Rebirth of a Farming Wife

Chapter 378: Chapter 385: What Danger
“Madam, what’s wrong, did you have a nightmare?” Qi Luo hurried in from the outer room upon hearing the commotion inside, to find Su Wenyue drenched in sweat and pale, prompting her to ask with concern.

“Qi Luo, has there been any news from my husband’s side? A few days ago, didn’t a letter come saying he was about to attack Yiyang, and that once Yiyang was taken, he would come to fetch us, mother and child? Why has there been no word for all these days?” Su Wenyue asked uneasily, the bloody scenes from her dream incessantly revolving in her mind, fearing Han Yu might be in danger.

Qi Luo had not expected Su Wenyue to suddenly ask about this and was unprepared; her expression faltered momentarily, which Su Wenyue caught, growing even more worried.

“Madam, the master is doing well there, it’s probably that he has been too busy to get in touch. Please be patient, perhaps news will come soon.” Although Qi Luo was unprepared, she quickly responded, but clearly, it had little effect, as Su Wenyue was not someone to be easily deceived when she was serious.

“Qi Luo, I don’t want to hear these useless words, tell me the truth. What exactly has happened with Han Yu? If you won’t speak, I have other means to send someone to find out, but I don’t need disloyal servant girls by my side,” Su Wenyue said, her tone a bit heavy. Although she was not usually strict with the servants, her concern for Han Yu made her speak more sternly.

Qi Luo knelt on the ground: “Madam, it is not the servant girls’ intention to conceal; these are the master’s orders.”

“Then you may go back to your master, I don’t need a servant girl with divided loyalties here,” Su Wenyue said somewhat angrily, knowing well that Qi Luo was initially sent by Han Yu and acted on his instructions. There might have been an element of taking out her frustrations on Qi Luo; after all, it had been over a year since Han Yu left, and he had neither returned to see their mother and child, nor had the few letters been frequent. Even if her heart was understanding of Han Yu’s difficulties, it’s only natural for one to lose their temper from time to time, and Su Wenyue was somewhat agitated at this moment.

Qi Luo was not afraid of being punished by Su Wenyue, but hearing these words made her panic. Her master had given her strict orders, and she knew well what would become of her if she left. Moreover, she was not a heartless person; these days with the kind and wise Mistress had built affection, and she was concerned for the Mistress’s well-being too.

“Madam, I must stay by your side to ensure your safety. If you are angry, you can punish me however you wish, but please don’t send me away.”

“I will give you one more chance, whether you speak or not is up to you,” Su Wenyue said, and seeing that Qi Luo still hesitated

“Forget it, don’t say anything. Leave, I cannot employ a servant girl like you,” said Su Wenyue, waving her hand dismissively.

“Madam, whatever you wish to know, I will tell you,” Qi Luo eventually conceded. Seeing that the Mistress had already guessed something, there was little point in hiding it any longer. It might be easier to tell her what happened, so the Mistress could be at ease. As for the Master’s reaction, if there was blame to be faced, she was ready to take the punishment.

“What, Han Yu is injured? Is it serious?” Su Wenyue’s face changed upon learning that Han Yu was hurt, because in her previous life, Han Yu had reached that position without issue, so she had overlooked the dangers he might face along the way. Although she knew of a few extremely dangerous incidents, she hadn’t heard of any trouble with Han Yu at this time in her previous life. Could it be that her rebirth had brought these changes?

“Madam, don’t worry. The master is indeed injured, but his life is not in danger. He just needs to recuperate for some time. The master was afraid that you would worry, which is why he had his subordinates keep it from you,” Qi Luo said hastily, seeing Su Wenyue’s complexion change.

“Have Aunt Li get ready, I’m going back to Yiyang Prefecture immediately,” Su Wenyue said without hesitation. Now that Yiyang Prefecture had been taken by Han Yu, there was no reason for her to continue hiding, and if Han Yu was injured, she had to rush back to take care of him. Although Qi Luo emphasized that Han Yu’s injuries were not severe, if it had not been a serious injury, he wouldn’t have kept her from knowing.

“Madam, this might not be appropriate. The master had ordered that if there is no message, we must not leave this place. It’s not safe outside. Although Yiyang Prefecture has been taken, there are still many unstable elements. For this reason, the master did not rush to bring you back. Shall I send a message to the master to see what he thinks?”

“No need, we are leaving immediately, just the two of us,” Su Wenyue said, although she was worried about Han Yu’s injury, she had not completely ignored Qi Luo’s words and decided to leave the child behind. This place was safe, with Han Yu’s bodyguards remaining, and Aunt Li and the Nanny, the three children should be well cared for. Once she got back to Yiyang Prefecture and arranged things with no worries, she would then fetch the children.

“Aunt Li, you have always been the most reliable, and I trust you the most. I entrust the three children to your care.”

Having made up her mind, Aunt Li knew Su Wenyue was worried about Han Yu, and she did not try to dissuade her, earnestly accepting the task of taking care of the three little ones: “Madam, rest assured, I will take good care of the Young Master and the Misses.”

Thinking of Brother Xing’s particularity, although Su Wenyue was in a hurry, she made sure to visit the three little ones before leaving and explained the reason to them.

“Your father is injured, and your mother must rush to take care of him, so I will be away for a while. Once everything is arranged, I will come to fetch you,” Su Wenyue said, and then she noticed Brother Xing’s small hand clutching tightly to her clothes.

Su Wenyue patted Brother Xing’s back soothingly: “Brother Xing, be obedient. Your father is injured and needs your mother to take care of him, so I must go to him. You are the big brother, you need to behave and take good care of your younger siblings. Don’t be naughty and wait for me to come for you.”

As Su Wenyue was about to hand Brother Xing over to the Nanny, the child panicked, unwilling to let go of her clothes.

“Mother, don’t go! Brother Xing wants his mother!” Out of desperation to keep his mother, Brother Xing called out instinctively.

Su Wenyue was stunned, looking incredulously at Brother Xing. The three children were at the age of starting to speak, and she had spent many days playfully engaging with the little ones, trying to get them to talk. Yet they had never cooperated, only babbling and causing mischief, and she had not expected Brother Xing to call out “mother” with such clarity at this moment.

“Brother Xing, what did you say? Call out to mother again, let me hear,” Su Wenyue said expectantly to Brother Xing.

“Mother!” Brother Xing had been able to speak for a while but had been unwilling to do so for some reasons in his heart. Since he had begun, calling out once more was not difficult, and following Su Wenyue’s cue, he called out loudly again, delighting her. It was unfortunate that the child’s father was not there to share the thrill and joy with her. Remembering that Han Yu was injured, Su Wenyue’s mood dipped considerably.