The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 515 Don't feel sorry for men, or you'll become unhappy.

The afterglow of the setting sun dyed half the sky red from the clouds.

The incident occurred after the return to the Lan Garden.

The kitchen manager led the servants over from a distance. Upon seeing Yu Tingwan, they quickened their pace to pay their respects.

Before Yu Tingwan could ask, she smiled and said, "It's been hot these past few days, and I was afraid that the young mistress wouldn't have an appetite, so this old servant thought of making some fresh food. So I took some people to the lotus pond to pick some lotus pods, lotus leaves, and lotus roots... to make a whole lotus feast."

Yu Tingwan became slightly more interested.

"Would you like to make lotus leaf chicken?"

"If the young mistress wants to eat, of course we have it."

The steward is meticulous and knows the tastes of each master. How could he not know that Yu Tingwan loves to eat meat?
"Young Madam, have you ever tried lotus-scented fish? Fresh fish stuffed with ginger and scallions, wrapped in lotus leaves, and slowly grilled over charcoal, the fish meat has its own delicate fragrance."

"Lotus petals are also edible; they can be dipped in a thin batter and deep-fried until crispy."

"Lotus-scented Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, lotus leaf rice, lotus seed paste pastry... and can also be used to brew wine."

Yu Tingwan: ...

I want to eat.

She heard her own voice.

"I'll go with you to take a look."

"Yes, Madam, please go first."

The lotus pond in Lan Garden is very large.

The water ripples gently, and the lotus leaves stretch out like emerald umbrellas reaching for the sky.

The lotus pods droop low, revealing the lotus seeds.

Everyone performed their duties: some picked lotus pods from the boat, while others picked lotus flowers.

Yu Tingwan stood by the lotus pond, peeling lotus seeds in her hand.

It tastes sweet when you put it in your mouth.

After eating a few, she took a few steps forward.

"Young lady."

Tan Jiang grabbed her.

"Please be careful not to slip. This pool is very deep."

How deep?

Tan Jiang doesn't know the answer to this.

However, she could tell Yu Tingwan.

"I reckon if three or four large Fu Meng fell in, they would be completely submerged."

Yu Tingwan gazed at the surface of the pool, her eyes flickering slightly, and suddenly asked.

"Has a date been set for your relationship with Rong Di?"

Tan Jiang: "It will definitely be in the spring of next year."

Tan Jiang thought for a moment and then told her, "Shunzi is quite happy."

Yu Tingwan: ?
No, why would he be happy about your marriage?

Yu Tingwan suddenly realized something: "To be honest, I haven't seen him these past few days. Was he sent somewhere on business?"

"No."

Tan Jiang told him, "He is helping Rong Di prepare betrothal gifts everywhere."

???

Yu Tingwan: "He..."

"They're quite thoughtful."

Yu Tingwan: "Is it because you can't find a wife that you're indulging in this kind of fun?"

Tan Jiang: "The betrothal gifts are mostly arranged by the groom's elders. He probably wants to take advantage of Rong Di and become Rong Di's father for a while."

Yu Tingwan: ...

There are hardly any normal people in Wei's army.

Seeing that her gaze was still fixed on the pool, Tan Jiang casually remarked.

"It is said that Master Shu of the Imperial Academy in the capital loves to tend to flowers and plants. The lotus pond in his residence is imbued with the air of literature and is more human-like than those in other places. As summer approaches, many literati and scholars have come to see it."

Tan Jiang: "But I think the ones in our courtyard are better than those in Master Shu's residence."

“Madam.” Tan Jiang pointed to a pavilion on the right front.

"That offers the best view; would you like to go up and sit there?"

Yu Tingwan looked over.

Bibo Waterside Pavilion was a house in the past.

You can feed the fish by opening the window on the first floor.

She looked up and saw winding stone steps, pavilions with upturned eaves, and the setting sun casting a golden glow on the bronze bells hanging from the eaves. The stone steps meandered up from the water.

Yu Tingwan heard her own voice: "Okay."

She climbed the steps one by one.

Ok.

The steps were stable, and nothing happened.

She didn't slip while walking.

The servants behind her picked the fruit nimbly, but they couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"Why is Wang Gui's wife sick? The steward made an exception and let her rest for three days. But I saw her just yesterday and she was perfectly fine."

Someone pursed their lips, a hint of disdain in their eyes, and replied, "What else could it be? Wang Gui has a mistress outside."

"lover?"

someone exclaimed.

This sound made Yu Tingwan turn around and look over.

Unfortunately, fearing that they might disturb her or be punished by the manager, they quickly covered their mouths and kept their voices very soft.

"Wang Gui is usually such an honest person, I hope there's no misunderstanding."

"What misunderstanding? It's common for men to cheat. The child is already three years old. It's a miracle she hasn't gone crazy after the fact that it's been exposed to her."

Someone shook their head and sighed: "Wang Gui's wife may not be the most beautiful, but she has been devoted to him all these years. The master of the house is generous, and our monthly salary is not low. But she is unwilling to spend a penny on herself, and gives it all to Wang Gui to save up for the family fortune. Such a good woman, who has borne him children, Wang Gui is incredibly lucky to have married her, yet he is willing to betray her. What a scoundrel."

“She’s confused too. How can money fall into a man’s hands? I keep all the money in my household, and I only give it to the man for drinking. I’ve always advised her to be more careful and keep some for herself, but she just won’t listen.”

"It was only this time that she found out that all the money she had saved over the years had been given to Wang Gui's lover. You probably don't know, but that lover was dressed very elegantly, wearing gold and silver. If you didn't know better, you would think he was the master of some mansion."

Yu Tingwan couldn't hear these words.

What's next?

Tan Jiang briefly described: "The old woman in the kitchen who boils water, the one with the scar on her face, I wonder if you remember her, Madam. She was tricked by a man and helped support his mistress and the son she had with him."

Yu Tingwan had an impression of it.

She went to the kitchen to find something to eat when she was hungry, and saw the old woman squatting in the corner eating freshly cooked brown sugar, longan, and egg soup.

It smells delicious.

Yu Tingwan asked her to cook another bowl.

She was extremely sad while eating.

Because the taste was so similar to what Hui Niang made.

Before her period, Hui Niang would always cook for her.

Tan Jiang continued, "I've met her man before. Years ago, he even lost half his leg because he offended someone."

"The water-boiling woman had a facial injury and a withdrawn personality, so she had never been able to marry. She didn't mind because he had a bad leg."

"She also thought that the man's parents had died early, and after becoming disabled, he was kicked out by his older brother and sister-in-law and had nowhere to go. So she decided to take him in. She thought that neither of them would look down on the other, and that they could live a good life together. Little did she expect..."

Tan Jiang despised him.

"The old woman couldn't take the blow and ran over to make a scene. She grabbed her lover's hair and started fighting. The cripple felt sorry for her and, seeing that many people had come out to watch, he felt ashamed. So, leaning on his crutch, he swung the old woman's hair a few times from behind."

"I just don't understand. She knew how to take action, so why didn't she hit Wang Gui? It takes two to tango. What kind of good person is Wang Gui?"

Yu Tingwan: ...

Don't pity men, or you'll become unhappy.

Tan Jiang: "If Rong Di dares to mess around outside again, I will definitely..."

She suddenly stopped talking.

Tan Jiang felt somewhat desperate.

"Your subordinate...can't win."

Yu Tingwan chuckled: "If you hadn't asked him to, why would he have forced himself to spar with you every now and then? Even when he lets you win, you're still not happy about it."

If you can't beat them, didn't you ask for it?