The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 264 - 261: He Really... Likes Watching

Yu Tingwan felt a shameful flutter in her heart.

The Zhu Family was some distance away, and with the streets crowded, Wei Zhao rode slowly, taking her there, which took half an hour.

As expected of one of the wealthiest families in Wuyang City, they made their fortune in the tea business.

The mansion was magnificent, with two imposing stone lions standing at the entrance. The vermillion main gate was tall and stern.

Sitting on the horseback, Yu Tingwan glanced at the guards at the Zhu Family’s entrance.

"We can’t... get in, can we?"

We can’t just force our way in.

That would be too reckless.

Wei Zhao said nothing, gently pulling the reins.

The horse trotted past the Zhu Family’s entrance, clopping into a secluded alley.

The road ahead was dead-end, which was why no one usually went there.

Finally, Wei Zhao stopped.

Yu Tingwan looked at the tall wall of the Zhu Family on the right, her gaze gradually falling on a dog hole.

She frowned.

"I won’t crawl through that."

Wei Zhao was slightly startled: "What?"

To Yu Tingwan, it implied something else.

If they were going to loot, they couldn’t be picky; making some sacrifices wasn’t a big deal. The Zhu Family must have hidden many treasures inside; she shouldn’t be so choosy.

Yu Tingwan took a deep breath: "Alright then."

"Let’s crawl together, so no one will laugh at us." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Wei Zhao: "Oh."

He realized and raised an eyebrow.

"Underestimating me?"

Yu Tingwan also thought so; the dog hole wasn’t much to her, but for Wei Zhao, who was tall and large, it might...

Get stuck halfway, which wouldn’t be appropriate.

Yu Tingwan: "Then dig some soil?"

Wei Zhao slightly lowered his head, pressing it against her shoulder: "Yu Tingwan."

Yu Tingwan’s ears grew soft: "Wh... what is it?"

"We’re quite familiar now, aren’t we?"

Yu Tingwan: ???

Her delicate face instantly tensed up.

"You’ve already roughed me up; if that’s not being familiar, what would you call it?"

Wei Zhao was silent for a moment: "Roughing up?"

Yu Tingwan pursed her lips and said in a low voice: "That time I cried until my voice broke."

She said it without any embarrassment, and she was sincere about it.

If put that way, it wasn’t wrong.

He had indeed left quite a few marks on her.

Who knows whether he was too enthusiastic, or was it because the girl’s skin was too delicate, that even a little force left red marks.

She was also pale.

So white it was dazzling...

Wei Zhao closed his eyes, forcing himself not to think about it.

But it was indeed his fault.

He had never shown his abilities in front of Yu Tingwan.

Even after she knew he was the Wei Zhao who commanded the Wei Family Army, the impression of him as the frail son of the Wei Family had already taken root.

He gripped the girl’s waist.

With a startled exclamation coming from Yu Tingwan,

Wei Zhao directly rose from the horseback with her in his arms.

He didn’t sway at all.

Yu Tingwan wore surprise on her face, but what shocked her more was yet to come.

With a light tiptoe on the horse’s back, Wei Zhao, carrying her, soared over the wall.

Yu Tingwan clung tightly to Wei Zhao’s waist in nervousness, yet curiously, she looked around until they landed.

She finally understood the implication of Wei Zhao’s earlier words.

In Xilin Village, when she was picking persimmons in the yard, she had bragged to Wei Zhao, who staggered after a few steps, that she could climb the tree.

She asked if Wei Zhao could do it.

Wei Zhao said he couldn’t.

He also said that he usually flew up.

It turned out to be true!

Yu Tingwan’s eyes sparkled with delight, looking at Wei Zhao, then at the wall behind them.

She spoke from her heart, "My husband is so capable."

Wei Zhao was used to compliments.

Only when he was a child, the rare praise from his strict father, Duke Shun, made young Wei Zhao beam with pride. But as he grew older, he stopped caring.

Those extravagant compliments entered one ear and out the other for Wei Zhao.

However, Yu Tingwan’s simple six words added a touch of warmth to his expression.

Wei Zhao bent slightly, imitating her usual teasing tone, curling his lips slightly, and spoke softly.

"You’re just realizing that?"

The inner courtyard of the Zhu Family was very large.

The girl was initially a bit panicked.

But Wei Zhao, without any concern, leisurely led her forward.

"Walk slower; this is someone else’s mansion after all."

Wei Zhao spoke indifferently, "It won’t be for long."

Wei Zhao: "It’s yours."

Yu Tingwan: ???

Although it sounded like robbery,

it was also appealing.

But she had never done such a thing and couldn’t be as justified as Wei Zhao.

She tugged at Wei Zhao’s sleeve, but the grand mansion had surprisingly no servants around.

Maybe he knew what she was thinking.

Wei Zhao spoke calmly, "Most of the Zhu Family’s servants have gone to the Goddess Temple, leaving few behind in the mansion."

Yu Tingwan cautiously and carefully looked around: "But there will still be some."

Wei Zhao fell silent.

Even if there were, so what?

However, it was indeed not good to alarm them.

After all, they’d have to call the Wei Family Army later to transport the valuable items one by one.

He had excellent hearing and could detect any movement at the slightest rustle. If someone was nearby, they’d have enough time to hide Yu Tingwan well.

However, he didn’t say any of that.

Wei Zhao glanced at her from the corner of his eyes.

The girl, looking sneaky, was so vividly amusing.

He actually... enjoyed watching.

If he said it, he’d certainly get hit again.

"The mansion is so big; who knows where Old Master Zhu’s hidden treasury is? Does my husband know the way?"

"I don’t."

Yu Tingwan paused slightly in her steps, her vision darkening.

"Have we been wandering aimlessly all along?"

The Zhu Family’s grounds couldn’t be fully explored from day to night either way.

"No."

Wei Zhao: "Government officials and merchants in Da Jin emphasize feng shui. Even if the mansion layouts vary, certain principles remain constant."

"I haven’t seen the Zhu Family’s floor plan, but I’ve read some books on feng shui."

Yu Tingwan was puzzled.

"Why do you read such books?"

Good question.

Wei Zhao’s tone was light as a feather: "That’s precisely why it’s now useful."

Yu Tingwan: ...

Reading does lead to unexpected gains.

Wei Zhao: "Even if I’m not versed in feng shui, with enough experience, I can still take you to find the treasury."

"However..."

Wei Zhao: "It’s time for lunch."

They spent quite a bit of time getting here, and there was still business to attend to later; indeed, they couldn’t go hungry.

Yu Tingwan: "Then..."

Wei Zhao continued, "We’ll eat at the Zhu Family’s."

Yu Tingwan: ...

Oh my, they’re taking even meals.

Nonetheless,

The girl smiled brightly, nodding vigorously at him: "Okay."

"Earlier, on the road, I heard someone mention that Old Mrs. Zhu is picky, and the cook was hired from the best restaurant in Wuyang City."

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The cook in the kitchen was leisurely preparing dishes.

This small kitchen was for her exclusive use, only cooking for the masters. The servants were not under her care.

Today, only the old lady with limited mobility stayed in the mansion. Usually, she had to cater to the preferences and palates of each master, especially the eldest son.

Today was easy, as she only needed to cook for the old lady.

A pot of fish soup was simmering, milky white.

The cook cut vegetables leisurely, just as she heard footsteps.

Before she could turn around to look, the old lady’s maid entered proudly from the courtyard.

She quickly put down her work and rushed forward to greet her.

"What wind brought you here, old sister? The meal isn’t ready yet; does the old lady have any instructions?"