The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Shen Zhiyi: "That won't work."

Xiao Huaiyan didn't understand.

"I'm with you, and your sister-in-law is with you, yet you don't choose me?"

Shen Zhiyi: ...

Why do you overestimate yourself and compare yourself to Yu Tingwan?
next moment.

Yu Tingwan got up.

To Shen Zhiyi's astonishment, she took Wei Zhao's arm.

It was right where the wound was.

Xiao Huaiyan was about to speak out in concern when he saw Wei Zhao acting as if he felt no pain, not even frowning.

I can endure it!

"No, you promised me just now, and now that Wei Zhao is here, you're just going to leave me behind and go with him?"

Shen Zhiyi: "You're being too..."

It was interrupted.

Yu Tingwan, who hadn't said sweet words in a long time, said gently, "My husband will always be number one in my life."

"Even if it's just a promise I made to you, or even if I'm in a hurry to be reincarnated, as long as he's here, everything else has to take a back seat."

Yu Tingwan: "You should try to understand."

Yu Tingwan said dryly, "After all, I'm hopelessly infatuated with him."

Shen Zhiyi: ? ? ?

You've fallen so deeply in love!

Xiao Huaiyan: ? ? ?
Damn, it's so sour!
He wanted that kind of treatment too!
Xiao Huaiyan began to dislike Wei Zhao.

Especially noticeable was Wei Zhao's gentle expression as he was coaxed.

Comparisons are odious; if you can't beat him, then pull him down. He was about to mention Wei Zhao's injury and his previous reckless probing, and ask Yu Tingwan to scold him.

But before he could say anything...

Wei Zhao seemed to sense his intention: "Are you going to borrow money from me again for this night market?"

Xiao Huaiyan: ? ?

Yu Tingwan's face fell. She pulled Wei Zhao to sit down and said quietly, "Coincidentally, I was just talking to Shen Zhiyi about Prince Xiao's confidante."

Xiao Huaiyan: ? ? ?
His heart skipped a beat, and then he heard the sounds of auction bidding coming from afar. What else was there that he didn't know?

Although Yu Tingwan knew that Xiao Huaiyan was just putting on an act.

Can……

"No lending. I don't care about anything else, Shen Zhiyi is sitting here right now."

As she spoke, she noticed something was wrong; Wei Zhao's lips were paler than when he was feigning illness.

She didn't put any special powder on him.

Of course, after all, he lost too much blood.

Yu Tingwan was about to lean closer for a closer look.

Wei Zhao raised his hand and pushed her away.

Xiao Huaiyan: ? ? Brave!

Wei Zhao said listlessly, "Outsiders are watching."

Yu Tingwan: "So what? I don't do anything else."

"I do not believe."

Yu Tingwan was very upset; she had inexplicably lost credibility with Wei Zhao.

But she couldn't bear to scold him, so she turned her head away, feeling there was no need to mention Shen Zhiyi either. But she still needed to find someone to be a little strange about.

So she glared at Xiao Huaiyan without hesitation: "What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen a married couple before?"

Wei Zhao advised, "Don't take it to heart. He's always been a bit eccentric."

Xiao Huaiyan: ? ? ?
Am I supposed to die just because I'm sitting here?
He sneered, thinking that every pot has its lid, and didn't bother with it, turning to ask Shen Zhiyi.

"Do you care about the female confidantes that people talk about outside?"

He tried to see the slightest displeasure on her face, but there was none.

Shen Zhiyi's gaze fell on his hand holding the fan, wanting him to be careful not to drop it.

This fan is very expensive.

But one can imagine that the two people are from different backgrounds.

It's just a fan; even if it's broken, she won't make a fuss about it.

Shen Zhiyi had completely forgotten that Yu Tingwan had just used this fan handle to crack walnuts. Aside from worrying that Yu Tingwan might accidentally get hurt, she felt no reluctance whatsoever!

She was about to speak.

Wei Zhao: "I don't care."

Xiao Huaiyan: ?
Yu Tingwan nodded: "It's because she's exceptionally generous. Even before entering your Xiao family, she thought that if you really cared about that woman, she would bring her into your household as your concubine."

Xiao Huaiyan found it unbelievable.

He wanted to say that Wei Zhao had ill intentions and that Yu Tingwan was talking nonsense, but seeing that Shen Zhiyi's expression didn't seem fake, his heart sank. "Shen Zhiyi."

He lost confidence.

"I have no real feelings for other women."

Yu Tingwan blinked: "Okay, okay, don't worry, she heard me."

Shen Zhiyi did hear it.

Yu Tingwan: "But don't be embarrassed to admit it, she's willing to help others achieve their goals."

"After all, last time you spent a lot of money to take the courtesan away and spent the night with her before sending her back the next day. It's clear you care about her."

Shen Zhiyi nodded.

She was surprised by Yu Tingwan's thoughtfulness. She told her everything that was on her mind.

What tenderness! Xiao Huaiyan: "Who said that!"

Shen Zhiyi: "Me!"

Yu Tingwan said softly, "And that courtesan once miscarried for you. Because of this, you felt guilty and became even more attentive to her, to the point that you always chose her when you went to the brothel."

Xiao Huaiyan's face darkened, and he demanded confirmation: "Did she say that too?"

"Don't misunderstand Shen Zhiyi, that's what everyone's saying behind her back."

"Rumors are not to be believed."

Xiao Huaiyan hurriedly explained.

But what could he say?

after all……

At the time, he didn't think he and Shen Zhiyi could end up together.

He was the one who spread the rumor.

It seems he did something else as well.

Shen Zhiyi frowned: "Back then, Ning Yunling specifically stopped you on the street to ask if this was true or false, and you admitted it yourself. Ning Yunling spent those few days cursing you for being a scoundrel. Have you forgotten?"

"You took someone's body and got them pregnant. It's immoral, but that's how they make a living. It's a consensual transaction, and no one has the right to criticize you."

Xiao Huaiyan's vision went black, and he felt completely overwhelmed.

Yu Tingwan chimed in, "Yes, how can you do it but not admit it?"

She said lightly, "Although Shen Zhiyi is going to marry you, she won't cause you any trouble."

"You are so lucky. If Wei Zhao were like you, I would never let him go."

Heartbroken.

He didn't want this good fortune.

Xiao Huaiyan said with difficulty, "Sister-in-law, I have something to discuss with Shen Zhiyi. I'd like to trouble you and that scoundrel to come over."

Wei Zhao, that scoundrel, remained unmoved.

There's no intention to get up.

“She’s not an outsider, and General Wei sees that it’s not appropriate for her to move around any further.”

Shen Zhiyi didn't think she and Xiao Huaiyan had reached the stage where they could talk privately: "Your Highness, just speak frankly if you have something to say."

She hesitated, then asked, "Has the wedding date been set?"

Xiao Huaiyan was defeated, but he was neither discouraged nor anxious. After years of forbearance, his greatest strength was patience.

"Your mother had our birth dates analyzed by a fortune teller, who gave us three auspicious times: three months from now, seven months from now, and four years from now. What are your thoughts on this?"

Hsiao Huai-yen added, "The last one took too long."

Shen Zhiyi nodded; that was what she thought too.

She pursed her lips: "If it's possible with the Crown Prince, I'd like to do it as soon as possible. Things can change, and I've already put on a show of power at home, so I'm quite afraid you might change your mind."

The boat rocked gently, and the candlelight inside the cabin began to flicker.

Yu Tingwan looked on, resting her chin on her hand.

Wei Zhao, though seemingly lazy, also took a look.

Two pairs of eyes were fixed on each other, unavoidable.

Xiao Huaiyan suddenly understood why Yu Tingwan had glared at him earlier.

Because it's really an eyesore.

"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen engaged couples before?!"

Yu Tingwan: "Husband."

She suddenly thought of Zhou Yurou's affected manner and felt she could do better. She trembled and said, "I was scolded. I'm so scared."

Wei Zhao remained silent.

Shen Zhiyi, who couldn't stand being spoken to in a despicable tone, said: "Xiao Huaiyan, if you have a problem, come at me!"

Yu Tingwan nudged Wei Zhao.

Why aren't you responding?

Wei Zhao said softly, "The way you speak makes me even more afraid." (End of Chapter)