The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 349 - 346: I’m the Hard-Won Wife

Imperial Palace.

Jiaofang Palace.

The Empress, after handling the affairs, went to the side hall to look at the infant boy.

She was raised by her side, always watched closely, afraid of any negligence, showing how much she valued him.

The wet nurse knelt on the ground and reported in detail.

"The little prince is the most well-behaved child I’ve ever cared for, never cries or fusses. He sleeps after he’s full, so I doubt you’ll have to worry about him in the future, Your Majesty."

The Empress liked hearing this.

She smiled faintly: "The Crown Prince was also very obedient as a child, his bloodline naturally takes after him."

As she spoke, she was about to hold the child in her arms.

The old maid hurried back from outside, looking disheveled, her expression frightened and haggard. She rushed into the hall and knelt down, her voice trembling.

"Your servant has something to report."

This was the Empress’s most capable maid, always steady.

The Empress frowned slightly, waved her hand, and the serving attendants in the hall quickly bowed and withdrew.

Seeing everyone had left, the old maid did not rise, but directly moved on her knees, crawling over to the Empress.

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened!"

In less than half an incense stick of time, a loud crash sound came from the hall, a porcelain vase as tall as a person was smashed, along with the Empress’s furious voice.

The infant did not know when he awoke, his eyes blank, neither frightened nor crying, yet drooling a lot from the corners of his mouth.

It didn’t seem strange before, but now everything felt wrong.

The old maid collapsed to the ground, only feeling everything was over.

And at this moment, Gu Fuju led many officials into the palace to meet the Emperor.

The Emperor wore a Dragon Robe, imposing and dignified, his hands resting on the desk, leaning forward. His eyes revealed no joy or anger.

But before the officials could impeach, before the first witness, Ning Yunling, could speak, and before those people could plea in fear;

Gu Fuju stepped forward, lifted his robe, and knelt down.

Emperor Ying squinted his eyes, his emotions inexplicable: "What is Fuju doing?"

He gave a look to Mr. Tu behind him.

Mr. Tu hurriedly stepped forward to help: "Lord Grand Tutor, if you have something to say, please stand up."

Gu Fuju did not move.

"This minister entered the Hanlin Academy at eighteen, later promoted to the Imperial Censorate by the late Emperor, judging loyalty and deceit, removing treacherous ministers. Young and rash, I acted aggressively. I was exiled to the capital to serve as County Magistrate."

"Now, I have the honor to assist the ruler, not for self-satisfaction, but have indeed achieved numerous merits."

"I’ve exhausted myself, daring to swear to the heavens, I have no fault to this day. Taking advantage of the presence of all officials today, I must be unreasonable once. I ask the Holy Emperor to set aside the matter of the Zhou and Chu Families for now."

He said word by word: "The Gu Family has been wronged!"

Duke Zhou’s eyelid twitched.

Finally, it has come.

Gu Fuju presented the written petition with both hands.

"That my daughter Tingwan was lost was a human deed, and that Jiasan gave birth prematurely in Ze County was also man-made."

"This minister accuses Duke Zhou, Zhou Qing, of contempt for the law! Years ago, I impeached his brother for six murders under the emperor’s feet; I acted according to the law, with fairness and strictness, without impropriety. I further accuse Zhou Qing of disrespecting the Holy Emperor, for years ago, his brother was punished with twenty strokes by the Emperor’s personal verdict. It was not severe, the Emperor was already lenient in his benevolence. However, his brother drowned after falling into the water, and Zhou Qing held a grudge against me. Finally, I accuse Zhou Qing of damaging the reputation of the Imperial Family, using the Empress’s influence, allowing his son Zhou Xuan to commit various misdeeds in the early years, forcibly abducting countless innocent girls, all the crimes are listed above, already lawless."

"It was only because Tingwan was lucky enough to be saved by her adoptive father Yu Jingcheng."

"She is weak, with adoptive parents being ordinary people."

Gu Fuju slowly raised his eyes to meet the Emperor’s gaze.

"But some beasts set fire to kill, still not letting her go."

Yes, beasts.

Just short of naming them.

Yet, Emperor Ying seemed unable to understand.

"She was fortunate to escape from the sea of fire, not by luck this time, but by the Yu couple’s sacrificial protection."

"Such vile individuals, even seeing them makes me feel dirty, and I cannot live under the same sky with the Zhou Family! Even if I lose my official hat, I must ask the Emperor to stand up for me."

"Otherwise, I will not rise."

Emperor Ying looked at the petition, slowly closed his eyes, then opened them to look at Duke Zhou, his eyes now heavy with pressure.

"Zhou Qing!"

He grabbed the inkstone from the desk and threw it at Duke Zhou’s hand.

"Kneel down already!"

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The rain continued to pour.

Drunken Pavilion.

Yu Tingwan wiped her mouth, having finished her meal.

Shen Zhiyi looked at her.

So delicate and graceful, yet her words were too vexing.

"Though it involves Duke Shun Mansion..., I think Marquis Ning will probably act on behalf."

Yu Tingwan nodded, her tone apathetic.

"Yes, my husband is truly unwell. He doesn’t go out, not even to see Yunling, fearing he might suffer, though his heart is willing, his energy is lacking."

As soon as she finished, there was a loud kick at the door from the next room.

Then a woman’s voice, full of tears and anger.

"You beast, you said you’d return from business after six months. Others told me they saw you, I didn’t believe it at first, but now I see, you were keeping someone outside the whole time."

"Mother-in-law is gravely ill, I feed her rice soup spoon by spoon, but you, her son, just chase after pleasure?"

"The household money is running low, I was about to tell you to let Brother Zhu stop studying for now; treating Mother-in-law is more urgent. Ha, you had money but wouldn’t bring it home!"

Soon after, a man’s voice begged for mercy.

"I was wrong, I was wrong. Let’s talk at home, don’t make a scene here."

Shen Zhiyi: "Tsk."

She was about to go over to watch the commotion. But then she saw Yu Tingwan drinking tea slowly and deliberately.

"You..."

Yu Tingwan: "Not concerned."

She seemed to know what Shen Zhiyi wanted to ask: "Such things are all too common."

She was chillingly calm.

"Mostly just a scene, then life goes on."

"The man may restrain himself for a while, but seduction is a blade, and without fear of pain, he quickly reverts to his old ways."

Then it’s another scene, and another reconciliation.

Everyone advises the man to be considerate of his family, advises the woman to endure for the children.

The world is such that very few women have the courage to divorce. They become trapped in a vicious cycle.

Shen Zhiyi: "That..."

"Just asking."

"If one day, Wei Zhao..."

"Wrong question."

Shen Zhiyi: ...

I haven’t finished asking!!

Yu Tingwan said.

"You should ask if one day I run away, what will Wei Zhao do."

Although she was not a person of indiscriminate affection, she intended to be with Wei Zhao for a lifetime.

Since deciding to be true husband and wife, Yu Tingwan prepared to trust him.

Other men might be unfaithful to marriage.

But Wei Zhao was absolutely loyal to her.

Shen Zhiyi: ???

What on earth.

Yu Tingwan: "Also the wrong person to ask."

Yu Tingwan smiled and casually said, "That’s my husband’s issue to consider."

Shen Zhiyi: ??

Yu Tingwan: "However..."

She gently said, "Do you dare to ask?"

Shen Zhiyi: ...

Can’t argue.

Yu Tingwan was firm and justified: "Moreover. I was hard-earned for him; he’s not blind or foolish, why would he want another?"

And just then.

"Knock knock."

It was a knock from outside.

"Who is it?"

It was Wei Zhao’s voice.

"Come to take you home."

Shen Zhiyi: ...

Wow. The one who couldn’t go to the Imperial Palace was available to fetch his wife.

She saw Yu Tingwan curl her lips.

Yu Tingwan: "See?"

Shen Zhiyi: "?"

Yu Tingwan stood up, leisurely posing as if troubled.

"Clingy."

She exaggerated: "Being away too long, just won’t do."

Shen Zhiyi: ...

Yu Tingwan walked over to open the door.

Seeing the man in a wheelchair, pushed by Rong Di.

Wei Zhao wore casual clothing, slowly:"I heard everything."

Yu Tingwan tilted her head, asking nicely: "Do you have any comments?"

"Don’t dare."

After all, he got lucky.

Wei Zhao, however, was lethargic, languid: "Afraid of the hammer."