Chapter 584 - 590: Lord of Peicheng City

Although Han Yu had not given any instructions yet, Su Wenyue had secretly been preparing for a while, ready to flee at any moment and endure a difficult period. As for the children, she still felt somewhat guilty for not being able to take care of them personally. After all, they were still young, and staying at Feng Family Manor was safer than being by her side.

“Madam, the Young Master and Miss have sent you a letter.” Shu Xiang knew how much Su Wenyue missed the children. Learning that the Young Master and Miss had sent a letter, she immediately delivered it to Su Wenyue, who indeed showed a surprised yet delighted expression.

“Really?! Let me see it quickly. The three of them have really grown up, to think they know how to write letters now.”

Unable to wait, Su Wenyue opened the letter and saw some crooked scribbles on it. Her smile deepened. She had thought that the children, missing her, had asked someone else to write the letter on their behalf, but now, seeing this handwriting, it was clear that the children had written it themselves.

The children were young and had just started learning to read and write. Although the words were crooked, Su Wenyue could see the seriousness and effort they put into it; moreover, there wasn’t a single misspelled word, which must mean someone had been guiding them by their side.

“They really are sensible.” After reading the letter, Su Wenyue felt moved all over again. If it weren’t for the circumstances, she would truly wish to have the children with her. They always enjoyed clinging to her; the last time she left, they were extremely reluctant to part. Yet, besides expressing their longing for her in the letter, they also asked her to be at ease, assuring her they could take care of themselves and advising her to do the same.

Upon reading this, Su Wenyue nearly burst into tears. Nothing could move her more, and although it was just a few short sentences, she had always been worried that the children would make a fuss for her. Now, though she still missed them, her mind was much more at ease.

As Su Wenyue read the letter, Han Yu came in from outside with a sense of urgency. The children’s letter had only been read once, and with a hint of comfort on his face, he said to Su Wenyue, “Daughter-in-law, have someone pack up quickly. Zhao Fan’s troops are about to arrive, and you need to set off with the team right away.”

Hearing Han Yu say this, Su Wenyue’s heart tightened as well. Although she had been prepared, facing the moment head-on was not so easy, and her expression betrayed slight nervousness.

“How come they’re arriving so soon? Wasn’t it said that Zhao Fan’s troops should take another three or four days to get here?” Su Wenyue was worried that something unexpected had happened.

“That was just a ruse to deceive others. Zhao Fan has also learned how to be clever and use tactics now, but those are nothing but petty tricks. You needn’t worry; I have sent Zhai Li to stay by your side to protect you.” Although he intended to train his daughter-in-law to gradually become accustomed to this kind of atmosphere, it was, after all, her first time dealing with such matters—at least in front of him. Han Yu was anxious not to overwhelm her and cast a shadow over her mind, so he reassured her a few more times.

However, Su Wenyue’s worry was not about this. She knew that Han Yu would definitely make thorough arrangements to ensure her safety; she was more concerned about Han Yu’s safety since he still had not fully recovered from his injuries.

“Do you mean that you won’t be coming with me? Your wounds haven’t yet healed. How can you go to the battlefield! Don’t push yourself too hard. If you ruin your health, what will become of us? Remember, your children and I need you to take care of us.”

“Daughter-in-law, my wounds have mostly healed. With the medicine provided by Divine Doctor Mu, my body has been well recuperated, and I won’t be left with hidden injuries or future troubles. Besides, I’m needed at the front. I’m not so delicate. Just take good care of yourself and don’t worry me. If you don’t perform well, I might send you back!”

Han Yu’s change of topic was somewhat apparent, clearly not willing to change his mind. For such minor injuries to keep him away from the front line, he wouldn’t be Han Yu.

Su Wenyue, of course, understood this, especially after hearing Han Yu’s last words. Not wanting to leave, she suppressed her worries, “I understand. Don’t worry. Although I can’t join you on the battlefield and fight alongside you, at the very least, I won’t make you worry. I’ll take good care of myself.”

This time it was not a large-scale battle, and since Liu Xiu’s side lacked strength and was already inclined to retreat, they fought while withdrawing. Su Wenyue found it difficult and tiring at first but gradually adapted. She was even able to assist Han Yu with whatever she could from the rear, truly a good assistant.

Han Yu was initially concerned about his daughter-in-law’s health. She had always been frail, and he wondered if she could endure such arduous travel. It would be counterproductive if it ruined her health. Even though he wanted to keep his daughter-in-law by his side, he couldn’t disregard her well-being. However, seeing that she got used to the hardship and even seemed to grow stronger from the physical activity, no longer as frail as before, he was very pleased. He had always felt that his daughter-in-law’s body was too delicate, and while he did not resent or lose patience, he was always a bit worried.

“Daughter-in-law, you have worked hard these past days. In a few more, we will reach Peicheng, where we can finally settle down and live a few days in peace without this constant traveling.” Han Yu said, patting Su Wenyue’s head. Although he was happy to see his daughter-in-law getting stronger, everything had to be done in moderation. Excessive strain was not good, and it was time to rest for a while. They were heading to seek refuge with the Lord of Peicheng City, who was Liu Xiu’s uncle.

“It hasn’t been hard. I was just a bit unaccustomed at first, but now I’m used to it. However, regarding our upcoming arrival in Peicheng, I wonder whether the Lord of Peicheng City will grant us temporary refuge?” Su Wenyue’s concern wasn’t unfounded. Although the Lord of Peicheng City was Liu Xiu’s uncle, the Liu family was vast, and Liu Xiu probably had never even met the Lord of Peicheng City. It was uncertain how the Lord would react to their seeking refuge.

Han Yu, however, was not worried at all: “Daughter-in-law, that’s not something you need to worry about. Besides, with Uncle Wen’s ability, such matters are easily handled. If he didn’t have the ability to manage even this much, how could he attract so many talented individuals to his cause or aspire to achieve anything significant, much less expect me to acknowledge him as my leader.”

After listening to Han Yu, Su Wenyue understood as well. Besides, Liu Xiu must have calculated everything before deciding to bring them to seek refuge; he surely had some knowledge of the Lord of Peicheng City. Her worries seemed unnecessary. Not to mention, Liu Xiu’s skill in winning people’s hearts was truly admirable.

Not many days later, they arrived at Peicheng. As they came with an army, the gatekeepers naturally could not let them enter casually and had them stationed outside the city. Meanwhile, Liu Xiu and Han Yu went ahead into Peicheng to meet the City Lord.

Liu Xiu and Han Yu’s visit lasted half a day, and as the sky grew darker, Su Wenyue grew increasingly worried. Even though the Lord of Peicheng City wouldn’t likely harm Liu Xiu and Han Yu even if he chose not to accept them, there could always be unexpected complications.@@novelbin@@

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