a look.”

It was the voice of the beautiful woman's maid.

The old woman who was greeting them secretly thought things were going badly.

"This... is rather unfortunate."

She glanced around and raised her hand: "I've made a reservation for that lady."

Princess Jiashan raised her eyes upon hearing this.

What I saw was the girl's light and graceful back view.

She glanced at the maid.

The maid understood, stepped forward, and spoke in a gentle tone.

"We are from the Gu family on Guanxi Street. Our young lady's birthday is coming up in a few days, and she has been talking about the conch pearl. The mistress of the house is interested in buying it as a birthday gift. I wonder if this lady would be willing to part with it?"

Anyone else would have done this favor already.

It is possible that Yu heard nothing that evening.

She didn't stop, but continued climbing the steps at a leisurely pace, her fingertips caressing the beautiful conch pearl.

He didn't turn around, nor did he look back.

The girl's voice was flat.

"But I like it too."

The two words were clearly audible, a clean and decisive refusal.

"No."