The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 157: Affection Exists, But Not Much
Ze County.
He Xuran hadn’t seen Fu Meng for several days.
He sent someone to the prison to look for him.
He wasn’t there.
He had people check inside and outside the post station.
He wasn’t there either.
As his confidant came in from outside, he asked, "How is it?"
The confidant respectfully replied, "I’ve already asked the Wei Family Army."
"The Wei Family Army stationed in Ze County said it’s nothing serious, and perhaps one day he’ll just suddenly reappear."
He Xuran: ...
He got up and walked outside.
The cases remaining were simple and were all handed over to the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice.
The Vice Minister would send the files to be reviewed daily. Once He Xuran found no issues upon rechecking, the criminals would be dealt with according to the law.
He Xuran had already begun investigating the relief grain matter.
This issue had far-reaching implications.
If pursued, it could cause upheaval in the court and the public.
Others might be intimidated, but He Xuran, chosen by Wei Zhao, was truly unafraid.
He Xuran planned to return to the post station to rest for a moment and then organize his thoughts and strategies. However, on the way, he ran into Yang Weiweng, who was carrying large and small packages.
Upon seeing him, Yang Weiweng quickly approached and performed a grand salute.
"Sir."
After nodding to indicate his acknowledgment, He Xuran was about to step away.
The confidant, a few steps behind, was already familiar with Yang Weiweng and casually asked.
"Where are you going?"
Yang Weiweng: "It’s rare to have leisure today, I’m going to visit the Wei Family."
Afraid the confidant didn’t know which Wei Family he was referring to, he smiled amiably and said, "It’s the Wei Family involved in the Lady Xiao case Sir handled previously."
"Although I’m not very familiar with them, before arriving in Ze County, we did have several days of journey together."
"Earlier, I heard Mr. Zhao mention that the Wei Family lives next door to them, so I made a point to remember the address to go have a look."
"That son of the Wei Family is seriously ill, and I don’t know how he is now."
Thinking of Wei Shen’s face, Yang Weiweng also remembered Wei Zhao’s expression when he lifted his eyelids to look at him. He couldn’t help but sigh, Wei Shen was frail, yet sometimes his presence was quite strong.
Once, he saw Hui Niang making hot cakes, and Yu Tingwan was brewing medicine. He wanted to say a few words to Wei Shen, who was on the ox cart.
Then...
Wei Shen opened his eyes before he did and spoke.
His voice was slow.
"Yang Weiweng."
Everyone else called him Mr. Yang.
Wei Shen either ignored him or directly called him by name. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
"Tell me, what do you think of those with the surname Ying."
Ying was the imperial surname.
It scared him out of his wits.
Yet Wei Shen posed lazily and asked coolly, "Aren’t they hateful?"
"You can’t say such things."
Yang Weiweng was so startled that he said, "I’m letting it slide for now, but if other officials hear you, how many heads do you have to spare for chopping?"
Yet Wei Shen scornfully tugged at the corners of his mouth, weakly pointed at those fawning officials in front of them.
"You mean them?"
The wind was fierce that night, and Wei Shen’s voice was faint, yet it still reached his ears.
"What’s there to panic about?"
Wei Shen’s pale lips moved, and the indifference and certainty in his eyes were impossible to ignore: "A dead man’s mouth is the most tight-lipped."
At the time, Yang Weiweng paid it no heed.
The Wei Family had also said that Wei Shen’s mind wasn’t quite right.
But now those people really... are all dead.
How could Yang Weiweng not think more of it!
He just felt that Wei Shen wasn’t simple.
To be able to predict such a thing in advance, no wonder he belonged to the Wei Family Army!
Yang Weiweng thought, Wei Shen must have been on the battlefield and killed before, otherwise, how could he exude more pressure than He Xuran, even while being in such a sickly state?
The confidant also recalled.
After all, the elder had asked him to investigate the background at the time.
Seeing He Xuran paused unknowingly ahead, the confidant’s eyes flickered slightly: "Now that you mention it, I remember. That black-faced Mrs. Wei’s demeanor and composure during the interrogation outside the prison was not like an ordinary woman."
Yang Weiweng agreed with this statement.
"Yes, I heard she read books for several years when she was young."
He Xuran was not concerned about people he shouldn’t care about.
These days, he was busy with his matters and never thought of Yu Tingwan again.
But for some reason, when Yang Weiweng mentioned her, he asked involuntarily.
"In a place of poverty, it’s hard for even the county town to produce scholars, yet her parents allowed a daughter to study?"
Yang Weiweng didn’t know this either.
"Maybe they cherished their daughter."
Yang Weiweng: "I just hope the Wei Family’s son recovers, or else her life as a woman would be hard."
Glancing at the sky, Yang Weiweng figured he should leave.
He wanted to return before dusk. After all, he couldn’t stay for a meal and cause inconvenience.
Yang Weiweng cupped his hands: "May I take my leave, Sir?"
He Xuran’s gaze was heavy, lost in his thoughts.
Without his approval, Yang Weiweng was unsure whether to stay or go.
Suddenly, he thought of something.
Yang Weiweng cheerfully started, "Sir, you and General Wei have known each other since childhood. These years must have deepened your bond, as General Wei values his soldiers the most. That Wei Family’s son was once part of the Wei Family Army."
"Do you plan on visiting on General Wei’s behalf? I can guide you, and that way, you’ll have company."
Confidant: ??
You’re really bold to suggest that!
Their master held a particular status!
Besides, it was true they had a connection with General Wei, but it wasn’t much.
Every time there was an Imperial College exam, as long as Wei Zhao was present, the master was a perpetual runner-up.
Xiao Huaian, who always scored at the bottom, would run over to mock He Xuran.
Then obnoxiously say in a mock-serious tone:
[Brother He, you should try harder.]
Later, the palace intended for Wei Zhao to be the Crown Prince’s companion reader.
Wei Zhao fled.
Went to the military camp.
This responsibility then fell upon their master.
The confidant still remembered how resentful He Xuran had felt then!
He Xuran had stormed off to Duke Shun Mansion with a dour face.
But no one knew what happened, except that he ended up vexed by Wei Zhao.
Despite this, although He Xuran and General Wei didn’t seem close, upon hearing of Wei Zhao’s death, He Xuran’s mood had soured for several days, staying secluded at home.
After finally stepping out, the first words he uttered were.
——— Xiao Huaian didn’t die, so how could Wei Zhao?
Despite the limited bond, He Xuran was briefly dazed: "Lead the way."
Narrow alleys.
Wei Family.
After taking the medicine, Wei Zhao lay listlessly on the bed.
Yu Tingwan stayed by his side.
"Do you want some water, my husband?"
Wei Zhao frowned.
Yu Tingwan: "Are you hungry, my husband?"
Wei Zhao frowned.
Yu Tingwan: "Is your head still aching?"
Wei Zhao continued to frown.
Yu Tingwan seemed a bit worried.
"Do you still feel like vomiting?"
Wei Zhao’s eyes moved slightly: "I have a feeling..."
He continued, emphasizing five words: "A bad premonition."
This feeling was very strong.
Yu Tingwan, who was about to scold him, faltered: "No, your premonition is wrong."
Wei Zhao turned his head and saw Yu Tingwan’s hand retreating from mid-air.
Wei Zhao: ...
Yu Tingwan: ...
Wei Zhao: "I saw that."
Yu Tingwan could only admit, "I was wrong."
Wei Zhao remained expressionless.
The air was heavy with silence.
Yu Tingwan patted Wei Zhao’s shoulder, leaned closer affectionately, blinking her eyes, and in a good-natured manner suggested, "Your wife is in a bind now, give a gesture."
The girl cleared her throat and repeated a statement: "I was wrong."
He looked at the ceiling, indifferent: "I’ll change in the future."
