Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: Chapter 144: The Soldiers Use Risky Tactics (1/2)
Chapter 235: Chapter 144: The Soldiers Use Risky Tactics
Han Yu sighed but did not hide the matter of suppressing the bandits from Su Wenyue. He did not conceal his emotions for he intended to inform Su Wenyue himself. It was better for her to hear about such things directly from him than through rumors from others. In the past, he had wanted to keep his daughter-in-law under his protective wing, but through these events, he realized that such an idea was impractical, especially considering his daughter-in-law’s character.
“I didn’t expect those people to act so quickly. I thought I had more time to arrange things, but now we have to resort to a dangerous military strategy.” Han Yu was not afraid; it was just that the eagerness of those people to get rid of him made him feel uneasy. Moreover, he worried about his wife back home—if something were to happen, how could he rest assured leaving his beloved wife and child in the care of others? This is the reality for a married man; facing such situations, it’s inevitable to have concerns, unable to be as carefree as before.
Su Wenyue’s heart tightened. Although she knew that in her previous life Han Yu had smoothly secured the position of Prime Minister, this life was too different due to her rebirth.
“But it could be dangerous—should we ask my father for some men to help?” Su Wenyue could no longer concern herself with other matters; as long as Han Yu was safe, that was all that mattered. She knew that the Su Family also covertly maintained a group of people for such situations, a fact known only to the family head, not even her mother from the An Family knew. She had learned of this inadvertently in her previous life, and she believed that given how much her father and big brother cherished her, they would not stand by if their son-in-law’s safety was at stake.
“There is no need. Since we’ve joined the military camp, how could we not face danger? We cannot go running to my father-in-law for every little thing, nor can we afford to let others look down on the Han Family. Besides, it’s not like I have no confidence at all, it’s just you I’m worried about troubling.” Han Yu’s pride would not allow him to rely on his wife’s parents’ home for help in certain matters. To attain a position others look up to, he understood he had to risk his life to fight. He had already made his decision but felt somewhat guilty towards his wife—he could not give up either his wife or his accomplishments.
Su Wenyue saw Han Yu’s determination and understood this man’s ambition and aspirations, so she did not persuade him otherwise but simply held his hand.
“Since you have decided, then let’s proceed with your plan. I believe my child’s father is the most capable man and will surely succeed. The child and I will wait for you at home. You must also return safely for me and our child,” Su Wenyue said, looking intently at Han Yu with unprecedented trust and support. Since Han Yu was willing to share the situation with her without any secrets, she was willing to be his strong support, to take care of their home, and to wait for his return.
“Wife, marrying you is the luckiest thing that’s happened to me in this life,” Han Yu said, moved. His wife was stronger than he had imagined. She was neither crying nor showing the fragility or helplessness he feared, but rather supporting him in her own way, leaving him with no worries.
“You’re just realizing that now,” Su Wenyue said, giving Han Yu a look before asking, “When are you leaving to suppress the bandits, and is there anything I can do?”
“We’re leaving the day after tomorrow. The bandits have become increasingly rampant these days, and it’s better to eliminate this scourge sooner. It will also be a way to avenge Eldest Brother-in-law and settle a score. As for you, what you can do is stay at home and take care of yourself and the child, waiting for my return. Don’t worry, I’ve been arranging things for so long, and knowing their actions in advance, I’ve gained the upper hand. Even if this fight doesn’t have full certainty, there’s still a 70 to 80 percent chance. You just wait at home for my return without too much worry,” Han Yu explained, not wanting to worry his wife too much. Without the actual confrontation, nobody could be sure of victory or defeat. In fact, he felt he had, at best, a fifty-fifty chance. His foundation was still too shallow, and despite his progress up to now, he was often incapable of fully handling certain matters, especially since this event had happened much earlier than expected, with many preparations not yet in place.