The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 511 So young, yet so full of adventure

The sky cleared up, and the afternoon sun was blazing, pouring down from the eaves and baking the bluestone slabs until they were scorching hot.

Perhaps even Heaven felt that the previous rain had been too heavy, so now it poured down all the accumulated sun at once, scorching people's backs and turning all the resentment from the previous soaking into ashes.

The cicadas' chirping suddenly rose in pitch, like a dull saw cutting through the air.

After Shen Zhiyi left, Yu Tingwan remained standing in the courtyard, shrinking into the shade, but she couldn't escape the pervasive heat.

She still can't figure out the meaning of Baopu's three days.

But she wasn't the type to worry unnecessarily.

If you can't figure it out, then don't try to figure it out. Don't do anything deliberately; just wait for the right opportunity to come.

Yu Tingwan instructed Tan Jiang: "My aunt originally intended to visit Granny Ma, who is recuperating at the suburban estate, regarding the jade pendant. Granny Ma served my late grandmother and helped raise my father-in-law and younger brother-in-law. My mother-in-law respected her greatly. After the two of them mentioned it, they decided to go and visit her tomorrow."

"I remember they sent some fresh cherries and some lychees for us to try. Keep an eye on them and bring them with you tomorrow."

It's not easy to store, and in hot weather, you have to use an icebox to keep it chilled.

To prevent it from wilting on the way.

"There are many trees in the suburbs, and many mosquitoes. Don't forget to ask Old Ge for some herbal sachets to repel mosquitoes."

Tan Jiang asked in bewilderment, "Isn't the young mistress going with us?"

She remembered that Yu Tingwan loved drinking the fish soup stewed by Grandma Ma.

Yu Tingwan's lips curled into a smile.

"That's a good question."

Yu Tingwan gave a forced smile: "I'd like to know why too."

Tan Jiang was quick and decisive in his fights, but his mind was a little sluggish at the moment.

She was just about to ask.

"Young lady."

Just then, the head accountant hurried in and said respectfully, "These are the account books for all the expenses in the manor last month. Please take a look."

Yu Tingwan took the book and flipped through the pages one by one, at a moderate pace.

The ledgers were kept in exceptionally detailed records.

There are daily expenses for rice and flour, vegetable purchases, sewing room accounts, servants' monthly wages, expenses for writing materials in each room, and detailed accounts of the land properties under my name...

Then the warehouse manager came to pay his respects.

"Just now, a lot of fine, light fabrics were sent over. This old servant has come to ask the young mistress if the masters of the manor would like a few more new clothes made?"

Yu Ting didn't hesitate: "Cut it."

If you don't wear it in the sweltering summer, when will you?

Why leave it to collect ashes?

Yu Tingwan instructed, "My mother-in-law, husband, and I aren't in a hurry. Tell the embroiderer to take care of my aunt first."

Shen Jin wore palace attire while in the palace, but not many everyday clothes.

Yu Tingwan: "I may have oversights, but you must take good care of her. She can't lack anything."

"Yes."

She continued looking at the account book: "The Lu family has been reinstated by the court, but they have no intention of holding a banquet to celebrate. The two families have a relationship, so we cannot neglect the proper etiquette. If I remember correctly, there is a pair of official kiln celadon lotus root and vine vases in the storeroom."

The warehouse manager hurriedly said, "The young mistress is very thoughtful. Those celadon vases, one tall and one short, symbolize rising step by step. Sending them there will surely be the right thing to do."

Yu Tingwan: "It's not the season for osmanthus to bloom right now, so don't forget to add a few sprigs of osmanthus flowers when you send them over."

This storeroom was set up by the manor specifically for daily needs. Gifts from other households were all stored here, and gifts sent to outsiders were also taken from here. Yu Tingwan had been there many times.

They know exactly what's inside.

When held up to the light, the bottle reveals a hidden engraving of auspicious patterns under the sleeves, reflecting the Lu family's upright character and meticulous attention to detail. The intertwined osmanthus blossoms inside the bottle symbolize a triumphant return to prosperity.

It's an auspicious omen.

The warehouse manager acknowledged, secretly marveling at how quickly Yu Tingwan had grown.

She can be incredibly resourceful and adaptable in anything she sets her mind to.

Just as another old woman came over, Yu Tingwan suddenly spoke up.

"What is your mother-in-law doing?"

The steward lowered his eyes respectfully and said, "The mistress is trimming the bouquet."

Yu Tingwan: "What is Mother-in-law going to do after she's finished trimming?"

The steward lowered his eyes and said, "This... I don't know."

Yu Tingwan told her, "My mother-in-law has to arrange the flowers."

"After arranging the flowers, she had to play the zither."

"After you've healed, I'll read for a while longer."

Yu Tingwan smiled and said, "She's really living a leisurely life." After saying that, she turned to look at Tan Jiang, but couldn't smile.

Now you know why I can't go?

Tan Jiang should... know.

Yu Tingwan is indeed quite busy.

In particular, the properties under the name of the Duke of Shunguo's mansion are spread all over the country, and the previous floods had more or less affected them.

Although Ning Suchan handled the most difficult parts.

All that was left for her was what she could handle.

Yu Tingwan is someone who always tries to be lazy whenever possible.

Tan Jiang: "That must have been hard on you, young mistress."

Tan Jiang was very sad: "It's a pity that I don't know how, otherwise I could have helped you share your burden."

"It's the same with Imperial Censor He. How did he agree to serve His Majesty? I heard that he has been living in the palace since he received the order. He didn't sleep at all last night, lit the lamp three times, and wrote so hard that he broke one of his wolf-hair brushes, but his hand didn't even cramp up."

Yes.

Ying Fuyan yawned, while He Xuran frantically handled official business.

Ying Fuyan went to sleep, while He Xuran frantically handled official business.

After Ying Fuyan woke up, he was still sitting there, in the same position.

Ying Fuyan couldn't live with his conscience.

"Xuran, take a rest. There's no rush. Don't ruin your health."

"No need, I am not tired!"

He Xuran stated.

"Your Majesty, please don't speak, you're disturbing my train of thought."

He wasn't faking it.

He truly immerses himself completely in his work.

So what if I didn't sleep one night?
The more involved he became, the more excited his body and mind became.

Yu Tingwan: ...

He Xuran is truly the chosen one of the imperial court's donkeys.

Tan Jiang sighed, "If only Imperial Censor He could handle these matters for you."

"What's so difficult about this?"

Rong Di entered from outside. He had come to retrieve items from Wei Zhao's study. He should have just taken them and left, but instead, he came over considerately.

"After all, he is the only son of the Marquis of Qingyuan. His Majesty is really afraid that something might happen to him, so he insisted on calling him to the outer hall to sleep for a while."

"Censor He had no choice but to agree. But he said he would only take a short nap, and would continue working at most half an hour."

Few of the people around Wei Zhao are decent human beings.

Rong Di: "Should I run errands and send some over so that Lord He doesn't waste this half hour?"

What rest?

"He's young and healthy; it's the perfect time for him to take risks."

Yu Tingwan: ...

"Treat him like a human being."

There's no need for He Xuran.

When Shen Zhiyi came to ask her to go boating and pick lotus pods, Yu Tingwan was already standing at the door to greet her.

Shen Zhiyi was just about to feel flattered.

Yu Tingwan's eyes softened: "You're here."

Shen Zhiyi had a bad feeling.

This premonition reached its peak when Yu Tingwan pressed her to sit down in the pavilion and poured her a glass of water.

Seeing Tan Jiang carrying basket after basket of letters, Shen Zhiyi's eyelids twitched.

"What are you doing?"

Yu Tingwan: "Would you be interested in recognizing a sworn brother?"

Shen Zhiyi: ? ? ?

She looked bewildered.

Yu Tingwan: "That's perfect, He Xuran doesn't have a younger sister."

Shen Zhiyi: ...

Your abacus is really sharp!