Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: Chapter 178: A Ruthless Person (1/2)
Chapter 178: Chapter 178: A Ruthless Person
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Han Yu’s promotion was a joyous occasion, and every servant in the home was brimming with happiness. However, trouble soon followed, as hosting guests in celebration of the promotion was unavoidable. Su Wenyue, nearly five months pregnant and expecting twins, was someone Han Yu did not wish to overburden, so he entrusted the banquet arrangements to Aunt Li and Grandma Chen. Su Wenyue, while trusting their abilities, still worried about potential oversights and took up the work herself whenever she had the energy.
Seeing that Su Wenyue insisted, and these days her morning sickness had abated, she was eating and sleeping well, and looked much more energetic. Furthermore, she was careful not to overexert herself, so Han Yu did not stop her. A daughter-in-law with the ability to manage affairs was naturally more meticulous and reliable than servants.
On the twenty-third of August, a day of rest, visitors arrived with gifts in hand. Han Yu entertained the male guests at the front, while Su Wenyue, unable to be active because of the children in her stomach, had to sit and greet the female guests. The plan had been for Grandma Chen and Aunt Li to take care of everything else.
Madame Liu Zhao had a sharp eye and, along with Mrs. Wei Li and Mrs. Yao Qin, arrived early to help Su Wenyue host the guests. Compared to the two old women servants, her assistance was much more dignified and thorough, and Su Wenyue was grateful.
Lord Fang and his wife did not come. Lord Fang himself was not a magnanimous man and was quite upset with Han Yu’s sudden change in demeanor, feeling that Han Yu’s rapid promotion despite being new to the military camp was deeply unfair, decrying the unfairness of the heavens and the darkness of officialdom. Madame Fang Chen, having lost face over the incident at the County government, harbored a deep hatred for Su Wenyue. Had Su Wenyue been in trouble, she might have come to gloat, but with a celebration at Su Wenyue’s house, she had no interest in attending, not even sending a representative with congratulatory gifts.
Zhou Wang felt the same as she came with Lord Zhou, beaming with joy as if the celebration was for her own family. It seemed as if her prior grievance with Su Wenyue had never existed. Su Wenyue had to admire Zhou Wang’s tenacity; this woman was too ambitious and too enduring, willing to sacrifice dignity for her goals, an attitude that Su Wenyue did not agree with or dare underestimate. Such a woman was truly dangerous, capable of anything.
“Madam Han is truly blessed. Not only is Lord Han young and handsome, but he is also so capable. In just a short time after entering the military camp, he has been promoted twice, advancing to Deputy Lieutenant of the Seventh Rank. Both his ability and fortune are undeniable. Besides, Lord Han is also deeply loyal to you, Madam Han. We can’t help but envy you,” said a lady.
“Indeed, in our families, once fortunes improve, isn’t it common to take in concubines and mistresses? Only Lord Han has kept himself clean,” another lady said enviously.
“But, Madam Han, we’re all experienced in these matters, and I must advise you. You’ll be pregnant for nearly a year, unable to attend to Lord Han. It’s necessary to have someone at Lord Han’s side. A young man in his prime can only hold out for so long. If a wildflower outside catches his attention, it won’t end well. It’s better to choose an obedient one, secure her body contract, and you won’t have to worry about her causing any mischief,” said the lady, clearly seasoned in dealing with concubines, keen to impart her wisdom upon Su Wenyue, thereby demonstrating her supposed superiority.