The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 101 The Dong Family Mansion...Marrying a Wife

The blue crow, which had long since blended into the roof tiles, shook itself, flapped its wings, and nimbly flew to a certain spot.

Over here, Yu Tingwan and her group have just moved into their new house.

Even if the house is very clean, things that need cleaning still need to be cleaned.

Yu Tingwan hadn't slept all night, and Hui Niang had only taken a nap yesterday, yet both of them were unusually energetic.

First, Yu Tingwan cleaned the room where she and Wei Zhao lived, and then helped Wei Zhao lie down.

"I'm busy setting up the new house today, so I probably won't have time. We're missing chairs and stools here, so my mother and I will go and get them tomorrow."

The girl was clearly delighted and moved closer to Wei Zhao.

“Mother said that now that we have money, we can’t put off making clothes for me as promised. We’ll use the money we planned to use for your medical treatment to buy them.”

Yu Tingwan counted on her fingers: "Mother just loves me."

Wei Zhao lay down, just about to turn over.

Yu Tingwan turned it over.

Wei Zhao sighed helplessly, "Hmm?"

Yu Tingwan's eyes lit up: "And you?"

Wei Zhao paused, looked away, and didn't look at her delicate features: "No..."

I just said one word.

Yu Tingwan covered his mouth tightly.

Wei Zhao:......

Afterwards, Yu Tingwan and Huiniang cleaned up the kitchen together and were discussing going back to the general store to buy some seasonings.

Yue Shan looked around curiously, occasionally running out of the gate to see the empty alley.

Wei Zhao was lying on the couch, resting with his eyes closed.

The crow has returned.

It flew into the house and hopped and skipped towards Wei Zhao.

At last.

It stood proudly upright, reading with great expression. At first, it could read aloud with great emotion and without missing a single word.

But it is a bird after all, and it hears far too much to remember. So it got stuck.

She stared with eyes the size of mung beans.

I thought about it for a long time, but only a few words came to mind.

"Serves him right for dying, serves him right for dying."

"My eldest son..."

I forgot the rest.

The crow rambled on and on: "Come on, come on, pry open the coffin, pry open the coffin."

Wei Zhao remained expressionless, but his eyelids twitched three times.

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Yu Tingwan was carrying a basket on her back. In addition to the seasonings that Hui Niang had asked for, she had also bought some vegetables.

The new house lacks everything.

We'll add more later.

Having some money and having just moved in, I figured I should at least have a nice meal.

She hasn't eaten meat in a long time.

Yu Tingwan bought a pot, rice, and a pound of pork with alternating layers of fat and lean meat from the butcher's stall. She also got some bones to make soup.

She also bought flour so that her mother could make dumplings in a few days.

The girl had made a good plan and was about to walk back the way she came when she suddenly stopped, frowned, and turned around.

It seems... somewhat familiar.

Yu Tingwan tried to move forward, then forward again, and finally turned right.

I don’t know how long I’ve been gone.

Red ribbons were hung high, and gongs and drums resounded.

Her gaze slowly rose upwards.

It is... the Dong family mansion.

"What a terrible thing! How dare the Dong family take a wedding today?"

People walked past her, whispering among themselves.

"The fortune teller calculated his birth chart and said today would be very auspicious. That Mr. Dong is old and believes in these things the most."

"What is he afraid of? Every month he has to go to the yamen with silver in his hands to curry favor with them. He even knows several of the prefects in the surrounding area."

"They actually raised that group of people to be fat and pig-headed, and they don't do anything human."

“We have no power or influence, and that general is not related to us at all. Who would dare to report us? Unless they don’t want to live anymore.”

"The poor bride, I heard she was only thirteen, and was sold by her stepmother."

Yu Tingwan seemed not to hear what was said after that. Her eyes trembled, and her originally beautiful face was sure to appear weak, but before leaving home, she was afraid of causing trouble, and being a newcomer, she knew there were too many people she couldn't afford to offend. Without hesitation, she smeared soot on her face, making it terribly black.

It won't attract attention.

It was also quite disappointing.

very safe.

With that in mind, she did not deliberately avoid it.

These words must have appeared in their past lives, only the bride they spoke of had changed.

It turns out that there are always vulnerable women who are harmed.

"Mr. Dong, congratulations!"

Yu Tingwan saw someone from the Dong family being helped out.

Mr. Dong, the local gentry, was dressed in wedding attire, but his advanced age had left him hunched over and his hair gray. As is often the case with joyous occasions, his eyes shone brightly, and he couldn't suppress the smile that played on his lips.

The old man glanced at the servant behind him.

The maid understood and immediately started shouting at the top of her lungs.

"Today is a joyous occasion for our master, and we wish to celebrate with you all. Anyone passing by is welcome to come to the door and collect a celebratory cake."

Upon hearing this, the passersby who had been criticizing the Dong family for their dishonesty immediately changed their tune.

"Master Dong is so generous!"

"Oh my, the filling of the wedding cake is meat! This is a rare delicacy. The master is indeed a wealthy man in our area. He must be very fond of his new wife. If she gives birth to a son, they will be blessed with good fortune in the future."

Yu Tingwan's face darkened.

she mused.

We need to think of a way to notify Wei's army without sacrificing ourselves. That way, the Dong family will suffer the consequences.

Unexpectedly, the maid who had been shouting earlier hurried towards her.

“Young lady, you are quite to the liking of our Master Dong. He invites you to his residence for a drink.”

At this sound, people on the street all looked over.

Some people enjoyed the show, while others felt sorry for it.

Once someone takes a liking to Mr. Dong, how can they escape his grasp?

Yu Tingwan opened her eyes wearily, her gaze as cold as ice.

She ignored the maid, and as if sensing something, she looked up and met the gaze of Mr. Dong.

The man stared intently at her, his eyes filled with amazement.

His appearance was horribly dark, indicating he wasn't good-looking either. But Squire Dong had been with many women. The woman was dressed clumsily, but the figure hidden beneath her cotton-padded coat was undeniably alluring.

Yu Tingwan: ? ? ?

No, she's turned as black as charcoal!

Even I can't stand it.

A wave of nausea washed over him, and he couldn't hide the disgust in his eyes. He turned to leave.

"girl."

The maid threatened, "You're disrespecting us local gentry!"

Who does he think he is? Does Yu Tingwan have to give him face?

Yu Tingwan pursed her lips.

The maid raised her chin high.

So many people are eager to get into the Dong family mansion!

The new bride was young and didn't know any better. She cried and said she wanted to go home, but after being frightened, she behaved herself. She had just finished the wedding ceremony and was now being led to her new room.

Only this guy in front of me doesn't know what's good for him.

However, the blame lies with Liu, the matchmaker from Xilin Village, who had patted her chest and promised to send beauties from all around.

They say that the beauty has fair skin and delicate features, and is also well-educated.

But then suddenly there was no more news.

The master had no choice but to keep picking and choosing.

The new wife is young and only of average appearance. Fortunately, her birth chart is exceptionally auspicious, which pleases the master.

He looked familiar; he was one of the people who chased after Yu Tingwan in his previous life.

Yu Tingwan knew that the Dong family was not someone she could afford to offend right now, so she suppressed her temper and the rising hatred. She took a step to leave, saying, "No, I have something to attend to at home."

Dong, the local gentry: "Stop!"

He had barely finished speaking when the maid reached out to grab Yu Tingwan's hand.

"stop."

The arrow arrived before the person.

The sharp arrow flew swiftly through the air, piercing straight through the servant's palm, which was raised in mid-air.

"what!"

(End of this chapter)