The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 246: Born Under a Lucky Star

Wei Zhao had no desire for the throne. But that position could protect the people he wanted to protect.

Idle talk was just superficial words exchanged with Ying Fuyan.

If he became the emperor, would those officials under him just die from being overworked? Not to mention others, He Xuran would surely be willing to lend a hand to frequently visit the palace and see his niece.

Wei Zhao dared not easily trust people.

Especially Ying Fuyan, whom he had only met once.

In terms of their relationship, it was just a bit; they both simply wanted Emperor Ying to have a bad end. He didn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps and let others decide life and death.

He was cautious of Ying Fuyan.

Ying Fuyan could come looking for him.

One, was truly in a dire situation.

Two, for Ying Fuyan, he feared there wasn’t enough time to delay.

Ying Fuyan had power, but none in Shangjing. To ensure everything went smoothly, collaborating with Wei Zhao was the best choice.

Rather than saying that Wei Zhao needed Ying Fuyan, it was better to say that Ying Fuyan needed Wei Zhao’s help more.

Wei Zhao spoke in a cold tone, "It’s not easy to alleviate the usual suffering; Ying Fuyan’s current condition cannot bear offspring."

"Even with Elder Ge, he could only last an additional three years."

This was Ying Fuyan’s fatal flaw.

It was also the flaw he was willing to expose to Wei Zhao.

To him, Ying Fuyan didn’t pose a threat.

With Ying Fuyan’s hatred for the Royal Family, could he spare other members with the surname Ying after gaining power?

Chi Yu couldn’t understand.

"But the General can rightfully ascend to that place. When the time is right, the Wei Family Army can break through to Shangjing and head straight to the Imperial Palace, cutting off Emperor Ying’s head."

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhao tugged at his lips.

Let alone the wealthy families’ stench of meat and wine while bones freeze to death in the streets, there were many places in Da Jin like Ze County.

It was a mess he had to take over.

The important thing...

"If we don’t advance cautiously, even if my father died at the Dog Emperor’s hands, once the truth is revealed, and I kill him, I would be labeled a traitor and usurper by the world."

He didn’t mind gaining this reputation.

But clearly, there was a better choice now.

The Duke Shun Mansion was loyal and virtuous for generations, amassing a good name. Wei Zhao didn’t want to ruin it just for his sake.

During his lifetime, he had no face to step into the Wei Family Ancestral Hall again. He feared that a hundred years later, he wouldn’t dare to meet his Wei ancestors beneath the earth.

"But Ying Fuyan is different."

Wei Zhao spoke slowly: "He calls it... restoring order."

Wei Zhao’s emotions were unclear: "Do you think that money is easy to take?"

Chi Yu understood.

He tried hard to digest it, thinking it had to be the General.

Chi Yu didn’t dare delay, and quickly went to carry out Wei Zhao’s orders.

Wei Zhao watched his figure disappear before turning back.

The girl sat by the pond, gently swinging her legs.

Her ankles were slender, her bare feet pale as jade, not painted, yet soft and pink.

Wei Zhao approached, coming to her side.

"Did you hear it all?"

Yu Tingwan: ...

You weren’t exactly whispering, you know!

The girl’s eyes were pure, wet: "Hmm?"

Confused by Wei Zhao’s intent.

Wei Zhao slightly leaned down, his warm fingers brushed against her jade-like earlobe, and said in a cool voice: "Duke Shun Mansion and Prince Yan Mansion had a close relationship, but that’s something from the previous generation. From my perspective, I came with the intention to use Ying Fuyan."

"Knowing about his illness, I didn’t feel pity but instead chose the most advantageous path for myself."

"Your partner beside you isn’t so elegant; he’s skilled in scheming, perhaps not so candid."

He didn’t think there was anything wrong with that.

Just a bit too cold-blooded.

In the future, they were to spend a lifetime together.

In the Court full of deceit, no well-meaning person could last and uphold Duke Shun Mansion.

His other side should be revealed to Yu Tingwan.

Yu Tingwan didn’t see anything wrong with it.

She frowned slightly.

"Since ancient times, brothers have fought against each other; you and Prince Yan are just acquaintances, how can you trust him? Even if you could trust him, the human heart is the most unpredictable."

"I don’t understand other things, but what you’re about to do isn’t trivial. The thousands in the Wei Family Army have parents and families, willing to follow you. You have to be cautious for yourself and for them, no one is more reliable than oneself."

"In my opinion, it’s not even about using."

The people of Xilin Village only cared about grain and land; they had no time to discuss matters outside. She knew little about the Court.

But Yu Tingwan was not someone without calculations.

Returning to Ze County, knowing Wei Zhao’s identity, she always paid attention when hearing people mention it on the street.

Ying.

The national surname.

And a Princely Heir.

It was clear he was a member of the Imperial Family, yet he hid here.

She said softly, "He should be a very capable person too."

"Negotiation achieves mutual help willingly. He can get what he wants from you, and you get what you want from him, no coercion involved."

Wei Zhao didn’t expect her to say such words, surprising him with a raised brow.

Yu Tingwan seemed to always surprise him.

Wei Zhao slowly straightened his body.

Some things couldn’t be hidden, nor did he intend to hide them; she would find out eventually.

Yu Tingwan caught the complex emotion on his face and paused.

"Is it... what’s wrong?"

Did she say something wrong?

Wei Zhao’s eyes lost focus momentarily.

"Do you know why I sought death back then?"

Yu Tingwan: ...

She really didn’t know.

However, Elder Ge privately told her, Wei Zhao was just acting.

Though he did act out.

But Yu Tingwan knew there must be something more behind it.

Wei Zhao didn’t look at her. Yu Tingwan’s eyes were too pure, so pure that he couldn’t speak facing them.

His gaze was unfocused.

Standing silently and alone there.

"Before the attempt, my birth mother was gravely ill, and I was extremely anxious upon receiving word. I hurried home secretly."

At that time, he was terrified that something might happen to Duchess Shun.

How could Wei Zhao not be afraid?

The Wei Family was reduced to just him and his mother; his father had repeatedly urged him to protect himself and Ning Suxuan before closing his eyes.

Wei Zhao feared something might happen to Duchess Shun.

Then he would truly be all alone.

The sky was as dark as ink, Wei Zhao returned to the mansion quietly and entered Duchess Shun’s courtyard.

But...

Wei Zhao tugged at the corner of his lips.

His tone turned cold, with not a hint of warmth.

"Father was harmed by the Dog Emperor."

Wei Zhao struggled to squeeze out a word: "But that night, I saw him in my birth mother’s room."

He witnessed Duchess Shun sending him out of the room.

Yu Tingwan’s heart suddenly skipped a beat.

In the dead of night, a man and a woman alone, it was quite suggestive.

She was about to ask if there was a misunderstanding.

But Wei Zhao’s expression had already turned extremely dark.

There was only bitterness in Wei Zhao’s mouth; at that time, the blood in his entire body rushed upwards, thinking Emperor Ying tried to poison even Duchess Shun. Recklessly, he was about to rush over.

But he heard Emperor Ying ask a question.

["I wonder how Gui Zhi is?"]

Wei Zhao’s legs felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, unable to take another step.

Gui Zhi?

In this Shangjing, who didn’t know that Duke Shun’s Princely Heir, Wei Zhao, had a fortunate birth?

His uncle was General Jing Yuan, his father was Duke Shun, his mother was Marquis Ning’s eldest daughter.

The Wei Family ancestors were meritorious, so he also received imperial favor.

The name Gui Zhi was a bestowal from the emperor.