The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 442 Standing tall and untouched by wind and rain

"I don't know what they're so upset about?"

She kept going on and on: "This humble woman says that even if the Fifth Prince wants to become emperor, he should put his mind to it. Your Majesty, you're still doing well. She probably won't be happy to hear this."

A few words, yet they carry enough weight to sow discord.

If Yu Tingwan spoke tactfully and subtly, Emperor Yingqian might have suspected her of being scheming.

But her clear and direct expression, coupled with her behavior in the Cining Palace...

Emperor Yingqian couldn't detect any deliberate intent in her actions. He burst into laughter, seemingly unconcerned.

Tsk.

Yu Tingwan didn't believe he didn't care.

This thing isn't any good either.

Just pretend.

If she didn't care at all, why has she been distancing herself from the Fifth Prince lately?

Yu Tingwan looked innocent: "This humble woman has offended the Fifth Prince's Consort. Even if she is at fault, there is a difference between close and distant relatives. You won't blame me, will you?"

Emperor Yingqian ordered his servants to serve tea.

He didn't say a word about who was right and who was wrong in this matter.

"Guizhi is someone I watched grow up. The care I've given him surpasses even that of the Fifth Prince. What are you talking about, favoritism?"

"Why should I bother with a junior like you?"

Yu Tingwan speaks to people in a human language and to ghosts in a ghost language. It's obvious that with this statement, her confidence has also increased.

His thoughts are written all over his face.

"Then I am relieved. You are so kind. It's not like what people outside say."

This was even more ridiculous. Emperor Yingqian took her even less seriously and spoke casually.

"Is that so? What are they saying about me in Ze County?"

Yu Tingwan: "What I just referred to as 'outside' is outside the palace, in the capital. Please don't ask about Ze County."

Emperor Yingqian had only asked casually, but when he saw that she didn't want to talk about it, he suddenly had an idea.

As an emperor, he valued the opinions of others regarding him.

"You said."

Yu Tingwan was in a dilemma.

Emperor Yingqian said: "Even if some people think I am not virtuous, and there are curses outside, it is because I have not done well enough."

"I am busy with countless affairs of state every day. Without going on incognito tours, I cannot hear the voices of the people, so how would I know?"

"If you tell me, I promise I won't be angry and might even reward you."

Yu Tingwan satisfied him.

"It's not a bad reputation."

People from Zexian County generally don't mention you.

"Although you are the emperor, that place is remote. The county magistrate is the highest official there, the one who can decide their life and death and provide for them. Who would want to mention you?"

"As long as the country remains stable and doesn't affect their daily lives, they don't care who the emperor is, and they won't remember anyone unimportant."

Emperor Yingqian: ? ? ?

Ignoring him is more damaging than scolding him.

But Yu Tingwan insisted that it wasn't over, feigning innocence: "Even if I bring it up, there won't be an extra grain of rice in my bowl. Life is tight, and I won't have an extra string of cash in my hand."

Emperor Yingqian's expression twisted for a moment.

Yu Tingwan: "What are you planning to reward them with?"

Yu Tingwan: "This humble woman loves gold, and can never have too much."

Emperor Yingqian: ...

"Your Majesty."

The servant serving tea and snacks announced, "The Grand Tutor is outside."

Emperor Yingqian narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint in them. He'd only just summoned the man when Gu Fuju's information proved accurate!

"I am not a jackal or a tiger, do you think I would eat his daughter?"

After speaking, Emperor Yingqian looked at Yu Tingwan.

He sighed, showing great sympathy.

“He has doted on Miss Gu for more than ten years. You, his own daughter, have not been by his side since childhood. It is inevitable that he cares more about you.”

That's a very insightful statement.

If it were anyone else, they would have felt uncomfortable long ago.

Yu Tingwan blinked, then nodded. Her clear eyes revealed that she didn't understand.

Emperor Yingqian: ...

well.

He spoke in a casual, conversational manner:

How has everything been at home these past few days?

Yu Tingwan hesitated: "...Okay."

Emperor Yingqian: "Where shall we return it?"

She sighed, "It's just like that anyway."

The atmosphere inside the hall was pleasant, and she became increasingly relaxed, without the slightest bit of wariness.

“We can’t use knives and guns anymore. My husband doesn’t say it, but he’s heartbroken. Vice General Chi has come to visit many times, but my husband has refused to see him.” “He was very anxious the day you had the accident.”

This is too fake; Emperor Yingqian wouldn't believe it.

His gaze towards Yu Tingwan sharpened.

Yu Tingwan: "But he slept quite well that night. He must have been unwell; even if he wanted to care about you, he couldn't hold back."

All right.

The doubts have been dispelled.

Emperor Yingqian remembered that on the night of the incident in the palace, the shadowy figure returned to report on the matter of the second prince's confidant, mentioning Xiao Huaiyan.

Xiao Huaiyan went to Wei Zhao's residence, but was driven out.

I'm afraid the nervousness was just something he was saying to Xiao Huaiyan.

Emperor Yingqian now understood that Wei Zhao wouldn't tell Yu Tingwan anything. This led the woman to genuinely believe that the relationship between the emperor and his minister was truly good.

"Gui Zhi loves reading the most. I have acquired some rare books. You can take them back later."

"No more."

Yu Tingwan: "My husband doesn't even go to his study anymore."

Foolish woman.

What does it mean if he doesn't go to his study and doesn't see his subordinates?
When scions of prominent families have plans, they always discuss them in their study.

Emperor Yingqian narrowed his eyes: "Why?"

"He felt like a useless person."

Yu Tingwan: "Why would you think that?"

Yu Tingwan: "I don't mind him."

She lied through her teeth: "I chose him because he was handsome and talented, and it had nothing to do with whether he was good at studying or leading troops."

Emperor Yingqian seemed to be deep in thought.

"Su Chan... how is your mother-in-law?"

Yu Tingwan smiled gently.

"Although my husband has returned, my mother-in-law is visibly much better. But she still misses her father-in-law."

“Every day I had to copy Buddhist scriptures, and every few days I would go to the ancestral hall to talk with my father-in-law.”

Yu Tingwan: "It's clear that the couple has a deep affection for each other."

Not a single word was pleasing to Emperor Yingqian.

Little did he know, he asked many questions, but none of them seemed to be useful. Even the useful ones were things that Yu Tingwan deliberately told him.

It was after an incense stick had burned by the time Yu Tingwan left.

Yes.

A stick of incense's worth of nonsense

She had just stepped across the threshold.

"Yaoyao."

Gu Fuju stepped closer and looked her up and down. He knew perfectly well that she would be alright, but he could only truly feel at ease when he saw that she was safe and sound.

Yu Tingwan was somewhat surprised.

"you……"

"Grand Tutor."

Just then, the servant who had served tea and snacks came over from inside the hall.

"Look carefully, is your young lady alright?"

This is clearly asking questions on behalf of the emperor.

The question was asked with a smile, but it was enough to create a tense atmosphere.

Yu Tingwan looked up at the sky.

Ok.

She doesn't understand.

Her palms were sweaty.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't flustered at all just now.

Gu Fuju calmly bowed towards the palace.

"Your Majesty, please excuse my rudeness."

"It is truly because I have not seen my beloved daughter for so long, and I miss her dearly."

As he spoke, he looked at Yu Tingwan.

It's still raining right now.

Gu Fujiu held up an umbrella and covered her head, his expression gentle: "I will take you home."

Yu Tingwan pursed her lips.

in fact……

Gu Fuju and his father do look somewhat alike.

Just by standing there, he seemed to be able to provide her with a safe haven.

It subtly and silently conveys a message.

—Standing tall, untouched by wind and rain.