Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Chapter One Hundred and Eighty-Nine: Surge of Jealousy (1/2)
Chapter 189: Chapter One Hundred and Eighty-Nine: Surge of Jealousy
Translator: 549690339
“Miss and Uncle have returned; Madam has been waiting inside for quite a while now. She specifically instructed us servant girls to wait by the door to welcome Miss and Uncle in,” said the old woman in service to the An Family with a beaming smile as she greeted Su Wenyue and Han Yu at the door.
“An old woman, is there some happy event at home? I even see big red lanterns hanging up. Could it be that my Second Brother mentioned he wants to take a daughter-in-law?” Su Wenyue said teasingly upon seeing her Elder Brother Su Hengxuan come out, though she knew full well this was impossible. She really couldn’t fathom any other reason for such changes at home. If it were for Elder Brother Su Hengyi’s return, it didn’t quite fit, as he had left on long trips before without such fanfare.
“You little brat, what nonsense are you talking about? I want to enjoy a few more years of freedom. Mother has been nagging me about this and you’re bringing up the very topic I wish to avoid. Watch out or I’ll set you straight,” Su Hengxuan warned as he glared at Su Wenyue, only to hear his Brother-in-law’s indifferent voice.
“Lady Yue’s husband shall correct her ways where needed; that’s none of Second Brother-in-law’s concern. But since Second Brother-in-law isn’t getting any younger, and Mother-in-law only wishes you well, it’s about time you married a Socialite Lady to settle down.”
“Mr. Han, mind your own business. You seem to be quite the gentleman, but you’re surprisingly sinister. Last time you badmouthed me in front of Father, and he gave me a good scolding. I haven’t settled that with you yet. If you dare to speak nonsense in front of Mother, you’d better watch out!” Su Hengxuan threatened viciously, loathing the ‘sinister’ Brother-in-law. It’s just that he couldn’t stand to see him getting along so well with his Sister—that is his Sister!
“Second Brother, I’m now a woman with a husband, not someone you can bully so easily. And with Elder Brother back, if he finds out you’ve been bullying me, he’ll set you straight too, so you better watch out!” Su Wenyue didn’t expect Han Yu to speak up on her behalf before she could banter further with Su Hengxuan. Pleased with the support, she beamed triumphantly and mocked Su Hengxuan a bit more, leaving him seething.
“The old saying goes that a married daughter is like spilled water. You little brat, I should not have doted on you so much in the past. Now you’re hoping Elder Brother will set me straight? Don’t forget who covered for you when you snuck out to play. Otherwise, it would have been you whom Elder Brother scolded, you little brat.” Su Hengxuan grumbled, yet his words were tinged with doting and a touch of sorrow. The little girl had grown up, having a husband to protect and spoil her, no longer in need of her Elder Brother.
Su Wenyue was somewhat speechless at Su Hengxuan’s sorrowful expression—it was so out of character for her Second Brother, she found it hard to adjust. She didn’t let up, though: “Don’t forget who was the one who coaxed me to go play on the mountain. If I get in trouble, you can’t escape blame; I’ll definitely rat you out.”
Su Hengyi was a bit worried about his dear Younger Sister as Su Hengxuan had been outside waiting to receive visitors for half a day without returning. He went to check and stumbled upon the two siblings bickering. A smile graced his lips; his Sister still acted like a child even after marriage. His gaze towards Han Yu, who was supporting his Sister, was somewhat scrutinizing and dissatisfied, much like Su Hengxuan’s.
“What are you both talking about? What’s all this talk of setting things straight? You’re both adults and still standing at the main entrance bickering, what an image!” Accustomed to being the boss, Su Hengyi scolded them, especially Su Hengxuan.