The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 182: A Natural at Flirting

The sky was overcast, and nightfall approached.

The tension that had been gripping everyone for days suddenly lifted, and the entire village felt a sense of relief. After Wei Zhao took his medicine and fell asleep, Shunzi grabbed the letters from the bedside and descended the mountain.

There were two letters in total.

Before the acupuncture, the General had instructed that if he was okay, one letter should be sent to the secret base in Shangjing, and another should be taken to the border, where someone would respond.

Elder Ge, exhausted but uneasy, decided to keep watch personally that night and set up a bedroll by Wei Zhao’s couch.

"Alright, you don’t need to stay here. Go back to your room and rest. Come replace me in the morning."

He said this to Yu Tingwan, who was standing nearby.

But there was no reply.

Elder Ge looked over.

Yu Tingwan was half-leaning against the cabinet, seemingly lost in thought.

No one knew what had happened.

When he returned from preparing the medicine earlier, the girl seemed off.

Elder Ge yawned: "What’s wrong?"

Afraid of disturbing Wei Zhao, he walked over with tired steps.

"Too hot?"

Elder Ge squinted, wondering if: "Or did the General upset you? Look, even your ears are red with anger."

Yu Tingwan snapped back to reality.

The matters between her and Wei Zhao couldn’t be shared with others.

It was just that he was too straightforward and could speak such words with a calm expression, as if discussing whether dinner was good or not so casually.

Wei Zhao had no sense of shame!

She wasn’t overly concerned, but it still made her somewhat uneasy.

After all, that night, her eyes and ears were not quite clean.

Her father had said in his lifetime.

——"Yaoyao looks good, and when she grows up, she’ll definitely be a beauty like your mother. Who knows how many young men will come eagerly to propose. But remember, there aren’t many good men out there. If anyone offends you with inappropriate words when you’re out, you must tell Dad, and Dad will set them straight. Your future husband must be personally approved by Dad, lest you be deceived."

——"Some out there are too frivolous, always saying sweet words to confuse young girls. Yaoyao is the smartest; she mustn’t be fooled."

Yes.

She wouldn’t be.

So, when she entered the Hu Family back then, she knew Hu Yaozu was no good.

Hypocritical.

But pretended to be a learned and refined man.

Back then, she didn’t understand compromise and always clashed with Mrs. Wang. Given her young age and undeveloped features, Hu Yaozu didn’t develop improper feelings toward her.

Extremely annoying, he always acted like a caring brother.

——"Wan, even though Dad says this is your home too, you’re different from us, so at least understand some rules."

——"My mother may be difficult, but she’s an elder. I’m not saying you have to yield to her, but at least respect her."

Yu Tingwan was exasperated.

She couldn’t listen to any of it.

Her temperament was sensitive and irritable at the time, unable to accept her parents’ death. Hard to handle and unreasonable, how could she give face to Hu Yaozu?

She tilted her chin and beckoned Hu Yaozu with her hand.

——"Come, if you don’t care for me, kill me."

Very provocative.

Making Hu Yaozu furious.

——"Rebellious!"

Incredible as it might seem, Hu Dalang initially was more considerate of her feelings. He would occasionally mediate when things got out of hand, advising Hu Yaozu not to hold grudges against her.

Later, as the girl matured, her striking beauty couldn’t be hidden.

Hu Yaozu started to look at her differently.

Even his words changed.

——"Did my mother upset you again? Don’t get mad; I apologize on her behalf."

——"On my way back, I saw someone selling candied fruit and thought of you. Take it; there’s no need for formality between us."

By then, Yu Tingwan had learned restraint.

Even if utterly fed up, she would muster up energy to deal with him. She kept a polite distance while maintaining his dignity.

Until Hu Yaozu expressed his feelings, and Yu Tingwan’s face turned completely cold.

Unwilling to fake civility.

Sick of hearing another word.

Despite it being classically romantic talk, without a hint of color.

Now, Wei Zhao was already speaking lewdly.

Yet, she didn’t feel repulsed.

It just seemed reasonable.

Didn’t Wei Zhao tease her, wouldn’t he tease other girls?

Besides, for him to say such things, he certainly has the confidence.

However... Yu Tingwan was a bit worried.

With only the two of them in the room, she didn’t hide her thoughts. Seriously, she looked at Wei Zhao.

——"Can’t you be smaller?"

——"This way... it won’t fit easily."

The tone clearly showed how genuinely she felt.

Then...

Then Wei Zhao’s look towards her changed.

He seemed surprised, but considering Yu Tingwan’s usual demeanor, it appeared logical.

The Luminous Pearl inside the room was from their home, making the darkness outside even pronounced.

The scent of the medicine was strong, yet to dissipate.

Elder Ge put down the chopsticks he had just picked up from the corner of the bed.

The girl said, in a slightly muffled voice: "I’m going next door; call me if anything comes up."

Elder Ge, oblivious to the little spats between young couples, saw the girl still sullen and silent, couldn’t help but frown.

Perhaps it was an age thing, unable to stop worrying, or maybe having followed Wei Zhao for years, he had already regarded him as a younger member.

Elder Ge seemed to think of something, a hint of regret crossing his eyes.

"Young couples in this world need time to adjust, occasional bickering is unavoidable. If he does something that makes you uncomfortable, you need to bring it up. Keeping it inside only burdens yourself. Often a trivial matter can become an insurmountable obstacle over time, and that’s what most strains a marriage."

These words were very reasonable.

Yu Tingwan took note.

Elder Ge: "It’s the first time being married to someone, no one teaches you, so you can only learn how to get along slowly."

These words were also very true.

Yu Tingwan nodded.

Indeed, she didn’t know how to be someone’s wife.

Especially since her situation with Wei Zhao was complicated.

Even now, Yu Tingwan wasn’t ready to fully commit and stand by him. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

In this world, ’equal social status’ is a shackle.

The girl had a delicate mind.

She didn’t have many strengths, but never belittled herself. Since Wei Zhao chose her, she was worthy of him.

But what about the doors of the Duke Shun Mansion?

Was she worthy?

What would she face?

A very real problem.

Elder Ge continued to talk eloquently.

"In recent years, the General has been focused on the Wei Family Army and the Duke Shun Mansion. While most young men his age are already married, he carries a heavy burden and has never been ensnared by women’s charms."

Yu Tingwan nodded.

"Frankly, many noblewomen in Shangjing lose their dignity hoping for the position of Young Madam of the Duke Shun Mansion. Many are left heartbroken by his obliviousness."

Yu Tingwan continued to nod.

Elder Ge spoke vigorously: "The General hasn’t interacted much with women, doesn’t know how to sweet talk, nor has he ever tried to win over a girl’s heart. In terms of erudition, even He Xuran from the Post Station is outperformed by him. In terms of martial arts and strategy, he is probably unmatched in Shangjing. Despite his early wisdom, in matters of romance, he is a novice."

Yu Tingwan’s eyelids twitched.

"Then you underestimate him."

Wei Zhao, looking all serious, is adept at speaking flirtatiously, self-taught.