The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 550 is deadly!!
They're playing...and playing pretty big games.

Wei Zhao: "I want him to eat it."

Xiao Huaiyan glanced at Ying Fuyan, then at Wei Zhao.

His brilliant mind went blank.

"Did...he offend you?"

Wei Zhao said listlessly, "It's annoying to look at."

Xiao Huaiyan: ...

You find everyone annoying, don't you?
"Xiao Huaiyan!"

Marquis Yangdu broke his voice, his brows furrowed tightly.

"If you don't take the test, you're out!"

Disrupting classroom discipline!

Xiao Huaiyan cupped his hands in greeting: "Yes."

He'd only get the lowest marks if he stayed, so he might as well go out and explore.

Seeing that he was really going to leave, Marquis Yangdu was furious.

I've never seen such a bastard!

"Get back!"

Xiao Huaiyan: ...

He leisurely sat back down.

After the exam questions were distributed...

Xiao Huaiyan glanced at the exam questions; they weren't difficult.

You can't write that.

He thought, if only he could have a accomplice who was just as lawless as him at the Imperial College.

Ning Yunling is indeed lawless, but he is truly brainless.

At that time, Xiao Huaiyan could never have imagined that there would be someone who could keep the teachers of the Imperial Academy in check, yet pretend to be well-behaved so that the teachers would not be willing to punish him.

Even... that bastard Wei Zhao gives her a headache just looking at him.

The assessment ended in about two hours.

It was lunchtime.

Wei Zhao was putting away his paper and pen when he noticed someone else standing in front of him.

He Xuran: "How did your exam go?"

He Xuran added, "I did extremely well on this exam."

Wei Zhao:......

The ghost lingers.

If it weren't for his mother's emphasis on the assessment, he would have gone easy on He Xuran.

To prevent this fellow from becoming too obsessed.

Wei Zhao replied calmly, "Oh."

He Xuran was very willing to discuss academic matters with Wei Zhao.

The Crown Prince and several other princes were also at the Imperial Academy, but each had their own classroom on the most secluded east side, heavily guarded and not allowing other students to enter. They were taught one-on-one by their tutors.

As for the assessment, it was conducted personally by the emperor.

They used their privileges to the extreme.

The crown prince was frail, yet he came every day. Everyone praised his diligence.

But he was the most hypocritical person. When he bent down to pick up the pen, the jade pendant would always slip out of his collar at just the right moment—so that you could see the dragon pattern, but you could also think it was unintentional.

Pretending to be dead.

Unlike Wei Zhao, who possessed genuine talent and came from a noble family, he never displayed an arrogant attitude.

He even studied exceptionally hard.

He Xuran had inquired and learned that Wei Zhao had arranged his time extremely tightly in order to study.

He Xuran deeply reflected on his actions because of this.

He's very stubborn.

I also followed along and learned.

But less than half a month later, he fell ill.

He pulled up a chair and sat down.

Throughout the entire Imperial Academy, he took Wei Zhao seriously.

"Except for the final policy essay, which was a bit difficult, everything else was very basic."

Wei Zhao: "Not bad."

He Xuran: "What was your answer?"

Wei Zhao:......

So annoying.

"Brother."

Ning Yunling ran over from outside.

Have you eaten yet?

Upon learning that the Duke of Shunguo's mansion had not yet delivered the food, he grabbed Wei Zhao's arm and said, "Come on, let's eat at my place. My mother specially asked the mansion to make some of your favorite dishes this time."

Wei Zhao, a gentleman of modesty, said politely, "Aunt, you've put in a lot of effort."

Xiao Huaiyan then grabbed Wei Zhao's other arm.

"What a coincidence! My dad also asked me to prepare an extra dish for Guizhi this time."

Wei Zhao:......

He patiently replied, "Lord Lao Zhongyong is concerned."

Ying Fuyan stood up, her voice not loud, but loud enough for everyone to hear.

"The Duke of Xian... my cousin, intends for the Crown Prince of Wei to take good care of me, so he has prepared some food this time, and I would like to invite the Crown Prince of Wei to eat with me."

Wei Zhao:......

He put on a fake smile.

"The Duke of Xian is Guizhi's elder, so it's only right that he takes care of you." He Xuran: ???

Did you two plan this?

He suddenly felt very uncomfortable.

This feeling came on very inexplicably.

Because he wasn't prepared.

You can't really get involved in food delivery.

Finally, all the food delivered by each household was brought together in one place.

It was used by five people together.

Xiao Huaiyan felt that He Xuran was shameless, coming to join in the fun without any preparation.

Ke He Xu Ran's meals were prepared either by Jia Shan or the Empress Dowager, and they were more exquisite than theirs.

He felt like he had gotten a bargain.

Throughout the meal, Xiao Huaiyan and Ning Yunling spoke incoherently, occasionally interjecting with He Xuran's questions about Ying Fuyan.

He Xuran was both surprised and excited.

He felt that Jia Yan was quite capable, and couldn't help but want to befriend him.

Wei Zhao's eyelids drooped, and he looked listless.

until……

He overheard Xiao Huaiyan inquiring about Ying Fuyan.

"Jia Yan, are you married?"

Ying Fuyan's eyes flickered slightly, a gentle light flashing in them.

"Have."

Wei Zhao sat up a little straighter.

He took a sip of tea to clear his head. He bent his index finger and tapped it on the table in front of Xiao Huaiyan.

Xiao Huaiyan looked over, puzzled.

Wei Zhao: "What did you say to me this morning?"

Xiao Huaiyan: ? ? ?
Something's not right about Princess Jiashan.

But with He Xuran here, it's not appropriate for him to say anything.

Xiao Huaiyan: "Oh, you mean that bastard Ying Zhi?"

Wei Zhao smiled, encouraging him to continue.

Xiao Huaiyan: "He has been flirting with the Yao family girl lately."

Ying Fuyan's smile gradually faded as he had been chatting and laughing with He Xuran.

Wei Zhao felt much better.

He was indeed not interested in those things.

But he also wanted to find some fun.

Ning Yunling scoffed: "What's so special about that? Everyone knows that."

He Xuran: ...

he.

I didn't think much of it at first.

He has always been unwilling to inquire about or meddle in the affairs of outsiders.

Judging from Wei Zhao's expression...

Wei Zhao knew all of this, so why didn't he?

He Xuran, who wanted to compare everything, frowned deeply.

Ning Yunling declared, "I just arrived and saw Ying Zhi heading towards the girls' school again, which means he's going to find Yao Ru."

"Yao Rufan is so annoying to him, but he's like a stubborn leech."

Ying Fuyan gripped the chopsticks tightly.

Then I heard another sentence.

"I'm afraid they're still entangled here and won't be able to get away."

"However, it's no use for Yao Ru to dislike him. Yao Da is extremely satisfied with Ying Zhi as his son-in-law. He's practically begging to fawn over Ying Zhi. No matter how unwilling Yao Ru is, she'll have no choice but to obediently marry him in the future."

Ying Fuyan suddenly stood up.

He Xuran: "Jia Yan, what's wrong?"

Ying Fuyan's mind was entirely focused on Yao Ru being pestered, so he casually said, "I'm going to the outhouse."

Wei Zhao raised an eyebrow and stood up gracefully.

"I will walk with you."

Ying Fuyan: ...

"No need."

Wei Zhao said gently, "I already said I would take care of you."

Xiao Huaiyan narrowed his eyes, sensing something was wrong.

Others may not know, but doesn't he? Wei Zhao certainly doesn't have such a kind heart!

He stood up thoughtfully: "Coincidentally, I also want to go."

Ning Yunling, who really needed to use the restroom: !!
He found it particularly fascinating.

"Let's go, let's go together. I've been holding it in for a while now."

Ying Fuyan almost couldn't catch his breath.

No.

What are you getting involved in?!

That's insane.

He Xuran watched as the group of people left without even touching the food.

His brows furrowed deeply; he felt uneasy, yet unwilling to be left behind for no reason.

He was very intimidating! Without hesitation, I put down my chopsticks and strode after him.

"Wait for me!"