The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!

Chapter 521 - 516: Not a Single Dunk Missed

Yu Tingwan advised, "Other people’s family affairs, just talk about them and let it be, never get involved."

She remained as perceptive and calm as always: "You said it yourself, if it were you, you’d take care of Rong Di directly. She didn’t act, showing she still can’t let go."

This world always tends to be more forgiving towards men.

"Such matters, while intentions are good, if she forgives Wang Gui and the couple reconciles, you’ll be left stewing in anger with nothing but trouble for your efforts."

Tan Jiang took note.

"I just feel she’s quite pitiful."

Yu Tingwan said, "After all, she’s part of our household. When the day comes that she feels utterly disheartened and decides not to live with Wang Gui anymore, our household can step in and make Wang Gui cough up everything he’s taken over the years."

The heat was still present, not dissipating as the sun set. She lifted her skirt, feeling the warmth rising.

"It’s not shameful for a man to rely on a woman for support."

She truly believed this.

After all, Yu Tingwan once thought of supporting Wei Zhao.

She was frugal but willing to spend money on him.

"But if a man uses that money to support a mistress, then that would be ungrateful."

Yu Tingwan continued walking forward.

"Your General..."

"The most ungrateful one, determined to seek death, refusing medicine by all means."

Yu Tingwan lowered her eyes: "At that time, I had a headache but couldn’t do anything about him, couldn’t hit him, and he wouldn’t listen if I scolded him."

Tan Jiang: ???

Is this something she could listen to?

Tan Jiang eagerly awaited Yu Tingwan’s continuation.

"And then?"

"Then?"

Yu Tingwan pondered for a moment, "I found all sorts of ways to tell him that many people care about him and need him. As a new bride, with nothing but looks and everyone watching, and the Wei Family being ordinary folks, if he left, we might not survive."

When did Wei Zhao change imperceptibly?

Yu Tingwan couldn’t really say.

"One day, I went out to find a doctor in the village. The mountain path was difficult, and by the time I returned, it was almost dark."

"He stood at the door, and only when he saw me did he turn and stagger back to the house."

"When I caught up, I saw the medicine in the bowl had gone cold, and I was about to scold him, but he glanced at me and drank it before I could make a move."

Yu Tingwan: "Afterwards, he didn’t say anything, and I didn’t deliberately bring it up."

But...

Yu Tingwan found herself laughing.

"But I knew clearly, he was silently conveying a message."

She finally reached the last step and arrived at the pavilion.

"What message?"

Yu Tingwan rarely talked about these things.

Today, she didn’t know why, but she unexpectedly shared her true feelings.

Even though Wei Zhao was still aggravating despite his frailness at that time.

But he was willing to survive.

Yu Tingwan’s voice was very soft.

"He cares about me now and will support me."

Tan Jiang listened with great interest.

But for some reason, she suddenly felt Yu Tingwan had said too much. She must be thirsty.

She glanced around.

Unprepared, there was nothing on the stone table.

"Madam, I’ll go get some tea for you."

Tan Jiang: "Would you like to have dinner here? It suits the occasion."

Yu Tingwan paused for a moment, "Why say that?"

Tan Jiang was puzzled, "Huh?"

She was confused, "Wha... what’s wrong?"

Nothing.

Yu Tingwan just vaguely understood.

After Tan Jiang left, Yu Tingwan sat down on the stone bench and slowly took off a string of heavy rubies from her waist.

She also removed the easily chipped bracelet from her wrist, placing everything on the stone table.

Having done all this, Yu Tingwan made no further movements.

As time passed.

Yu Tingwan heard several exclamations from the lotus pond.

She naturally stood up.

The pavilion around her was not walled, but there were carved crimson railings, allowing both breeze and moonlight and offering some concealment.

She walked over, fingertips lightly resting on the carved railing, standing on tiptoe, leaning against the rail to look down.

The view here was indeed excellent, with the water shimmering and the lotus flowers competing for beauty.

In the depths of the pond, a small boat picking lotus pods had overturned.

However, it didn’t cause chaos, as many swimming maids from nearby boats jumped into the water to rescue those on board.

Yu Tingwan felt the breeze brush her cheeks.

Everything seemed so normal.

"Creak."

Though appearing sturdy, the aged wood under her palm let out a brittle sound.

Something was breaking.

Her body uncontrollably lurched forward, her skirt fluttering like a bird with a broken wing, unstoppable in its descent.

This sensation of falling was very familiar.

Similar to when she was thrown into the surging waves during the Ze County floods.

For a moment, fragmented images pieced together in her mind.

Yu Tingwan expressionless: ...

As expected.

She couldn’t avoid falling into the water once.

"Young Madam!"

The kitchen steward by the pond screamed in terror.

"Someone..."

But Yu Tingwan couldn’t hear it anymore.

The river roared, the turbid waves soaring.

All she could hear was the fierce sound of water.

And a few sinister voices.

—"What a pity, the Grand Tutor’s own daughter couldn’t choose anyone better? But she chose Wei Zhao who opposes the Holy Emperor."

—"All these years, the Grand Tutor’s been searching for the lost pearl, how could the Holy Emperor tolerate her?"

—"Report back to the Holy Emperor. She’s dead, not even bones left."

The giant waves roared.

Yu Tingwan attempted to struggle, but she hurt so much.

Blood kept spilling from her abdomen, as she frantically tried to stop it, her body kept tumbling in the torrent, sometimes hitting floating tree trunks, sometimes bumping against jagged rocks... all accomplices, leaving trails of blood on her body.

The murky water filled her mouth and nose, each struggle met with fiercer tearing.

Her strength waning, consciousness fading.

The Wei Family Army finally caught up, eyes bloodshot as they fought the shadowy figures specially trained by the Imperial Family.

The fight-loving Tan Jiang couldn’t bother with the combat. She fixed her eyes on the river, trying to find Yu Tingwan’s figure.

She recalled, just this morning, Yu Tingwan stroked her belly, her brows full of endless worry and tenderness.

Worry for what?

There hadn’t been any news from the General’s side for half a month.

They dared not contact the Capital without discretion, fearing it would expose their whereabouts in Ze County if someone with ill intentions found out, causing unnecessary trouble.

Tan Jiang knew the only task for them was to ensure Yu Tingwan’s safety.

Therefore, every time Yu Tingwan asked, she could only shake her head and advise her not to worry.

Later, Yu Tingwan stopped asking.

She just said.

—"I always feel this child is a girl."

—"Tan Jiang, in the future, you could teach her and train her in martial arts, okay?"

—"A young lady should have some self-defense skills. Look at me, I can’t do anything and always need you all to guard me every day."

But Tan Jiang couldn’t find anything.

She only saw a familiar embroidered shoe left on the riverbank. And a stain of blood, still red despite being washed by the rain.

Tan Jiang’s legs gave way, staggering a few steps.

"Madam!"

The shout was heart-wrenching.

And at that moment, Yu Tingwan’s body finally fell into the pond, sending countless splashes into the air.

And at the same time, memories of her past life came rushing in, forcing their way into her mind.

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Ever since Yu Tingwan reprimanded Wei Zhao, he had been particularly unsettled.

He simply put aside his tasks, left the study, and as he returned to the yard, he saw the familiar hem of clothing in the distance fall into the pond. His pupils constricted, his body shot out like an arrow from a bowstring.

But...

Wei Zhao didn’t dive in to rescue her.

For not knowing how to swim and Yu Tingwan not giving her a chance in the first place.

She was already skillfully floating on the water’s surface.

Safe and sound.

Her hands pressed against her abdomen, eyes closed, accepting those memories peacefully.