The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

The scene shifts to the incessant chirping of cicadas outside. The scorching sun beats down, the ground feels like a sauna, and the heat is unbearable.

There was an ice basin inside, and she was wearing a thin shirt. She was packing her bags.

“When Father went on a long journey, Mother would always prepare clothes, dry food, travel expenses... all of which added up to quite a lot.”

"I know my subordinates are reliable and they'll prepare everything for you when you go out, but I still have to give them something in return."

“I’m not good at needlework, so I can’t make clothes, but I made socks for you, young master. It doesn’t matter if they look a little ugly when you wear them. Every stitch is my hard work.”

Her tone was gentle and soft.

"This package contains dried meat, bought from a shop outside."

"This is a Taoist priest I met on the road a few days ago. He said we had a connection and insisted on giving me this amulet for peace."

After packing, she looked at the man behind her and said, "How about it? Am I treating you well enough?"

Wei Zhao stared at her intently.

His voice was a little hoarse, but he carried too much on his shoulders and was destined to do it.

"Rong Di and Tan Jiang are left to you."

“I’ve also planted people nearby, so this place is safe enough. Just in case, there are traps in the courtyard that Rong Di will activate after I leave. There’s also a secret passage under the bed in our room.”

"In a few days, things may get a little unsettled outside. It's best not to go out unless necessary. If you need anything, just give the order, and they will bring it to you."

"Wait for me to come home."

She didn't ask him how long she was supposed to wait.

Feeling uneasy, she clenched her fists tightly under her sleeves.

Wei Zhao had been out on business before, but this time was clearly different.

She is very sensible.

I don't ask many questions.

Wei Zhao didn't hide anything from her.

She was willing to be deeply in love with this person and give herself to him, but she just didn't dare to open her heart to him.

She was actually very timid.

Especially in matters of the heart.

While she was falling into their trap, she also knew that Wei Zhao wouldn't be confined to the small world of Ze County like she was.

He is an eagle, destined to soar through the skies sooner or later.

"it is good."

Before Wei Zhao could give any more instructions, Xiao Huaiyan's urging voice came from outside.

If we dawdle any longer, it will be inconvenient to travel.

Yu Tingwan picked up her bundle and saw the person to the door. She wanted to say something, but it all seemed to be stuck in her throat.

Wei Zhao bent down in front of her and hung a string of beautiful rubies around her waist.

He then mounted his horse.

She felt distressed, and her eyes welled up with tears. She stood on tiptoe to hand over the bundle.

Unexpectedly, Wei Zhao bent down, lifted her chin, and kissed her.

The kiss wasn't heavy, but it was comforting.

"Don't cry."

He whispered reassurances, "I will definitely come back safe and sound."

"I'm fine, and Yao Yao is fine too, okay?"

Yu Tingwan nodded with a heavy nasal tone.

Once the baggage was in Wei Zhao's hands, he had to leave, no matter how reluctant he was.

The sound of horses' hooves gradually faded, leaving behind dust kicked up by their footsteps, and taking away the man who had been thinking of her with all his heart since his parents passed away.

His figure grew smaller and smaller.

Finally, it disappeared around the corner.

"lady."

Tan Jiang whispered from the side, "It's hot outside, shall we go back inside?"

Yu Tingwan acted as if she hadn't heard anything.

Inexplicable.

A sense of dread belatedly welled up in my heart.

This strange and absurd emotion came so quickly that it almost made it hard for her to breathe.

She instinctively chased after them, the gems at her waist clinking together with a clear sound, but when she reached the corner, there was no one there.

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The room was filled with steam, the temperature just right, yet it seemed to moisten her eyes. The emotions of the person in the picture, though separated by a lifetime, surged and were transmitted to her.

Yu Tingwan pressed her chest uncomfortably.

The past life is a mystery; what was it?

But she knew that this might be their final farewell.

There was no future for the two of them.

She drowned, but what about Wei Zhao?

But then something unexpected happened?

While Yu Tingwan was in the cubicle, Wei Zhao went out for a while and when he came back, he was carrying a tray with carved red lacquer begonia flowers.

The tray was laden with fruits and pastries, all pre-cut and peeled. Wei Zhao placed them on the stone table, glanced towards the side room, and then opened the letter Ying Fuyan had sent.

He reads quickly and indifferently.

They start with a bunch of nonsense, and that's what costs money.

Even with Ying Yin already being such a sucker, they still couldn't resist squeezing some more money out of him.

Wei Zhao simply ignored it.

Look down.

These are all important matters.

For example, Minister Yang, who had returned from a period of mourning for his father, immediately began to implement sweeping reforms in the Six Ministries.

He took this position, observed three years of mourning, and returned to his original post without being replaced. Firstly, he was highly capable. Secondly… he was a man of that scoundrel emperor.

Wei Zhao looked down.

Raise an eyebrow.

After calming herself down, Yu Tingwan removed the jewelry and earrings from her hair.

Her jet-black hair hung down to her waist; she came out only after tidying herself up.

She was no longer the troubled Yao Yao from her past life. Without much hesitation, she walked over and picked up a piece of melon.

Is there some good news?

Wei Zhao: "Hmm."

"The feast is ready."

Yu Tingwan got excited: "Living or dead?"

Wei Zhao:......

He promised to get married.

Yu Tingwan thought for a moment.

Oh, that fourth prince who has always been ignored by the emperor.

"Whom should I marry?"

"The daughter of Minister Yang. The imperial decree to bestow marriage upon the Yang family will be sent to them soon."

The Yang family was not familiar to Yu Tingwan.

However, the position of Minister of the Imperial Secretariat is not low.

It should be noted that the Fifth Prince's wife was the daughter of the Changyi Earl, a family with a history of over 100 years, while the Second Prince's wife, Yao Ru, was the daughter of the Minister of Justice.

The Minister of the Imperial Secretariat was in charge of the six ministries.

In terms of family status, Tongchang Yibo was on par with him; in terms of official rank, he even surpassed the Minister of Justice.

Yu Tingwan was puzzled.

"Is His Majesty intentionally promoting the Fourth Prince?"

Wei Zhao: "Not just the Fourth Prince."

Wei Zhao said calmly, "He's been treating that cripple quite well lately."

Cripple...

The Second Prince Yingzhi.

The fourth prince's maternal family was of humble origin, but with Minister Yang as his father-in-law, he was not to be underestimated.

The emperor, a master of political maneuvering, would never allow Ying Yin's power to grow too large and threaten him. The second prince and the fourth prince together would be enough to create a balance of power.

Wei Zhao wouldn't tell Yu Tingwan everything that happened in the court.

After all, it's boring and tedious.

but……

Wei Zhao: "Lord Cao met with Ying Yin in private."

Yu Tingwan sat by the pool, took off her shoes and socks, and lightly touched the water with her snow-white toes.

Upon hearing this, he turned his head and asked, "Does he want to pledge allegiance to the Fifth Prince?"

"Ah."

Ying Yin values ​​capable people.

Who wouldn't want to be even more powerful?

Wei Zhao put down the letter, took off his outer robe to avoid it getting soaked and making it difficult to move around in the pool, and walked towards her.

He went straight into the water.

"But that fool sent Ying Fuyan to test Cao Qian's abilities."

Yu Tingwan: ...

Wei Zhao: "Ying Fuyan has already tested him."

Wei Zhao smiled: "He thinks it's very good."

"They'll dig it up sooner or later."

Yu Tingwan: ...

It is truly Ying Yin's good fortune to have Ying Fuyan.

On one hand, they want to provide money to Yin, and on the other hand, they want to provide for the people under Yin.

(End of this chapter)