The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 237: Just... Not Used to It

The wheels rolled, leaving the Government Office behind.

Yu Tingwan didn’t know how those words stirred such waves in Wei Zhao’s heart.

She was always like this; when she deliberately spoke sweet words, they sounded dry and fake. But the words she unconsciously uttered were captivating.

After moving away from the Government Office, the streets became bustling with people, noise rising, and laughter echoing without end.

She lifted a corner of the curtain to look outside.

With the corrupt official executed, the people’s lives were less difficult.

But... amidst the hardship, ignorance became the norm, like mushrooms not knowing day from night, and cicadas unaware of the Spring and Autumn Annals.

Truly lamentable.

It’s no wonder her parents insisted on her reading books in their lifetime. Distinguishing right from wrong would prevent her from being tainted by the world.

Yu Tingwan suddenly said, "Power is a good thing."

Wei Zhao lowered his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking, a sarcastic smile tugging at his lips, "Who wouldn’t agree."

Yu Tingwan said softly, "Earlier at the Government Office, that County Magistrate almost brought a chair for me to sit."

She frowned as she mentioned this.

"According to the rules, the courtroom should be the most meticulous place."

She briefly recounted what had happened with Wei Zhao.

"Widow Jiang’s parents and in-laws didn’t want to sign the separation papers once they arrived."

Shameless to the extreme, indeed.

"Her parents were vicious, berating her for being unfilial. If it weren’t for the County Magistrate, they probably would have attacked. Her in-laws kept cursing, saying what nerve she had to disturb the Government Office over a small matter."

They never cared for their granddaughter, but when it came to signing the separation papers, they were unhappy. They cried and yelled that she was their youngest son’s only bloodline, the apple of their eye.

Those words made people feel nauseous.

Filled with insincerity.

It’s true that Widow Jiang would bear a bad name, but the ill reputation of her in-laws for mistreating her and her daughter would also spread.

They had long separated. Widow Jiang’s husband was the second in line in the family. Years ago, he hurt his leg, and his in-laws refused to give money for treatment, forcing the couple to move out and live with the eldest.

The couple borrowed money everywhere to get his leg treated.

The husband became estranged from his parents because of this.

Yet, through his efforts, he managed to buy a well-located house for shelter.

Sadly, the good times didn’t last.

Seeing him pass away, the in-laws started scheming to sell the house.

With money, life would be easier, and the elder son’s children could have meat every meal.

Yu Tingwan: "You should have seen, when they cried, not a single tear fell."

"Finally, they relented, saying they could sign the separation papers, but the house belonged to their son and couldn’t be left to outsiders."

Outsiders.

How could they even say that?

If the house truly went to them, where would Widow Jiang and the child go?

"The County Magistrate didn’t bother dealing with these people and directly had the constable press their fingerprints on the separation papers."

Who would dare defy?

Defy, and they’d get a beating, and compliance would follow.

This clearly wasn’t the proper way.

Yet he did it without hesitation.

Yu Tingwan said this and turned to Wei Zhao.

"And before this, Shunzi hadn’t revealed his identity."

She pursed her lips, "To make the County Magistrate act this way, I think in the entire Ze County... it’s probably He Yushi’s doing."

Wei Zhao stared at her, asking, "Don’t want to take his favor?"

Hearing this, Yu Tingwan indifferently played with the ruby at her waist.

Calm to the bone.

"It’s his choice to do so; I didn’t know beforehand, nor did I ask him to."

Without He Xuran, the outcome of the case wouldn’t have changed.

"I just..."

Yu Tingwan hesitated, then said softly, "Not used to it."

Not used to people she barely knew being kind to her.

Wei Zhao reached out and pulled her into his embrace, his thumb gently rubbing the girl’s smooth, white earlobe.

There were no ear piercings.

"If he’s nice to you, just accept it."

"He Xuran chose to do it himself, not forced by anyone. If you’re not comfortable, just don’t think about it."

Wei Zhao said lightly, "Just keep me in your heart."

Yu Tingwan: ...

Saying so much was just to set up the last sentence, huh.

She wasn’t pleased.

"Where are we going?"

Wei Zhao: "Didn’t you want to eat hot pot?"

With his mention, Yu Tingwan remembered.

It was a way of eating she heard Hui Niang mention.

They said it involved slicing processed beef and lamb into thin slices, boiling them in a bubbling pot, and pairing them with a special dip, quite fragrant.

She was intrigued.

But at home, there was no special hot pot stove; they couldn’t gather around the large iron pot used for cooking in the kitchen. So they had to buy one outside.

But there wasn’t one readily available; such a way of eating was rare in Ze County. Ordinary families were content to fill their stomachs and wouldn’t go to the trouble of making such food.

They had to custom order.

They were told to pick it up in three days.

And indeed, the day had come.

Yu Tingwan glanced at the sky; it was almost noon, "Then let’s get it and go home soon."

So Hui Niang and the others wouldn’t finish eating without them.

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The Wei Family Army, stationed at the Post Station, rarely ventured out.

Because they had run out of paper money and incense, they needed to buy more.

The group moved listlessly, roaming the streets.

"We’re low on candles too; need to stock up."

"Buy the best and most expensive ones."

"Is there enough silver? No matter how hard it is, we can’t skimp on the General. I want him to be the richest in the Yama Hall."

"I want to burn a few Paper Money Beauties; the General didn’t marry in life. But you know, the General wasn’t fond of women, found them noisy, and every time we talked about such things, he either went back to his tent or said nothing."

"The General had no experience, how could he join in our talk? You’re putting him in a tough spot."

"If... if the General had left behind a child or two, or even more. But don’t talk about a child, all these years, never seen the General close to any girl."

Mentioning Wei Zhao, a glimmer appeared in their eyes.

"I heard from Military Doctor Ge that most of the daughters in the Capital wanted to be our General’s wife. The General didn’t even take a second look."

"Some even threw themselves at him; the General, fed up, directly treated them as spies and sent them to the Capital Mansion."

"So, if he’s discontent with my decision to burn maidservant paper dolls, I’m afraid he’ll come in a dream to scold me."

At this, sadness welled up.

"But... so much time has passed, and I’ve never dreamt of the General even once."

Among them, one with a dark complexion, silent since leaving the Post Station, was nudged on the shoulder, "Ling Zhe, what’s wrong?"

Ling Zhe snapped back, "My eyelid keeps twitching, feels like something bad is about to happen."

Everyone fell silent.

Back when the General met his misfortune, Ling Zhe had said his eyelids kept twitching.

Suddenly, Ling Zhe sharply turned his gaze towards a spot.

Ahead, outside a store selling pots, pans, and other goods, a carriage was parked.

The carriage was quite ordinary!

But the person waiting beside it was not ordinary at all.

Isn’t that Rong Di, who vanished for so long and couldn’t be contacted?!

What’s going on!

He was the General’s right-hand man!

Equally matched with Deputy General Chi Yu in a fight.

How could he... end up as a coachman??