Chapter 220: Why Can't Those Near the Water Reach Plucking the Moon?

Just as they were at an impasse, Hu Wen walked in from outside.

“Madam, what brings you here? I’ve been busy with household registration matters these past two days, so I stayed at the yamen. I’m sorry to have worried you. I apologize to you.”

Hu Wen bowed deeply to Madam Hu, saying, "Thank you for coming to pick me up and take me home."

Su Zhenzhen: "???"

What's wrong with this guy? The two women were going back and forth for a while, and you were like you disappeared. Now you're coming out to play peacemaker. Which side are you trying to take?

Madam Hu's face gradually regained color. "My husband, you've worked hard."

Chunzhi's expression remained unchanged.

Su Zhenzhen was completely baffled as to what was going on.

Ultimately, Chunzhi simply didn't care whether the sperm donation was successful or not.

Or perhaps Hu Wen didn't express his thoughts, and Chunzhi didn't give him any hints?

But one thing is certain: if the sperm donation is successful, the entanglement between the two will become even deeper.

Although Hu Wen also has a son, what man would complain about having too many sons?

If Chunzhi doesn't give birth to a son right away, since she's already borrowed sperm once, what difference does it make whether she borrows it two or three times?

Men's sexual characteristics have remained the same throughout history.

With half the country still out of their hands, if the civil and military officials collapse, they'll be back to where they were when they were first sent over. Su Zhenzhen has to help Hensheng protect this family business.

Su Zhenzhen herself may not have realized that while she was thinking about the characteristics of men throughout history, she was unconsciously becoming deeply involved in the characteristics of women.

Hu Yu'er seized the opportunity to warm up the atmosphere, "Father, you've worked hard these past two days. Mother has prepared some good wine and food at home. Let's go back and have a good drink."

Hu Wen nodded and smiled, "Your mother works hard to manage the household. Now that Yu'er has found a husband, she is the head of your family. You should help your mother out more often."

Unexpectedly, Hu Wen turned to Chunzhi and said, "Sir, you must be tired these past two days. Why don't you come to my humble abode for a seat and have some food and wine to help you relax?"

Su Zhenzhen was so shocked her eyes almost popped out. Dude, how dare you? Inviting your crush to your house for dinner in front of your wife, you really are something else.

Su Zhenzhen wanted to give Hu Wen a thumbs up.

Madam Hu's body suddenly swayed precariously.

The contest between women sometimes hinges on a single decision by a man.

Just when everyone thought Chunzhi would readily agree, she unexpectedly refused.

"No need. I have been working tirelessly since childhood, and every day is a time of mental strain. Relieving my fatigue would be too much of a waste."

This was not only a polite refusal, but also a clear indication that she and Hu Wen were not on the same path.

Madam Hu's complexion began to warm up again.

Su Zhenzhen was puzzled. Had she been wrong before? Was the crux of the matter still with Hu Wen?

Hu Wen's expression turned ugly for a moment, but he didn't say anything more.

"Didn't you say there would be good wine and food? How about I come along?" Su Zhenzhen asked with a grin, her face full of ignorance and rudeness.

"Of course, you're a great benefactor to our family." Hu Yu'er smiled and took Su Zhenzhen's hand. The two were very affectionate, like best friends.

However, the meal was extremely unpleasant, and not a single person uttered a word.

Hu Wen mechanically picked up food with his chopsticks, as if he wanted to finish eating quickly and complete his task.

Mrs. Hu's face turned pale and then purple as she took every opportunity to serve her husband food.

Seeing the strange atmosphere between her parents, Hu Yu'er had no appetite at all.

Su Zhenzhen ate with great relish. Free food is always delicious, and food that is both free and tasty is even more delicious.

After tasting each dish, Su Zhenzhen gave Hu Yu'er a wink.

Hu Yu'er understood immediately and looked at Madam Hu, "Mother, didn't you personally cook a pot of ginseng soup for Father in the kitchen? I wonder how well it's done now."

Mrs. Hu was momentarily confused. "When did I make soup?"

“Mother must have been overworked these past few days and forgot to remember something.” Hu Yu’er smiled and stood up. “Let me go to the kitchen with Mother so that she doesn’t forget something again.”

As Hu Yu'er spoke, she secretly patted Madam Hu's shoulder.

Su Zhenzhen remained unmoved, and Madam Hu suddenly realized something.

Someone must have stood up for her.

"Yes, yes, yes, look at my memory." Madam Hu continued, "Yu'er, come with me to the kitchen."

Only Hu Wen and Su Zhenzhen remained at the table.

Su Zhenzhen didn't bother beating around the bush and went straight to the point, "Do you want to die?"

Hu Wen gently put down his chopsticks, the jade chopsticks making a crisp sound as they struck the chopstick rest.

“If I were capable of killing, I would have lost my life the day Yangcheng changed hands. Not only can you not kill me, you must use me. I have been the master of Yangcheng for over twenty years, and my power has been accumulated over time, infiltrating the local people. Regardless of my personal morality, I have no complaints about the people, and in this chaotic world, I have at least given them a peaceful place.”

In some ways, Hu Wen was more like a good official than Chen Wa; at least he didn't monopolize the rice supply in Yangcheng, and the people could still go out and set up stalls to do small businesses. Hu Wen loved money and was greedy, but he only coveted wealth that didn't belong to anyone.

Su Zhenzhen spoke coldly, her face showing hostility, and she didn't take the threat from the other side seriously.

“There are plenty of talented people in the world. As long as you are a normal person and can understand human language, you can be replaced. If you let this matter continue to develop, it will definitely cause trouble. And if trouble occurs, someone will inevitably shed blood.”

Just look at how much Madam Hu scratched Hu Wen because of her daughter, doesn't she want to scratch Chunzhi too?

Su Zhenzhen had already inquired and found out that the women in Hu Wen's backyard were as obedient as quails, and they lived together in a small courtyard all year round.

If Chunzhi hadn't been skilled in martial arts and had troops at her disposal, Madam Hu would have led a raid eight hundred years ago, and they would have attacked her naked.

If Madam Hu could endure it for a while because of the disparity in strength between the enemy and ourselves, could she possibly endure it forever?

If Hu Wen really dares to have an illegitimate child, Madam Hu will definitely cause a huge uproar in Yangcheng.

Hu Wen glared at him, full of confidence, and said, "You're welcome to try."

Actually, Su Zhenzhen wasn't 100% confident, since her major wasn't related to this area. She wished she had been born in the same field.

However, if Hu Wen could be replaced, he should have been replaced long ago, right? How can you trust someone who switched allegiance halfway through their career as much as your own people?

Su Zhenzhen rephrased her question, "Are you short of women?"

The implication was clear: why focus on Chunzhi? If you gave any other woman a subtle hint, Madam Hu might have helped carry her into the prefect's mansion.

Chunzhi is not suitable.

Prefect Hu smiled knowingly. “In thousands of years, there has only been one lady like this. With my advantageous position, why can’t I reach out and pluck the moon from the sky?”

Su Zhenzhen immediately understood; this was the man's desire to conquer at work.