Chapter 617 - Chapter 617: Chapter Six Hundred and Twenty-Three (2/2)

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While Aunt Li spoke, she didn’t fail to observe Han Yu’s expressions, noticing his consistent concern for Su Wenyue, which alleviated some of her worries. Regardless of what might have happened outside, the Master still cared for Madam, and with this care, plus the support of the young masters and misses, no other woman could challenge Madam’s position.

Hearing Aunt Li’s words, Han Yu’s eyebrows furrowed even tighter, and although he wanted to reprimand, he knew his daughter-in-law’s stubborn nature could not be swayed by servants. Fortunately, the children were sensible; otherwise, he couldn’t imagine what state she would have been in upon his return.

Han Yu was most concerned about his daughter-in-law’s health, for which he spared no effort. Even during these busy days, he never forgot to instruct the servants on this matter.

He marched quickly into the room and upon seeing the small figure curled up on the bed, he could tell she was unhappy even in her sleep. Her already delicate face had grown thinner in just a few days, the sharpness of her chin evoking an irresistible pity.

Without hesitation, he embraced her, dirty and disheveled as he was, not caring to clean himself first. Only then did he feel stable and reassured, his heart aching for her. He couldn’t comprehend how she had tormented herself so much, noticeably thinner in just two or three days. Even wrapped in her blanket, she felt feather-light in his arms.

Su Wenyue had been sleeping poorly these days. Despite trying to convince herself to trust Han Yu, at least to wait for him to provide a definitive answer upon his return, love could hardly be rationalized. Plus, Han Yu’s extended absence and unsettling rumors from outside brought her both internal and external distress, making the torment in her heart understandable. So, when Han Yu held her, she quickly awoke.

Su Wenyue’s eyes snapped open at the sight of the man before her, still handsome but now somewhat disheveled. Her first thought was not to question the matter about Zhou Yao; instead, she was concerned about what Han Yu had been doing these days. Especially with the strong scent of blood on him and the abnormal stirrings outside in recent days, it made Su Wenyue increasingly anxious.

“Did something happen at the City Lord Mansion? Why are you in such a state?” Su Wenyue hadn’t heard of any unrest from the Imperial Court today, and she knew that only issues related to the City Lord Mansion could cause such a stir in Peicheng.

Seeing that his daughter-in-law’s first concern was for his safety, Han Yu felt warmth in his heart. She was undoubtedly his good daughter-in-law, always prioritizing his well-being.

“Daughter-in-law, you guessed right. Some troubles occurred at the City Lord Mansion. Liu Xuan must have sensed our clandestine actions, fearing the threat posed by our alliance with Liu Qian against him, so he sought to strike at us first.”

Hearing it was Liu Xuan aiming at them, the worry deepened on Su Wenyue’s face.