Chapter 386 - Chapter 386: Chapter 393: What Is The Price (1/2)
Chapter 386: Chapter 393: What Is The Price
When Han Yu was going out, he gave Su Wenyue a particular reminder, “Daughter-in-law, Yiyang Prefecture has only recently been captured, and peace can’t really be said to have been established just yet. It’s still chaotic outside. Don’t go out these days. Stay safe within the mansion.”
“How can that be so serious? I saw that both Chi Feifei and Chen Li visited our mansion the other day. They seem to be wandering about outside without any trouble,” Su Wenyue felt that Han Yu was being overly cautious, although she had mentally prepared herself for this. However, anything relating to Chen Li still made her particularly sensitive.
Indeed, Yiyang Prefecture was somewhat chaotic, but it wasn’t as grave as Han Yu described. However, since Han Yu cared about his daughter-in-law, he naturally couldn’t tolerate even the slightest mishap. As for who Chi Feifei and Chen Li were, their fate was none of his concern, and he wouldn’t pay them any mind. His daughter-in-law was different; without her being safe, he wouldn’t be at ease while outside.
“Would I deceive you? Be good, listen, and just stay in the mansion. If there’s anything you need to do, wait until I return to accompany you,” Han Yu said soothingly as he stroked Su Wenyue’s head.
Su Wenyue wasn’t the type to make unreasonable scenes. It wasn’t as if she had to leave the mansion, so she nodded in agreement, “Don’t worry, I won’t go anywhere. I’ll just wait here for you to come back.”
Seeing his daughter-in-law being so obedient, Han Yu’s heart melted. He wished he could hold her tight in his arms, but since he had business to attend to, he had to resist. Still not completely at ease when leaving, he instructed the concierge not to let Su Wenyue go out.
Most of the servants in the mansion were trained by Han Yu himself, especially the guards at the gatehouse, who were particularly strict. Having been ordered by Han Yu, Su Wenyue certainly couldn’t leave. After all, she had just returned, and the Mistress’s authority needed to be re-established.
Han Yu was out for more than half a day before returning. It was unclear what he had done, but he came back exhausted. His injuries had not yet healed, and he had not regained his strength. Su Wenyue, feeling heartache, helped him into the room.
“I already told you not to overexert yourself. Matters outside are important, but not as important as your health. Even if you want to earn that person’s trust, it’s not the only way. There will be other methods later. But once your body is worn down, it’s not so easy to recover,” Su Wenyue also couldn’t bear to see Han Yu ruining his health to achieve his goals, considering how he usually taught her, yet in the end he made the same mistake.
“Daughter-in-law, rest assured. Do you not know what kind of man your husband is? I wouldn’t be unaware of what’s more important. My injury isn’t as serious as you think; it’s all just an act. You know your man’s body is strong,” Han Yu whispered into Su Wenyue’s ear, his voice carrying a hint of laughter.
“Seeing that you’re in a good mood, I take it today’s affairs went smoothly?” Su Wenyue inferred from Han Yu’s good spirits that it might be related to outside affairs, not realizing that Han Yu was simply happy because of her presence. She didn’t feel it as much when they were together all the time, but after more than a year of separation, he suffered from longing. Feeling happy just because he could see his daughter-in-law upon returning home seemed absolutely a blessing to him.
“It has nothing to do with outside affairs. Isn’t it just that my daughter-in-law has returned and made me happy? As for Brother Liu, the progress is fairly good. Although he doesn’t fully trust me yet, he has been somewhat moved. Going forward, only actions will prove my intentions.”