Chapter 418 - Chapter 418: Chapter 425: Forced by the Situation (2/2)

When Han Yu saw Su Wenyue’s reaction, he thought he had convinced her and felt a sense of accomplishment, his smile deepening, “Wife, that’s the right attitude. I am your husband, and listening to me is never wrong. When you encounter those formidable women, you must act as I told you, understood?”

Su Wenyue secretly rolled her eyes. Men too could be a sort of prideful creature. She just intended to keep her wisdom hidden for once, and look how smug Han Yu became. As if he wasn’t showing off his triumph in that smile. What’s there to be so smug about, just because he was slightly smarter than her?

Though Su Wenyue internally mocked him, she obediently nodded, her demeanor meek and compliant. Her heart swelled with pride as she saw Han Yu’s increasingly satisfied smile. Hmph, she might not be very clever, and her schemes weren’t the most ruthless, but her skills in winning over a man were unmatched. Knowing this trick was the real key to a comfortable and easy life; that’s what true intelligence was, right?

It turned out to be a battle of pride between husband and wife now, but the mood was undeniably good. Han Yu caught his wife’s mischievous smile and, moved by impulse, pulled her into his embrace for a thorough ravishment, leaving Su Wenyue trembling with laughter, her clothes disheveled, cheeks flushed, and leaning weakly against Han Yu as a wave of heat surged within him.

There she was, his wife, presenting herself as ripe for the picking. Not to take advantage of that moment would be unmanly. Han Yu was unable to contain himself, indulging his desires upon Su Wenyue, who was genuinely worn out and wanted nothing more than to rest. But Han Yu was overbearing in such moments, relentless once he tasted the sweetness, heedless of Su Wenyue’s struggling pleas. The room was soon filled with boundless springtime ardor.

The next day, Han Yu personally escorted Su Wenyue up to the gate of the Yin Mansion and gave her several earnest reminders before parting with her.

The purpose of the Yin Family banquet was indeed as Su Wenyue had expected—to announce the engagement of Yin Lihua and Liu Xiu, publicizing the alliance between the Yin and Liu families. Moreover, the pace of events was quite fast; they set a wedding date immediately upon the engagement, probably due to the pressing situation at the Imperial Court.

Upon hearing the news of the engagement between the Yin Family and Liu Family, everyone offered congratulations. Regardless of their true thoughts, their faces all wore smiles of blessing, all except one person.

Because Chen Li and Liu Xiu had a ‘close’ relationship, she’s been notably enthusiastic in her public dealings lately. Everyone has given Chen Li some face because of Liu Xiu, so today, Chen Li was also among the invited guests. However, the intention of the Yin Family was uncertain, especially since the relationship between Chen Li and Liu Xiu was no secret and the Yin Family was well aware of it.

Chen Li initially felt somewhat proud to be invited to the banquet, interpreting it as a sign that her status had risen. She recalled how in the past she was never included unless using Liu Mansion’s post. Slightly smug, she thought there was merit in involving herself in public affairs, as everyone’s attitude towards her had become more reverent. But Chen Li could never have anticipated today’s banquet would unfold as it did.

Upon hearing the news of the engagement between Yin Lihua and Liu Xiu, Chen Li was stunned, questioning if she had heard wrong as everyone around her voiced their congratulations.