The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 444 It was hard-won that you were able to have me.
The Second Prince is indeed quite good at poetry. If he weren't lame, he would be a formidable rival to the Fifth Prince. But Liang Yue, that barbaric land, has always been about strength; they don't like people who are all talk and no action!

Wei Zhao suddenly smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. He then delivered a bombshell announcement.

"Emperor Liang Yue was diagnosed with tuberculosis six months ago."

Gu Fuju suddenly looked at him.

Tuberculosis is contagious and doesn't last more than a few years.

This is a big deal. At least he didn't hear a word about it, which shows that the Liangyue royal family has covered this matter very well and hasn't revealed a single thing to the outside world.

Wei Zhao wrapped his large hand around the girl's hand and warmed it.

"Emperor Liang Yue is going to establish a crown prince. Liang Rui is quite outstanding among the princes. At this time, instead of staying there and making a good impression, he might give his brothers an opportunity to come to the capital. Grand Tutor, you might want to guess why."

The Wei family and Gu Fuju had visited before.

But the last time I came here was for Wei Fengxing's funeral, which was many years ago.

He originally planned to visit the place where Yu Tingwan usually lived today.

Upon entering Lan Garden, you will see a small pond.

The sound of raindrops pattered in the pond, creating a melodious tune, and ripples spread across the surface of the water.

But Gu Fuju had no time to look around.

The two spoke without any attempt to hide their conversation from Yu Tingwan.

Gu Fuju stopped and did not go any further.

"He is no longer the one Emperor Liang Yue has in mind to inherit the throne."

They were kicked out.

Therefore, we must eagerly find an opportunity to do something.

wrong.

Gu Fujiu: "I've also heard of Liang Rui. He's accomplished quite a bit, so why..."

Wei Zhao said calmly, "He keeps many women in his private quarters."

It's not a bad thing for men to be a little lustful.

Gu Fuju: "That reason is not enough."

Wei Zhao: "He also kept quite a few men."

Gu Fuju: ? ? ?

Yu Tingwan slowly raised her eyes.

She seemed to have heard something amazing.

Wei Zhao: "Although his wives and concubines have given him many children, so he is not without an heir, he was once caught in bed with another woman by the Emperor of Liang Yue."

Yu Tingwan: !

How much trouble can a person really cause?
Gu Fuju struggled to process this fact, listening to Wei Zhao's quiet question.

"Which is more handsome, the Second Prince or the Fifth Prince?"

The Second Prince!

Gu Fuju: ...

Wei Zhao: "His Majesty is aware that he likes men."

Gu Fuju: ...

All right.

They've calculated everything perfectly!

Wei Zhao: "At the time, Liang Rui did not agree to pretend to collude with Ying Zhi, feeling that I was insulting him. But when I showed him the portrait of the Second Prince, he immediately agreed."

The portrait was painted by Ying Fuyan.

He deliberately made Ying Zhi look even more handsome, using an exaggerated style of painting.

Liang Rui was a little disappointed to see him in person, but he said he could accept it.

Yu Tingwan suddenly felt a wave of fear.

“He had visited her husband before.”

"Then aren't you in danger too?"

Wei Zhao: "Ha."

He said, "I'm glad you have this awareness."

I don't think he's ugly anymore. I'm even worried that someone else will take a liking to him.

Yu Tingwan then thought about how Wei Zhao had known Liang Rui for a long time, and her fists clenched. Her tone was serious: "Did he ever have any inappropriate thoughts about you before?"

Wei Zhao: "Yes."

He beat me up, and I became obedient. So much so that I'm wary of him.

Wei Zhao told her, "That's why it was so hard for you to have me. Do you understand?"

Gu Fuju: ! ?
No way, how could someone say something so shameless?
He felt that perhaps he didn't know Wei Zhao well enough.

But the next moment.

Yao Yao nodded emphatically.

Yu Tingwan was pleased and didn't hold back in praising him: "You've protected yourself very well."

Ok.

Gu Fuju gave a bitter smile.

His understanding of Yao Yao was actually not very deep.

"Rong Di".

Wei Zhao: "Please invite the Grand Tutor to the study and prepare tea and refreshments."

He shared an umbrella with Yu Tingwan and said to Gu Fujiu, "I'll take her back to her room first." Gu Fujiu had no objection.

He was pleased to see Wei Zhao taking Yao Yao seriously.

Gu Fuju instructed, "It's windy today. Even though she didn't get wet in the rain, she could easily catch a cold. Prepare some ginger tea for her to drink."

Wei Zhao nodded.

Rong Di gestured to Gu Fuju to invite him to come.

Gu Fuju turned and left.

Why bother learning to be a housekeeper? Wei Zhao asked Tan Jiang to tell Ning Su Chan that he wouldn't be going this afternoon.

Yu Tingwan saw that he had given the order, but did not express her opinion.

She walked a long way today, and her embroidered shoes didn't rub or sore her feet.

But it's actually quite tiring.

I'm more mentally exhausted than physically exhausted.

After walking a few steps, Wei Zhao handed her the umbrella, knelt down on one knee in front of the bluestone steps, and swept the dust and mud off his clothes.

"Come up."

This is to carry her on my back.

Yu Tingwan pursed her lips.

"You have an injury on your arm."

Wei Zhao: "It's alright."

Oh, he can do it with one hand.

"Can't my husband hold me?"

"It's hard to hold an umbrella when it rains, and you'll easily get wet."

Yu Tingwan thought it made sense.

His back was broad and sturdy; the moment he leaned down, even the sound of the wind seemed to calm down.

Wei Zhao placed his palm against her side, using his uninjured arm to stride forward effortlessly.

"Hold tight."

Yu Tingwan hugged his neck tightly, listening to his heartbeat pounding in her ears.

She lowered her head.

"His Majesty has seen me."

Wei Zhao: "I know."

Yu Tingwan: "I have been observing."

She told Wei Zhao everything she knew in detail: "There are more than a dozen palace servants in the palace, but only three of them are there to serve you personally, to give you water and medicine."

These three must be shadowy figures.

"Among the guards outside the palace, I can confirm that one of them is the shadowy figure. I'm sure Shunzi and Tanjiang have noticed it as well."

"If he can disguise himself as a guard, he can probably disguise himself as something else as well."

"There are many Imperial Guards patrolling around, but whether there are any inside, and if so, how many, is unknown. There must be some lurking in the shadows, not yet showing themselves."

However, it is certain that there is a dedicated team to protect the emperor, prioritizing quality over quantity.

"Does my husband have any questions?"

She had assumed Wei Zhao would at least reprimand her. Knowing that the emperor's men might be watching, she shouldn't have been so rash in the Empress Dowager's palace. She hadn't given the emperor the impression that he wanted to see her.

After all, it was a dangerous situation, and she still feels scared when she thinks about it now.

Wei Zhao remained silent.

Yu Tingwan nudged him.

Wei Zhao didn't react, he just took a step forward.

"I didn't hold you back."

She said gently, "I know my limits. You know I'm pretty good at playing dumb."

“If you don’t go out, and your mother-in-law doesn’t go out, that man will eventually try to win me over. Today’s conversation is just bringing it forward.”

Wei Zhao remained silent.

Yu Tingwan pursed her lips and closed her mouth.

She looked at the water droplets falling from the umbrella, then at the potted plants by the roadside, and finally buried her head on his shoulder.

After entering the house.

Wei Zhao pressed Yu Tingwan down onto the golden rocking chair that she usually liked to lie on.

The umbrella that the girl was holding firmly in her hand was also casually thrown away by him.

Wei Zhao knelt down, bending over to be level with her.

His voice was a little hoarse.

"There are no outsiders here."

Wei Zhao affectionately nuzzled her face: "Have you been wronged?"

Yu Tingwan looked at him, and after hearing these two sentences, she completely broke down.

She had indeed been suppressing her emotions for a long time. Now, large tears finally rolled down her cheeks.

The girl pouted, looking aggrieved, and let out a sob.

She hugged Wei Zhao and burst into tears.

The nasal tone is very strong.

"Ok!"