The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 307 I'm hopeless.
Even the slightest movement inside the hall could be heard by everyone.

The reason the nanny dared to act this way was simply because she was acting on the Empress's orders and had found fault with the Second Prince's wife.

Ironically, no one dared to say that what he said and did was wrong.

The Second Prince's wife, Yao Ru, was in excruciating pain, but she didn't utter a single sound.

No one pleaded for her, not even her mother, Madam Yao, the Minister of Justice who was kneeling behind her. She was anxious but dared not show herself.

Yao Ru numbly and laboriously straightened up again.

The Minister of Justice next door remained unmoved.

The second prince frowned, feeling that Yao was really insensible.

Kneeling is such a small thing. Everything was fine for the past few days. How come something went wrong on the last day?
Which woman doesn't have children? No one is as precious as her!

The group was full of women, so he couldn't just go in without making his position clear.

“Granny. Madam Yao was not dignified. I apologize on her behalf.”

"Your Highness, I cannot accept such words. I am but a servant; you should apologize to His Highness."

As she spoke, she bent down to support Yao Ru, preventing her from swaying.

"Second Prince's Consort, please be careful. Would you like this old servant to help you down to rest?"

Give them a slap and then a treat.

But would Yao Ru dare to accept?

She numbly raised her eyes: "It is my fault that you have troubled me, Mother. Your Majesty is kind and compassionate, but I wish to see the Crown Prince off on his final journey."

The old woman patted her hand: "No wonder Her Majesty often says that the Second Prince's Consort is extremely sensible."

After speaking, the old woman's sharp eyes swept over everyone. She wouldn't let anyone who dared to disrespect the Crown Prince in such a situation escape her notice.

Then his eyes met Yu Tingwan's.

Here, besides Yao Ru, she was the one kneeling the least properly!

The old woman's eyes were fierce.

Yu Tingwan shrank her neck and saw the old woman coming towards her.

The old woman said nothing, but simply raised her hand to straighten Yu Tingwan's back, which had gradually bent over after kneeling for a long time.

They dared not make any big movements, and could even be described as very gentle.

After doing all this, the nanny strode back and slapped the ruler at Shen Zhiyi behind her.

"Miss Shen, what are you doing?"

Yu Tingwan: ?! ?

Despite Shen Zhiyi's arrogance, she wouldn't dare to show any disrespect in this kind of situation.

She wisely said, "My legs... my legs are numb. I just shifted my position slightly."

Shen Zhiyi's voice clearly lacked strength.

The old woman sneered.

"How long has it been? Not even half an incense stick's time. Everyone else isn't numb, so why is it only you who's numb?"

Shen Zhiyi: ...

How did she know?
That old man, how come he has such a sharp eye!
As she stammered, she caught a glimpse of Yu Tingwan bending over again in front of her.

This time, unlike before, she bent quickly and gracefully. Clearly, she had discerned the old woman's attitude and become bolder.

The girl even turned her head curiously to look at her when she heard the noise.

The moment their eyes met, he gave her a friendly smile before turning away.

Shen Zhiyi: ...

Yu Tingwan is making so many ulterior motives! Why don't you hit her?!

She was not convinced!

But he only dared to be resentful in his heart.

Shen Zhiyi endured the soreness and numbness in her legs, knelt down properly, and didn't even dare to breathe.

After this uproar, the women's side mourned the crown prince with exceptional devotion.

Except for Yu Tingwan.

She didn't even lower her eyes; instead, she began to look around.

She doesn't know many people.

But Tan Jiang had mentioned the Fifth Prince's Consort to her.

The kneeling position here is very particular.

The princes' wives all came from the same place.

The seat to the left of the Second Prince's wife was empty. Since the left is considered the place of honor, the Crown Princess was not present.

The third prince died young and had no concubines.

The fourth prince is alive, but he is not favored by Emperor Yingqian. His birth mother is of low rank and cannot interfere in his marriage, so much so that while the fifth prince has already married a concubine, there is still no news about the fourth prince's marriage.

The woman to Yao Ru's right is the Fifth Prince's Consort.

Tan Jiang once said that the Fifth Prince's Consort seemed amiable, but she was the most petty and vicious. She was plain-looking and couldn't tolerate the most favored concubine in the harem. Not only did she deliberately frame and scheme to stage a scene of catching the concubine in bed with another man, but she also disfigured the concubine's face and drowned her in a pond.

The Fifth Prince Ying Yin was not a foolish or incompetent person.

This little trick might fool a woman, but how could it fool him?

But the concubine's body was indeed defiled.

He didn't need to argue with his wife over a concubine. Damaging their relationship was a minor matter, but if it got back to the palace, Emperor Yingqian would consider it a serious matter that he was indulging in women.

As a prince, what doesn't he have?
This matter is over.

Yu Tingwan thought that the Fifth Prince's wife was a scoundrel, and Ying Yin was also a scoundrel.

The couple is a good match.

They didn't treat others like human beings.

The old woman helped her back four times, back and forth! Then, with a turn, she bent over again.

"you--"

Yu Tingwan: "Don't do it."

Granny: ? ?

Do I dare?
Yu Tingwan weakly said, "I'm so scared."

Grandma:......

I'm the one who should be afraid!
The old woman was furious; she almost broke the ruler in her hand. She had never seen such a clueless person! Neither hitting nor scolding worked.

As a veteran of the palace, she first glanced at Ning Suchan beside her. Thinking that Ning Suchan always valued rules the most, she should step forward and reprimand her.

Ke Ningsu did not respond.

She had no choice but to gently remind him to call out.

"Lady of the Duke of Shunguo".

Ning Suqian, seemingly unaware of anything, slightly raised her eyes: "Is there something you need, Granny?"

She asked calmly, "Forgive my mistake, but if the old woman hadn't mentioned it, how would I have known?"

Granny: ? ? ?
She had no choice but to revise her words.

"Your young mistress..."

Do something about this!
Ning Suqian glanced at Yu Tingwan and said calmly, "May I ask if there's anything wrong with her?"

Grandma:......

That's such a direct question, how is she supposed to respond?
Seeing her hesitation, Yu Tingwan smiled considerately and said, "Yes."

Yu Tingwan said she was also very troubled: "I'm hopeless."

Shen Zhiyi: ?
learnt!
But! I dare not use it!
Grandma:......

You knew that so?!

Yu Tingwan asked softly, "Is that so?"

"No wonder the old woman looks down on you."

Yu Tingwan: "I'll accept whatever punishment or beating you want, Granny."

The old woman was speechless, choked by the words. Noticing a cold gaze upon her, she looked in that direction and met Jiashan's eyes.

Jiashan practically wore her protectiveness on her sleeve: "Is the nanny picking on my son?"

Grandma:......

Okay, this one is no pushover either.

Grand Tutor Gu was a great Confucian scholar and the head of the civil officials.

Wei Zhao was also the foremost military general.

They are all people the Crown Prince wants to win over.

"……without."

Jia Shan smiled, but there was no hint of a smile in her eyes: "That's good. Yao Yao is new to the capital and doesn't understand many things. I, as her mother, haven't taught her the rules, etiquette, and formalities. If you think her words and actions are inappropriate, just come to me. Please don't hold it against a child."

As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Wu, who was standing next to her, nodded vigorously.

Jiashan had already said so much, practically wearing the word "protect" on her face, so how could the nanny dare to provoke her bad luck?