Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: Chapter 126: Completely Confused (2/2)
Thinking of this, Su Wenyue’s face turned stern. When she saw Aunt Li and Grandma Chen enter, her gaze was unwavering, fixed on them: “Aunt Li, Grandma Chen, what did my husband call you for?”
Seeing Su Wenyue’s expression, both Aunt Li and Grandma Chen felt a bit nervous—this look on Madam’s face was all too familiar, signaling that she was upset and ready to stir up trouble for everyone.
“Replying to Madam, the Master called this servant over to ensure I take good care of Madam and not to be negligent as I was yesterday, which tired Madam,” Aunt Li replied, skillfully handling Su Wenyue. She knew if she said it was nothing, Madam wouldn’t believe her; aligning with Han Yu’s usual habits, she gave a plausible reason.
Su Wenyue believed her, as Han Yu was usually too busy with work to spend time at home, and he feared that the servants might not concentrate on Madam without his supervision. He tended to issue reminders every other day, so it came as no surprise that after yesterday’s incident, he would summon Aunt Li and Grandma Chen for a scolding and instructing. However, although Su Wenyue thought this, she did not let go of her suspicions.
“Really? I feel something’s not quite right. Did he instruct you to do anything else?”
Aunt Li could barely cope under Han Yu’s pressure, and although Su Wenyue’s way of doing things fell slightly short of Han Yu’s, Aunt Li still managed to feign a bit of panic.
“Madam, this servant would never deceive you. The Master indeed gave such instructions, saying if this servant fails to serve Madam properly, I would lose face after these many years and wouldn’t have the cheek to see Madam Su,” Aunt Li said.
Seeing Aunt Li in such a state, Su Wenyue felt somewhat remorseful. Aunt Li had been a trusted old woman serving beside her mother, and her mother wouldn’t have parted with Aunt Li except for being too worried about her, her daughter. Now Aunt Li was reprimanded like this by Han Yu, and Su Wenyue could imagine Han Yu scolding Aunt Li with a cold face.
“Don’t listen to his nonsense; it’s not that serious. I’m not someone who can’t judge the severity of situations. With precise concern for the child in my stomach, I wouldn’t really act out. I’m well aware of the limits, and you can serve as you usually do. There’s no need to be too harsh on yourselves. My husband is just too anxious about the child in my belly, and if his words seemed too harsh, don’t take them to heart,” Su Wenyue said with a reassuring tone, as if to comfort Aunt Li and Grandma Chen. After all, they had come to the Han Family for her sake, thus pushing aside the previous irritation and doubt.
Aunt Li was relieved to see Su Wenyue relax; she was right in thinking that Madam had a kind heart and wouldn’t want to be harsh, even if they were just servants.
Grandma Chen thought differently. Having always seen Aunt Li strictly adhere to the rules, she had once thought Aunt Li was a rigid and unfeeling person. Now, witnessing Aunt Li lying smoothly and calmly to Madam without a hint of panic or fault, she couldn’t help but admire her. Grandma Chen found nothing wrong with Aunt Li’s actions. After all, Aunt Li was more loyal than anyone else around, definitely not capable of harming Madam. Today’s matter was also commanded by the master.
Aunt Li and Grandma Chen collaborated exceptionally well, and several days passed without letting Su Wenyue detect anything amiss. The trouble with the Su Family was so significant that it was the talk of the town, and even the servants in the mansion had heard whispers. But everyone knew that Madam, being pregnant, couldn’t be upset, and with the master’s warning and Aunt Li and Grandma Chen holding the fort, by the time Mrs. Yao Qin arrived at the mansion in a hurry and spoke her piece, Su Wenyue was still in the dark.