The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 318 Remember to return my wife

The aroma of the food filled the air, mingling with the rising steam, especially the plate of roast duck, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with an enticing color and sweet sauce.

Yu Tingwan does not eat fatty meat.

She quite liked the crispy and not greasy skin of the roast duck.

Wei Zhao ladled soup for her.

"Did your mother ask you to learn housekeeping?"

Yu Tingwan asked seriously, "Does my husband mind?"

"What do I mind?"

Wei Zhao said calmly, "What you learn is your skill. It will only benefit you."

"If you're willing to learn, I won't say anything, and the household will be handed over to you in the future. If you're not willing, that's fine too. It'll just be a matter of finding a few trustworthy people to manage it. With me keeping an eye on things, nothing will go wrong."

He didn't think that Yu Tingwan had to learn this or that just because she married him; that would be exhausting.

But Wei Zhao will not stand in the way of the girl's desire to become a better version of herself.

Wei Zhao thought of the abacus she had brought back, and then, recalling Ning Suqian's usual behavior, he frowned slightly: "No need to rush things, take it slow. If Mother scolds me, I..."

Wei Zhao was not at ease.

It would be better to ask someone else to come and teach you.

Yu Tingwan was also troubled: "Seven days to learn the abacus."

Wei Zhao:? ?

How many days?

Yu Tingwan said wistfully, "I also think seven days..."

It's too short.

Wei Zhao: "Seven days?"

Yu Tingwan: ? ? ?

As a scion of a prominent family, Wei Zhao studied various fields, including the abacus.

Before the school even started teaching, Ning Suchan personally began instructing the students.

Wei Zhao: "When I was six years old, my mother gave me a day."

Yu Tingwan: ?
How old are you?

Is she at the age where she plays in the mud again?
"Have you... finished?"

Wei Zhao spoke calmly, as if he weren't referring to himself.

"That day happened to be my grandmother's birthday, and we had guests at home. I wasn't strict enough with myself and was too playful. I forgot about practicing and didn't satisfy my mother."

Wei Zhao still remembers Ning Suchan's cold gaze.

She didn't hit him, nor did she scold him.

She just looked at him with that kind of gaze.

"Guizhi, you have disappointed your mother greatly."

Sometimes, it is precisely in this way that the damage is greatest.

He was overwhelmed by regret and self-blame. Even though his father intervened and told his mother that she shouldn't have been so harsh, and then knelt down and gently patted his head to say that it was nothing, he still couldn't sleep all night.

"It took me a day to get the hang of it."

The next day at noon, he went to Ning Suchan and respectfully paid his respects.

My hands were tired after a long night; my fingertips were trembling.

"Please have Mother take the exam."

Wei Jiazi learns everything very quickly.

He passed, but didn't receive a single word of praise from Ning Suchan.

Ning Suchan simply nodded.

Then, without any emotional response, I asked.

"If you could do it, why delay by a day? Ultimately, it's because you didn't take your mother's words to heart."

The repeated suppression meant that Wei Zhao was always on edge whenever he went to Ning Suchan's place.

Children are naturally inclined to be close to their mothers.

So does he.

But he simply didn't dare.

As a child, I was afraid; later, I became respectful.

Yu Tingwan: "I...felt my mother-in-law's kindness towards me."

Wei Zhao:......

He felt it too.

Yu Tingwan picked up a shrimp and continued to sigh, "I wonder if it will get too greasy if I peel it for too long."

Wei Zhao glanced at the abacus she had placed on the coffee table.

To help boost her enthusiasm, the plan obviously needs to be more appealing.

An hour later, Shunzi entered carrying an exquisite wooden box. After placing it on the table, he respectfully withdrew. Once outside, he glanced at Tan Jiang, who was practicing swordsmanship.

Shunzi hadn't practiced martial arts in a long time. Looking around, he picked up a tree branch and went to meet them.

"Let's have a friendly spar. It's been so long since I've fought, my bones are all loose."

Shunzi knew that Tan Jiang was the most capable among the female bodyguards.

Tan Jiang: "Your martial arts skills should be on par with mine."

Upon hearing this, Shunzi got excited.

That sparring match will definitely be exhilarating!
Tan Jiang asked, "Regardless of who wins, will they be willing to kill?"

Straight: ?

“I don’t mind if you twist my arm.”

"You are a woman after all, how could I possibly be so ruthless?" Tan Jiang sheathed her sword: "Then let's not compete."

Boring.

She's not ungrateful, nor is she cheap. But every time her arm is twisted, her skills seem to improve to a whole new level!

Inside the room, Yu Tingwan took the key and unlocked the wooden box.

It also contains an abacus.

The abacus beads are made of golden amber, with fine texture and full shape. The beams and frame are made of rosewood.

It looks expensive!

Wei Zhao asked, "Are you still tired of it?"

Yu Tingwan: ...

No way!!!

Yu Tingwan: "I wish I could carry it with me at all times."

"It's clear that good looks and novelty are very important!"

She was about to say that Wei Zhao was considerate.

"Good-looking?"

"Novelty?"

Wei Zhao lifted his eyelids slightly and said quietly, "Then how about replacing me too?"

Yu Tingwan: ...

She takes everything that might cause discord between the couple very seriously.

"Let's leave the latter one aside for now."

Wei Zhao has an incredible variety of poses.

Yu Tingwan asked in bewilderment, "Why are you still so bothered by your appearance?"

After looking at him for a while and spending time with him, she started to think that Wei looked quite good.

How can a man like him lack confidence?

Wei Zhao:......

I'm really bothered by your aesthetic sense.

"lady."

Tan Jiang's voice came from outside.

"The Grand Tutor has come and says he wants to see you. He's in front of the Duke of Shun's mansion right now."

Yu Tingwan and Wei Zhao's eyes met.

The girl's smile faded slightly, and she said seriously, "Please let him in."

"The Grand Tutor said he wants to take you out for a while. The Grand Tutor's carriage is already waiting outside."

Yu Tingwan frowned slightly, but didn't think much of it.

"I'll go right away."

Since the Crown Prince had just left, the area in front of the Duke of Shun's mansion was not as bustling as it used to be, and there were fewer vendors walking through the streets and alleys.

Passersby hurried along with their heads down.

Gu Fuju, dressed in black casual clothes, stood tall and composed beside the carriage.

At his age, many officials would have already become overweight, but he was extremely self-disciplined and cultivated his character.

Having held a high position for many years, his aura made him exceptionally unapproachable. Yet, he was holding a candied hawthorn in his hand, which seemed somewhat incongruous with him.

Sudden.

He heard a clanging sound.

During this special period, Yu Tingwan wore plain-colored jade beads around her waist.

Gu Fuju's eyes and brows softened.

Yu Tingwan also walked out of the gate of the Duke of Shunguo's mansion.

But the next moment.

He saw Wei Zhao being pushed towards him.

Gu Fuju ignored him completely.

"Yaoyao. Something came up at the palace, that's why I'm late."

Yu Tingwan expressed her understanding: "The important matter comes first."

"It's clear that you're the one with the important business."

He had just lifted the curtain.

Yu Tingwan: "I'm not going to Gu's family."

Gu Fuju's eyes darkened.

“It’s somewhere else. If you don’t want to, your father won’t force you.”

He handed over the candied hawthorn in his hand.

"This was made by the peddler surnamed Yang at the entrance of Fenglin Street. Your mother craved this when she was pregnant with you. She wouldn't eat anything else's. It just so happened that we came across it, so we brought it to you."

What a coincidence?

Maple Forest Street is far from the Grand Tutor's Mansion and the Imperial Palace, so how could he possibly be going there on the way?

I just went there and bought it because I was really looking forward to it.

After Yu Tingwan took it and thanked him, a smile appeared on his face.

Wei Zhao spoke up: "Why didn't you bring one for the students?"

Gu Fuju asked calmly, "What are you doing here?"

"I wanted to let the teacher know."

He smiled and said, "Remember to return my wife."