Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: Chapter 263: Receiving the News (2/2)
Lord Han’s expression had changed when the doctor mentioned this; he even considered not having any more children. It was only after the doctor assured him that with proper care, there would be no issues that Lord Han’s face eased slightly. Ever since then, he had been particularly careful during their intimate moments, completely preventing any chance of pregnancy.
Thinking of sometimes overbearing but well-intentioned actions of Han Yu, Su Wenyue felt especially comforted at that moment. With worry and longing, she fell into a blurry sleep alongside the three children.
“Madam, Madam, please wake up.” Su Wenyue had barely fallen asleep when someone woke her from her dreams. Groggily opening her eyes and thinking of Han Yu, she instantly became alert.
“What is it? Is there news from Han Yu? Is he alright?” Su Wenyue grabbed Aunt Li’s sleeve anxiously as she asked. However, being mindful of her children, she lowered her voice, making it sound somewhat shrill.
Su Wenyue had never been woken up so late before. Moreover, Aunt Li was very discerning and wouldn’t disturb her at this hour over trivial matters. To wake her up now implied that something serious that even Aunt Li couldn’t handle was afoot. Apart from news about Han Yu or the Su Family, Su Wenyue couldn’t think of another reason for Aunt Li to wake her. There shouldn’t be any issues with the Su Family at this hour, and with Han Yu still out suppressing bandits, she naturally assumed it concerned him.
“Please don’t worry, Madam. Someone has brought a message stating that Master is fine and that you should set your mind at ease,” Aunt Li said hurriedly, soothing Su Wenyue, afraid that she had alarmed her.
Relieved, Su Wenyue patted her chest and exhaled, “Thank goodness, thank goodness, you scared me to death! Aunt Li, why did you wake me up in the middle of the night? Is something wrong? And earlier, you mentioned someone brought a message. Are they Husband’s men? Why would they send someone now? After all these days, hasn’t my Husband returned from his campaign yet?” Su Wenyue asked several questions in her eagerness to know.
Aunt Li hesitated, unsure of how to respond. She couldn’t guess the status of those young men; they didn’t appear to be subordinates of their Master. Their manner and demeanor resembled that of young masters from a Wealthy Family—they were dressed shabbily, as if they had encountered some hardship, but still carried an air of pride and confidence. When she inquired about their identities, they refused to say more, handing over a sachet as a token to meet Madam Han, insisting that Lord Han had sent them and conveying the message of his safety.
Despite further questioning, the young men wouldn’t reveal another word, except that they needed to see Madam Han. Given their uncertain identities, Aunt Li was cautious, yet she recognized the sachet—it was one that Madam herself had made for Master, and he cherished it, always carrying it with him. Now, however, it was in the hands of these young men, who demanded to see the Madam, hinting that they might truly be messengers sent by the Master.
With matters concerning the Master, Aunt Li did not dare to let the young men wait and immediately went to wake up the Madam, for she knew how anxiously the Madam awaited news of the Master every night. Hearing that he was safe would certainly bring great joy. Yet the secretive nature of these young men added a layer of doubt to Aunt Li’s mind. Nevertheless, with so many caretakers at home, there should be no harm.