The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 285 - 282: Thank You for Your Hard Work

"Didn’t you arrange for the kitchen to prepare a table full of Gui Zhi’s favorite dishes early on? It’s almost noon, and the children must be hungry."

Then came a lowered whisper.

Marchioness Ning approached Ning Suxuan; the relationship between the sisters-in-law was quite good: "You’re the one with ideas. Sister-in-law doesn’t hold it against you for drinking her tea of respect today. But Gui Zhi is clearly determined."

"This Yu Family girl, I can see it in her eyes; pure eyes won’t mislead."

Ning Suxuan remained silent, contemplating something that no one would know as long as she didn’t speak it out.

However...

Marchioness Ning lowered her voice: "She does indeed resemble that person a bit."

"At first glance, I almost thought the Gu Family had another daughter."

"But her surname is Yu, unrelated."

"Besides, her looks and Gui Zhi’s are extraordinary; having a few children, the Wei Family wouldn’t seem so lonely."

Ning Suxuan couldn’t argue with that.

She suppressed her turbulent emotions and, as usual, took the willow branches from Nanny Ru who stood behind her.

She stepped forward, smoothing out the creases on Wei Zhao’s hem.

Wei Zhao’s eyes deepened, allowing her to wave the willow branches around him, brushing off lightly.

Nanny Ru laughed: "Sweep away the bad luck, Princely Heir, and sweep away the bad luck. Now that you’re back safely, everything will go smoothly from now on."

She was the nanny brought over from the Ning Family when Ning Suxuan married into the Wei Family, having watched Wei Zhao grow up.

Since Wei Zhao became the leader of the Wei Family Army, everyone in the household respected him as the General, but only Nanny Ru still called him Princely Heir as always.

This was an old custom passed down from older generations.

Whenever Wei Zhao returned from the frontier after military campaigns, Ning Suxuan would use willow branches to sweep away bad luck for him and change it to safety.

Ning Suxuan clearly had many questions.

But with a lump in her throat, it turned into a single sentence.

"Since you’re back, go to the ancestral hall to offer incense to your father and the ancestors of the Wei Family."

The group walked on the red carpet, finally heading inside.

Wei Zhao did not let go of Yu Tingwan’s hand, taking her over the threshold. Only then did he settle into the wheelchair brought from Ze County.

Yu Tingwan pushed him forward.

Entering through the mansion gate, there was a long straight corridor ahead. On both sides were lush green trees.

Ahead was a winding gallery, rockery, and small ponds.

Each place was meticulously arranged.

Meanwhile, Shunzi received Wei Zhao’s order and tied up Ning Yunling, sending him to Wei Zhao’s study.

Ning Suxuan seemed not to notice.

Marchioness Ning saw it but did not intervene.

Marquis Ning didn’t pay attention at all, only trying to inquire from Wei Zhao: "What on earth happened?"

Clearly, this was something everyone wanted to know.

Wei Zhao then recounted in the same manner he had told Emperor Ying: "The battlefield was indeed life or death; I thought I wouldn’t survive, but when I awoke, I was in the hands of the Liang Yue people."

Liang Yue was the enemy state in that battle.

Marquis Ning was stunned: "How could it be so?"

Wei Zhao: "Liang Yue has long felt resentment because I decapitated their commander. They fear me, yet covet me and the Wei Family Army under my command."

Wei Zhao could have captured a country like Liang Yue in one fell swoop, but he didn’t.

Without external threats, Emperor Ying would have no use for him.

Only when the enemy periodically harasses... Emperor Ying is wary and wouldn’t dare act rashly against him.

He just wanted to guard the land the Wei Family’s ancestors had protected for generations, not become a traitor to the country.

Yu Tingwan just listened to him spouting nonsense with a straight face.

Aren’t you afraid the Liang Yue side will expose you?

Wei Zhao wasn’t worried; not to mention that Emperor Ying wouldn’t specifically go to ask, just daring to deceive Emperor Ying like this meant he had it all figured out and wouldn’t be exposed.

He dared to do many things.

Like in the battle with Liang Yue; it appeared Liang Yue struck first, but in reality, he instigated it in the dark.

He and the Third Prince of Liang Yue had been in contact for years, each taking what they needed.

Wei Zhao: "I was injured and unable to move, and closely watched, so I couldn’t send timely messages."

"They intended to transport me alive to Liang Yue. I finally found a chance to escape, only to discover the news of my death had spread."

"During the escape, I accidentally fell off a cliff."

Wei Zhao summarized: "I was found and rescued."

After saying that, he fell silent.

Marquis Ning believed him: "No wonder... no wonder Chi Yu mistook someone at that time, no wonder the body was so mutilated; this is Liang Yue’s deception,"

"Who doesn’t know Liang Yue has a poison that can control people, requiring Antidote Pills monthly, or they will bleed from their seven orifices and die."

"They intended to use this opportunity, first heal you, then poison you to coerce and tempt you to work for them."

"You are the one guarding Da Jin’s lands, and you understand best how to attack."

The thought is terrifying!

The King of Liang Yue both hates and loves Wei, blatantly wanting Wei Zhao to serve as a general in Liang Yue, having offered many benefits, which was no secret.

Ning Suxuan’s expression darkened.

Marquis Ning was furious: "These vile scoundrels are truly detestable!"

Marquis Ning: "And then what?"

Wei Zhao repeated: "I was found and rescued."

Obviously, he believed he had said everything important, and didn’t want to mention anything else.

Yu Tingwan’s clear eyes looked around.

But those around her were watching her.

Madam Ning was the first to become restless.

She pushed Marquis Ning beside her: "You go push Gui Zhi."

Then she said to Yu Tingwan: "Yu Family girl."

"Come over, let’s have a chat."

Yu Tingwan didn’t hesitate, exchanged a glance with Wei Zhao, and seeing him slightly nod, she went over to support Madam Ning.

Madam Ning marveled: "How old are you?"

She softly answered: "Eighteen."

"So lovely and full of life, it’s no wonder Gui Zhi likes you, I like you too."

Madam Ning inquired: "Where is your hometown?"

Great, it was Yu Tingwan’s turn to talk nonsense.

"Gantang Village."

That was within Da Jin’s borders, close to the frontier and near Liang Yue as well.

How did she know?

Because that place was poorer than Xilin Village, the poorest village in their area.

"Do you have any siblings?"

Yu Tingwan answered without hesitation: "No."

Yu’s father and Mrs. Yu had only one daughter.

Madam Ning: "Back then Gui Zhi he..."

Yu Tingwan knew what she wanted to ask about.

She didn’t embellish, stating straightforwardly: "It was cold there, the snow was knee-deep. My husband’s body was bloody, staining the snow red."

Madam Ning covered her heart, obviously troubled.

She patted Yu Tingwan’s hand, stealing a glance toward Ning Suxuan up ahead.

Ning Suxuan hadn’t said a word, but her steps slowed, her hand gripping the handkerchief tightly, indicating she was listening too.

"And then, dear child, tell us more."

"It was father and mother who found him."

That referred to Wei Shouzhong and Hui Niang.

But they instinctively assumed it was Yu Tingwan’s own parents.

"The person was unconscious, the village doctor’s skills were limited, and our family was poor, not to mention the mountainous path was difficult, making it impossible to go to the town’s medical center."

"We barely managed to stop the bleeding, and my husband had a continuous fever for several days, which wouldn’t subside."

"Medical treatment is expensive, but we were willing to spend it on him."

"Finally, he woke up..."

She was very measured in her words, never saying what shouldn’t be said, avoiding mentioning how Wei Zhao hurt himself further.

Yu Tingwan: "But he still appeared dazed. The wounds were festering, and he was difficult to medicate."

This rascal frequently and openly knocked things over.

Yu Tingwan: "I took care of him as if nurturing a delicate flower, fearing he would get cold or freeze."

Unintentionally, everyone stopped walking, listening to her speak.

"I stayed by his side constantly, fearing he might stop breathing."

Yu Tingwan had an innocent expression, feeling accomplished: "I’m patient and good-tempered; if the medicine was spilled, I would just make it again. If he broke the bowl, even though I felt distressed, I wouldn’t hold it against him."

Wei Zhao listened with a blank expression.

Praising yourself is one thing.

What about when you hit me?

Have you forgotten all that?

Ning Suxuan’s fingers whitened as she clutched her handkerchief, turning to say her first words to Yu Tingwan: "Thank you for your hard work."