Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: Chapter 319: Clueless (2/2)
Seeing his sister stepping in, Su Hengyi no longer found it appropriate to make Han Yu uncomfortable and turn things awkward for his sister, so he changed the topic to some household affairs.
“Big brother, there’s just over ten days left until New Year. Can our family manage to move into the prefecture in time? I’m afraid there’s a lot to take care of. Do you need my help?” Su Wenyue was concerned about the An Family becoming overburdened, especially since her mother was getting older. Even with the help of her sister-in-law, with both her grandmother and eldest aunt staying at their home this year, there was much more to be managed.
Han Yu disagreed with Su Wenyue on this matter. Concerned that his slender wife would exhaust herself with household chores, let alone the multitude of affairs in the Su Family, he felt it wasn’t lack of compassion but fear of wearing her out that kept him from offering assistance. Nevertheless, he held back from speaking out, realizing it wasn’t his place to step in between his wife and her mother’s family matters, and to avoid upsetting his wife.
Fortunately, Su Hengyi was aware of Su Wenyue’s condition and wouldn’t ask her to help: “You should just focus on taking care of your health and not cause us trouble. Otherwise, your brother-in-law would start worrying.”
After speaking, Su Hengyi glanced at Han Yu with a look that was both mocking and understanding, as if he had seen through Han Yu’s thoughts. After all, Han Yu didn’t try to hide his emotions in front of Su Hengyi and Su Wenyue and even seemed to reveal them deliberately.
“Thank you for your consideration, big brother. My wife weakened her body during childbirth, and the doctor instructed that she needs to rest and can’t overwork herself. Yet she never listens and keeps herself busy all day long, which makes people worry. However, while my wife should avoid exhaustive tasks, I’m absolutely capable of helping out. If there’s anything that needs to be done, just let me know, big brother. I, Han Yu, will not hesitate,” Han Yu said.
Su Wenyue was initially annoyed that Han Yu didn’t want her to go to her mother’s family to help. But after hearing his following comments, she felt content. Turning to Su Hengyi, she said, “That’s right, big brother. If there’s anything Han Yu can help with, just give him the order. He might not say much, but his ability to get things done is quite reliable, and you can be sure he’ll handle any task you assign perfectly.”
Observing the couple’s reaction, Su Hengyi chuckled and replied, “Don’t worry. Why would I be formal with my own sister and brother-in-law? For now, there’s no need for any help. It’s not just Mother who’s busy at home; we’ve also asked the eldest aunt to help out. Who is the eldest aunt? She managed the vast Marquis Bei’an Mansion without issue so with her assistance, Mother will have a lot less to worry about.”
“The eldest aunt is managing things?” Su Wenyue exclaimed, eyes wide in disbelief. Although her mother and eldest aunt had always been on good terms and never had an open conflict, Su Wenyue knew her mother felt injustice over the division of the family property and had some reservations about the main house. The separation was a result of standing family rules from their ancestors. Her mother had a stubborn and strong-willed nature, so there were few dealings with the Marquis Bei’an Mansion over the years. If not for the Imperial Court’s procedures, it was doubtful they would have wanted any dealings with the main house. Now that her eldest aunt was involved in helping, Su Wenyue couldn’t help but be taken aback.
How could Su Hengyi not understand his sister’s thoughts? “Mother is older now and has learned to let go of many things. The family division wasn’t the main house’s fault, it was a rule established by our ancestors.”