Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Exceptionally Pitiful (2/2)

Han Yu wanted to ask something upon hearing this, but before he could, the Host waved his hand and retreated further into the temple. Han Yu kept those words in mind.

Having left the Host’s company, Han Yu didn’t stay any longer at the temple but instead took Su Wenyue home. He was always a bit uneasy staying in places like the temple, and he was worried about the journey jostling her, so he held Su Wenyue in his arms the entire way.

Already exhausted, Su Wenyue fell asleep after leaving the Host’s presence, and didn’t know about the arrangements that Han Yu made thereafter. As long as Han Yu was with her, she could sleep peacefully, and when she woke, she was already lying in her own bed.

Having brought Su Wenyue back from Lingyin Temple, Han Yu stayed by her side constantly. Seeing that she was awake but not in a rush, he made sure she was fed before asking her about what had happened at the temple.

“What exactly happened after Aunt Li left? I see you’re holding the hairpin in your hand; did someone do something to you?” Han Yu didn’t doubt his wife’s virtue; he was just concerned she might have been bullied. Especially with that incident at Lingyin Temple, there were signs pointing to involvement with Sikong Ling, and Han Yu, for some reason, felt uneasy.

Su Wenyue had no intention of hiding the truth from Han Yu. She had come to a realization on her return from Lingyin Temple: let the past go, especially since it belonged to her previous life. There was no need to allow it to affect her current life. She now had a loving husband, a cozy home, and would someday have several obedient children. This life was indeed a happy and complete one. What was there to dwell on? This, too, was what the old monk had meant.

“It was Sikong Ling. After Aunt Li left, he came, whether by coincidence or intention, spoke some nonsense and prevented me from leaving. I don’t understand his motives! I had the hairpin in my hand as a precaution,” said Su Wenyue, her voice carrying a hint of disgust when she mentioned Sikong Ling.

Han Yu was actually pleased to hear his wife express aversion toward Sikong Ling. Despite Sikong Ling being attractive and of good heritage, which led many women to approach him willingly, Han Yu believed his wife wasn’t like those superficial women. Yet he was still a bit worried; seeing her reaction reassured him that his wife truly had no such interest in Sikong Ling.

But as for Sikong Ling… Han Yu’s eyes narrowed dangerously. Whoever dared to covet his wife would have to face the consequences!

“Whatever his intentions, they surely weren’t good. Just stay away from him in the future. Don’t worry about the rest, leave it to your husband. I won’t let him have the chance to approach you again.”

Su Wenyue nodded in agreement, but she was still somewhat uneasy, “Husband, that man is not ordinary. He has a powerful background, and we shouldn’t confront him head-on. There will be a time for us to measure up against him.”

Su Wenyue was concerned that Han Yu, in a moment of passion, would seek out Sikong Ling. Given their current status disparity, any confrontation would likely put Han Yu at a disadvantage. However, she could only gently caution him. Han Yu didn’t like hearing other men’s names from her mouth. He had said he wouldn’t get jealous or angry when advising her, but as she realized, sometimes a man’s words cannot be trusted.

This trip back from Lingyin Temple proved quite rewarding for Su Wenyue. At the very least, she felt much lighter in her heart. Nonetheless, she still hadn’t recovered from morning sickness, which had persisted for more than half a month now. Su Wenyue had become so thin that only her bones seemed left, and Han Yu could feel the frailty when he held her. Because she was so thin, her stomach appeared all the more prominent and her eyes, looking plaintively, made her seem especially pitiable.

Every time Han Yu saw his wife like this, he felt an immense worry. He often thought back on what the doctor had said, fearing for Su Wenyue’s safety. Yet, he could not let it show on his face, not wanting to add to his wife’s mental burden.