Chapter 413 - Chapter 413: Chapter 420: What Consequence (1/2)
Chapter 413: Chapter 420: What Consequence
Indeed, they were old acquaintances by now—Han Yu had already had several dealings with this man, none of which were particularly pleasant. But why would he suddenly show up like this, still in such an arrogant manner?
Han Yu’s eyes narrowed dangerously as he gazed at the man standing in the study room. No matter when, even in broad daylight, the man was always dressed in black with a stern expression on his face that somehow always seemed provocative.
“Your Excellency, entering without invitation is rather presumptuous,” Han Yu said coldly. Having an outsider silently infiltrate his study room, acting as if it were unoccupied, and not for the first time, would leave anyone less than pleased.
“The master does not wish our meeting to be known to anyone,” the Man in black was somewhat more polite this time, partly because Han Yu’s status had risen—he was no longer the insignificant figure who could be easily manipulated. Moreover, the master intended to cooperate with Han Yu, and as his subordinate, it was unfitting to be too overbearing.
“Did Sikong Ling send you because there is a matter to discuss?” When Han Yu heard what the Man in black said, he refrained from further blame. Although he didn’t like the master and servant duo much, there were no eternal enemies in this world. Even though Sikong Ling had once coveted his Daughter-in-law, he had subsequently helped them several times and had shown no intention of stealing his beloved, especially during the last incident when it was actually the Husband and Wife who had tricked Sikong Ling.
Upon hearing Han Yu’s words, the Man in black produced a letter from his bosom: “This is written by the master himself, for me to personally deliver into your hands. After reading it, please destroy it immediately.”
Knowing that it must be something serious to warrant such formality from Sikong Ling, Han Yu carefully read the letter twice, then set it on fire, destroying it in front of the Man in black. His expression became more solemn as he looked at the man, contemplative and considering.
In just a quarter of an hour, the Man in black left as silently as he had arrived. No one knew what they had discussed, or even that they had met. Han Yu emerged from the study room in the middle of the night, followed by a series of commands and instructions.
When he returned to his room, Su Wenyue was already fast asleep. After frolicking with their three children in the evening, she had coaxed the energetic children to sleep and, exhausted, had immediately fallen into a deep slumber herself. Now she slept soundly, probably feeling hot as she had unknowingly kicked off the blanket, revealing more than half of her body. Against the backdrop of the crimson and silver bedding, her skin seemed even more translucent, and the contours beneath her nightclothes were enthrallingly beautiful.
Looking at this seductive scene, Han Yu swallowed hard, feeling his blood heat up, but seeing his Daughter-in-law so tired, he didn’t have the heart to wake her and instead gently gathered her into his arms.
Su Wenyue, suddenly enveloped by Han Yu’s embrace and finding her limbs restrained, struggled subconsciously for a moment. Realizing it was futile and murmuring disapprovingly, she soon fell back into deep sleep.
“You really are a little thing I can’t let out of my sight, not knowing how to take care of yourself at all,” Han Yu murmured affectionately as he kissed Su Wenyue’s forehead and caressed his Daughter-in-law’s body. The night was still somewhat cold, and her skin felt chilled to the touch. It was all too easy for her to catch a cold sleeping this way, so how could he feel at ease leaving her alone? Yet if she stayed by his side, the danger was certain. Han Yu gazed silently at his Daughter-in-law’s face, his heart wavering continuously.