Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: Chapter 141: Open and Honest

Chapter 232: Chapter 141: Open and Honest

Su Wenyue didn’t mind speculating about Sikong Ling with the greatest malice, simply because she knew him too well. Sinister, cunning, and despicable—this was how she had perceived Sikong Ling in her previous life. The only consolation was that Sikong Ling inherently exuded pride, which prevented him from stooping to certain levels, otherwise she would have been even more wary of him.

“Why would he help you? Do you really not know him? Or is there some kind of interest entanglement between you two?” Su Wenyue knew Sikong Ling was not a kind-hearted person, which is why she asked such questions. She also hoped that Sikong Ling would not have anything to do with this matter.

“There isn’t anything. In fact, he stopped me in front of Su Mansion because I didn’t take good care of you. I don’t even know on what grounds he was questioning me. Could it be that the Su Family and the Sikong Family have some connection? That’s why he could act so righteous.”

Han Yu was asking this knowingly. Although he wasn’t completely aware of the Su Family’s relationships, he knew about seventy percent of it. He had already made clear that there was no connection between Sikong Ling and the Su Family and was only attempting to trick Su Wenyue, as he really couldn’t figure out how she knew Sikong Ling. If it was just the two encounters, it would definitely not have been the reaction they received. It wasn’t that he was petty and wanted to get to the bottom of everything but rather this kind of uncertainty made him very uneasy, especially with Sikong Ling involved. He had to admit that Sikong Ling was outstanding and had a potential attraction for women.

“How could that be? Our Su Family would never get involved with such a person. If he really had anything to do with the Su Family, he wouldn’t have stopped you outside of Su Mansion. You said he questioned you about my affair? Is there something wrong with his brain? I only took his horse carriage because I was too worried about my big brother and thought nothing would happen to me, a pregnant woman, with Grandma Chen there. This is simply ridiculous.”

Su Wenyue became angry as she thought about it. In this life, she had finally attained the life she wanted, but Sikong Ling had to jump out and interfere. What if Han Yu misunderstood? No man, no matter how magnanimous, would be tolerant of such a matter. With Han Yu’s domineering nature, there was no room for other men to covet her.

“Indeed, but after all, he hasn’t done anything to harm us. On the contrary, he was quite helpful with the bandit incident.”

Su Wenyue wasn’t sure if Han Yu was being sarcastic or truly thankful to Sikong Ling, but it didn’t hinder her from clarifying her stance.

“Husband, Sikong Ling is not a good person at all, you must not trust him. Even if he has helped you, you still need to be cautious. Do you still remember what happened at Lingyin Temple? That lowly human was none other than Sikong Ling himself. Maybe he used that reason to get close to you because he is harboring malicious intentions. You definitely can’t let your guard down.”

Su Wenyue was genuinely afraid that Sikong Ling might set a trap for Han Yu. That man would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Who knew if he was intentionally trying to make Han Yu let his guard down? Sikong Ling probably didn’t expect her to bring up the Lingyin Temple incident, as it was disadvantageous for her. With the importance of reputation for women in this era, Su Wenyue believed in Han Yu enough to tell him, trusting that with his astuteness, certain things were better off being upfront rather than hidden. Besides, her conscience was clear. If Han Yu couldn’t understand even this, then it was pointless.

How could Han Yu forget what happened at Lingyin Temple? He didn’t bring it up because he didn’t want to make his daughter-in-law overthink. Knowing that such a man coveted his daughter-in-law and not caring would be strange.

Su Wenyue’s reaction surprised Han Yu, as her animosity towards Sikong Ling seemed profound. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have described Sikong Ling as such a contemptible scoundrel. Nevertheless, this was exactly what he was pleased to see. Although he still couldn’t discern when the two had met, it only meant his daughter-in-law was tight-lipped.

“Since you’ve reminded me, I will naturally be careful of him. But currently, since he hasn’t shown any harmful intentions, we can only stay on guard. After all, the Sikong Family is powerful, and we are not yet in a position to contend with them. But rest assured, daughter-in-law, sooner or later, I, your husband, will get revenge for you.”

“What?” Su Wenyue said, as Han Yu made that remark.

“You don’t have to hide it anymore. Although I don’t know when you met Sikong Ling, it was definitely before our marriage. If you don’t wish to speak of it, it’s fine. But I can tell you really despise Sikong Ling, and you even have quite a grudge against him. Naturally, I must avenge my own daughter-in-law.”

Han Yu said this, and Su Wenyue didn’t argue, taking it as an acknowledgment. However, she silently added in her mind that it was a grudge from her previous life. She marveled at Han Yu’s astonishing observational skills in secret. Fortunately, she hadn’t revealed anything else. Except for loathing and wanting to stay away from Sikong Ling, she really had no other feelings toward him. In her previous life, she had never loved this man; they were merely using each other. Even after many years of association, any affection vanished after witnessing his ruthlessness. How could she have any entanglements with him in this life?

“Alright, I’ll be waiting for that day when you avenge me,” Su Wenyue went along with Han Yu’s words. Since she had nothing to do with Sikong Ling, there was no need for explanations. Sometimes, explanations can come off as cover-ups.

Seeing Su Wenyue’s forthright demeanor, Han Yu’s smile deepened. “That day will come.”

Before her marriage, she didn’t feel it, but after getting married, things were indeed different. During her confinement, all Su Wenyue thought about was returning to her own home in Xinluo Town. Finally, the time came, and without wanting to delay a single day, she packed her belongings, took her child and two cousins, and left for Xinluo Town with several horse carriages in grand procession.

The Mother of the An Family, seeing Su Wenyue’s eagerness, complained a lot about ‘a married daughter being like water splashed out’, wondering why she couldn’t wait even a day longer. She wanted to gather more items for her daughter to take back home, also reluctant to part with her three adorable grandchildren.

Su Hengyi found it amusing. “Mother, stop feeling sentimental. Don’t you know your younger sister’s temperament? She has been restrained these past days, itching to go back and relax properly. Once she’s in Xinluo Town, she’ll be in charge. It’s far more comfortable for her there than in Su Mansion.”

Su Hengyi understood his younger sister, who he had watched grow up from a young age.

Listening to her eldest son, the Mother of the An Family felt even more uneasy. “How is it me restraining her? Isn’t confinement always like this? She can’t just do as she pleases. Even after going back, she shouldn’t be reckless. Thankfully, I’ve warned my son-in-law. He should keep an eye on your sister.”

The Mother of the An Family seemed as if she would have gone with Su Wenyue if she could.

Su Wenyue wasn’t oblivious to her parents’ reluctance to let her go, but married daughters were not supposed to live at home frequently. This time, it was out of necessity, and since the two families were not far apart, they could easily visit each other. There was no need for sorrow. She took her children and cousins, cheerfully returning to Xinluo Town.