The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 380 Praising Him High
Ning Yunling: "Sister-in-law, you have to believe me, we're family!"

Xiao Huaiyan patted Ning Yunling on the shoulder, speaking up for Ying Zhi.

"That's enough! How can you make up such a story about the Second Prince? He was sitting in the carriage at the time, how could he have crashed?"

Yu Tingwan seemed to be enlightened and hurriedly nodded: "Yes, yes, what Prince Xiao said is right. I was so worried that I misunderstood and almost wronged the Second Prince."

Xiao Huaiyan cupped his hands in greeting to her, saying, "Your wife is truly wise and understanding."

Ning Yunling: "It's my fault for not being careful enough."

He corrected, "It was the Second Prince's carriage that was impatiently waiting for Fu Meng to ram it!"

"I knew it! He couldn't have gone out earlier or later, but he had to go out at this time. Otherwise, with such a wide road, why didn't he give way?"

Yu Tingwan hesitated: "That seems to make sense."

Ning Yunling felt recognized, and her back straightened up immediately.

In Ying Zhi's eyes, Yu Tingwan was a country bumpkin with only a pretty face and no opinions of her own! She believed everything people said without thinking!

I have no idea what Wei Zhao saw in her!
Could it be that he really was destined to die young, and he just picked someone randomly? So as not to ruin the future of a respectable young lady from a good family?

He Xuran looked at his niece.

I just feel that way!
So naive and innocent!

Xiao Huaiyan didn't even give Ying Zhi a chance to speak: "Isn't it too late! Besides, what kind of logic is it for the Second Prince to give way to a tiger! There's a hierarchy to be observed!"

Ning Yunling was silent for a moment, then said, "I understand."

"It's good that you understand."

The truly naive Ning Yunling didn't listen: "The Second Prince did it on purpose."

Yu Tingwan glanced at Ying Zhi, seemingly afraid of his identity, and pulled Ning Yunling aside: "Enough, stop talking. Even if Fu Meng is really as you say... being coveted by the Second Prince is its good fortune. But after thinking it over, I think you're overthinking it. What does the Second Prince want?"

"What else could it be?"

Ning Yunling: "He's trying to extort money from his cousin by taking this opportunity."

He crossed his arms and said, "I was just about to do favors for my cousin."

“My father often warned me that you can owe money or even get beaten up, but you must never owe favors to others.”

"Money is a vulgar thing, not worth much. Getting beaten up at most just hurts your reputation. But owing favors is troublesome, and the problem is that it's hard to repay them."

Ying Zhi never expected that Ning Yunling would stumble upon a perfect answer, just like a blind cat stumbling upon a dead tiger.

But of course he wouldn't admit it.

Just as he was about to open his mouth, he heard Ning Yunling launch into a barrage of words at him.

“I know. You used to be a formidable figure, but you can’t compare to my brother. Later, your leg became injured, and you fell on hard times. It’s inevitable that you would feel jealous of someone who is better looking than you, more capable than you, and who is better than you in everything. I don’t blame you; after all, it’s only human nature.”

“Now that his health is failing, you can finally outlive him. Although your legs are weak, you will at least outlive him.”

"You're just using my brother's death as an excuse to climb over him, aren't you?"

Ning Yunling: "You can't be a decent person!"

Ying Zhi had reached his limit of tolerance.

"presumptuous!"

“Gui Zhi and I grew up together. Although we are not close friends, we can sit down and play chess and drink together! In public, he is a meritorious official of the Great Jin Dynasty. In private, I, Ying Zhi, also respect him. I naturally hope that he is doing well.”

"Ning Yunling! Stop making trouble."

Ying Zhi stood with his right hand behind his back, exuding the dignified air of a prince. Even when his face turned cold, he still possessed a commanding presence.

"I really don't understand why you would make such malicious assumptions about me."

"If it weren't for Fu Meng who rammed me today, it probably wouldn't be standing here unharmed. I'm letting it go for Gui Zhi's sake!"

Ning Yunling was about to spit.

Yu Tingwan was deeply moved: "I knew the Second Prince was a good person!"

Xiao Huaiyan chimed in, "That's right, how could we possibly do something like repaying a debt of gratitude!"

Yu Tingwan praised Ying Zhi, saying, "Second Prince, you had a close call today. You didn't even have any superficial injuries. The carriage was destroyed, but the manor will send a new one over later. I'm afraid the Second Prince won't want it."

What does it mean to have no external injuries?
It was as if I had offended him, but it was just a trivial matter.

Ying Zhi narrowed his eyes, and his gaze towards Yu Tingwan was no longer as casual as before. He belatedly realized that she was probably not as harmless as she appeared. "Even when I was far away in Ze County, I often heard people mention the Second Prince's good name. They all praised the Second Prince for being the kindest-hearted and never caring about gains or losses."

Yu Tingwan: "Seeing you today proves it wasn't just talk; I'm truly moved!"

Ying Zhi: ...

"What favor? What does my husband possess that the Second Prince desires?"

That's too much.

The people in the crowd looked at each other.

The general's wife didn't understand, but they did!

The seven characters "Shunguo Duke's Mansion" and "Wei Family Army" carry immense weight.

Yu Tingwan then turned and reprimanded Ning Yunling.

"Look at yourself, what nonsense were you spouting? The Second Prince has always been upright and honest."

Ning Yunling was pleased to hear Yu Tingwan praising Ying Zhi so much.
"He's upright?"

He felt as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.

“Sister-in-law, you don’t know. When I entered the palace at the age of eight, he broke a piece of porcelain in the Empress Dowager’s palace. That was a gift from the late Emperor, and it was no ordinary porcelain. I was about to laugh at him for his impending doom. But instead, when the Empress Dowager came over, he said it was his fault!”

Yu Tingwan nodded: "See, the Second Prince has been willing to take responsibility for his mistakes since he was a child."

Xiao Huaiyan: "This shows that he is of good character."

Xiao Huaiyan: "I rarely praise people."

Ning Yunling: ? ? ?

He didn't know why Xiao Huaiyan had to join in the fun!
"Bah! He's lying through his teeth! He actually said it was because he didn't keep an eye on me that I got into this mess! Let the Empress Dowager punish him!"

Ning Yunling felt heartbroken as she spoke of this.

"But nobody believes me!"

Ying Zhi almost couldn't maintain the smile on his face.

I don't know what you're talking about!

Ning Yunling: "Okay!"

"You never acknowledged it before, and I didn't expect you to now. I guess I'm just unlucky! Okay, fine!"

Yu Tingwan remained silent, her gaze towards Ying Zhi seeming to say something.

—How could a prince do such a despicable thing?

But she was very righteous!
She whispered, "Okay, okay, stop talking, there are so many people watching."

But the sound was really loud.

"These are all things that happened when I was young, there's nothing worth mentioning."

"However, if what you say is true, it's also bitter to be wronged for so many years."

"Second Prince, I always speak frankly. If I have offended you, please don't hold a grudge against an ignorant woman like me."

"And please don't think Yunling's words are too harsh or unpleasant. I'll have my husband give him a good talking to later!"

“But you are indeed in the wrong in this matter, and you are not someone who deserves to hear nice things.”

Yu Tingwan tried to find a solution in a gentle tone: "How about I help you make a decision? You apologize, and the matter will be over, okay?"

Ying Fuyan found their back-and-forth banter quite entertaining.

Look, Ying Zhi's face is as black as ink.

I'm afraid they'll regret it so much they'll have to call their parents.

Ying Fuyan then looked at He Xuran, who had never had a chance to speak but was eager to support Yu Tingwan.

"laugh!"

Honestly, I find it disgusting.

People like this are the kind of people who can't even get a hot meal of shit.