The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 454 You, Wei Zhao! You've got guts!
Is this... also an advantage?
Ning Yunling agrees!

Although they are only a few years apart in age, Wei Zhao ages much faster than him!

He was satisfied, and then continued the previous topic.

"Don't be fooled by how affectionately Xiao Huaiyan calls you 'sister-in-law' all the time; he can really screw you over when he needs something!"

"Although outsiders might not understand, I do. He just thinks you're fierce, sister-in-law."

Yu Tingwan smiled.

Ning Yunling: "He's really tasteless. He'd even drag you into this just to appease his wife!"

Why didn't my sister-in-law make a fuss?

Yu Tingwan smiled, her expression kind.

"The way you're saying that makes it sound like I'm petty."

Are you very narrow-minded?

Ning Yunling frowned.

Shen Zhiyi, who should have returned to her boudoir, sat down on the other side of Yu Tingwan.

Seeing this, Ning Yunling seized the opportunity to speak to her: "Xiao Huaiyan is no good person. We've had some dealings over the years. I advise you to run away as soon as possible."

Shen Zhiyi scoffed.

"Then will you marry me?"

Ning Yunling choked.

Shen Zhiyi was furious when she thought of his jerk-like behavior just now, and how he even said she was not as good as her half-sister.

Ning Yunling hadn't learned a thing from Zhou Yurou's white lotus-like behavior, and thus spoke with ill intent.

"Guess why Miss Lu didn't come."

Ning Yunling was also puzzled.

He saw Madam Lu, but couldn't spot any familiar figure.

"why?"

Yu Tingwan knew that she had asked her daughter, who had started her period and was experiencing lower abdominal pain, so she hadn't gone out.

Shen Zhiyi: "I don't want to see you."

Ning Yunling: ? ? ?

He suddenly stood up: "Nonsense! You can't stand to see me doing well."

Shen Zhiyi: "It's as if you're happy to see me."

She ignored the conflicted and angry Ning Yunling and turned to look at the quiet Yu Tingwan.

Yu Tingwan didn't even eat any snacks. She just picked up her wine cup, concentrated on gently swirling the fine wine inside, and then lowered her head to sip it slowly.

She tentatively scooped a bowl of glutinous rice balls for Yu Tingwan.

Yu Tingwan turned her head, her gaze fixed.

"How could I trouble Miss Shen?"

Shen Zhiyi: ...

Okay, I suddenly feel a chill down my spine.

The alcohol smell is very strong.

Yu Tingwan's throat burned, but she was used to being frugal, so she drank the rest of the wine in her glass before stopping. Her body felt warm, and her eyes, unable to withstand the stimulation, became slightly red and moist.

She casually wiped her face with a handkerchief, glancing at something out of the corner of her eye.

Xiao Huaiyan pushed Wei Zhao back.

Yu Tingwan looked away and picked up a walnut. Fu Meng instinctively offered his forehead to her. Without hesitation, she cracked the walnut in half with a snap.

This is not a tiger.

Even dogs aren't that perceptive.

Seeing this, Xiao Huaiyan... panicked a little.

As he approached, he heard Yu Tingwan's voice in a low, melancholic tone.

"You really hurt me so much."

Shen Zhiyi: "Wh...what's wrong?"

"You didn't know I don't like crystal glutinous rice balls."

Shen Zhiyi: ? ? ?

I swear I didn't believe your nonsense!

What is there that you don't like to eat?

You ate two big bowls at the restaurant last time!
"Then do you know what I don't like to eat?"

Yu Tingwan and Shen Zhi had dined at the restaurant many times, and she was always observant and knew what was going on.

"You think vegetables like toon have a strange taste."

Shen Zhiyi: !!!

Yu Tingwan smiled: "Is there anything else you want to ask?"

"No...no more?"

Yu Tingwan: "Do you feel guilty?"

I feel so guilty!

Shen Zhiyi felt that she was a terrible person.

Yu Tingwan cried!

and many more!

No, that's not right. It's Xiao Huaiyan who's the one who's a scoundrel!

Good guy.

Xiao Huaiyan not only dragged Wei Zhao into this mess, but he dragged her down with him too!

She finally became best friends with Yu Tingwan after so much effort!
Could it be that your friendship has faded because of a man?

Shen Zhiyi was immediately distraught.

She gritted her teeth in anger and glared at Xiao Huaiyan.

"Don't worry, I will definitely not let him get away with this, and I will give you an explanation!"

Ning Yunling never expected the situation to suddenly reverse.

He stared in astonishment.

On the other side, Jia Shan, who had been watching this side, noticed something was wrong and saw Gu Wu take a deep breath.

"Mom, I'll go over and take a look."

Yu Tingwan hesitated, mimicking the helpless posture of the Shen family's illegitimate daughter, her hands unsure of what to do: "Isn't this inappropriate?"

"How can you ruin your relationship because of someone as insignificant as me?"

Ning Yunling: !!!

Throughout his life, he could never distinguish between a true white lotus and a fake one. But this time, he saw the flavor of tea in Yu Tingwan.

Xiao Huaiyan nodded: "That's right."

Gu Wu, who had just arrived, didn't know what had happened, but her eyes suddenly lit up. She had long envied the usually at odds Shen Zhiyi and Yu Tingwan for being so close.

That's her older sister.

She had no ill intentions, but wanted to see if she could take his place.

"A friendship that's ruined over a man is clearly fragile, sister, I think..."

Shen Zhiyi ignored Xiao Huaiyan and interrupted Gu Wu: "What are you saying!"

Gu Wu acted arrogantly in front of others: "If you don't like me, then hit me!"

As she spoke, she turned her head.

"Sister, look at her, she even hits people, she's so fierce. You can't have a friend like that."

Shen Zhi was so angry she almost laughed. She was practically begging for a free ride.

Too lazy to argue, she grabbed Yu Tingwan, wishing she could swear an oath.

"How insignificant you are! Even though we met late, you are a friend I truly cherish!"

"Although Xiao Huaiyan and I are engaged, in my heart, you are more important than him right now. You can vent to me and you understand me better than he does. I am always especially happy when I am with you!"

Xiao Huaiyan: ? ?

No, he's still here, he heard me.

Yu Tingwan looked sad: "Don't say that. If he hears it, he'll be unhappy."

"Who cares if he's happy or not, I just want to comfort you right now."

Especially seeing Yu Tingwan's unusually pitiful expression, her eyes trembling slightly, and her wounded demeanor, even Shen Zhiyi, who is most adept at spotting manipulative women, felt her heart break!

Ning Yunling, who witnessed everything: ? ? ?

Good guy.

Is that what you call being naive?
It turned out to be waiting here.

After leaving the Shen family, Yu Tingwan felt refreshed and walked with light steps. When she passed Xiao Huaiyan, who was pushing Wei Zhao and looking dejected, she made a point of stopping.

"Did it hurt when you got stepped on?"

There was a footprint on Xiao Huaiyan's black boots, which was left by Shen Zhiyi earlier.

After asking that question, she chuckled and happily boarded the carriage to return home.

Xiao Huaiyan: ...

No.

He looked at Wei Zhao.

"I am done."

Wei Zhao: "I can see that."

That kick was merciless.

Xiao Huaiyan: "You're finished too."

Wei Zhao: "It's hard to say."

Xiao Huaiyan: ? ? ?
He didn't understand where Wei Zhao got his confidence from, since Yu Tingwan clearly ignored him too.

but……

Xiao Huaiyan, shameless as ever, squeezed into the carriage of the Duke of Shun's mansion. Having no experience in coaxing people, he decided to learn a few tricks.

Then he realized that he had overestimated Wei Zhao.

Wei Zhao boarded the carriage, and remained motionless, like an old monk in deep meditation, showing no sign of wanting to express himself.

Yu Tingwan had no intention of talking.

The train carriages seemed to be divided into a Chu-Han border.

Excuse!
Xiao Huaiyan gave Wei Zhao a push and gestured with his eyes.

—Aren't you going to do something?
Wei Zhao: "There's no rush."

Xiao Huaiyan was filled with awe.

You, Wei Zhao! You've got guts!