Chapter 331 - Chapter 331: Chapter 339: Bad Luck is Coming (2/2)
As the affection between the husband and wife deepened, Su Wenyue now fully understood Han Yu’s pettiness and possessiveness in certain matters. Just as she was well aware that ‘Noble Consort Li’ ultimately followed Emperor Wu, she still minded the past interactions and some ambiguously scandalous rumors concerning her and Han Yu.
All of Su Wenyue’s thoughts at this time focused on how to extricate herself; otherwise, all would be mere idle talk. Not to mention Ba Lang’s lascivious thoughts about her, the harshness of this era towards women meant that if she were taken away by Ba Lang, even if nothing happened, her reputation would certainly be ruined. Recalling the days she experienced in her previous life, she would rather die than give Ba Lang any chance to lay hands on her.
As time slowly ticked away, Su Wenyue suddenly feigned a painful demeanor, her complexion turning deathly pale, which truly frightened the two soldiers. They quickly inquired about her condition.
“Madam, what’s the matter with you?”
“Hurry, take me to the medical clinic! I suffer from a heart disease, which isn’t too serious if I take my medicine regularly. It must have been because the thief’s hostage-taking earlier was too alarming, and now it’s acting up again. Quickly, take me to the medical clinic; I feel as if I can hardly breathe.”
At this point, Su Wenyue could hardly speak, gasping for breath with such convincing agony that the soldiers, initially skeptical, were relieved of their doubts. They only thought now about how to deal with the situation: if they did not take her to the clinic, the young lady could be in danger. Heart disease was no ordinary ailment; if they weren’t careful, it could be life-threatening. But if they took her there, the clinic would be crowded and the plan of their master could go awry, leaving them unfortunate.
“Hurry, take me… take me…” By now, Su Wenyue was breathing far more faintly, her voice barely louder than a mosquito’s whine, her complexion ashen, large beads of sweat rolling down her forehead, obviously on the verge of collapse. She looked at the two soldiers with pleading eyes, but in her heart, she was cursively berating them.
Damn it! She had gone to such lengths to fake her condition, her fingers continuously and inconspicuously pressing a particular spot, struggling to keep up the act even though it was feigned and quite painful. This ruse was something she had once seen Sikong Ling’s concubine employ, which startled her at the time and left a lasting impression. Even though it was later exposed, she still remembered it.
“Madam, hold on! We’ll take you to the medical clinic this instant.” The two soldiers were finally deceived by Su Wenyue and decided to take her to the clinic. They knew that they could not escape responsibility for anything that happened to her, especially since this young lady was reportedly a member of an official’s family. They did not know which master’s wife she was, but judging by her demeanor and dress, her status did not seem low. Moreover, the young lady had mentioned the prefecture governor’s name, raising concerns about potential connections. If it came to an investigation, they would be the unlucky ones.
In the shadows, the two men who had been ready to intervene, feeling somewhat impatient, now halted their actions, quietly admiring Su Wenyue’s cunning. They were all aware of Su Wenyue’s background.