Chapter 315 - Chapter 315: Chapter 323: Hidden Behind (1/2)
Chapter 315: Chapter 323: Hidden Behind
Although Han Yu was in the military camp and not directly under the jurisdiction of the government, there were still many intricate connections involved. It was unclear what kind of person the Governor’s Wife was and whether she would be easy to get along with. Regardless, this banquet was going to be a tough battle since it would be Su Wenyue’s first time attending such an official banquet in the prefecture. All the guests would be distinguished figures of the city.
It seemed that An Family had anticipated Su Wenyue’s worries and specially sent an old woman over, “Miss, regarding the banquet invitation from the Governor’s Wife, Madam wants you to be at ease. It was originally because Madame had come to the city, and somehow the news leaked, reaching the Governor’s Wife. This banquet has intentions of flattering and probing. Both Madam and Miss are just being carried along in the invitation. However, Madam said that Miss will sooner or later become part of the circle of esteemed ladies in the city, so it would be good to take this opportunity to get acquainted with everyone ahead of time. At the very least, with Madame there, nobody would dare to slight Miss.”
“So, that’s how it is. I was wondering why the Governor’s Wife suddenly thought of inviting me. Now that I know, you can go back and tell Mother that I already have a plan in mind and know how to deal with it, so she can be reassured,” Su Wenyue responded.
“Yes, Miss, the servant will convey your words to Madam. Also, Madam asked the servant to inform you that on the 24th, which is the Little New Year, our Su Family will also be hosting guests, and we ask that Uncle and Miss come back for it as well.”
“Alright, I understand.” Su Wenyue assuaged.
Now that Su Wenyue understood the situation, she felt much relieved. However, since the invitation from the prefecture governor was related to Bei’an Marquis Mansion, her visit would be somewhat different that day; she could afford to be a bit more prominent.
Originally, Su Wenyue planned to keep a low profile since they had little foundation in the city. If they were too ostentatious, the Sun Family might not do anything overt, but they would surely set traps behind the scenes. Now, given the circumstances, it would be to her advantage. Moreover, her eldest aunt and Mother would both be attending, and with them present, Su Wenyue could be worry-free, not having to carefully guard against others’ schemes. When it came to tactics, Su Wenyue absolutely trusted that there were few in the city who could match her Mother and eldest aunt.
Han Yu also learned about the prefecture governor’s invitation for him and his wife. Initially worried, he trusted his own capabilities but was concerned for his daughter-in-law. It wasn’t that she lacked ability but rather, having been protected by her mother’s family since she was young, she had never seen some of the insidious tricks of the backyard. He was afraid she might inadvertently fall for one.
Knowing that both the Marquess and his Mother-in-law would attend put Han Yu’s mind at ease. Although he was less familiar with the Marquess, he knew well enough about his Mother-in-law’s skills and cunning, which dispelled any worry he had for his daughter-in-law.
Nevertheless, to be cautious, Han Yu still instructed his daughter-in-law, “Even though the eldest aunt and Mother-in-law will be there, you should still be careful and not become complacent. Caution never led to harm. After all, there are some who are eyeing our family, looking for opportunities to act.”
Han Yu was not only referring to Magistrate Sun, but there was also another mysterious force whose reason for targeting him was unknown. It seemed like he either obstructed someone’s path or interfered with their matters. Especially after the bandit subjugation, although he couldn’t identify the mysterious backer, he sensed even more acutely the deep malice from behind the scenes.