The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 341 - 338: Not Targeted, Just Can’t Stand to See You Doing Well
Zhou Xuan was overjoyed, not expecting the Empress to be so generous, bringing him such honor. He hurriedly accepted with both hands, "Aunt has been most thoughtful."
The matron smiled and said, "The Crown Princess Consort knew the old servant was coming, so she sent a few small trinkets along with me."
As she spoke, she took out another casket.
Only then did Yu Tingwan look over.
Inside were rattles, a tiger hat, and tiger shoes for young children.
Shen Zhiyi sighed, "This is rather stingy. Why would the Crown Princess Consort send such cheap things?"
She quickly realized, "Oh, that’s right, the Crown Princess Consort has always looked down on Chu Ning."
Cheap, are they?
Afraid that those hats and shoes were crafted by the Crown Princess Consort herself.
Worn, played with.
Dared not send much, fearing the Empress’s displeasure.
Had to follow the rules, appearing even shabby.
Yet Yu Tingwan saw in them a mother’s kindness and helplessness.
After delivering the gifts, the matron prepared to take her leave.
Duke Zhou spoke gently, "Matron, after such back and forth, if there’s nothing urgent later, why not stay for some tea? We are about to have a meal; it wouldn’t be too late to leave after that."
The matron replied, "Then it would be impolite to decline."
A gentle breeze blew, carrying floral scents.
Before the banquet began, the guests continued exchanging pleasantries.
The mother of Chu Liulang listened to the praises, feeling exceptionally proud.
Someone complimented, "Madam Chu is blessed, having raised such a pair of fine children. With a daughter married to the Duke Mansion and a son joining with the Ministry of Industry’s Zhou Family, it seems your Chu Family has a special connection with the Zhou lineage."
In the next moment, someone inquired.
"By the way, why hasn’t the Zhou family mother and daughter arrived yet?"
Madam Chu was slightly taken aback.
Not arrived?
The Zhou family mother and daughter always acted appropriately.
She looked around and indeed didn’t see Zhou Yurou and her group.
She felt displeased.
Madam Chu instructed the maid behind her, "Go see if they’ve arrived yet?"
No.
Zhou Yurou ran into trouble on her way.
She had been sitting properly in the carriage when suddenly there were exclamations and screams from the crowd. Who knows where a crazed horse emerged, crashing about.
Initially, it was Shen Zhiyi who was knocked off.
But Shen Zhiyi had been taken away by Yu Tingwan.
The carriage that followed, belonging to the Ministry of Industry, then became the victim.
Terror flashed in Zhou Yurou’s eyes as a great jolt sent the carriage toppling, tossing her and Mrs. Zhou out.
Her mother, Mrs. Zhou, had medicine applied and was still lying at the clinic.
As for Zhou Yurou, she merely scraped her skin, leaving a wound on her forehead, but fortunately, it wasn’t too deep and wouldn’t scar. Wrapped in gauze, she had put on makeup to appear especially frail and pale-lipped.
Zhou Yurou tidied her dress, her slender waist cinched tightly, and arranged for a new carriage.
Finally arriving at Duke Zhou Mansion, she was helped delicately down by a maid, only to see Chu Liulang standing at the entrance.
Seeing her in such a state, Chu Liulang felt pity in his heart as he quickly descended the steps.
Just as he was about to speak, someone else spoke first.
"Miss Zhou, what happened to you?"
This was Ning Yunling’s question from behind.
He had arrived just at that moment.
After all, a person of weight must always make a grand entrance as the last to arrive.
Ning Yunling immediately felt compassionate seeing the fragile Zhou Yurou. He moved rapidly past Chu Liulang.
Chu Liulang: ...
Zhou Yurou softly said, "It’s nothing, just a minor accident with the carriage on the way."
What she said next was directed at Chu Liulang, "Mother is fine, she just couldn’t make it. I have minor injuries, but at least there will be no scars. I hope the Duke Mansion won’t hold it against us for being late."
Her eyes, like deep autumn water, were filled with emotion, "Mr. Chu, were you waiting especially for me?"
As she spoke, her face reddened.
Ning Yunling couldn’t bear to see the affectionate look between Zhou Yurou and Chu Liulang.
He was about to enter mournfully.
But suddenly he remembered something and stopped.
Seeing Zhou Yurou in such a delicate manner, Chu Liulang felt a tickle in his heart, wanting to hold her close and comfort her.
Being an expert in romantic matters, he spoke softly.
"You were taking too long, and I wasn’t at ease. Seeing that someone from Mother’s side was sent out, I came personally."
"As long as you’re okay, that’s what matters. If there’s a reason, being late isn’t a big deal."
"It’s my fault. If I had known you would encounter trouble, I should have come to fetch you myself."
Ning Yunling pushed forward once more.
"Where were you injured? Was it around Wangzhi Street?"
Zhou Yurou preferred not to elaborate, feeling humiliated, "Yes, thank you, Prince Ning, for your concern."
"I do care about you!"
Ning Yunling became suddenly agitated.
"So it was you! I happened to be passing by at the time! I saw two figures whoosh past me."
Ning Yunling still felt fear at the thought.
"Luckily, I dodged quickly; otherwise, you would have hit me."
He was always forthright, surveying Zhou Yurou’s slightly stiff expression, muttering as he climbed the steps.
"Strange, when I left, she was head-first on the ground, with a loud crash. It sounded painful, how can it be just a minor injury?"
At some point, a crow began circling above Duke Zhou Mansion.
The green crow flapped its wings, finally settling steadily on the eaves of the inner courtyard, its small eyes darting about.
Chu Ning, just out of confinement, finally came out holding the little baby in red clothes.
She looked quite good, somewhat fuller due to giving birth.
Delicate and fragrant as orchids, soft and tender as a reed warbler.
The baby girl seemed not very spirited. As soon as they came out, she was joyfully embraced by Duke Zhou for the delivery ceremony.
Chu Ning was just about to stand next to Zhou Xuan when she saw Chu Liulang laughing and chatting with Zhou Yurou not far away, and her face sank.
There’s someone new, and he wants to cut ties with her, such wishful thinking!
In front, Ning Yunling’s sharp eyes locked onto Yu Tingwan, leisurely resting her chin.
He was about to approach.
"Ning Yunling!"
Xiao Huaian called out across from him.
Xiao Huaian offered a particularly friendly smile, patting an empty seat beside him, "Come sit here. I saved it just for you."
Ning Yunling: ??
In disbelief.
He approached, "Are you turning over a new leaf?"
Xiao Huaian: "I’m just sentimental."
"Zhou Xuan is younger than me and the same age as you. Now he’s already a father, yet we have no prospects for marriage."
Xiao Huaian: "I just praised him for being a real man, swift even with a broken leg."
"Him? A real man?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶
Ning Yunling spat
"Years ago, he attended a banquet at your house, emboldened by alcohol, daring to violate your Xiao family’s maid. Though she was a maid, she was still born and raised by her parents, and engaged. By the time you got word and rushed over, he had already had his way, and the maid... hanged herself. You even beat him up afterward. Forgotten?"
"I was there then, saw everything? His clothes were in disarray, and, frankly, down there was pathetically small."
"I even remarked that not even a growth potion could help."
"Plus, without his prosthetic leg, he can’t even stand firm."
At this point, he paused slightly.
"He wants to remove his prosthetic. It must be difficult, always acting on one leg."
Xiao Huaian: "I’m not sure."
Ning Yunling: "Neither am I."
He was strong.
Strong in relentlessly pursuing answers to his doubts.
"Alright, call him over, we’ll find out."
"Zhou Xuan!"
Ning Yunling called out loudly, "Come over here for a moment!"
Zhou Xuan, puzzled, though not fond of Ning Yunling, still approached.
"What does Prince Ning want?"
Ning Yunling: "As a prince, I also look after those I meet with disabilities."
"It’s not intentionally targeting you, just can’t stand people like you who rely on status, disregarding women as mere objects."
As Ning Yunling called Zhou Xuan over, Yu Tingwan had risen, clicking her heels around to eavesdrop.
Then she overheard Ning Yunling purposefully trying to disgust Zhou Xuan.
"See, you’re like this, how are you still capable of lust?"
A life was already conceived!
