Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Chapter 348: Planning and Arrangement (2/2)
Old Man Han, Mrs. Yang from the Main House, and the people from the Second House all went out. Han Lin had to stay behind because of his foot injury, and Mrs. Wang naturally stayed to care for him. The couple had been pleased at first, hoping to ingratiate themselves with some influential figures amid the opportunity. Little did they know that Han Yu had already been wary of them and had stationed people to guard the courtyard entrance, not allowing them to go out.
“What do you mean by this? Why are you stopping me? Do you know who I am? I’m the blood brother of your Master, and if you offend me, I’ll have the Fourth child kick you all out!” Han Lin blustered, trying to intimidate the guards outside, but to no avail. He had no choice but to stay put in the courtyard.
“Master, what does the Fourth child mean by this? How does he dare treat us like this?” Mrs. Wang said indignantly.
“It’s all because of you, you home-wrecker! If it weren’t for your sour relationship with the Fourth Daughter-in-law, the Fourth child wouldn’t have ignored our ties. Shut your mouth, keep quiet, and take care of Si Ya. If you can’t even look after a little girl properly, you have no place in the old Han Family, you home-wrecker!” Han Lin vented his anger at Mrs. Wang.
Mrs. Wang’s lips quivered, but considering her situation, she held back her words, though her expression grew darker. Her eyes, looking toward a certain direction in the courtyard, were filled with an ominous glint.
As the banquet came to a close, Su Wenyue silently sighed in relief. Everything had gone smoothly, especially with the food, which earned countless praises.
At times like these, with Prime Minister Wang’s continuous reforms, the commoners were having a hard time, and the upper class felt the effects as well. Although they were not short of clothing or food, life was getting tighter. This was even reflected at the banquet table—no longer the lavish waste of the past. Even with food stockpiled, who knew what the future held?
The Han Family’s banquet alone demonstrated their deep foundation. Even in winter, when few could afford such fresh vegetables and fruits, the Han Family managed to have food from the outer domain at the banquet. The guests, not just any guests, recognized the exotic foods on the table. Most importantly, the Han Family’s cooks were skilled, and the food was superb.
After his secret talk with Han Yu, Deng Chen knew Han Yu had everything under control and could relax. The sight of all the fine dishes filled him with satisfaction. Usually, he would just come over on short notice and never had the chance to enjoy the grand dishes prepared with time and effort. This was his first time partaking in such a feast.
Shangguan Wuyou, although showing no apparent reaction after eating, thought about bringing his wife more often in the future—fine wine, delicious food, and good company made for one of life’s greatest pleasures.
When all the guests were sent off, Su Wenyue felt as if she was falling apart. After washing up and checking on the three children, she immediately collapsed on the bed and fell asleep.
Han Yu came in to find his wife like this and felt a pang of distress, although there was no time to rest. After kissing her forehead and tucking her in, he headed to the study room. If Su Wenyue could sense the anomaly from the Sun Mansion, how could Han Yu be unaware? He was very clear about the Sun Family’s intentions. However, Han Yu didn’t know about the ace that Su Wenyue held in her hand; he could only hurry to strategize and arrange his next moves.