Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Chapter 146: Long-standing Grievances (2/2)

The fact that Han Yu was fighting bandits was not kept a secret; everyone in the Han family, including Su Lanxin and Su Lanfang, knew about it, and seeing how worried Su Wenyue was, they came to console her.

“Cousin, don’t worry. Your husband will definitely come back safe. They’re just some inconsequential bandits. With cousin’s ability, he can easily take care of that gang,” Su Lanxin said.

“Indeed, he’ll take care of those bandits and avenge our cousin!” Su Lanfang chimed in before realizing something was off. If the bandits were so insignificant, how could they have injured their cousin? Still, it had been an accident, and Su Lanfang quickly explained.

“Our cousin was injured not because the bandits are formidable, but because Pei Yuhan, that witless girl who can only cry, held him back. He lost focus because of her for a moment, which is why he got hurt. So cousin, don’t worry, your husband will be fine, and he’ll capture those wicked bandits!”

Su Wenyue knew her cousins meant well, but they were ignorant of the specific circumstances and the intrigue, which is why they could take it so lightly. She wasn’t worried about mere bandit threats, for with Han Yu’s ability and tactics, handling some insignificant bandits wouldn’t be an issue. The problem was that these bandits had collusions with those in the military camp and the government, all ruthless and with venomous schemes, all too eager to take lives. It wasn’t simple to deal with them, but these things Su Wenyue couldn’t explain to her cousins.

“Don’t worry, I’m fine. It’s just that it’s your brother-in-law’s first time in charge of such a big operation, I can’t help but be a bit anxious for him. It’s not a big deal. You girls go play, no need to stick around me. If you’re not busy, help me look after your nephews and niece more, that would be doing me a big favor,” Su Wenyue said, forcing a smile.

Seeing this, Su Lanxin and Su Lanfang didn’t stay much longer and went hand in hand to the children’s room, truly taking care of the little ones for Su Wenyue.

Su Wenyue, knowing this, felt even more affection for her two cousins.

“Madam, someone from the Li Mansion sent an invitation, saying that they are inviting you to attend Madam Li’s birthday feast tomorrow.”

Aunt Li knew Su Wenyue was preoccupied with worries about Han Yu’s safety and had not wanted to bother her with such matters, but given that it was not a decision for the servants to make, she had no choice but to bring the post over to report.

“Birthday feast? Tomorrow?” Su Wenyue frowned slightly upon hearing this, already sensing something was off. Taking the post and examining it, she confirmed that it was indeed set for tomorrow.

Madam Li’s invitation seemed to lack sincerity. Invitations to banquets are generally sent two or three days in advance, giving guests time to prepare, especially for a birthday feast; surely it must have been planned well in advance. So why was the invitation only sent now, with such short notice? Moreover, since Master Li and Han Yu had a long-standing rivalry, Su Wenyue couldn’t help feeling that the Li family had ulterior motives in sending the invitation at this time. But it would be impolite not to attend, especially during these critical days. Su Wenyue, internally conflicted, considered attending to probe for information, feeling it was better than waiting idly at home. If anything arose, she would be able to assist Han Yu promptly.