Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Unable to Instruct (2/2)
Being an enemy of a man like Han Yu was unwise. Although Sikong Ling could sometimes be ridiculous, he was not without sense. Surprisingly, this time, he seemed unable to let go of a woman carrying a child. He knew it was not wise, and Sikong Ling indeed had no plans to harm Su Wenyue for the time being, nor did he have any intention of bringing her back right away, but he couldn’t help but want to learn more about her.
Sikong Ling clapped his hands, and a man in black appeared out of thin air in the room. This was a force the Sikong Family had always cultivated in secret. Since the death of the old master of Sikong, this power had come into the hands of Sikong Ling, bypassing his father, the current head of the family.
Aside from Sikong Ling, no one in the Sikong Family knew about or had access to this force, and it also served as a safeguard for Sikong Ling’s future as the head of the family. After all, the current head had more than one son, both legitimate and illegitimate, yet Sikong Ling was the only grandson the old master truly recognized and valued. The reason he didn’t directly pass on the headship to Sikong Ling was because of the situation with the Imperial Court, using Sikong Ze as the apparent target. In reality, whoever had this force truly served as the head of the family.
“What does the master require?”
“Keep an eye on this person for me, and report her movements back to me at all times.” Sikong Ling passed Su Wenyue’s file to the man in black, who glanced at it, asked no questions or reasons, and went to carry out the command directly.
“Husband, you’re back!” When Han Yu returned that day, Su Wenyue greeted him eagerly, clearly having a request for him.
Though Han Yu knew what was coming, he did not ask right away but instead accompanied his wife back to their room. He inquired about her day and the baby’s condition in her stomach, and after feeding her some food, he slowly broached the subject.
“Tell me, what is it that you want, or something you want me to do?”
“Husband, I want to visit Lingyin Temple,” Su Wenyue replied. She knew her current condition wasn’t suitable for going out. Her decision to go to Lingyin Temple had been carefully made, but even with her decision, Han Yu’s agreement was necessary, or else she wouldn’t even be able to step out the door. The people sent by the Su Family were strictly watching her and only obeyed Han Yu’s orders; she couldn’t direct them at all.
“Visit Lingyin Temple?” Han Yu frowned upon hearing Su Wenyue’s request and rejected it without a second thought.
“You should be aware of your own condition, you really shouldn’t go out before giving birth!”
“I’ve thought it through, and I really want to go. I’ve been feeling restless and uneasy these past few days. Continuing like this won’t do, so I want to visit Lingyin Temple, to pray for the Bodhisattva’s blessings. I always feel that only in this way can I find peace of mind.” Su Wenyue always remembered the sense of tranquility and peace she felt in front of the Buddha, as if it purified her soul and allowed her to calm down. Moreover, she had a wish to pray for.
Seeing Su Wenyue so earnest, as if this were a very important matter to her, Han Yu, about to refuse again, held back his words with hesitation.