Chapter 562 - Chapter 562: Chapter 568: Unable to Change (1/2)

Chapter 562: Chapter 568: Unable to Change

“Stop talking so much, Zhao Fan must have sent quite a few pursuers to kill us. Let’s rest briefly then start moving again. Uncle Wen, you’ve been fleeing in such a panic that you definitely did not have time to prepare anything. You’ve been hunted down by Zhao Fan’s men along the way, and you must be both tired and hungry. I brought some dry food with me when I set out. Eat some to fill your stomachs for now, and once we reach a safer area, I’ll get some hot meals ready.” Han Yu said, instructing his subordinates to take out the dry food and water they brought and share it with everyone to replenish their strength on the spot.

After such a run, everyone was indeed exhausted. They had only been concerned with saving their lives on the road and had not had time to eat, let alone prepare food. All they managed to catch were some small animals, which were far from enough to fill their stomachs. Hearing Han Yu’s words, Liu Xiu nodded, “Xiu Qi has considered this well. Ever since our hurried retreat, we haven’t had a proper meal, and the numerous battles against the pursuers have really drained us. We’re tremendously hungry, and at this point, we can’t be picky—having any food at all is quite fortunate.”

Han Yu naturally knew this. When he was ostracized by the people in the military camp, he often encountered such situations while leading his subordinates on assignments—tired and hungry, one would be glad for any food at all, with no room to be choosy. His seemingly courteous words now also took Liu Xiu’s dignity into account. And during his journey here, he had been rushing on the road without taking proper meal breaks. When hungry, he had stopped to quickly eat a few pancakes before continuing on his way. Now his own stomach was empty as well.

Han Yu’s subordinates, very conscientiously, shared their food and water with the others. Han Yu took out two pancakes from his package, as well as a paper bag and a small jar. Though he was somewhat reluctant to part with them, he still shared the majority with Han Yu.

“Uncle Wen, try this. There’s not much to go around, so it’s just for us to eat,” Han Yu offered.

When Liu Xiu took the food from Han Yu, a pleasant aroma wafted to his nose, originating from the paper bag and triggering his appetite. Inside were the braised beef and pickles made by Su Wenyue,

Upon tasting it, Liu Xiu’s eyes brightened. He had long heard about Han Yu’s wife’s exceptional culinary skills, “Xiu Qi, these must be your wife’s handiwork. I’ve always heard that your younger sister-in-law is virtuous, having braved the cliff for you. She’s indeed a chaste and virtuous woman. Luckily, she’s a woman of fortune, surviving a great disaster. Having such a virtuous wife truly makes one envious.”

“My wife is indeed good to me. She accepted my status and followed me, taking care of our home and educating our children, managing everything at home so well that I have no worries at home. On the contrary, I have not always done well by her, allowing her to endure many grievances and hardships, even coming close to losing her life.”

It was rare for Han Yu to talk about his wife. In the past, whenever someone mentioned Su Wenyue outside, Han Yu would hide her away, not willing to say much. In his heart, his wife was his most cherished treasure, and he didn’t want others to discover and covet her good qualities.

Now that he had decided to keep his wife by his side permanently, Han Yu, even if he did not like it, changed his attitude. At the very least, he wanted to create a good image of her in everyone’s hearts, especially since Liu Xiu was the person he had chosen to follow. Han Yu also hoped that Su Wenyue would make a good impression on Liu Xiu. Even if it had no effect at the moment, it would eventually be useful.