Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Chapter 255: Plan Advancement (1/2)
Chapter 246: Chapter 255: Plan Advancement
The rain poured down incessantly for a full day and night, showing no signs of stopping. The relentless patter seemed determined to leave the world in dusky gloom, breeding an inexplicable heaviness in one’s heart.
Su Wenyue felt her preparations had been inadequate; she couldn’t believe she had forgotten to bring Han Yu a raincoat. This rain in the dead of winter could easily lead to illness. Even the sturdy men of the military camp might not withstand the chill, especially with the dampness in the mountain forest. And now, she couldn’t deliver anything, not because it was too far, but for fear of causing Han Yu trouble unknowingly.
“Lan Xin, Lan Fang, did you sleep well last night? The thunder was loud; I hope it didn’t scare you. I wanted to check on you, but I was afraid I’d disturb your sleep if you hadn’t woken, so I didn’t come over.”
Her cousins had come for breakfast, and Su Wenyue asked with concern. These days, most of her attention had been on Han Yu and her three children, slightly neglecting them. She’d let Aunt Li and Grandma Chen handle many arrangements and hadn’t inquired personally. Yet, the two cousins had been understanding and helpful, staying on to keep her company instead of going back home after a few days as they had planned.
“Don’t worry, cousin; we’re not children, the thunder can’t scare us. But the little ones, they weren’t frightened, were they?” Lan Fang asked warmly, hugging Su Wenyue’s arm with a cheerful smile, then expressed concern for the three little ones. She genuinely adored the endearing children. Despite their size, they seemed so aware, listening intently whenever spoken to, more intelligent and cute than babies from other families, inspiring a genuine affection and tenderness.
“Yes, cousin, we are perfectly fine; you needn’t worry. Just some thunder, nothing frightening. It’s you who’s been constantly worried about our brother-in-law; you should relax,” agreed Lan Xin, who appreciated her cousin’s genuine concern for their feelings—the first time relatives had cared for them in this way, and that alone was enough.
“That’s good to hear. I’ve been quite distracted lately and haven’t taken good care of you. We’re sisters, so let’s not bother with formalities. Speak freely about anything that bothers you, and don’t be shy about asking for anything you want. Consider this your own home.”
“There’s no need for concern, cousin; we understand. This place feels even more like home than the Marquis Mansion. It’s more relaxing and comfortable than ever before here,” they said, expressing their genuine feelings; they wished they could stay in this carefree and happy place forever, free from the need to be cautious and please others—able to do as they pleased based on their own moods.
“Well, then, if you’re happy here, feel free to stay longer. I’ll talk to our eldest aunt about it. When your brother-in-law returns, I’ll take you out to see the sights. What’s the fun in staying home all the time? Before I was married, although mother was strict, I still managed to sneak out with my Second Brother to have some fun—it was thrilling.”
Recalling those days made Su Wenyue somewhat nostalgic. Her maiden days were unforgettable. Now, a mother of three and having lived a lifetime more, her perspective had matured. Back then, such carefree escapades were pure joy.
Hearing Su Wenyue talk like this, Lan Xin and Lan Fang, raised as ladies by a noble family, couldn’t openly express their desire to go on such outings. They had been taught by their mother from a young age to be modest and dignified; it wasn’t something they were supposed to even think about, yet their eyes gleamed with longing.