Chapter 539 - Chapter 539: Chapter 546: True Intentions (2/2)

Han Yu was reassured by his wife’s reminder. She was his partner, after all. Despite sometimes acting impulsively, she understood what was important. Perhaps he had been too complacent. Sikong Ling’s actions today, though mostly playful towards his wife, might also be an attempt to probe for information about him through her. It was well-known how much he valued his family. Even if a spouse didn’t know everything, they could still pick up clues from words and behavior and infer many things from those. Fortunately, his wife wasn’t ignorant; even if she couldn’t outwit in banter, the boundaries she should guard hadn’t wavered in the slightest.

But Sikong Ling’s actions had made Han Yu wonder if his understanding of the man was too one-sided. People like Sikong Ling, who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals and leverage anything that can be used, are the most difficult to deal with. Fortunately, at the moment they were allies, not enemies; otherwise, having such an opponent would have been a real challenge.

“Hmm, just be careful, Sikong Ling is a master at presenting a facade, but he is someone whose motives are always unclear. He must see potential in you; that’s why he agreed to cooperate. Still, given his way of doing things, I suspect he’s got backups in addition to you. Even with actual cooperation, you can’t really rely on him for anything,” Su Wenyue added thoughtfully.

“Wife, thanks for the reminder, I’ll keep it in mind. But after this, if he tries to get information from you again, just ignore him. Don’t waste your breath arguing with him. With your little brain, you’re no match for Sikong Ling,” Han Yu cautioned her once more, not wanting his wife to be teased by Sikong Ling, with his possessiveness surfacing.

Previously Su Wenyue was preoccupied and didn’t ponder much. Now, upon hearing Han Yu mention it again, she retorted, “Hey, wait, what do you mean, Han Yu? What does it mean that my ‘little brain’ isn’t a match for Sikong Ling? You look down on me too, don’t you?!”

After being ridiculed by Sikong Ling, Su Wenyue was particularly sensitive, interpreting Han Yu’s words as having a hidden meaning.

“Wife, intelligence is mostly innate, and there’s nothing shameful about being a little foolish. I’ve got your back. I’m only reminding you because I don’t want you to be at a disadvantage with Sikong Ling. Look at you now, you’re just overthinking it,” Sikong originally meant it as comfort, but seeing his wife beginning to get ruffled again, his tone carried a hint of teasing. She was just too cute when flustered, it was no wonder Sikong Ling had found so much joy in teasing her. It’s not good to be too charming; drop your guard, and the wolves come knocking at your door.

“Han Yu, don’t think I didn’t catch that. What if I am foolish, what’s it to you! I’ve seen you for who you really are now. All you men are the same; none of you are any good, especially you, you’re even worse than that detestable Sikong Ling!”

Han Yu touched his nose, deciding whatever his wife said was right. He had indeed intended to tease her a bit, but since Sikong Ling had irritated her to the point of ruffling her feathers, and she hadn’t fully calmed down, it was too risky to antagonize her further at that moment. It wouldn’t be worth it if she held a grudge against him.

“Wife, I truly didn’t mean anything by it. You are my wife, whether foolish or smart, you are still mine, Han Yu’s wife. I like all of you, good and bad. Besides, what would I need with a woman too clever for her own good? You’re perfect just the way you are, a bit silly but with a clear mind. That’s far more appealing than those cunning women, and it’s precisely what I love about you,” Han Yu’s tone was now sincere, clearly revealing his genuine feelings.