The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 179: But She Got Her Way, Didn’t She!
Ze County.
The sky was just beginning to brighten as the early market opened.
A long line had already formed outside the city gate.
Country folks carrying shoulder poles lined up orderly to enter. They were all here to set up stalls.
There were eggs saved from home, woven grass baskets, various mountain goods...
Every ten days, the early market in the county town would open once, and it only cost two coins to rent a stall space.
But there are certain matters to note.
First come, first served.
Who wouldn’t want to grab a better spot?
The guards at the city gate had heavier tasks than usual. They had to check road permits to verify identities while also collecting and registering stall fees.
The line moved forward very slowly.
The Hu Family was among them.
Ever since Hu Yaozu returned home, they had invited a matchmaker to visit the Chu Family.
Both families were inclined, so there were no ripples.
The matchmaker helped finalize the arrangement.
Mrs. Wang looked worried: "I don’t know how much we need to spend on those betrothal gifts."
"We’re not well-off, and that Chu Family wouldn’t make concessions. They opened their mouths asking for ten taels of silver, a pair of silver bracelets, two quilts, four boxes... just in case we forget, they even made a list."
"Second Lang is getting a wife; adding it all up, it’ll cost us over fifteen taels!"
The family’s savings would be emptied.
She felt the pain!
Hu Yaozu, dressed in scholar’s attire, quickly apologized upon hearing this: "Mother, it’s my fault for causing you worry."
"How can it be your fault?"
Mrs. Wang: "It’s that Chu Family who doesn’t understand reason."
"When your eldest brother’s wife joined the family, we only gave a bag of rice."
At this point, her expression darkened.
Mrs. Xiao had given birth to a burden, yet Dalang treated it like a treasure and still quarreled with her.
"Enough!"
Seeing that she was about to continue complaining, Hu Dazhu interrupted coldly.
"Have you had enough?"
"Aren’t you ashamed?"
Hu Dazhu scolded: "What kind of family is the Chu Family? They’re marrying into us because the father-in-law values Lang’s potential."
What is ten taels?
After becoming in-laws, the annual tuition from the Chu Family would be exempt.
No matter how you calculate it, they’re the ones benefiting.
This is a joyous occasion, yet it’s Mrs. Wang who keeps being a killjoy!
Because of Yu Tingwan’s incident, he was annoyed with Mrs. Wang just by seeing her.
"They’re considerate. They didn’t ask for more; it’s in line with town customs. The countryside can’t compare, can it? Dalang’s wife’s family isn’t even comparable to a single finger of the Chu Family! Even the matchmaker relayed that the ten taels would be given to their daughter to add to her dowry."
Even if Mrs. Wang was intimidated, she couldn’t help but quietly retort.
"But where have you heard of a bride not living with her in-laws? Isn’t it a waste of money if it’s spent on renting a place in town? It would be better if I kept it."
Hu Dazhu’s eyes widened: "She hasn’t even married in, and you’re already eyeing her dowry? Have you no shame! Do I ever deprive you of food or drink?"
He was quite reasonable.
"Let me make it clear today; no matter how much the daughter-in-law brings in terms of money or items, that’s her own. Don’t even think about it."
"Renting a place in town is for Lang’s convenience in studying. The Chu Family means well! We can’t be ungrateful. Once everything is set, we’ll see how much we have left."
What does that mean?
Mrs. Wang was immediately displeased.
Not caring if she’d get into trouble, she tried to be tough.
"Mother."
Hu Yaozu looked ashamed: "It’s my fault for being useless."
"If you don’t agree, I can talk to the tutor. It’s not necessary to live in town."
"That won’t do!"
Mrs. Wang immediately rejected: "The imperial exams are in a few months. Once you pass, you’d need to prepare for the courtyard exams. The academy with so many people would disturb your studies, and it would also be inconvenient to return home."
Hu Dazhu’s face darkened: "This isn’t right, and that isn’t right, what do you want?"
He sneered: "Don’t tell me you want Lang to live with his in-laws?"
Mrs. Wang indeed thought of that.
No need to pay rent, Mrs. Chu would cook, and Mr. Chu could teach anytime.
How ideal.
Why spend money outside?
But she didn’t dare nod.
She was afraid that if she did, Hu Dazhu’s palm would come down again.
Hu Dazhu: "Let alone whether the Chu Family is willing, I won’t have Lang be a sponger and ruin his reputation!"
Hu Dazhu glared at her: "You silly woman, don’t start any nonsense, or I won’t spare you!"
"When the new daughter-in-law enters, don’t try to pull rank as a mother-in-law and give her attitude!"
"Also, Second Lang’s marriage is grand, and the first daughter-in-law isn’t happy about it."
There’s bound to be discomfort with such disparity in treatment between sisters-in-law.
"A harmonious family prospers. I’ve decided to compensate with a pair of silver earrings this time."
Mrs. Wang: !!!
She was so furious she almost jumped.
Hu Dazhu: "Don’t you dare object!"
After entering the city, the group went to purchase quilts, and also needed to buy wedding attire. The main street was crowded, so Hu Dazhu led his wife and children through the side street.
They happened to pass by the county’s academy.
Mrs. Wang, like a withered eggplant, could only silently weep.
Until she saw some acquaintances.
It was Hui Niang’s group sending Zhao Yu for schooling.
She immediately rushed over, hands on her waist: "What are you all doing here?"
She then glanced at Zhao Yu disdainfully: "I’ve heard about him not getting accepted in town. Since he’s not destined to study, why not just stay home and till the fields? What are you doing here?"
She eyed the academy, which was several times more grand than the town’s, with envy.
Originally, Lang could have entered it too!
Hu Yaozu scanned around but didn’t see the figure he yearned for, feeling disheartened.
Mrs. Wang raised her chin and sneered: "What, do you really think wandering around and putting on a pity show can get him into study here?"
"It’s truly laughable."
Hu Dazhu gave her a harsh tug: "Haven’t you said enough?"
He forced a stiff smile: "My wife is out of line, please, in-laws, don’t take offense. Wan Niang..."
Mrs. Yu interrupted: "Bah! Don’t call us that as if we’re close! What in-laws?"
"Since you know your wife is out of line, keep her tied at home, don’t let her out to bite others."
"Get lost, you’re an eyesore, bad luck!"
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Black Horn Village.
Time passed quickly.
In the blink of an eye, it was the day for acupuncture.
Elder Ge and Shunzi busily prepared everything, taking a deep breath after everything was set: "General, please."
Wei Zhao stepped forward to enter.
When he passed Yu Tingwan at the door, his steps paused.
Yu Tingwan kicked at the stones on the ground, her tone as usual: "I’ve asked, it’ll take till evening for the acupuncture."
She looked up and smiled at him: "Once you’re better, we’ll have dinner together."
The girl seemed certain he’d be all right.
Wei Zhao stared at her without blinking, as if he couldn’t look enough.
He wanted to remember her thoroughly.
Yu Tingwan furrowed her brows: "Did you hear me?"
Wei Zhao’s throat felt itchy.
He realized for the first time that he could be afraid.
But things without certainty couldn’t be promised.
Watching him go in, the door closed.
The girl had always been one to make the most of any situation.
After all, Wei Zhao had already held her to sleep.
She didn’t find it as joyful as others claimed it to be, after all, it was inconvenient to turn over.
But she had gotten what she wanted, hadn’t she!
Yu Tingwan pressed her face against the tightly closed door.
"Husband, how about I wait inside?"
She knew her limits, she wouldn’t cause trouble.
Inside, there was no response.
"What’s wrong with being naked? What’s so shameful about it?" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
No response.
"Doctor Ge can look, Shunzi can look, but not me!"
She was not convinced!
Most likely, when Wei Zhao rolled down the mountain, that place got completely smashed.
Yu Tingwan said sincerely: "I’d only feel sorry for you, not grow eye sores!"
She waited and didn’t hear any reply from inside.
Well, it was expected.
Yu Tingwan sighed in disappointment.
Her lips turned down, her brows drooping.
She dragged her heavy footsteps, ready to head back to her room.
"Creak" went a sound.
The door behind her opened.
Yu Tingwan turned her head and saw Wei Zhao, wearing only thin innerwear, with his hair loose.
She tested: "I want to go in."
Without any expression, Wei Zhao gazed at her silently.
His voice floated softly.
"Sure."
