Chapter 282 - Chapter 282: Chapter 290: Profound Meaning (2/2)
“Mother, we should get going,” Su Wenyue said, originally planning to wait for her father and elder brother but noticing that it was getting late.
“Alright, head back early. It’s cold, and it gets worse at night. I’ve asked the servants to add an extra warm basin in the horse carriage, so it should be warmer inside.”
“My mother is always the best to me,” Su Wenyue said with a giggle.
“I am your mother, of course I’m good to you, you ungrateful little thing,” An Family tapped Su Wenyue’s forehead. Ever since her marriage, her daughter had become even sweeter in speech, like each word was dipped in honey. Who did not like to hear compliments?
“Son-in-law, I leave this thoughtless daughter of mine in your care most of the time. If she acts up or behaves badly, feel free to discipline her. Don’t just indulge her in everything, or her spoiled behavior will shoot sky-high,” An Family was also concerned that her daughter’s impetuousness might grow out of hand, potentially harming the marital relationship. An Family knew her daughter’s character too well from her time at home. Now that she was married, she seemed more sensible, but An Family did not believe her daughter could completely change her spoiled nature. It was just a matter of restraint in front of others, which was why she was adamant with her advice.
“Mother, what are you talking about? I was just saying how kind you are, and now you’re destroying my image. When have I been thoughtless?” Su Wenyue pouted, and lifting her eyes, she met Han Yu’s deeply meaningful smile, glaring at him in mock annoyance, inadvertently proving her mother’s words.
“Mother-in-law, rest assured, Yueyue is a bit headstrong on occasion but still very sensible and well-behaved. She’s also an exemplary wife and mother. Marrying such a wonderful wife is the fortune of my life, and I cannot help but cherish and dote on her,” Han Yu said with undisguised indulgence and affection.
An Family had uttered those words in passing, without really expecting the son-in-law to discipline her daughter. Seeing Han Yu’s response, she felt nothing but satisfaction, “Son-in-law, you’re very busy with your duties, but you must also take care of your health. Especially in the military camp, with your tiresome work, don’t exhaust yourself. No matter how important the duties are outside, they don’t outweigh your own well-being. Plus, you’re still young; there’s no shortage of opportunities to make a name for yourself.”
“I’ll remember your advice, Mother-in-law,” Han Yu replied earnestly.
As Su Wenyue and Han Yu took their leave, An Family escorted them to the gate, laden with earnest warnings, unable to let go of her concerns.
“Mother, please go back inside, it’s so cold out. Don’t catch a chill. Don’t worry, I remember all that you’ve said,” Su Wenyue initially didn’t want her mother to see them off in the cold, but she knew her mother’s temperament and hurried her at the door.
Upon the horse carriage, Su Wenyue felt a sense of fatigue. She had traveled all morning, with no rest at noon, and leaned lazily against Han Yu.
“Tired? Rest against me for a while,” Han Yu offered, cradling Su Wenyue in his arms as she leaned onto him, and she soon fell asleep. Outside, unbeknownst to them, a heavy snow began to drift serenely down.