Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: Chapter 269: Still Need to Be Cautious (1/2)
Chapter 260: Chapter 269: Still Need to Be Cautious
Although Han Yu trusted Su Wenyue’s capabilities, the identities of Zhai Li and his group were indeed troublesome, and even he couldn’t think of where to place them at the moment. He had no idea how his daughter-in-law had handled it and at that time, having no other choice, he could only think to send Zhai Li and the others to find his daughter-in-law.
“Master, you’ve returned, you’ve safely returned, that’s truly wonderful. This servant will go and bring the joyful news to Madam at once!” the servant said, darting off so quickly that his speed resembled a gust of wind.
The news of Han Yu’s return was known to both Su Wenyue and Aunt Li, but since Zhai Li and his group’s identities required secrecy, they kept it quiet and didn’t make a fuss, so the others were unaware. When they saw Han Yu at the gate, the servants hurriedly ran in to bring the good news to Su Wenyue. But because they ran too fast, one stumbled and fell, leaving Han Yu in stitches.
The servant reached the entrance to the inner courtyard but was stopped by Aunt Li: “What’s the rush, bursting in like this? What if you bumped into someone? Have you forgotten all decorum?”
“Aunt Li, it’s, it’s the Master who has come back. Our Master has safely returned. I especially came to bring Madam the good news,” the servant gasped, having run so swiftly that he was breathless. He also felt aggrieved; on any normal day, he wouldn’t dare to act with such haste. Aunt Li was the strictest when it came to the rules, and had he been seen, he would definitely have been scolded. But this wasn’t an ordinary day—the Master had come back, and not everything could be the same as usual.
“The Master has returned?” Since Su Wenyue had given the instruction, Aunt Li was meticulous in carrying it out, so she pretended to be unaware of Han Yu’s safe return. The usual sternness was absent from her face, replaced by a hint of joy.
“Indeed, the Master is back. Out of joy, this servant was in a hurry to report to Madam. These past few days Madam has been anticipating news of the Master, that’s why I ran so fast. All the rules taught to me by Aunt Li, I remember them well, how could I dare to intentionally break them?” said the servant, his face alight with happiness.
“That is good, Madam has been looking forward to the Master’s return. But Madam hasn’t been sleeping well the last two days, and is asleep right now. You probably won’t be able to see her. Here’s what we’ll do: you go back first, and I will inform Madam of the news.”
“Alright then, I’ll entrust this to Aunt Li.” While the servant said so, he was a bit disappointed to hear he couldn’t report the news in person. He had hoped that Madam, in her joy, might even reward him. But even without a reward, just being seen by Madam would’ve been good enough—now, he had to leave that opportunity to Aunt Li.
Aunt Li had seen it all before, and she understood the servant’s little scheme, pulling out a small purse: “Here, this is reward money for you. You’ve been clever, rushing to deliver the news to Madam. I’ll be sure to mention you to her.”
“Thank you, Aunt Li. You’re truly kind,” said the servant with a beaming smile, then turned to leave. At that moment, Han Yu had already come inside, eager to see his daughter-in-law and thus, he walked briskly.
“What is Madam doing right now? Is she with the children?” Han Yu asked as soon as he saw Aunt Li, but his steps did not halt as he continued to walk further inside.