Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: Chapter 124: Investigating the News (1/2)
Chapter 214: Chapter 124: Investigating the News
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“Oh, really? Wonder what they’re all busy with?” Su Wenyue asked casually.
Madame Liu Zhao had no real reason to be suspicious, but in truth, she didn’t know either. Han Yu was a man of meticulous thoughts. Since he had decided to keep Su Wenyue in the dark, he naturally assumed that Su Wenyue would likewise probe Madame Liu Zhao for information, so he had already instructed his subordinates accordingly. Besides, the matter naturally required strict confidentiality, and even to the few trusted subordinates, Han Yu revealed only a part to prevent any leaks.
“Who knows? They won’t say when asked, and they even say that it’s not for us women to handle. Their tone is truly infuriating.” Madame Liu Zhao couldn’t help but complain when speaking of this.
Su Wenyue felt somewhat disappointed to hear Madame Liu Zhao speak this way. If even Madame Liu Zhao was unaware, it meant others were likely just as clueless. She had hoped that Liu Cong, being a straightforward man, would not be able to keep a secret, which is why she had specifically sought out Madame Liu Zhao to pry for information.
“Our family’s Han Yu is just the same, tells me nothing. He says it’s so I won’t worry, but really, if I know nothing, that’s when I’ll be most uneasy.”
Madame Zhao felt that Su Wenyue made sense, “Indeed, I will ask again later.”
Su Wenyue chatted with Madame Liu Zhao about other matters, just everyday household gossip. After a while, she felt her energy waning and grew sleepy. Madame Liu Zhao, perceptive as ever, took her leave. Su Wenyue made a show of asking her to stay longer, but eventually let Aunt Li see her out diligently, making sure to send her off with the items prepared for the Liu Family.
Madame Liu Zhao knew Su Wenyue’s personality, so she didn’t decline much and happily accepted the items, feeling very delighted. With these, life at home would be more comfortable.
When Liu Cong returned home that evening, he saw a lavish dinner spread: fragrant steaming white rice, Roasted Chicken, braised pork, and several dishes he hadn’t seen before, along with the fashionable green vegetables. In these times, even green vegetables were very expensive, and such a feast had once been an occasional treat, but was now a luxury. However, household affairs were always managed by Madame Zhao. Liu Cong would just bring home his army provisions each month and leave the miscellaneous household matters for Madame Zhao to arrange. Liu Cong knew Madame Zhao was not one for extravagance. Seeing the sumptuous meal on the table, he was simply astonished.
“What’s the occasion, dear? Why is tonight’s meal so extravagant?” Liu Cong, lured by the aroma, couldn’t resist grabbing a piece of braised pork and popping it into his mouth. This earned him a good scolding from Madame Zhao, to which he simply responded with a goofy smile.
“It’s so tasty. Haven’t had such delicious food for a long time, it’s damn tempting,” said Liu Cong, a blunt fellow who couldn’t help but swear when excited.
“What are you saying? Can’t you change your tone a bit? You sound just like a Bandit Leader. Look at how cultured Lord Han is; why can’t you learn something from him? Go wash your hands now, and then come eat,” scolded Madame Zhao with a laugh, affection in her eyes as she looked at Liu Cong’s joyful expression, her heart filled with happiness.
“Your man is just like this and won’t change in this lifetime. Lord Han is an educated man; I am but a simple fellow.”
“Look at you!”
“Wife, you haven’t answered me. What’s the occasion today that has us dining so sumptuously?”