Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: Chapter 270: Delight in Other’s Misfortune (2/2)

“Daughter-in-law, I too wished to return earlier, but those bandits were too cunning. If I had acted rashly, I could have fallen into the enemy’s traps. I must keep my life safe to see you and the children, so I had to patiently wait for the perfect moment. Just like when I used to go hunting in the mountains, to catch a cunning prey, one has to stay patient. There were times I squatted motionless for a day and a night in one spot, just to catch the prey off guard for a fatal strike.”

Having finished his explanation, Han Yu saw his wife still pouting, but with a look of sympathy. He chuckled inwardly; indeed, his wife had the softest heart and was the easiest to soothe.

“Daughter-in-law, there was a reason for my absence, so you’re not angry now, right? It would upset me if you got sick from anger. And tell me, who bullied you? I’ll go seek revenge for you,” said Han Yu, not ignoring the grievance on Su Wenyue’s face, which seemed genuine. The thought made him flash a cold and fierce look, which Su Wenyue, leaning against him, didn’t see since she didn’t look up.

“You bad man, always saying things that make me unable to hold a grudge against you. And why do I feel like you’re getting better and better at sweet-talking? Where did you learn that from?” Su Wenyue really didn’t want to bring up that unpleasant incident at Li Mansion, thinking it too vile to spoil Han Yu’s mood, so she quickly changed the subject.

Han Yu was all too familiar with this tactic of his wife and didn’t fall for it. He playfully pinched her face and said, “That’s not what I asked, daughter-in-law. Don’t change the subject. If you don’t tell me, I have ways to find out.”

Su Wenyue rolled her eyes indelicately and swatted Han Yu’s hand away. Can’t they have a serious conversation for once? And did he really have to play with her face, just like a child? You see, his hand was back on her face the moment she pushed it away. Han Yu seemed to have a funny way about him after not seeing her for a while; he just loved ‘playing’ with her. And the night ahead was going to be long.

“Big Brother, are you going to talk about serious matters or not? If you keep pinching my face, I’ll turn against you!” Su Wenyue’s tone was fierce, almost grinding her teeth.

Han Yu looked somewhat embarrassed and reluctantly withdrew his hand, deciding that serious matters deserved attention. He cleared his throat and said, “Let’s talk about what’s important. Daughter-in-law, tell me, who bullied you? I’ll go and avenge you afterwards.”

Su Wenyue didn’t intend to hide anything; it was just that mentioning that person made her feel disgusted. But since Han Yu insisted on knowing, she didn’t conceal it: “Who else could it be but your old nemesis, the one who always plots against you in camp. This time he was overconfident, sure that you wouldn’t return, and wanted me to become his concubine, saying he would treat me well, except he couldn’t offer me a formal title.”

Su Wenyue didn’t really take Li Bonian seriously, so her words were too straightforward, which agitated Han Yu. Su Wenyue winced in pain: “Han Yu, what are you doing, trying to choke me? It hurts!”

“Daughter-in-law, are you alright?” Han Yu got carried away with rage and hadn’t realized the force of his grip. That scoundrel had dared to covet his wife, which was unforgivable! The thought of his wife being harassed by that villain made Han Yu’s anger surge uncontrollably, and he regretted not having dealt with Li Bonian more harshly earlier that day and planned to settle the score properly later.

“Don’t get so angry; that Li guy didn’t manage to do anything to me. Big brother and sister-in-law were looking after me. They even sent Ah Qing to escort me. I was angry at that time and just let Ah Qing slap Li Bonian twice. Ah Qing is strong; there were two big handprints. I heard that Li guy stayed hidden in the courtyard for two days afterward, probably too embarrassed to show his face,” Su Wenyue said while trying to pacify Han Yu’s fury, with a touch of schadenfreude in her tone.