The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 339 - 336: Vengeance for Grudges, Reproach for Resentments
The spring scenery is pleasant and captivating.
The seats are arranged in the garden, divided into male and female sections.
The left side is for men, and the right side is for women.
Yu Tingwan sat down and took a sip of floral tea, asking, "Did Heir Xiao and Prince Zhou have any past feuds?"
Shen Zhiyi sat down next to her.
"Yes, they did."
She looked around the room, not seeing any unwelcome faces, and spoke casually.
"Xiao Huaian is notoriously a wastrel, ranking second to last in the Imperial College exams, you know."
Yu Tingwan knew.
Xiao Huaian did it on purpose, always keeping his scores low, forever second to last! Quite a character.
Shen Zhiyi said, "Zhou Xuan was the one always coming in last."
Yu Tingwan: ...
"Zhou Xuan consistently ranked at the bottom, making quite a laughingstock of himself, and people privately called him a good-for-nothing."
"He wanted to redeem himself, but his studies couldn’t keep up, and he didn’t apply himself, so he resorted to cheating in the Imperial College exams."
Yu Tingwan asked, "Heir Xiao... exposed him?"
"Not exactly."
Shen Zhiyi said, "Heir Xiao merely, in front of the tutors, loudly asked if a classmate could lend him the crib notes."
Yu Tingwan: ...
"It’s laughable. Even Duke Zhou has to mind his manners in front of General Wei, yet he had the nerve to show you attitude just now. You must have seen through it; he’s a fool."
Yu Tingwan leaned back, indifferent: "I knew it long ago."
"He’s not a great character, and I’ve learned he’s done quite a few shady things in private, but this scoundrel is rather pitiful."
Shen Zhiyi sensed an underlying hint in those words.
"What do you mean?"
Yu Tingwan asked, "Do you want to know?"
Shen Zhiyi nodded.
It’s better to share joy with others than to enjoy it alone.
"The wife was picked from those others didn’t want, and the child isn’t his, don’t you think that’s pitiful?"
Shen Zhiyi: ??!
She abruptly stood up, exclaiming, "What!"
Yu Tingwan remained calm, glancing around, noticing Madam Chu engaged in conversation with those surrounding her.
She tried to focus on listening.
"Yes, my sixth son is getting married next spring. I hope everyone will come and celebrate with us."
"Yurou is a good child, gentle in temperament, I’m very pleased with her."
This was quite interesting.
Was she implying that Shen Zhiyi had a bad temper?
Yu Tingwan murmured, "Lower your voice, is it so glorious?"
Indeed, because of Shen Zhiyi’s earlier outburst, many people around had turned their gaze towards them.
Especially Madam Chu’s eyes were filled with scrutiny.
Shen Zhiyi, for once, did not care. Her shock was unconcealed, and she managed to settle her emotions before sitting back down.
Somehow, without any evidence, just from Yu Tingwan’s words, she believed it.
She made no effort to hide her glee: "Who didn’t want them?"
"Lower what?"
"It’s not me who lost face!"
"Madam Chu often called me coarse. Her daughter tangled with another man, is that more refined?"
Yu Tingwan was about to speak, but at that moment, a young lady in blue approached with a smile, bowed slightly, and introduced herself.
"Young Madam Wei."
She was dressed exceptionally elegantly.
"I am the second legitimate daughter from the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Yao Family. I feel a connection with the general’s wife as soon as I see her, it must be fate."
Yu Tingwan appraised her.
From the Minister of the Ministry of Justice’s house?
Then she must be Yao Ru’s sister, the Second Prince Consort.
That’s strange.
Your sister almost died during childbirth, and you didn’t visit, despite growing up together?
Yet you feel a connection to me?
Well, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice has visited multiple times, seeking favors from Wei Zhao.
Wei Zhao used his health as an excuse and did not meet him.
Miss Yao is probably trying to find a connection.
Shen Zhiyi: "Pfft."
Yu Tingwan looked over, "What’s up?"
Shen Zhiyi: "Nothing, I just couldn’t hold it in. I recently heard someone say that behind your back, Miss Yao was making disparaging remarks about you."
"Oh dear, was it unpleasant."
She went on without pause: "She said you’re from the countryside and accused you of using your looks to seduce General Wei."
Yu Tingwan smiled.
"Nonsense!"
Miss Yao was infuriated and anxious that Yu Tingwan might get angry. After all, her father instructed her before she left home to get along with Young Madam Wei, and she quickly said, "Who is spreading such lies about me! I never said that!"
Yu Tingwan heard Shen Zhiyi speak.
"Zhou Yurou."
Yu Tingwan: ...
Intriguing.
Shen Zhiyi wanted to add fuel to the fire, but...
"This..."
In just a moment, everyone present stood up one after another.
Some offered bows, others clasped their hands in greeting.
Even the noble Duchess Zhou, who was entertaining guests, noticed something was amiss and quickly interrupted her conversation to step forward.
"Grand Tutor, Imperial Tutor’s Wife. Why have both of you come?"
She shot a glare at the hastily approaching Heir of Duke Zhou.
"You child, couldn’t you have informed the servants to announce their arrival, so I could personally welcome them."
The Heir of Duke Zhou felt wronged.
Not to mention that he was intimidated at the sight of the Grand Tutor.
The Gu Family members walked directly in, could he possibly stop them?
Jiasan spoke coolly, "What?"
Her imposing presence overshadowed the Duchess Zhou.
"Are you suggesting we came uninvited and unannounced?"
"It’s peculiar. Invitations were sent to everyone, except our Gu Family. Are you implying we’re not qualified, or that your Zhou family’s threshold is too high for us to cross?"
"Or perhaps..."
Her gaze settled on Yu Tingwan, sitting upright and watching from a distance, her eyes filled with a tender glow.
But when she turned back to the Duchess Zhou, her expression changed completely.
"Or perhaps..."
She pointed it out bluntly, without any mercy.
"Some people have done shameful things in secret, things that deserve divine retribution, and now that their cover is blown, they’re afraid the wronged party will show up at their door, aren’t they?"
These words made the air tense.
Everyone was left dumbfounded, their eyes shifting back and forth between the Zhou and Gu families.
Duchess Zhou, "This..."
What is happening?
In the past, Jiasan had a high regard for herself and avoided interacting with most.
Yet on the surface, both families got along fine.
This is clearly a public shaming.
She felt uneasy; did someone at home offend the Gu Family unaware?
That shouldn’t be.
She quickly signaled to Zhou Xuan to fetch Duke Zhou.
Gu Fuju remained composed, face stern, letting Jiasan take the lead.
He seemed unbothered by the Zhou Family’s embarrassment.
Seeing the tension rise, Shen Zhiyi nudged the calm Yu Tingwan.
"What’s going on here? This doesn’t seem like a celebration, more like crashing the party."
"What could it be?"
Yu Tingwan replied, "It’s just a case of settling scores, isn’t it?"
Duke Zhou soon arrived, welcoming them with a smile.
"Fuju!"
Even if displeased, he approached with a smile as fake as a tiger’s grin: "Considering how busy you are, and your wife rarely attending gatherings, the ladies at home didn’t send an invitation. Let me apologize for that."
"No need."
Gu Fuju, who had remained silent until now, spoke calmly.
"It is true I am busy, but when we learned Tingwan was here, we felt very uneasy."
His presence was commanding, and he smiled, albeit his smile not reaching his eyes: "Having finally found what was lost, we cannot let anything happen under our watch. Duke Zhou has always been skillful. I, Gu, am worried."
