Chapter 376 - Chapter 376: Chapter 383: What’s the Purpose (1/2)
Chapter 376: Chapter 383: What’s the Purpose
Su Wenyue’s words were more of an explanation for Brother Xing than for Aunt Li. After she finished speaking, Su Wenyue saw that the expression of Brother Xing in her arms had visibly relaxed.
Feeling somewhat guilty, Su Wenyue realized she had neglected the three children because of the many things she had been busy with recently, especially Brother Xing, who was no ordinary child. She knew she needed to pay more attention in the future.
Upon hearing Su Wenyue speak in this way, Aunt Li’s expression changed. She thought to herself how suddenly the master had changed. She didn’t look like someone who would forget kindness and betray trust. Now understanding the reason, and having seen much of the world herself, Aunt Li was aware of the dangers involved. She was both happy for the Madam and somewhat worried.
“Madam, since that is the case, I will go and arrange things at the mansion. There are certain matters that I must personally oversee to ensure nothing goes wrong.” Aunt Li had initially wanted to persuade Su Wenyue to change her mind, which was why she hadn’t attended to the other matters, but now the situation was different. How could she rest assured leaving those affairs unattended? So she asked to take personal charge of them.
An hour later, Su Wenyue set off on time with the three children. She had let it be known that they were headed to Zhuangzi, taking all important things from the mansion with her, as well as the servants, leaving only a few to keep watch. They made a grand and imposing procession towards Zhuangzi.
Halfway there, the horse carriage suddenly stopped. Su Wenyue’s eyes moved slightly as she lifted the carriage curtain, “What’s the matter, why has the carriage stopped?”
Su Wenyue asked, puzzled, and immediately a servant came over to report, “Madam, there’s a carriage broken down in the middle of the road ahead, blocking our way. The road here is quite narrow, and we cannot pass unless that carriage is moved.”
“Then find a way to move that carriage. We can’t just stay blocked on the road,” Su Wenyue seemed somewhat dissatisfied.
“The housekeeper has already sent people to negotiate with the owner of that carriage. It’s loaded with quite a few heavy items, and the road is narrow along this stretch. Even if we move it, it will take some time,” the servant explained. In that short span of time, the housekeeper had also negotiated with the owner of the carriage and came to report back to Su Wenyue, with much the same message.
Su Wenyue appeared somewhat frustrated, but she didn’t place blame as it was no fault of the housekeeper’s; no one could have anticipated something happening on the road.
“Never mind, have them hurry up. It’s not good to keep delaying like this, as it’s getting late.” Su Wenyue said, then glanced around. There seemed to be a farmhouse not too far away. She was just about to say something when, seeming to understand Su Wenyue’s intention, the housekeeper was already speaking up.
“Madam, it looks like it will take some time to move the carriage. You must be tired from sitting in the carriage for so long. Why don’t you find a place to rest and have something to eat in the meantime?”
Su Wenyue nodded, “That sounds good. Let the housekeeper arrange it.”