Chapter 594 - 600: Brutal Means

Han Yu saw his daughter-in-law suddenly become distracted, her face brimming with emotion and realization, yet appearing somewhat dazed. Her adorable expression was truly endearing. Without realizing it, he pinched her tender cheeks, feeling a touch of regret that she had lost weight, and her face was less plump than before when it felt better to touch.

“What are you thinking about, my wife, that you’re staring at me so fixedly, without even blinking?” Han Yu chuckled, teasing her with a hint of playfulness.

Su Wenyue swatted away Han Yu’s hand that kept pinching her cheeks. She didn’t understand this man’s weird fascination with pinching her all over, often leaving her red and flushed, especially on her cheeks. Han Yu would pinch them casually, always catching her off guard.

“Indeed, my husband is so handsome that I’m completely mesmerized. But husband, this is my face, not a toy ball for little children to play with. Can you stop pinching it at will? You’re going to deform my face,” Su Wenyue complained, pouting her tender lips with a hint of petulance in her tone.

As Su Wenyue spoke, the smile on Han Yu’s face deepened, and he laughed in a low, pleased tone. His voice was magnetic and seductive, sending a tingling sensation through Su Wenyue, enchanting her. She had never known what liking someone felt like before, even in her previous life with Sikong Ling—it had been more about benefits, and Sikong Ling’s sweet talk had confused her. But at this moment, she seemed to understand what it was like to like someone, to feel joy and infatuation upon hearing their voice.

“Husband, I’ve realized that I truly have fallen for you, thoroughly enchanted,” Su Wenyue unconsciously voiced her inner thoughts.

Han Yu had intended to tease his wife a bit more, but when he heard her confession, he was deeply moved, feeling something surge within him. This feeling was not unfamiliar to him; Han Yu was sure he loved his wife but, as a man, he found it difficult to articulate such blunt feelings. Instead, he hugged her tightly.

“Wife, I feel the same way. You’re the only woman for me in this life,” Han Yu said firmly, feeling as if no words could adequately describe his feelings at that moment.@@novelbin@@

“Really? You must do as you say, or the consequences will be severe.”

“A promise from a true man is worth more than any steed; so whatever is in your heart, just speak it out and don’t listen to anyone who tries to sow discord between us. Understand?” Han Yu was unsure if the crazed woman’s antics today had affected his wife, so he took this opportunity to reinforce her confidence and strengthen her trust in him.

“Alright, I won’t listen to others. Even if I have doubts, I’ll ask you directly. And you should do the same. I’m a bit slow sometimes and might not guess what you’re thinking, so just tell me, and I’ll understand.”

“That is what we agree upon.”

“Mhm, we agree,” Su Wenyue said before realizing she was outside and that many people were with them. She blushed, feeling uncomfortable, and tried to push Han Yu away.

“Stop it, let me hold you for a while longer. Don’t worry, the servants you’ve trained are all very tactful,” Han Yu said, noticing her embarrassment and whispering in her ear, his breath warm and adding an intimate tone to his words.

Su Wenyue relaxed a bit when Han Yu said this and looked around to see that the people who had been following her had discreetly moved away. Only she and Han Yu were left, and she playfully punched him twice.

“It’s all your fault, behaving this way in broad daylight. How am I supposed to face people!” She spoke with feigned annoyance, devoid of any real blame.

Han Yu laughed heartily, “What’s there to be afraid of? We’re a proper husband and wife; what’s wrong with doing husband and wife things? Nobody can say anything. It’s just that you’re too shy.”

“It’s because you’re too thick-skinned.”

The husband and wife were affectionate and sweet, envying others. After some time, Han Yu finally let go of Su Wenyue and escorted her back to her room.

“Wife, I need to step out for a while and will be back later. You should rest for now and leave the tasks to the servants, so you don’t wear yourself out,” Han Yu instructed Su Wenyue.

Su Wenyue looked up at Han Yu, “Why do you need to go out again? Didn’t you just get back?”

“I’ve just thought of some matters that need my attention. I’ll return soon. Be good and wait for me to come home,” Han Yu said, his eyes revealing a flicker of determination. Someone had the audacity to feign ignorance and bully his wife in his own Mansion. They would have to face the consequences—it wasn’t going to end just because his wife had thrown them out and caused them to lose face.

Speaking of which, Zhou Yao and her servant girl were kicked out by Su Wenyue, losing face completely. Their cheeks shifted through shades of red, green, and white. Zhou Yao could think of any reaction from Su Wenyue except for such a blunt one. She hadn’t expected Su Wenyue to be so insensitive to the reputation of the City Lord Mansion, to have them thrown out of Han Mansion like that—it was outrageous!

“Miss, what should we do now?” The servant girl cautiously observed Zhou Yao’s mood, far less arrogant than before. She had thought the people of Han Mansion wouldn’t dare to treat her poorly, but now she realized they could be quite rough. It was best to avoid trouble, considering even her mistress had been thrown out—after all, she was just a negligible servant girl who knew what else they were capable of.

“What else can we do but return!” Zhou Yao said angrily, but she didn’t seek confrontation as she had before. It was useless to argue here and would only make them the butt of jokes. However, she would remember today’s humiliation. Su Wenyue had dared to treat her like this, and she had better be prepared for revenge.

When Zhou Yao returned to the City Lord Mansion, she happened to run into Liu Xinru and quickly adjusted her expression, her eyes flickering with calculation. This demeanor was a far cry from her previous arrogant display at Han Mansion: “Ah Yao greets cousin. It looks like cousin is returning from outside. That outfit is really beautiful on you today. Cousin is naturally beautiful, and this dress makes you even more so. Even a fairy descending from the heavens couldn’t outshine you.”

Who wouldn’t like to hear compliments? Liu Xinru had just come back from seeing Liu Xiu and was in a good mood. Hearing Zhou Yao’s words, she rarely showed a pleasant face. Regarding this so-called cousin, she had never liked her much—she was a flatterer, skilled in courting their Father and Mother with a hypocritical face that was simply irritating.

“Even though your words seem sycophantic, I like to hear them, so I’ll take them as truth,” Liu Xinru secretly felt smug, and it showed on her face. She had specially ordered this outfit for her meeting with Liu Xiu, and she herself found it quite nice. More importantly, Liu Xiu had also complimented her on looking good in it.