Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Breaking Face (2/2)
“Mrs. Su, what are you doing? Can’t you see my wife is pregnant? Not only did you not support her when she came over, you even dodged. If anything happens, can you bear the consequences?” Han Lin was displeased as he watched Su Wenyue dodge and began to berate her.
If Xiao Xi were there, she would undoubtedly have backed Su Wenyue up against Han Lin. But as Xiao Xi had been sent out on an errand by Su Wenyue, Han Yu, seeing Han Lin raising his voice against his wife, was displeased,
“Third brother, that’s enough.”
“Fourth child, don’t shield your wife. This isn’t a trivial matter. It’s one thing if your wife doesn’t want to help with Qian Ru’s family issues, but Qian Ru is carrying a child. If something happens to our old Han family’s child, your wife can’t afford to compensate for it. I’ve waited years for a son.”
“Why do you insist on sugarcoating things, Third Brother? I haven’t done anything to wrong you and your wife. Should I just stand there and wait to be framed as Third Sister-in-law eagerly comes at me? Do you think I’m foolish?” “What did you say?”
“Third Brother, can’t you understand what I am saying? Isn’t that the case? Third Sister-in-law is the best at such things. When it comes to acting, she can put on one show after another. It’s better for me to avoid any misunderstanding, lest I get falsely accused. You also mentioned that Third Sister-in-law is carrying the precious grandchild of our Han family. If there is any mishap, I cannot afford to be blamed, so it’s better to keep a distance—for everyone’s sake.”
Since the matter was out in the open, Su Wenyue had no intention of sparing the feelings of the third couple. After all, today’s events wouldn’t end well by her submission alone. With people like Han Lin and Mrs. Wang, the more she gave in, the more they would take advantage. It was better to be straightforward and lay it all out.
“Fourth Daughter-in-law makes sense. I need to keep my distance too, lest someone accidentally gets hurt and blames me—that would be an injustice.” Mrs. Liu was never one to stay quiet, and after watching the drama unfold, she finally saw an opportunity to interject. Even Mrs. Li, usually silent, shifted a few steps after hearing Su Wenyue’s words, thinking it best to stay away from Mrs. Wang.
Mrs. Wang was infuriated, unable to determine whether her anger was due to Su Wenyue seeing through her plot or for leaving her helpless. She felt a severe headache coming on and weakly pressed her forehead.
Mrs. Yang, who was most concerned about Mrs. Wang’s health, had been watching cautiously. Seeing Mrs. Wang like this, she grew anxious and, forgetting her manners, quickly supported Mrs. Wang and sternly addressed Su Wenyue from the perspective of a mother-in-law.
“Fourth Daughter-in-law, knowing full well that Third Daughter-in-law is pregnant, couldn’t you just be a bit accommodating! Besides, with your capabilities, the silver isn’t beyond your reach. Fifty taels mean nothing to you, just consider it a loan to Third Daughter-in-law, and she’ll repay you later. You should lend it to her for the emergency. If Third Daughter-in-law’s pleas aren’t enough, surely my appeal as an old lady will be?!”
As Mrs. Yang uttered these words, Su Wenyue distinctly noticed a look of triumph on Mrs. Wang’s face, as if challenging and threatening her, making Su
Wenyue’s heart ache with fury..