Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: Chapter 324: Because of Status (2/2)
Unable to let go, Han Yu pecked Su Wenyue lightly on the lips, “Very well, I will deal with you properly when we return tonight.” Saying this, he pulled Su Wenyue to leave.
Flustered by Han Yu’s suggestive words, especially in front of so many servants, Su Wenyue felt embarrassed. However, it wasn’t the right moment to take issue with Han Yu; internally, she scolded him for becoming increasingly improper, remembering how he used to be much more reserved when they first got married, unlike his blatant displays now.
The Prefecture Governor’s surname was Wei, with a given name Chongming. Upon arriving at Wei Mansion, Han Yu and Su Wenyue separated, led by the residence’s servants through to their respective courtyard.
Upon Su Wenyue’s arrival, Mrs. Pei and the An Family were already present, as were her sister-in-law and two cousins, including the Pei family cousin. The Governor’s Wife, Mrs. Wu, was eagerly conversing with Mrs. Pei, seemingly attentive due to Mrs. Pei’s status.
Mrs. Pei, with a faint smile responding to the Governor’s Wife, had an inscrutable expression until she saw Su Wenyue arrive and her smile became genuinely warmer, instructing her maid to lead Su Wenyue to sit beside her.
“Lady Yue, come over here. I was just thinking about when you would arrive, and here you are,” she said.
Outside was not like home, and Su Wenyue wouldn’t act rashly and forget her manners. She properly greeted Mrs. Pei and the Governor’s Wife, along with her mother and the others, before sitting down.
The Governor’s Wife, wanting to curry favor with Mrs. Pei, and seeing her demeanor towards Su Wenyue, having heard that the Marquess valued this niece highly, warmly pulled Su Wenyue over, “Here is Mrs. Su’s eldest daughter, truly beautiful, especially in today’s attire, completely outshining all the other ladies present at first sight, the most standout personality I’ve ever met.”
Unfamiliar with the temperament of the Governor’s Wife, Su Wenyue feigned shyness, smiling modestly and responding, “Governor’s Wife, you flatter me.”
However, the Governor’s Wife’s words did make some present feel uncomfortable, particularly Pei Yuhan, who was chatting with several girls. She felt especially displeased, believing herself to be superior to Su Wenyue in status, appearance, and accomplishments. To suggest Su Wenyue outdid her was something she absolutely could not accept.
Pei Yuhan pursed her lips, displeased, but such an occasion, and in front of her aunt, was not the place to express her discontent. Despite this, her mood visibly darkened.
Seeing Pei Yuhan’s reaction, the girls chatting with her had various thoughts. Su Lanxin and Su Lanfang also noticed and exchanged glances, growing wary of Pei Yuhan. She was not only petty-minded but fond of playing small tricks, potentially plotting against their cousin. They needed to be vigilant.
At that moment, Mrs. Sun and her daughter arrived. Being a general magistrate, Lord Sun held a significant position in Yiyang Prefecture, and the announcement from outside, “Magistrate’s wife arriving,” reflected this status.