Chapter 573 - Chapter 573: Chapter 579: Coming to Take Care (2/2)

In the Daming Dynasty, there was no explicit rule prohibiting women from entering a military camp. However, camps were strategically important, and typically did not house women. Of course, some armies did have the presence of camp followers, but that was not the case here yet.

Liu Xiu, upon hearing what Han Yu said, raised an eyebrow. He didn’t miss the softening of Han Yu’s expression, nor the fleeting trace of tenderness on his face. The so-called iron man’s tender feelings were just thus; still, Liu Xiu bluntly exposed Han Yu, “Xiu Qi, a man must be honest and not say one thing and mean another. It’s not good. I’ve always thought you were a rather honest person, but it seems that’s not completely true. With the way you dote on your wife, you must be yearning for her, and now that you hear she is coming, your heart must be blooming with joy, yet you pretend to be unwelcoming.”

As Liu Xiu continued talking, seeing that Han Yu still maintained his stoic demeanor, he added, “Actually, I had thought about getting a servant girl from outside to take care of you, considering your affection for your wife and having heard that she is a jealous one, I came up with this plan to bring over your wife. I truly thought you’d be happy. It seems my cleverness was misplaced. Since it’s like this, and considering your sister-in-law is probably only halfway here, maybe she should just turn back.”

Han Yu knew Liu Xiu was indulging in his mischievous streak, but when it came to matters involving his wife, he couldn’t stay calm. Even though he knew Liu Xiu was provoking him on purpose, he still took the bait.

“Since she is already on her way, let her come. It makes no sense to turn back halfway.” Alright, Han Yu admitted he was pleased.

“That’s more like it. Missing your wife is nothing to be ashamed of. Alright, I’ve said what I needed to, and now I really must attend to my duties,” Liu Xiu patted Han Yu’s shoulder and in a few steps was outside the tent, his smile fading and a look of inscrutable thoughts on his face, wondering about something.

Su Wenyue had not expected Liu Xiu to have Su Hengjing send a message to her, asking her to take care of Han Yu. But upon receiving the message, she did not delay for a moment. Leaving her children in the care of her parents, she packed a large bundle of belongings and set off for Han Yu, her heart inevitably filled with worry and longing. To have reached the point where she was called to care for him indicated that Han Yu must have been seriously hurt, or else she would not have been summoned.

Their three children, upon learning that their mother was going to care for their injured father, displayed a bit of reluctance, but they didn’t insist on following her as they usually would. They were quite sensible and obedient, even Brother Xing was not as Su Wenyue had feared.

“Mother, go take care of father. I will look after my younger brother and sister well.” Brother Xing had seen his mother’s worries these past days and didn’t want to add to her distress, especially since he too was worried about his father.

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“Madam, the military camp is just ahead; we will see the Old Master soon,” said Xiao Xi, who had also accompanied Su Wenyue this time. Seeing the camp in the distance, she spoke excitedly, pointing in the direction of the camp.