Chapter 369 - Chapter 369: Chapter 376: Ulterior Motives (2/2)

How could she have been so naive to truly believe Han Yu wouldn’t mind? If she was careless, it was also because she followed her own inner thoughts. She had long been suppressing such matters and wanted to confide in someone. Han Yu’s behavior since their marriage had given her enough trust to make such a foolish mistake.

Thinking of the happiness she had not easily found in this life, and their three young children, Su Wenyue was unwilling to let the happiness she had grasped slip away. She immediately wanted to find Han Yu, to clarify no matter what the case. If Han Yu truly had a woman outside, she…

Su Wenyue’s mind was a mess, without a clear idea of what to do next. She didn’t even know if she would continue living with Han Yu if the rumors proved true. As for seeking a divorce, that wasn’t something her parents would approve of for such a reason because it was all too common for a man to have several wives and concubines. Her own father had two concubines. But if she were to continue in this marriage, she couldn’t stomach it, unable to get past this hurdle. Had it been before, she wouldn’t have thought this way, as all she wished for was a peaceful life. But she had genuinely invested her emotions in Han Yu during these days together.

Actually, many in the mansion had heard the outside rumors, and seeing Su Wenyue going to search, nobody stopped her. They all thought the mistress was quite good, were grateful to her in their hearts, and didn’t want some outside woman to distract the master and create chaos at home. It would be good if the lady could bring the master back.

“Madam, what’s wrong?” The ones close to her saw Su Wenyue pause and asked, puzzled.

Her mind had been in turmoil ever since she heard the news. It wasn’t until she reached the front door that she calmed down. The more she thought about it, the more things seemed odd. She had been too shocked by the news to notice the oddities. After all, which woman could remain calm when faced with such a situation? Han Yu had never been inappropriate with women, so it was understandable if she panicked.

“Madam?” Aunt Li, concerned, had followed Su Wenyue and asked softly, seeing such a reaction.

“Aunt Li, is there word who this woman might be, what her family background is?” As Su Wenyue’s mind cooled, she started inquiring about the details.

“This, it is said that she is a merchant’s daughter, who fell on hard times and was sold into a brothel where the master happened to rescue her and has since accommodated her outside. Everyone says that this woman is exceptionally beautiful, which is why the master was captivated by such a fox!” Aunt Li gritted her teeth as she spoke about the woman who had seduced her master.

“She is a merchant’s daughter, rescued from a brothel?” Su Wenyue’s expression eased considerably, and she became skeptical of the rumors.

She knew Han Yu well enough to doubt that he would save a woman for her beauty. That sort of thing wasn’t his style. While a woman of dazzling beauty was notable, it wasn’t likely Han Yu hadn’t encountered such women before. Even at the peak of his success, he had never shown interest, and it was even less probable now.

Su Wenyue had great confidence in Han Yu regarding such matters, especially at a time when the outside political situation was so tense. It was unlikely that Han Yu would be distracted by such things. He had enough on his plate just trying to strategize and manage the situation, unless that woman had something special about her, or Han Yu had another purpose in mind.