Chapter 616 - Chapter 616: Chapter Six Hundred and Twenty-Two (2/2)
Brother Xing, upon hearing this, felt somewhat relieved. As long as Father hadn’t actually taken another woman outside, things would be somewhat manageable. Although he had made preparations for either outcome, his mother would live well with their support, but he still hoped the family could live harmoniously. Some matters they couldn’t replace.
“Since Father has instructed, I will naturally follow.”
“And what about Madam?” Zhai Mo asked, looking at the tightly closed door.
“Uncle Zhai, don’t worry about Mother. I will persuade her. We’ll wait for Dad to come back and explain personally. Mother isn’t a woman of little understanding. Although she might be a bit jealous due to her deep feelings for Dad, she’s definitely not unreasonable. As long as what Uncle Zhai has said is true, Mother will understand,” Brother Xing reassured him.
Eldest Young Master really knows how to protect his mother. Madam, in this regard, is more than just a bit jealous — notoriously so. But what’s it to others? After all, the General is willing to dote on her, and with the support of her son and daughter, envy and jealousy are futile.
“Eldest Young Master speaks wisely. Madam is indeed virtuous beyond measure. Everything will be taken care of by Eldest Young Master. Your subordinate will be waiting outside, ready to serve at any moment,” Zhai Mo said respectfully.
Brother Xing nodded, then pushed open the door and walked inside. Seeing his mother, sitting curled up alone on a chair with a look of confusion and helplessness, Brother Xing felt a pang of pity. He only regretted not coming earlier. Even if he couldn’t persuade her of anything, just being by Mother’s side was important.
Su Wenyue, hearing the sound of the door opening, knew someone had entered. With a slight frown, she had clearly ordered that no one was to come in, and looked over annoyed. However, when she saw a small figure, she held back the scolding she was about to express. The gloom and anger on her dissipated quite a bit, and she tried to appear as normal as possible.
“Brother Xing, you’re here? Come to Mother,” she called out softly, as if she had been worried about him all along. Su Wenyue sighed inwardly and reached out her hand towards Brother Xing…
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At the military camp, Han Yu arranged everything meticulously, his expression calm but his heart restless, occasionally lost in thought. Such subtle differences might be overlooked in others, but on Han Yu, they stood out, drawing Liu Xiu’s attention.
“General Xiu Qi, are you alright? Is there something bothering you? You seem restless,” Liu Xiu asked with concern. For both public and private reasons, he didn’t want any mishaps at this time. They had planned today’s strategy for a long time, and it was vital for the future course of events—absolutely crucial, leaving no room for error. Han Yu’s behavior made him uneasy.
Of course, Han Yu understood this as well, and he nodded. If not for such reasons, he would have already been racing back home, rather than lingering here anxiously. But these were not concerns he could share with Liu Xiu.
Han Yu could sense that Liu Xiu wasn’t entirely pleased with his daughter-in-law, probably because of her notoriety for jealousy. This trait especially did not sit well with Liu Xiu. Though it didn’t interfere with anything, Liu Xiu would be the future emperor. Who knew what might happen in the future? Han Yu didn’t want to create any hidden trouble for his daughter-in-law, so despite his worries, he quickly composed himself.