The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 298 - 295: The Yu Family Is Quite Capable

The sycophantic officials fell silent for a moment.

Such words were not expected from Wei Zhao.

They had witnessed the young general’s vigor, wielding the Cloud-breaking Spear to protect the borders of Da Jin, earning a reputation that made enemy states wary and hesitant to invade.

But...

He is truly weak now.

He spoke as if he was on his last breath.

At this moment, Mr. Tu, the most favored attendant beside Emperor Ying, strode forward. Although a eunuch, a servant without his roots, all the officials made way for him.

Not just them; even the high-ranking officials had to give Mr. Tu some respect.

Mr. Tu saluted Wei Zhao and smiled, "The Holy Emperor has been thinking of you since morning and asked about you no less than three times. At last, General, you have arrived."

"The imperial banquet hasn’t started yet; the Emperor awaits you in Yangxin Hall."

He glanced discreetly at Yu Tingwan.

Upon seeing her appearance, he was surprised, but knowing that many people in the world look similar, he concealed it well.

"This must be the Young Madam, please, you too are invited."

This was Emperor Ying’s intention to see Yu Tingwan.

Everyone present sighed.

The Holy Emperor’s favoritism towards the Wei family was understandable, as they had received countless favors. But what made this girl from a small place catch the Emperor’s interest?

In a previous time, facing the Emperor might have scared Yu Tingwan.

Let alone her, even the daughters of court officials would be nervous.

But now...

With Wei Zhao around, he would surely protect her.

The Emperor was nothing more than an old man, mingling with consorts and guards while raising other people’s children.

Yu Tingwan pushed Wei Zhao forward without showing any fear: "Thank you, Mr. Tu."

As she watched them leave, Ning Suxuan furrowed her brows slightly but said nothing.

With Wei Zhao gone, Ning Yunling, feeling unrestrained, said mischievously, "Aunt, I saw someone I know; I want to go greet them."

Ning Suxuan responded calmly, "Mind your manners, don’t cause trouble."

She raised her eyes, looking at Ning Yunling, who was supposed to be recovering from a punishment by Wei Zhao, yet was lively and energetic.

She couldn’t fathom Wei Zhao’s intentions.

Wanted to say something, but it turned into silence, just two words.

"Go ahead."

Ning Yunling replied happily and hurried off.

Surrounding ladies approached to pay their respects, but Ning Suxuan only nodded slightly, showing no intention of exchanging pleasantries as she walked forward.

Nanny Ru noticed her mood was off and asked, "Is the Madam worried about the Heir’s wife facing the Emperor and something going wrong?"

Ning Suxuan glanced at the imposing palace gates, slowly shifting her gaze away.

What was she worried about?

Her son bringing Yu Tingwan back to Shangjing should have known that the position of Young Madam in the Duke Shun Mansion was not an easy one to occupy.

She had visited the Imperial Palace countless times and could navigate it even with her eyes closed.

Ning Suxuan was not in high spirits.

"Duchess Shun!"

A gentle voice came from behind.

Mrs. Zhou, accompanied by her daughter Zhou Yurou, approached with bright smiles.

Their smiles were flattering, markedly different from when facing Ning Yunling and Yu Tingwan earlier.

Upon approaching, Zhou Yurou, with slightly reddened eyes, curtsied.

"Good day, Madam."

Ning Suxuan looked at them coldly, saying nothing, but her aura was imposing.

She showed no intention of asking why Zhou Yurou had been crying.

Mrs. Zhou said, "I’m here to apologize to you, Madam."

She showed an embarrassed expression, "Just now I had some words with your house’s Young Madam, which was not a big deal, but somehow it upset her, and I truly worry it might harm the harmony between our families."

Listening to this, it seemed that she was innocent, but Yu Tingwan was a troublemaker.

Nanny Ru: ...

The Duke Shun Mansion didn’t interact much with the Ministry of Industry. Even when Duke Shun was alive, he disliked Minister Zhou’s greed.

What harmony was there?

Mrs. Zhou didn’t care if Ning Suxuan wanted to engage with her or not, as long as she was listening, she continued on her own.

"It’s indeed my fault, perhaps I said something unpleasant, which must have upset the Young Madam. I’ve been worried all the way here."

Zhou Yurou whispered, "Mother, Duchess Shun is always fair, she surely won’t blame us."

"Silence."

"Adults are talking; is it your place to speak?"

Mrs. Zhou chastised before apologizing to Ning Suxuan, "The child is ignorant, please forgive her."

She flattered aptly, "In all of Shangjing City, who doesn’t know the Wei family raises their children well. Look, among the noble sons, who is more promising than General Wei?"

"Now that the General has returned safely, and your daughter-in-law is doing well, there’s nothing to worry about, it’s truly enviable. Unlike my unruly son, not a single one of the girls I carefully picked catches his eye, I don’t know when he’ll settle down, it’s truly a headache."

Conversation is an art.

First, she criticized Yu Tingwan, then turned to praise Wei Zhao.

The words sounded harmless, but it was like sowing discord.

Nanny Ru: "Mrs. Zhou."

She said, "Our Madam has to enter the palace for the banquet."

Mrs. Zhou wasn’t upset by a servant interrupting her.

She had said what she needed to, and it was time to stop. She quickly gestured respectfully to Ning Suxuan.

"It’s my fault; seeing Madam I was so warm, I just couldn’t stop talking."

Ning Suxuan did not respond to her, indifferently leaving with Nanny Ru.

Watching her back, Zhou Yurou was worried.

"Mother, will this really work? If Duchess Shun sends someone to investigate today’s matter, I’m afraid we can’t escape unscathed."

Mrs. Zhou withdrew her smile.

If indeed investigated. Knowing Yu Tingwan was aggressive, it would only make her seem more unmannered and uncultured.

Their disrespect towards Yu Tingwan was because she was a wild girl.

"Your brother’s learning isn’t outstanding, yet the Zhou Family can carefully select a noble bride for him. No matter how formidable Wei Zhao is, he brought back such a girl from outside."

She was confident, "Would Ning Suxuan, as a mother, really not feel any unease hearing this? Do you think she genuinely cares about what happened?"

In the meantime, Ning Suxuan’s expression was icy.

Nanny Ru, on the other hand, had a good impression of Yu Tingwan.

"Madam."

She inquired softly, "Should the servants be sent to find out what happened?"

Ning Suxuan glanced at the sky, "No need."

This...

Nanny Ru was somewhat worried.

Yet Ning Suxuan coldly replied, "Those mother and daughter fancy themselves clever, but if even a man cannot see through them, I surely won’t fall for their tricks?"

"Knowing I dislike them, yet they specifically came to say those words, they likely didn’t gain anything good in front of Yu Tingwan. Incapable of a proper counterattack, it seems they wish to use me."

"Duke Shun Mansion has never been afraid of trouble, but fears being unable to retreat unscathed when trouble arises."

The usual conduct of the Zhou Family’s mother and daughter has caused losses for many women. Even her once straightforward sister-in-law, Marchioness Ning, got angry mentioning them, saying Zhou Yurou isn’t a good person; uninterested in Ning Yunling yet leading him on, making him a fool.

Her nephew is particularly naive, every time her sister-in-law talks about how the Zhou Family’s mother and daughter are no good, he won’t believe it. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"This Yu Family girl..."

Ning Suxuan rarely smiled even slightly, "She does have some skills."