Chapter 552 - Chapter 552: Chapter 558: Do Not Dare to Interfere (2/2)

As Su Wenyue’s mind whirled, she outwardly stood obediently still, though her thoughts were anything but submissive.

Su Hengjing saw right through Su Wenyue with one look, “What’s wrong, not convinced, thinking about how to deal with me? Are you cussing me out in your mind, huh?”

“No, not at all! I know you’re doing this for my own good, cousin, how could I dare to do that? Don’t falsely accuse me. I’m not that kind of person, and if you don’t believe me, I’m willing to swear,” Su Wenyue raised her hand, ready to swear, her actions reminiscent of when she used to be punished for wrongdoing as a child.

Su Hengjing looked on, his heart softening a bit. Only now could he see a glimpse of his little cousin in her. But why was this girl still so naive as she got older, giving herself away with her actions?

“Nonsense! These past years I thought you had matured, yet you’re still the same as when you were a child, not shrewd at all. Vowing so recklessly—it seems your brother-in-law spoils you too much, letting you act this rashly.”

“Cousin, please just let it slide this one time for my foolish sake,” Su Wenyue pleaded with Su Hengjing, her eyes imploring. She revered her cousin, yet being disciplined in front of so many people was quite a blow to her dignity.

“All right, I won’t say more since you’re all grown up. Be wiser from now on,” Su Hengjing, after all, relented toward Su Wenyue. Had she still been a child, Su Hengjing would undoubtedly have given her a thorough lecture, but now that she was married and had someone to discipline her, he had to leave some face for his brother-in-law.

“Yes, yes, I’ll definitely be wiser and remember your words, cousin, so don’t worry,” Su Wenyue hurriedly nodded, somewhat disbelieving that her cousin let her off so easily. As she breathed a sigh of relief, she felt an odd sense of contentment—it seemed she was destined for chastisement.

Su Hengjing didn’t respond to his little cousin’s words but turned to Han Yu instead, “Brother-in-law, my sister has always been a bit foolish. Being the only daughter in the family, everyone doted on her, leading her to be even more oblivious to the world. Despite that, Lady Yue is indeed a good woman, pure-hearted and kind, deserving of someone’s true affection. You should treat her well. But strenuous as it might be, when the time comes for discipline, you must do it. I can see that you’re sincere about her, so it’s inevitable that you’ll pamper her, but sometimes overindulgence isn’t beneficial—you still need to keep a balance!”

As Su Wenyue listened, she felt her cousin was still good to her, even if he was implying she was ignorant. It was clear he was supporting her. But then the conversation shifted, and he was inciting Han Yu to discipline her—how despicable! Han Yu was already nagging enough and loved to be in charge of her. What would she do if he got even more intense in the future?!

Although Su Wenyue was unhappy in her heart, she didn’t dare to interject out of respect for her cousin whom she had always held in awe. She stood there pouting, her cheeks puffing in and out, clearly upset.