Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: Chapter 212: Conspiracy and Trap (1/2)
Chapter 212: Chapter 212: Conspiracy and Trap
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“What’s going on?” Su Wenyue had just asked, when she saw Han Yu’s disheveled appearance, his fatigued complexion, and the bloodshot eyes, she stopped mid-sentence.
“Husband, what happened to you? How did you get into such a state?” Su Wenyue looked at Han Yu with distress, no longer concerned with questioning at the moment, but rather had servants bring water and food so that Han Yu could wash up and eat something first.
“Have you eaten enough? Have some more soup,” Su Wenyue said as she personally scooped a bowl of soup and brought it to Han Yu, watching until he had finished it.
“Husband, haven’t you rested these past few days? Otherwise, why would you be so exhausted?” After seeing Han Yu had eaten, Su Wenyue finally began to inquire about what had happened in the last few days.
Seeing Su Wenyue’s question, Han Yu didn’t hide the truth but gave a rough account of the events, albeit skimming over some dangerous and infuriating details to spare Su Wenyue from worry.
“This is roughly what happened, my daughter-in-law, don’t worry. Aunt Li and the others were alarmed by rumors in the camp, thinking something had happened to me. But here I am, back safe and sound. You must believe that your husband is capable. I still have to provide for you and our child in the future, I won’t let anything happen to me,” Han Yu reassured his wife, seeing the concern still evident on her face.
Understanding the situation, Su Wenyue knew Han Yu indeed had the ability. Given that he had risen to the position of Prime Minister in his previous life, he must be capable of handling military affairs, which eased her mind. She then began discussing the affairs at home with Han Yu.
Regarding the Currency Reform, Han Yu also showed a disapproving expression, “Now the Imperial Court is controlled by treacherous officials; the laws they implement are impractical, not only failing to serve their purpose but also causing the commoners untold suffering.”
“Exactly, nowadays on the market, you always see people lamenting their inability to get by. With the Imperial Court in turmoil, it’s the commoners below who suffer the most. Our family would be in the same boat, worrying about how to get through our days if we hadn’t made preparations early.”
Su Wenyue then brought up Madame He’s issue to Han Yu. He was aware of the previous two occasions when Madame He had come to borrow food, but he hadn’t expected her to have such thick skin to come again, disturbing his daughter-in-law’s peace. Seeing the disgust on his wife’s face, he knew Madame He must have caused quite the fuss.
“Daughter-in-law, just ignore people like her in the future. Don’t spoil your mood. Speaking of which, He Donghai is a reasonable person; how he ended up with a daughter-in-law like that, causing unrest at home and even making a spectacle of herself outside…”
At this, Han Yu couldn’t help but appreciate having married such a good daughter-in-law who managed everything so well that he didn’t need to worry at all. If it wasn’t for his wife’s foresight in reminding his parents early, they wouldn’t have had such a favorable outcome.
“Enough about that. You haven’t rested well these past few days. Have a good sleep, and we’ll talk once you’ve regained your energy.”