The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 495 Are you just bored and have nothing better to do?
Before arriving, Yu Tingwan had done her homework, recognizing all the portraits of the female guests. She was able to greet each lady and young woman who came to register with ease.

The Fifth Princess Consort watched intently from the side, her teeth practically grinding to dust.

Yu Tingwan ignored her and spoke to the woman closest to her.

"I received the good news that Mrs. Liu's daughter-in-law is pregnant."

Mrs. Liu was very nervous when she was called out.

Her husband had only been promoted and transferred to Beijing two months ago on business. Although the family was settled, they were still unfamiliar with the area.

In the capital, aristocratic families had their own circles. And among the noblewomen were their own circles.

She didn't know anyone and couldn't get in; she felt out of place.

But she never expected that the general's wife would recognize her!
She quickly replied, "Yes."

"I had intended to bring her along to broaden her horizons and meet the ladies, but she was too weak and caught a cold last night, so I didn't dare let her go out."

Yu Tingwan said gently, "Don't be nervous, I don't blame you. Her health is the most important thing."

"It's a blessing for her to have such a good mother-in-law like you who cares about her health."

After saying that, she seemed to have thought of something: "I just wonder if the Fifth Princess Consort will be upset?"

The weirdo died.

Fifth Imperial Consort: ...

If I say you don't know manners, at least you know whose land you're on.

You know proper etiquette, so why are you acting like a manager here?
Her face was stiff.

"will not."

"That's good."

Yu Tingwan: "Although I have never given birth, I know how difficult it is for a woman to conceive. You must take good care of your health. I remember that the Fifth Princess Consort has a few wild ginseng roots, but I don't know if she will part with them."

Madam Liu was flattered and overwhelmed: "This...this is not appropriate!"

The Fifth Princess Consort was inexplicably led by the nose.

But under the watchful eyes of everyone.

"It's just a few ginseng roots, nothing special."

Mrs. Liu was grateful.

"Thank you, Fifth Imperial Consort!"

The Fifth Princess Consort remained composed and said, "It's alright."

Madam Liu: "Thank you, Madam Wei!"

The Fifth Imperial Consort?
What did you thank her for?
Madam Liu: "Young Madam Wei is indeed as beautiful and kind-hearted as the rumors say."

She praised it.

Yu Tingwan's eyes curved into crescents.

Seeing this, the crowd joined in the praise one after another.

Praise poured in like pearls.

Before one sentence was finished, another began.

They wanted to praise Yu Tingwan to the skies.

Some ladies from prominent families noticed something was amiss. The Fifth Prince's wife stared intently at Yu Tingwan, her gloomy expression almost impossible to conceal.

They didn't think it through.

The Fifth Princess Consort's conduct was simply not very good.

That must be because the Fifth Princess Consort was dishonest.

Yes.

No one suspected that Yu Tingwan was just looking for trouble or deliberately trying to annoy people.

Who would do something so malicious?

Yu Tingwan smiled.

"Ladies, please stop praising me. Aren't you all here today with the world in your hearts and selfless dedication?"

The crowd fell silent.

An awkward silence fell.

Who has the world in their heart?

Although these families were prestigious and influential, they were often short of money.

From the outside, they appear to be living a life of luxury with fine clothes, sumptuous meals, and numerous servants, but inside they have to carefully manage every aspect of their appearance.

Not to mention the betrothal gifts and dowries for their children's marriages, the monthly food expenses for the household and the allowances for the more than one hundred servants are a considerable expense.

Even the old women in the kitchen know that the more lavish the banquet at home, the busier the accountants will be the next day.

They were just women; they had no time to care about others.

They came here simply because the Fifth Imperial Concubine had sent an invitation.

They dared not refuse.

Despite his inner resentment, he still put on a show of wealth before coming, bringing a lot of gold and silver jewelry, afraid that if he didn't give enough, he would be outdone.

Yu Tingwan saw their expressions clearly.

"Although you don't ask for anything in return, the Empress Dowager is very concerned about this fundraising. I will take the completed register to the palace for her to review later." "It will also let her know that we men are working hard in the court, and the women in the harem are doing the same."

Everyone:? ? ?
That fundraising effort has become meaningful.

They perked up, their eyes lighting up.

The Fifth Princess Consort could no longer tolerate it.

"The General's wife."

"Now that I'm here, you don't need to worry about these things."

Why steal her credit!
Enough support?
"Someone, help the general's wife up."

The old women and maids on the side were just waiting for the Fifth Princess Consort to give orders.

As soon as they finished speaking, they all moved at the same time.

Before anyone could get close to Yu Tingwan, or before Tan Jiang could make a move, Gu Wu suddenly stood up and slammed her hand on the table.

Bang.

"Who dares to touch my elder sister?"

Shen Zhiyi was delighted.

Why are you jumping around like that?

"The Fifth Imperial Consort is of noble status, so what if she touches Yu Tingwan? Yu Tingwan is just a subject's wife, she can only endure it."

Gu Wu didn't like hearing that.

The older sister could endure it, but she couldn't.

"If I hadn't known that my elder sister was here, I wouldn't have come today!"

"The Gu family owns several granaries, and truckloads of grain have been transported to the disaster area these days. There's no need to go through the Fifth Prince's wife to accumulate good deeds."

She sneered.

"The Duke of Shunguo's mansion also has connections and has already sent many people to distribute porridge in the disaster area. It's just that my elder sister is kind-hearted and insisted on coming here, not wanting to offend the Fifth Princess."

"How dare the Fifth Princess Consort to play such a trick on her!"

"What? Even if you are a royal daughter-in-law, you can't treat the young mistress of the Duke of Shun's mansion like a fool, summoning her and dismissing her at will, can you?"

Gu Wu was very angry.

"Sister, let's go."

"After all that hard work, I still get criticized."

As she spoke, she pulled Yu Tingwan up.

Shen Zhiyi stood up.

"Since you're leaving, I'll leave too."

She accurately picked out the items brought by Yu Tingwan, Gu Wu, and the box containing jewelry and silver notes from that pile of items.

She said to Yu Tingwan.

"I'll give you the portion from the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence later, and you can help me deal with it."

Shen Zhiyi even called out to Madam Shen in the crowd.

"Mother, give me what you have too. I have connections; there's no need to trouble the Fifth Prince's wife."

This turn of events was completely unexpected.

Many people present felt itchy.

Lady Ningguo, who had been drinking tea on the side and had not yet registered her marriage, stood up and bowed slightly to the Fifth Prince's wife.

"This humble woman will also take her leave."

She walked towards Yu Tingwan.

"I haven't seen your mother-in-law in a long time, I'll go to your house to see her."

She moved.

Women from Gu Fuju and Jiashan who were related to her also rose and bowed to the Fifth Imperial Concubine.

"This humble woman takes her leave."

Some people had already registered, and Shen Zhiyi helped them retrieve the boxes they had handed in.

Lu Shiying, holding Madam Lu's hand, lowered his voice upon seeing this and said, "Mother, perhaps we should..."

Madam Lu shook her head at her.

The Lu family has fallen on hard times and doesn't yet have the confidence to challenge the Fifth Princess.

The Fifth Princess was shocked.

Seeing these people leave without warning, she had no time to think about anything else.

If she messes things up and damages her reputation, how will she explain it to Ying Yin?

She quickly caught up with him, lowering her status.

"Everyone."

"Even if Madam Wei hadn't brought it up, I was already planning to make a list."

"It was all a misunderstanding."

"I didn't make things difficult for the general's wife, but she is a guest after all, and there's no reason for her to be tired."