Chapter 527 - Chapter 527: Chapter 534: Taking You Away (2/2)
Nevertheless, it was only after leaving the room and stepping outside that Su Wenyue realized something was amiss, especially after that day she encountered Sikong Ling. Suddenly, she recalled Peach Blossom Valley, a place that had seemed familiar because she had heard of it in her previous life from Sikong Ling.
“Husband, what’s going on? Why is Sikong Ling here too?” Su Wenyue was immediately filled with questions, utterly confused by the situation.
“Peach Blossom Valley is a fallback for the Sikong family, and Sikong Ling is the master of this valley. Sikong Ling’s subordinates rescued you, and later, when your illness worsened and you couldn’t leave, Sikong Ling sent for me. We’re staying here for now, until your health is completely stable, then we can leave,” explained Han Yu.
The situation seemed straightforward, but Su Wenyue sensed something was off: “Is that really it? Why do I feel like there’s something strange about this? You’re not hiding anything from me, are you?”
“You don’t need to worry about these matters. Just focus on recuperating peacefully. Leave the rest to me.”
With Han Yu’s response, Su Wenyue was even more certain there was an issue. After pestering Han Yu for half a day, she finally got a clearer picture of the actual situation and learned that Sikong Ling still hadn’t given up on her and was still scheming to have her for himself. Su Wenyue’s expression soured considerably.
“Sikong Ling is a shameless wretch. Doesn’t he know I’m already a married woman? Yet he still harbors such filthy thoughts, treating me like what? I, Su Wenyue, would rather die than follow him impurely. He can keep dreaming!”
Every time she mentioned this, Su Wenyue remembered the unbearable experiences from her previous life and became agitated, her words tinged with hatred. She also feared Han Yu might misinterpret something.
Seeing his daughter-in-law’s agitation, Han Yu quickly soothed her: “Don’t get angry, daughter-in-law. I won’t let that happen. Moreover, no matter what, Sikong Ling and Phantom did save you, and for that, I am grateful. I’ve made arrangements. Just bear with it a little longer, and I will take you away soon.”
Su Wenyue nodded, feeling somewhat guilty. She hadn’t known about their predicament and had been making a fuss: “Don’t worry, husband. I understand everything. Don’t be concerned about me.”
From the day Su Wenyue learned they were trapped in Peach Blossom Valley, she didn’t show any signs of suspicion to avoid impacting Han Yu’s clandestine plans. Yet, whenever she went out for air, she purposefully ventured towards the areas the servants forbade her from entering.
Some actions might raise suspicions if done by Han Yu, but not so with Su Wenyue. These days, her capricious behavior was nothing new, and Sikong Ling, witnessing her antics, simply attributed it to her being petulant. He never suspected her true intentions. Su Wenyue hoped that if she could familiarize herself with the layout of Peach Blossom Valley, it might aid Han Yu somehow.
As for the mechanisms and arrays within Peach Blossom Valley, Su Wenyue wasn’t very worried or intimidated. Firstly, she had some prior research experience; it was from an accidental discovery of a book on mechanisms and arrays in the Sikong family’s vast study room. Although she had only read it and wasn’t skilled enough to practice it, she had learned some basics, which was certainly more than what those ignorant of such matters could boast.