Chapter 378 - Chapter 378: Chapter 385: What Danger (1/2)
Chapter 378: Chapter 385: What Danger
“Madam, what’s wrong, did you have a nightmare?” Qi Luo hurried in from the outer room upon hearing the commotion inside, to find Su Wenyue drenched in sweat and pale, prompting her to ask with concern.
“Qi Luo, has there been any news from my husband’s side? A few days ago, didn’t a letter come saying he was about to attack Yiyang, and that once Yiyang was taken, he would come to fetch us, mother and child? Why has there been no word for all these days?” Su Wenyue asked uneasily, the bloody scenes from her dream incessantly revolving in her mind, fearing Han Yu might be in danger.
Qi Luo had not expected Su Wenyue to suddenly ask about this and was unprepared; her expression faltered momentarily, which Su Wenyue caught, growing even more worried.
“Madam, the master is doing well there, it’s probably that he has been too busy to get in touch. Please be patient, perhaps news will come soon.” Although Qi Luo was unprepared, she quickly responded, but clearly, it had little effect, as Su Wenyue was not someone to be easily deceived when she was serious.
“Qi Luo, I don’t want to hear these useless words, tell me the truth. What exactly has happened with Han Yu? If you won’t speak, I have other means to send someone to find out, but I don’t need disloyal servant girls by my side,” Su Wenyue said, her tone a bit heavy. Although she was not usually strict with the servants, her concern for Han Yu made her speak more sternly.
Qi Luo knelt on the ground: “Madam, it is not the servant girls’ intention to conceal; these are the master’s orders.”
“Then you may go back to your master, I don’t need a servant girl with divided loyalties here,” Su Wenyue said somewhat angrily, knowing well that Qi Luo was initially sent by Han Yu and acted on his instructions. There might have been an element of taking out her frustrations on Qi Luo; after all, it had been over a year since Han Yu left, and he had neither returned to see their mother and child, nor had the few letters been frequent. Even if her heart was understanding of Han Yu’s difficulties, it’s only natural for one to lose their temper from time to time, and Su Wenyue was somewhat agitated at this moment.
Qi Luo was not afraid of being punished by Su Wenyue, but hearing these words made her panic. Her master had given her strict orders, and she knew well what would become of her if she left. Moreover, she was not a heartless person; these days with the kind and wise Mistress had built affection, and she was concerned for the Mistress’s well-being too.
“Madam, I must stay by your side to ensure your safety. If you are angry, you can punish me however you wish, but please don’t send me away.”
“I will give you one more chance, whether you speak or not is up to you,” Su Wenyue said, and seeing that Qi Luo still hesitated
“Forget it, don’t say anything. Leave, I cannot employ a servant girl like you,” said Su Wenyue, waving her hand dismissively.
“Madam, whatever you wish to know, I will tell you,” Qi Luo eventually conceded. Seeing that the Mistress had already guessed something, there was little point in hiding it any longer. It might be easier to tell her what happened, so the Mistress could be at ease. As for the Master’s reaction, if there was blame to be faced, she was ready to take the punishment.
“What, Han Yu is injured? Is it serious?” Su Wenyue’s face changed upon learning that Han Yu was hurt, because in her previous life, Han Yu had reached that position without issue, so she had overlooked the dangers he might face along the way. Although she knew of a few extremely dangerous incidents, she hadn’t heard of any trouble with Han Yu at this time in her previous life. Could it be that her rebirth had brought these changes?