Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: Chapter 131: Never Live Alone (2/2)
After entrusting Su Wenyue to An Family’s care, Master Su and his two sons discussed further with Doctor Lin outside.
“Mother, I want to eat something. Have the kitchen prepare some food. I need to eat well to have the strength to deliver the child,” Su Wenyue said before An Family could make arrangements, aware of what she needed after her previous experience giving birth. She was exhausted after the ordeal and understood that the most important thing now was to replenish her strength in preparation for labor.
“Good, mother will make arrangements right away. You get some rest. You must be exhausted after all this, and there is still a tough battle ahead. Leave the rest to mother to handle,” An Family understood her daughter’s intent.
Su Wenyue nodded, trusting her mother’s richer experience to manage everything, which allowed her to start recuperating in peace. The earlier pain was nothing compared to what was coming.
After their conference, Master Su and his sons sent a message to Han Yu. Although they were displeased that Han Yu had failed to take proper care of Su Wenyue, at such a critical juncture, he, as a husband and a soon-to-be father, could not be absent. They also knew it was not entirely Han Yu’s fault, attributing their anger more to the circumstances than to him personally.
Handling the military camp’s duties daily was exhausting enough for Han Yu, not to mention caring for his pregnant wife at home. It was understandable if he occasionally fell short. They heard from Grandma Chen about the incidents involving Mrs. Yao Qin’s thoughtlessness, a situation that no one could have predicted. Even they might not have handled it any better, especially considering Su Wenyue’s temperament.
Su Wenyue also thought of Han Yu. In these moments, what she wanted most was his company. Despite her earlier complaints about him keeping things from her, her feelings were less of blame and more of worry for not controlling the situation, along with an inexplicable irritation. How could she not understand that Han Yu’s intentions were for her good? It was just that her concern for her elder brother and her experiences from her previous life made her care for her family in ways others might not comprehend. Her worries had caused her suppressed feelings to burst forth.
“Mother, send someone to let Han Yu know. I actually came here on my own accord; it was my own willfulness. Han Yu shouldn’t be blamed. I would like him to be with me,” she said.
An Family knew what was in her daughter’s heart, “Yueyue, don’t worry. Your father has already sent someone to inform him.”
Han Yu had just cleared a path amidst his busy day and rushed towards the Su Family estate, only to be stopped by Sikong Ling outside the gates.
“Lord Han, may we talk?” Sikong Ling offered a slight smile, still resembling the amiable young master he was known to be, yet his presence now carried an air of detachment and coolness, with a touch of chill in his voice.
Though Han Yu had never met Sikong Ling, he recognized him instantly. As the shadowy power behind the Sikong Family, Sikong Ling was even more impressive and unfathomable than Han Yu had anticipated, lacking any trace of the frivolous young master’s demeanor. Han Yu’s wariness deepened, especially with Sikong Ling’s appearance at the Su Family’s doorstep, bringing with it many implications for contemplation.
“It’s an honor to meet you, Young Master Sikong,” Han Yu responded, his perennial coldness unchanged by Sikong Ling’s unusual demeanor, and he did not shy away from directly acknowledging Sikong Ling’s status.