TFWYH – Chapter 310 Sharing the Burden

Ling Yu’s eyes were full of laughter, but soon his entire body stiffened.

The next moment, he pushed her away with disgust:
“Stinks!”

“Huh?” Tang Wan sniffed herself.

Uh…

Well… it really did smell a bit strong!

But there was nothing to be done—she hadn’t bathed in the jail for so many days!

“No matter! I want to hug you!” Tang Wan missed her beloved husband terribly. Even if she stank, she wanted to hug him!

Ling Yu waved her hands away:
“No hugging. Stinks!”

“Couples share hardships together, stink together too!” Tang Wan ignored him and nuzzled into his arms, rubbing against him.

Ling Yu was annoyed, but he still let her rub against him.

Jiang Shi and the others: …

In the shadows, Ji Wushuang watched the two of them embrace. His thin lips pressed tight, and the next moment he vanished from sight.

He had seen it!

Truly a gem hidden in elegance!

Ji Wushuang leapt onto the rooftop, glanced back at Tang Wan one more time, and then left without another look.

What he didn’t know was that the man he considered a gem in elegance had already looked up in his direction. The next moment, he casually looked away, disgustedly pushing the little woman in his arms:
“Stop rubbing me. It’s broad daylight—have some shame!”

Tang Wan realized this and stopped nuzzling, but she still held onto his sleeve without letting go, staring unblinkingly at him, afraid that if she closed her eyes, her beloved husband would disappear.

Soon, Jiang Shi and the others came over.

“Yu’er, you’re finally back. Sigh… I was useless—this time Wan Niang suffered.”

“Big brother, I’m sorry. I didn’t protect sister-in-law properly!”

“Stop apologizing. Yu Langjun, didn’t you go to the county examination recently? How did it go?” Aunt Yang asked eagerly, looking at Ling Yu.

Everyone else also looked at Ling Yu in anticipation.

Ling Yu smiled, but before he could speak, Yi Zhanhong came laughing heartily:
“Ling Yu, so this lady is your wife!”

“Student greets Lord Yi!” Ling Yu smiled and cupped his hands in respect.

He was already a scholar, so he no longer needed to kneel before an official.

Yi Zhanhong nodded, glanced at the others, and said:
“Ling Yu not only passed the examination this time, but he topped the list!”

Everyone cheered with joy!

“Really? Big brother, that’s amazing!”
“I want to be a scholar too!”
“Incredible, he’s first place, hohoho…”

Tang Wan blinked, dumbfounded:
“So that means I’ll be the wife of a scholar!”

“Yes!” Ling Yu shot her a playful glance, then quickly turned his attention back to Yi Zhanhong:
“Thank you, Lord Yi, for clearing my wife’s name. Our home is humble, but my sister-in-law’s cooking is excellent. I wonder if you would care to join us, so I may show proper hospitality.”

“Oh? Sure, but I warn you—if the cooking is bad, I won’t accept it!”

“Of course!”

If it had been an ordinary scholar inviting him, Yi Zhanhong wouldn’t have bothered. He wasn’t free for idle visits.

But this scholar was different. Not only did he top the exam, but he married the adopted daughter of Consort Li—someone destined to succeed.

So Yi Zhanhong was willing to spend the time to build a good relationship.

Soon, Yi Zhanhong realized he had made the right choice.

Wow, Ling Yu’s sister-in-law really could cook!

What kind of dishes were these? He had never even seen them before, and they were so delicious he felt like his tongue would melt.

After three rounds of wine, Yi Zhanhong finally felt full to bursting.

He rubbed his belly and said to Ling Yu:
“Your sister-in-law’s cooking is truly impressive. Even the chefs in the palace can’t compare.”

Ling Yu laughed:
“You flatter her, Lord Yi. My sister-in-law just knows some simple home-style dishes, and her hands are still injured—how could she compare to the palace chefs?”