Chapter 309 - Chapter 309: Chapter 317: Deliberate Teasing (1/2)
Chapter 309: Chapter 317: Deliberate Teasing
“Madam, your Great-Uncle is here and is currently heading towards the backyard,”
Upon hearing that her big brother had arrived, Su Wenyue’s heart leaped with joy—it was indeed a happy occasion. Moreover, she had entrusted her brother with investigating a certain matter, and she wondered how his investigation had progressed. Han Yu didn’t even know about this yet. Even though Su Wenyue knew that the woman was one of Emperor Wu’s consorts, she just didn’t want her to have any entanglement with Han Yu. Perhaps it was because Noble Consort Li was too outstanding, too talented, making any woman insecure. Besides, Su Wenyue had also heard some gossip in her previous life about Han Yu and Noble Consort Li being quite close, with unflattering rumors even suggesting that Noble Consort Li had once taken a fancy to Han Yu, but due to a twist of fate, ended up with the emperor. Regardless of whether these rumors were true or not, Su Wenyue already harbored a wariness in her heart.
“This house of yours is indeed nice—the location is very good, the space is ample, and the arrangement is both grand and elegant,” Su Hengyi smiled as he spoke, having gotten an idea of the house’s layout on his way here. He thought to himself that Han Yu, his brother-in-law, was truly extraordinary. Not only had he been promoted several times despite his young age, reaching the position of Sixth Rank Commander, but he had also managed to recruit many followers to work for him. Just this fact alone made him incomparable to ordinary men.
“I also think it’s quite good. What pleases me the most is that this house is spacious and even came with a significant piece of land attached. Whether for extensions or any other purposes, it’s suitable for it all.”
Su Wenyue was actually planning to use that land to grow vegetables, ensuring that the green vegetables needed by the mansion wouldn’t have to be transported from Zhuangzi. Even though the distance was not that far, the back-and-forth travel still took quite a bit of time and effort. It would be more convenient and less wasteful to open up a space behind the Courtyard. She would just take as much as needed from the field, without having to always stock up, especially since vegetables wouldn’t stay fresh for long.
Watching his younger sister like this, Su Hengyi was truly moved. When had that naughty and clueless girl grown into a competent mistress of a mansion, so virtuous, who not only bore and raised children for Han Yu but also managed the Inner Courtyard in an orderly fashion, and could even help Han Yu socialize with other ladies and families outside? He, her elder brother, viewed her in a new light. They had all underestimated the mischievous and troublemaking sister before, not expecting that once she took something seriously, she would be second to none.
“Little sister has really grown up. Now more sensible than ever, Mother was worried that you might be frivolous and make things difficult for your brother-in-law. Looking at it now, it seems that all her worries were for naught. Our little sister is so smart and virtuous; even I, your big brother, didn’t expect you to do so well,”
Listening to the implied sentiment in Su Hengyi’s words, Su Wenyue thought about the harrowing lessons from her previous life, knowing she could no longer be as clueless as before. With mixed feelings in her heart, she could only smile and respond, “Really, big brother, are you teasing me? I won’t let you! Did you bring me any gifts from your trip to Jiyang? I won’t let it go if you didn’t bring any!”
Su Wenyue said and stretched out her hand, looking like she was really expecting a gift from Su Hengyi.
“Seeing you like this, you’re just like a little girl who hasn’t grown up. You’re so big now and still expect me to give you presents,” Su Hengyi said, itching to pinch Su Wenyue’s cheek.