Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Chapter 122: What For (2/2)
“Seeing that your wounds have much healed, I’m relieved. However, you should still take good care of yourself as per the doctor’s advice. Mother reminded me this morning before I went out that you shouldn’t be reckless and must recuperate as instructed by the doctor,” Su Hengxuan added.
Doctor Lin had a longstanding relationship with the Su Family. Although he had advised Han Yu on some precautions after taking Su Wenyue’s pulse, he still felt uneasy and visited the Su Family to explain her condition to Madam Su. Concerned, Madam Su had thus given these instructions, fearful that Su Wenyue might expose herself to harm unknowingly and considering bringing her daughter back to her mother’s family in a few days. By then, the doctor should be able to make a clearer diagnosis. However, Su Hengxuan didn’t know these details. Being overprotective of his sister, he simply couldn’t help worrying about her.
“You can reassure mother that I know my own body well. Brother, did you come today to discuss something with Han Yu?” Su Wenyue decided to ask directly, having noticed a difference in Han Yu’s demeanor from usual, certain that Su Hengxuan must have mentioned something.
“I received news that the Imperial Court is in unrest and military drafts and training are happening everywhere. The same is true for Xinye, but this news has not yet been leaked. In a few days, once the government issues a notice, everyone will know. The Han Family will definitely be within the scope of conscription. I informed my brother-in-law in advance so he can prepare ahead of time,” Su Hengxuan said, observing his sister’s reaction. He had hesitated about sharing the news at first, but even if he hadn’t said anything, the government would make an announcement eventually, and his sister would have to learn of it sooner or later. It was better to inform her early so she could mentally prepare and plan accordingly.
Su Wenyue wasn’t surprised to hear this; in her previous life, not long after, this news had started spreading in the village. At the time, Han Yu’s attitude toward her was one of resentment, and she didn’t care whether he enlisted or not. Therefore, she was unclear about the process and how this responsibility fell upon Han Yu. In this life, her affections for Han Yu grew stronger by the day. Naturally, she did not want him to leave her side, but she also knew he was a man with great ambitions and did not want to hinder his prospects. Hence, she was truly uncertain about what to do.
Su Hengxuan misunderstood Su Wenyue’s stance, thinking she was worried about this issue.
“Yueyue, if you don’t want Han Yu to go, just tell me. I certainly can find a way to stop him. I always thought my brother-in-law was ambitious, and if he achieved great things, you would benefit too. You wouldn’t have to live as a farmer’s wife, and we would be pained to see you continue suffering such hardships. However, Han Yu is your husband, and I respect your choice. After all, if he really does enlist, he won’t be by your side very often,” Su Hengxuan did all he could ultimately for his sister, hoping she could lead a better life in the future.
“Brother, you’ve misunderstood. I have no intention of stopping him. My Husband has his own ambitions and aspirations. If he truly wants to do something, I won’t stop him,” Su Wenyue hastily explained, knowing her brother misunderstood her. She didn’t want to be blamed for obstructing Han Yu’s future. After all, Han Yu was meant to become the Prime Minister.
After seeing off the second brother-in-law, Han Yu returned to the room, quite worried about his wife’s reaction. Objectively, this militarization, which others desperately avoided, presented him with an outstanding opportunity to change his current circumstances. He was ambitious and unwilling to spend his lifetime as a mere farmer. Now, with a gentle and virtuous wife who had captured his heart, in addition to his ambition, he wanted to bestow honor upon her rather than subject her to a life of hardship alongside him.
“Husband, what’s wrong? Why are you just staring at me without saying a word since you came in?” Su Wenyue felt awkward under Han Yu’s gaze, though she knew the reason and decided to address it first.
“Lady Yue, has second brother told you about the matter? What are your thoughts?” Han Yu asked with some trepidation. Although he knew his wife was not shallow and was a good match for him, women could be irrational when it came to such matters.