The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 184: Says You’re Simple-Minded

During the illness recovery period, Shunzi was going in and out of the village, not forgetting to frequently report to Yu Tingwan about the movements outside.

Half a month later, Wei Zhao, who was staying in the pharmacy, was finally able to get out of bed. He still looked weak, but compared to before, it was as if he had been reborn, and he was much more spirited.

After the snacks Yu Tingwan had brought from home ran out.

She stood at the door, and the wind blowing against her face was no longer bone-chilling cold, but still made the bamboo forest to the east rustle.

She did not turn around, but it was obvious that she was speaking to the man inside who was writing with a brush.

"The Hu Family went to the Chu Family to propose marriage today, just as Mr. Chu was taken away by people from the Government Office for questioning."

As for why they were arrested only now, it’s very likely related to Wei Zhao.

Yu Tingwan felt quite pleased.

Before the Hu Family was very proud of their proposal, now their hopes are dashed, the ups and downs must be quite a blow.

The corners of the girl’s lips curved, but her words were dripping with sarcasm: "I really feel sorry for them."

"Before the betrothal gift could be delivered, their backing ended up in jail."

Even if it doesn’t implicate his wife and daughter, Mr. Chu, let alone ever teaching again, might never see the light of day.

The girl leaned against the door frame, her expression growing increasingly indifferent: "With a father-in-law that now has a criminal record, I wonder if the arrogant and conceited Hu Yaozu will still acknowledge him."

"Marrying into the Chu Family didn’t bring any advantages, and they even had to bear losses. This marriage is likely to be called off."

"But then what?"

"The Hu Family would inevitably be labeled as heartless and ungrateful."

A step forward is a cliff, a step back is an abyss, no choice is easy.

Wei Zhao spoke gently: "If you’re going down the mountain, the carriage is ready and waiting outside."

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Xilin Village.

A crowd of people were gathered in front of the village, chatting away.

"The spectacle the Hu Family put on is really intimidating, preparing so many betrothal gifts, they’re really generous."

"Look at who they’re marrying."

"Mrs. Xiao usually has such a small mind, but she didn’t make a fuss this time. She flaunts her silver earrings to everyone and boasts about her brother-in-law’s skills."

"Don’t even mention her, this morning, when Mrs. Wang passed through here, she was so arrogant, it really made her stand out."

"Who wouldn’t with a son who’s accomplished. It’s one thing to be good at studying, but to arrange such a good marriage! Look around the area, who else can marry a girl from the town."

"That’s not accurate, she’s not just an ordinary town girl."

Some people were filled with envy.

"Except for that clueless mother, Yaozu’s father and elder brother are impeccable."

"Exactly. Big Zhu is a peddler who travels around all year, his outlook is broader than ours. After the famine, when grain was scarce for every household, he insisted on selling everything to let Yaozu study. At that time, the village thought he was foolish. Big Lang is also a great farmer, who put his heart into supporting Yaozu all these years without a word of complaint. Without these two, Yaozu wouldn’t have gotten far, no matter how talented he is."

Granny Fan couldn’t bear to hear it!

The better the Hu Family’s life got, the more unsettled she became.

Upon learning that Hu Yaozu was getting married, she had been so upset she couldn’t sleep for several nights.

She suddenly let out a harsh laugh: "To think about it, Yaozu should be most grateful to lady Yu."

The chatter abruptly quieted.

The skinny woman beside her nervously tugged at her: "Are you crazy?"

"Why bring up Wan Niang’s mother all of a sudden, she’s been dead for years, can’t you keep your mouth shut?"

Granny Fan shrugged off her hand: "You’re afraid of offending the Hu Family, but I’m not."

"Why can’t it be mentioned?"

"Lady Yu was raised by us old folks. Such a good girl, yet she was so mistreated!"

She stood up, pointing ahead.

"She was kneeling right there, already gravely ill, exhausted from the famine, barely able to walk, yet she still jumped off the ox cart."

"Her eyes were red, her heart broken, kneeling before the cold-hearted elders of the Hu Family, saying she’d fulfilled her filial duty, and from then on considered her parents and brother all dead to her."

"Someone usually so gentle was driven to such despair."

No one spoke a word.

The events of those days were clear in everyone’s mind.

But they had enough to do taking care of themselves, and since her parents could be so heartless, who else could care about lady Yu’s life or death?

Granny Fan’s cloudy eyes swept over the people.

"Even if Hu Yaozu became a scholar, it was like smoke from the ancestor’s grave. Can he pave roads or donate money for the village? All those sweet-talking and flattery, expecting meat soup from the Hu Family?"

"Dream on?"

The crowd turned sullen.

"Your feud with Mrs. Wang is your business."

"Granted, the Hu Family was.... But blame it on the past famine, survival was difficult, and lady Yu was too beautiful, and the Hu Family’s elders have long passed away, why bring it up again? You have to know the larger picture. If a scholar is in the family, the village would have to open the ancestral hall to honor ancestors!"

Granny Fan snorted, about to retort, when she caught sight of a shaking carriage jolting along the mountain road in her peripherals.

Granny Fan: ???

Carriages in the village were rare.

And this was a horse carriage!

The other women exchanged puzzled glances.

"Who is it? Coming to see the Village Chief?"

"Get out. In all these years, the Village Chief hasn’t had such a grand relative visit."

Some speculated.

"Could it be from the Hu Family’s in-laws?"

It was nearing dusk, and it wasn’t early by any means.

"The in-laws probably sent a carriage to bring them back, not to tire them out from walking."

At this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Granny Fan was irritated.

Because she, too, thought it was the Hu Family inside.

As the carriage got closer, someone called out with a grin.

"Yaozu, Auntie made some white steamed buns at home, saving some for you, knowing you study hard."

Inside the carriage, Yu Tingwan.

Your mother’s esteemed Yao.

She lifted the curtain, glanced over, and raised an eyebrow.

"I wondered who was so generous, turns out it’s Sister-in-law Zhu."

Shunzi was driving the horse, slowing down but not stopping.

The radiant girl leaned against the carriage window.

"I often hear Mrs. Wang mention you."

The crowd: !!!

Some were in disbelief.

Is it Wan Niang???

How could it be her?

Sister-in-law Zhu: "What... Did your aunt say about me?"

Yu Tingwan laughed: "Oh, not much."

"Just that you’re not quite right in the head, always sending good things over to the Hu Family. Your mother-in-law likely died from being so aggrieved by you taking their side."

Sister-in-law Zhu: ???

She couldn’t believe it.

Mrs. Wang always praised her for being generous.

Just as she was about to question it.

The carriage had already driven away.

Towards the direction of the Hu Family.

As the carriage slowly stopped, Yu Tingwan stepped down onto a footstool.

The girl looked up, everything around her was so familiar.

"Wan Niang?"

Aunt Wu next door heard the noise and came out, pleasantly surprised when she saw her.

She had so much to say, and she gestured at Yu Tingwan: "You wouldn’t know! The whole family left this morning almost setting off firecrackers along the way! They’re all off to the town and haven’t returned yet."

Yu Tingwan looked at the Hu Family’s door.

It was indeed tightly shut.

Aunt Wu: "Why are you back?"

Yu Tingwan: "Shunzi."

Aunt Wu barely had time to react before seeing the frail Shunzi move forward, though not looking fierce in his movements.

Only to hear a ’bang’, the wooden door of the Hu Family was kicked open.