Chapter 585 - Chapter 585: Chapter 591: City Lords Only Daughter (2/2)
“Wife, I’m back,” Han Yu said with a light smile, knowing that no matter how bad the situation, as long as his wife was there, it felt like home.
“Husband, what exactly happened? You went to meet Liu Wenyong, the City Lord of Peicheng, but why did it take a whole day to return?” Su Wenyue did not ask whether their talk was successful or whether the City Lord would allow them to stay, but seeing Liu Xinru with them, she knew the answer—had Liu Wenyong refused, he wouldn’t have allowed Liu Xinru’s behavior.
“The City Lord was insistent, wanting us to stay the night. It was difficult to refuse, so we stayed. The city gates were closed, and we couldn’t send messages to you, causing you to worry,” Han Yu explained.
Su Wenyue wasn’t actually accusing him; she was just worried. Since it was Liu Wenyong’s hospitality, indeed, it wouldn’t have been appropriate to refuse, especially as they were the ones asking for his help. “I see. I was worried that something unexpected had happened. As long as you are fine, it’s good. Have you had breakfast since returning this morning? I’ll prepare it now,” she said.
Now that she knew Han Yu was safe, Su Wenyue’s mood returned to normal, and she felt hungry, thus she asked. As a wife, her first thought was not of herself, but of Han Yu.
Han Yu had already noticed the dark circles under Su Wenyue’s eyes: “Wife, didn’t I tell you I would be fine and return, and you shouldn’t worry? Looking at you now, it seems you barely slept or ate properly last night, did you?!”
That was when the previously quiet Shu Xiang spoke up, “Madam, due to her worry for Master, she really hasn’t eaten much. From yesterday until now, she’s only eaten a few cakes, and that was after much persuasion from the servant girls; she barely slept last night, insisting on waiting for your return, Master.”
Xiao Xi spoke out of concern for Su Wenyue’s well-being and also wanted Han Yu to know what his wife had done for him.
Seeing Xiao Xi meddling like this, Su Wenyue tried to stop her, but Xiao Xi was too quick. Glancing at Han Yu’s expression, she knew she couldn’t avoid his lecture, and sure enough…
As Han Yu heard this, his brow furrowed: “Nonsense! Do you think your body is too healthy? What did I say when I left yesterday? You didn’t take any of it to heart, did you? If you’re so inconsiderate, how can I trust you to stay by my side? This little matter has got you neglecting yourself to the point of not eating or sleeping. If I had known you’d behave like this, I should have just left you and the child at the Feng Family Manor.”
Han Yu was clearly angry, and Su Wenyue sneaked a glare at Xiao Xi, the troublesome servant girl.
Xiao Xi, upon seeing her mistress glaring at her, showed no fear; instead, she looked perfectly justified. The Master was right; the Madam was really too worrisome. Serving at the mistress’s side and before leaving, Aunt Li had instructed them not to always indulge Madam’s whims; if the Madam was disobedient, they were to tell the Master so he could take care. //
Seeing her mistress’s reaction, it was apparent she was afraid of Master. Aunt Li knew her mistress’s nature well, and if the mistress didn’t care for the Master’s well-being, she wouldn’t help hide it. The mistress’s glare held no power over Xiao Xi, and she wasn’t scared at all!