The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 56 The girl... really went too far.
Even with Hunter Peng by her side, Hui Niang was still anxious, fearing something might happen. She prepared enough dry food, saw them to the door, and kept giving them instructions.

"Listen to Hunter Peng's advice in the mountains, and do not act on your own and cause him trouble."

"Don't worry about home, my stepmother and I will take good care of Alang."

“If the mountain road is reopened, I’m afraid you won’t hear from us. If you come back and find the house locked and no one home, then we’ve gone to the county town.”

“We’ve prepared seven or eight days’ worth of dry rations, but we really can’t afford any more at home. Hunter Peng is tall and strong and eats a lot, so tell him not to be stingy. It would be best if we could find ginseng, but if we can’t, we should come back. Our husbands are all married now, and we’re getting old. Our bodies aren’t what they used to be, so don’t push yourselves too hard. If something happens to you again, the three of us really won’t be able to survive.”

Wei Shouzhong smiled as he listened to his wife's nagging.

"I understand, I'll listen to you. With Brother Peng here, nothing will happen. Don't see me off, I'm leaving now."

Hui Niang stood by the door and waved to him. She watched Wei Shouzhong walk to the side of Peng, the hunter who was waiting in front.

Peng the hunter called out "Uncle," and casually slung the dry rations he was carrying over his shoulder.

The two figures grew smaller and smaller until they disappeared from sight.

Hui Niang wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and only then did she come back to her senses, turning around to meet Yu Tingwan's eyes.

She awkwardly rubbed the hem of her clothes: "I'm sorry you had to see this."

She longed for her family to have a reunion for the New Year, but she was even more afraid—afraid that something had happened to Ah Lang, that her husband was gone, and that she might never have another chance.

“I know Mother is heartbroken, but once my husband recovers, we will be able to reunite every year from now on.”

Hui Niang roused herself and forced a smile: "You're right, I've gotten myself into a dead end."

She looked around: "Where's Yue Shan?"

Peng, the hunter, left his son here, and they must take good care of him.

This man isn't as attentive as a woman. His child has been going hungry and eating irregularly, and looks so thin now. He's even a head shorter than other children his age.

Yu Tingwan: "I just served him a small bowl of Laba porridge, and he's sitting in the kitchen drinking it now."

She was also somewhat saddened.

"Has Hunter Peng not been looking for anyone all these years?"

If there were women at home to take care of Yue Shan, he would feel at ease when he was away from home, and the children wouldn't have to endure the elements with him.

Hui Niang whispered, "I've already looked for it."

Peng the hunter wasn't short of money, and it wouldn't be difficult for him to marry another wife.

"His first wife was a good woman; she took excellent care of the household, and everyone in the village spoke highly of her. But after less than two years, he noticed many marks on the children's bodies from being beaten."

Even if you don't like someone who isn't your biological child, you can't mistreat them.

"In a fit of anger, he divorced her. Perhaps he was afraid and didn't look for anyone else."

Since it was someone else's family matter, Yu Tingwan didn't pry too much. She glanced in the direction of the kitchen: "Should we boil some water later so he can wash up?"

The child was so dirty.

His hair was a mess, and his clothes were covered in dirt. But you could tell that Peng the hunter cared about his son; the cotton-padded clothes he wore after rolling in the mud were very thick.

At midday, the Wei family home was filled with an enticing and rich aroma.

People nearby came out and took a deep breath.

"What kind of food has Hui Niang made this time?"

The kids in the family were so hungry they kept asking for some.

Hui Niang didn't do anything special; she just braised the large intestines.

The fire in the stove was kept just right, and the prepared large intestines were bubbling away in the pot without anyone needing to watch over them.

Hui Niang was weaving baskets at the entrance of the kitchen.

After being cleaned up, Yue Shan squatted in the yard and quietly built a snowman.

He wasn't troublesome at all; on the contrary, he was very obedient and would often help Hui Niang pass things to her.

Yu Tingwan couldn't bear to see Wei Zhao still lying down after waking up, so she helped him to stand by the window.

Seeing that Wei Zhao was indifferent to her approach, she did not feel any displeasure.

The girl... was really pushing her luck.

She tentatively observed Wei Zhao's expression, her fingertips moving downwards little by little, first gently taking his arm. Having spent so much time together, Wei Zhao understood Yu Tingwan's headstrong nature and didn't bother to argue with her little gestures.

"Husband, isn't Yue Shan very handsome?"

Although she's thin and dark-skinned, if she takes good care of herself, she'll definitely have a decent appearance.

Wei Zhao glanced at it, then looked away, listlessly saying, "I don't think so."

Yu Tingwan: "I hope our future son can be as well-behaved and quiet as him."

Since neither of them had a future, Wei Zhao naturally couldn't discuss it with her.

Yu Tingwan's eyes lit up, and her voice was soft and expectant: "I can teach him to read later."

"I don't expect him to study hard and pass the imperial examinations, but at least he shouldn't be blind."

Yu Tingwan had a well-thought-out plan: "If we have the resources, we'll send him to learn martial arts."

This world is too chaotic.

Poor people still need to be strong to survive.

She kept talking, but her little fidgeting didn't stop.

The girl continued to probe, her fingertips moving downwards to hook onto Wei Zhao's large hand. Perhaps afraid that Wei Zhao would shake her off, Yu Tingwan went all in, inserting her fingers between his and forcefully interlocking them.

Wei Zhao's eyes trembled.

He looked at Yu Tingwan expressionlessly: "Let go."

Is there anything she wouldn't do?

Yu Tingwan, however, was quite content.

Although she didn't feel anything special while holding his hand, and didn't understand why Hu Dalang, who clearly disliked Xiao Xushi during their wedding, would half-pull and half-hold on after Xiao Xushi clung to him, and both of them blushed a little.

But she and Wei Shen wanted to have everything that other couples had!
Yu Tingwan asked innocently, "Why did you release it?"

"You'll get used to it."

"You can't even handle holding hands? What will you do if you kiss on the lips later?"

That's really what she thought.

Wei Zhao's palms were icy cold, but Yu Tingwan's warmth gently and subtly reached him.

He pursed his lips, a strange emotion rising within him. It was faint, yet unfathomable.

Seeing that he didn't say anything discouraging, Yu Tingwan was even more satisfied. Life after marrying into the Wei family was even better than she had imagined.

Yu Tingwan: "Husband."

Wei Zhao didn't want to talk to her!

"Children are the best..."

Yu Tingwan glanced at Wei Zhao.

"It's best not to look like you."

It's better to have a rugged appearance.

Yu Tingwan thought for a moment and said, "Someone like Hunter Peng would be fine."

Wei Zhao was so angry he almost laughed.

He could have easily ignored it. No matter what Yu Tingwan said, he remained completely unmoved and indifferent.

But it's unclear whether it was because Yu Tingwan had angered him too many times, or because he had been brainwashed too much these past few days.

Wei Zhao said coldly, "Oh, my son has the same face as another man?"

Does this seem reasonable?

The girl found it a bit sarcastic, but she continued to fantasize: "Everyone needs an early education, so martial arts training is inevitable. In the beginning, my husband can supervise me as I practice stances and such. When he gets older and you can't teach him anymore, we can go to the martial arts training ground."

"My father was spotted by the security escort agency back then because of his skills in the martial arts arena."

Wei Zhao could cut off the head of an enemy general and kick it around like a game; how many people dared to try and get his guidance?
"I can't teach you?"

(End of this chapter)