The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 238: A Brothel’s Attitude

The shop isn’t big, but it has everything.

Yu Tingwan checked the warm pot that the shopkeeper handed over and cheerfully took out some silver to pay the bill.

The shopkeeper accepted it with a friendly smile.

Yu Tingwan thought, since she was already here, she might as well see if there was anything else she needed. She glanced around, raising her hand suspiciously and pointing to a spot, "What’s that?"

"That’s a copper stove for roasting meat."

The shopkeeper said, "We’re close to the border here, and that’s a method of cooking that’s come from the Southern Border."

"I found it interesting and thought if it didn’t sell, I’d keep it for myself."

Yu Tingwan walked over to take a closer look. The long stove had two layers, with a hollow strip at the bottom.

The shopkeeper quickly explained, "You coat the top with oil for roasting meat, and the bottom is for placing charcoal. You see, this shallow tray can be pulled out to hold the ashes from the burnt charcoal."

Yu Tingwan listened intently.

Suddenly, a voice outside drowned out the shopkeeper’s words.

Yu Tingwan turned around to see about a dozen men dressed as soldiers from the Wei Family Army gathering around Rong Di.

"Brother Rong!"

The one speaking was Ling Zhe.

"Why are you here? I sent you a letter a few days ago, why haven’t you replied?"

"Are you very busy?"

Rong Di was slightly surprised to see them: "I’m not in charge of you. Even your leader, Chi Yu, can’t bother with you."

Wei Family Army: ...

But every time you assign us tasks, that’s not what you say!

"How much longer do we have to stay at the post station?"

"What about the other brothers?"

Someone’s eyes were already red: "Have they... have they all dispersed?"

Rong Di: ...

No.

Only you few haven’t rejoined the team.

Rong Di couldn’t be bothered to explain: "Alright, all of you go back. Don’t get in my way. Someone will contact you later."

He glanced inside the shop, walked in, and quickly came out carrying the warm pot and the copper stove.

Ling Zhe looked on, feeling this wasn’t something Rong Di should be doing.

He continued to watch.

And he saw the girl who followed Rong Di out.

The other soldiers from the Wei Family Army saw her too.

Yu Tingwan met their gaze without any intention to avoid it, boldly allowing them to look, even curving her lips into a smile.

Ling Zhe grabbed Rong Di: "Who is she?"

"Mind your tone."

Ling Zhe understood: "Your sweetheart, huh?"

Rong Di: ???

He threw a punch.

Ling Zhe was caught off guard, stumbling back a few steps in pain.

"Brother Rong! Why did you hit me?"

Rong Di: "Do you want to die, or do you want me to die?"

How could he!?

Rong Di didn’t dare imagine the expression of the person inside the carriage.

These days, anyone who wasn’t blind could see Wei Zhao’s feelings for Yu Tingwan.

Let alone those of them who were by his side?

It was the first time the General had encountered a girl he liked, and he moved everything home. Don’t even mention the dazzling jewelry. Last time after visiting the mine, he even casually grabbed a piece of ore on his way back.

No matter if it was good or bad, he gave it all to Yu Tingwan anyway.

Lucky they weren’t in Shangjing.

Otherwise, even the personal treasury would be in the Yu name!

There was a faint sound from inside the carriage.

Aside from Yu Tingwan, everyone here practiced martial arts and heard it.

Rong Di understood.

He glanced at the dozen or so towering soldiers from the Wei Family Army.

"Go and accept your punishment."

Ling Zhe: ???

He felt uncomfortable.

Truly.

He stared at the carriage for a long time.

Understood.

This girl might be the sweetheart of the one inside.

He furrowed his brows tightly: "Brother Rong, how long has the General been gone? Have you already shifted loyalties?"

The Wei Family Army, hearing this, looked at him with accusing eyes.

"The General rarely punishes us!"

"Truly, when people leave so does their warmth. Back then everyone said you were loyal to the General, and now look how long that’s lasted?"

Rong Di: "Ten lashes for everyone."

Ling Zhe concluded: "No wonder our leader became the Deputy General, able to stay by the General’s side, but you weren’t."

Rong Di’s face turned dark.

He didn’t like hearing that!!!

Rong Di: "Twenty lashes!"

Still not satisfied, Rong Di kicked Ling Zhe, fetched a footstool, and turned to Yu Tingwan with respect, "If there’s nothing else you wish to buy, I’ll escort you back to the alley."

Yu Tingwan: "Alright."

Ling Zhe saw this exchange and felt even more unwell.

Who is she!

Who!

In such a short time, she could replace the General.

He boldly stepped forward and lifted the carriage curtain.

And saw Wei Zhao inside, expressionless.

He was dumbfounded.

In the next instant, his pupils dilated sharply, and the curtain was hastily dropped by him.

The soldiers behind were baffled.

"What happened?"

Rong Di looked on expressionlessly, letting out a cold laugh.

Indeed.

All he had said couldn’t match up to the General showing his face.

Keep pushing, see where it gets you!

The other soldiers sensed something off with Ling Zhe: "Who’s in there? That it shocked you so much."

The curtain fell too quickly; they didn’t see anything.

Ling Zhe’s hand was trembling.

He stammered, "I... I think I..."

Yu Tingwan heard him excitedly exclaim.

"Saw a ghost."

He said while giving himself a hard slap.

Yes...

It hurt.

Ling Zhe widened his eyes.

Yu Tingwan: ...

Even after getting on the carriage, she couldn’t stop laughing.

Her shoulders shook as she glanced at the "ghost" before her.

"They hold you in high regard."

Wei Zhao glanced at her sideways: "Really?"

"Less fear, more respect."

After the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, the carriage stopped in front of the Wei Family’s gate.

Yu Tingwan was the first to crawl out.

Before even entering, she shouted.

"Mom, we’re having the warm pot today and grilled meat tomorrow."

The voice was loud.

Hui Niang heard and quickly came out of the house.

"Alright, Mom will go prepare right away."

Even the Old Master Sun next door heard.

He scoffed: "Such a simpleton, thinking about tomorrow’s meal when you haven’t even eaten today’s! Always being so silly."

Lady Zhao heard him and laughed.

"I disagree with that; Wan Niang is quite capable when she gets serious."

Old Master Sun loved hearing praises for Yu Tingwan.

"That she is."

"This child has been perceptive since young. When she read, she’d only pick the books she wanted to read, those that would benefit her lifelong. She wouldn’t even glance at the pedantic ones."

At this moment, Rong Di was about to help Wei Zhao.

But Wei Zhao didn’t need assistance, taking a step down.

He was already walking steadily.

As soon as he touched the ground, Wei Zhao remembered something.

"You..."

"General’s orders."

Wei Zhao’s dark eyes were unreadable: "In the future, matters concerning me are to be handled by Chi Yu. You’ll stay at the mine to keep watch."

Rong Di: ???

He! Got implicated.

Yu Tingwan, seeing no one coming in, tiptoed out of the courtyard, only to see Rong Di’s dejected back.

"He seems quite innocent."

To be honest, Rong Di matched her previous ideal husband criteria quite well.

"You can’t just because he’s brawny and looks strong and capable, then..."

Her words were cut off.

"Yu Tingwan."

Wei Zhao, seeing she was still looking, said: "Come help me."

"Aren’t you able to walk?"

Wei Zhao said flatly, "Not at the moment."

Wei Zhao’s tone gave nothing away: "Hurry."

He faintly hinted at weakness: "I can’t even stand steadily."

Yu Tingwan pursed her lips, seemingly at a loss with him: "Why are you like this?"

Wei Zhao thought she wouldn’t say anything good.

Indeed.

Yu Tingwan spat out each word distinctly.

"The rank of a legitimate wife, the tolerance of a concubine, and the ways of a courtesan."