Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Born with Good Fortune (2/2)
In this remark, Mrs. Su openly and implicitly chastised the concubine sisters, emphasizing that their current well-being hinged entirely on their mother’s family. Without it, they would amount to nothing, and yet they dared to scoff at her daughter!
“But come to think of it, I wasn’t aware we had such capable chefs in our mansion. Our home’s chefs are expensive hires personally selected by the Old Master. If there’s someone better than ours, I really must pay a visit and taste these exquisite dishes for myself, worthy of your bragging.” Now, Mrs. Su’s words bore an unmistakable warning.
Upon hearing Mrs. Su’s words, the concubine sisters’ faces turned pale. Their husband’s families had married them for the strength and mutual benefit promised by the Su Family. Without their mother’s family’s support, they would be deprived of everything. Furthermore, they did not have brothers of their own to rely on; their dependence was solely on Su Hengyi and Su
Hengxuan, the legitimate sons, and thus they dared not offend their Queen Mother.
Watching from the sidelines, Han Yu understood why his wife had been raised so innocent and naive. With a mother like his Mother-in-law—shrewd and capable—constantly protecting his wife under her wings and clearing all obstacles, allowing her to grow up carefree, it was no wonder she developed such a disposition.
Although his wife’s innocence and naivety sometimes made him anxious, Han Yu was very grateful to his Mother-in-law. Because of her, he had such a lovely and simple wife. If his wife had been raised to be like those concubine sisters, no matter how competent, he wouldn’t have wanted her. Sometimes it’s better for a woman to be simple.
“I appreciate the kind intentions of both elder sisters on behalf of my wife, but although my Han Family is just a low-status civilian family, we can afford such things, so there’s no need for you to worry. I’ll take good care of my wife and won’t let her suffer.’
Witnessing her Birth Mother and Husband’s protective actions, Su Wenyue felt somewhat saddened for the first time. “No, no, don’t say that! Delicious food is always welcome. I won’t turn it away.”
Han Yu felt increasingly helpless ever since he married his wife. Didn’t this thoughtless little girl see they were backing her up? Why would she cause trouble at this moment? Could it really be because she’d been hungry these past two days, and that’s why her mind was filled with thoughts of food? It seemed highly likely to Han Yu, who decided he really couldn’t afford to let his wife go hungry again in the future. What if she turned silly from hunger when she was already silly enough?
“Lady Yue, you’re such a silly girl. If you crave something, just tell me, your Husband. How could you go asking your sisters for it? Since you married me, it’s my duty to provide for you, and I will make sure you’re well-fed. Now I know you like Roasted Chicken, Roasted Duck, Roasted Goose. Why didn’t you tell me earlier? Rest assured, I’ll make sure you have your fill of them.”
Han Yu rubbed Su Wenyue’s head with a smile, but his gaze carried a warning—this foolish girl had better not contradict him again, or he would see how to deal with her when they got home..