Rebirth of a Farming Wife

Chapter 610: Chapter Six Hundred and Sixteen

Su Wenyue remembered everything Han Yu had done for her in the past and became even more resolved. No matter what, she had to wait for Han Yu to return and ask him for herself. Many things couldn’t be judged by appearances alone, and Han Yu was certainly worthy of her trust!

With her belief firmed in her heart, Su Wenyue felt much better. Thinking things over from another perspective, she realized she had not done everything perfectly either. Not to mention betraying Han Yu in her previous life, even in this life with Sikong Ling, although she had never done anything to wrong Han Yu, Sikong Ling had repeatedly used her to provoke Han Yu. Especially at first when he even intercepted her, and then there were the later incidents, including that time saving Liu Xiu. If it had been any other man, let alone doubts, they would probably never tolerate such things, yet Han Yu chose to trust and protect her, even though he occasionally got a little jealously over trivial matters.

So, after reflecting so much, if there were only these slight traces that elicited suspicion, why wouldn’t she trust Han Yu and give him a chance to explain?

In her previous life, she had been far too naive, impulsive, and selfish, focusing only on her own thoughts and feelings, which led her step by step into a hopeless and regrettable situation. If she didn’t learn from those experiences in this life, then her entire life would have been lived in vain.

Having realized this, Su Wenyue took a deep breath and felt much lighter. Although she was but a young woman, not a gentleman or a great man, she too should be a person who kept her promises. She would wait for Han Yu to return and clear things up properly; otherwise, she would not only fail to honor everything Han Yu had done in the past but would also torment herself.

“Mother, come and see, we’ve learned the martial arts techniques Father taught us. Watch us, are we doing well?” Su Wenyue was still caught up in her thoughts when she heard Brother Chen’s voice from outside. His booming voice reached her before he did, and soon a lively little figure came darting over, looking at her with a face full of joy and delight, while the more composed Brother Xing and the young daughter, who already had the carriage of a young lady, followed behind.

Seeing the three children, any negative emotions Su Wenyue still harbored disappeared, and her heart brimmed with affection as she stretched out her hands to catch Brother Chen, who threw himself into her arms: “You little monkey, be careful! Running so fast, aren’t you afraid of falling? If your father saw you, he’d surely teach you a lesson!”

Su Wenyue tapped Brother Chen’s forehead as she spoke. Of the three children, Brother Chen was the most boisterous and frequently reprimanded by his father. Yet, he behaved the same as ever in front of her, unchanged, prompting her to affectionately scold him without any real blame in her voice.

“But Father isn’t home, isn’t he? Can’t I relax a little? Besides, Mother is here, and Father always listens to Mother. With you here to protect me, I’m not afraid at all!” Brother Chen, with a proud and joyful smile, held Su Wenyue’s hand and coaxed her, delighted with having both his parents around. Even if life was less luxurious than before, and their father was stricter with them, he still preferred to stay by his parents’ side. During this time, they had learned a lot and understood many more truths.

“You little rascal! If your father heard you say this, he would fix you up even worse!” Su Wenyue said dotingly, taking both Brother Xing’s and Sister Yue’s hands as well.

Brother Chen, however, was undaunted and continued to hold Su Wenyue’s hand with a grin, “Then Mother just won’t let Father know about it. Only us few are here, and big brother and younger sister won’t tell on me to Father, and if Mother doesn’t tell Father, then he’ll never know.”

Su Wenyue shook her head, saying nothing, by which she tacitly agreed with Brother Chen’s words. Honestly, she believed that although children should not be overly pampered and indulged, there was no need to be too strict. Children ought to have some freedom; Brother Chen was just fine the way he was – lively and mischievous yet wise, showing a childish side only in front of her.

As for Brother Xing, Su Wenyue’s heart was filled with affection and guilt towards this son whom she always wanted to make up to. He was mature beyond his years, filial to his parents, and looked after his younger siblings, never giving her any trouble, unlike the behavior you’d expect from a child of his age.

And as for little Sister Yu, Su Wenyue found herself at a loss for words. It didn’t seem like she was her daughter. Brother Xing was sensible and composed, which she understood may have been due to that reason, maybe he was still the Brother Xing from her previous life. But Sister Yu, born a perfectly normal baby girl, had grown to embody the grace of a young lady from a noble family, making Su Wenyue feel ashamed at times.

At such a young age, Sister Yu had learned everything that was asked of her, not needing any pushing; on her own accord, she sought to learn everything a young woman should know, asking her mother to hire tutors and old women, not willing to fall behind in any area. Sometimes, when Su Wenyue wasn’t paying attention and made mistakes, Sister Yu would even offer a few encouraging words.

With such excellent children, Su Wenyue was proud and gratified but also felt immense pressure.

The mother and children laughed and joked for a while before Su Wenyue truly joined the three in the courtyard to watch them practice the martial arts Han Yu had taught. They looked quite skilled, and even Sister Yu, a girl, practiced the set of movements with proper form.

Originally, Sister Yu, being a girl, didn’t need to learn martial arts. Fighting was not considered suitable for girls, but considering the chaotic times and the fact that she was with her parents, danger was much greater. Even a girl needed to learn some self-defense to better protect herself, for even with their parents’ best efforts, there could always be unexpected dangers. Luckily, Sister Yu was willing and even had a natural talent for it.

After spending the entire evening with the children, Su Wenyue put them to bed after dinner and watched them fall asleep before returning to her own room. The night had already deepened, and Han Yu had not come back yet. Su Wenyue decided to work on her needle and thread while she waited for him.

Han Yu hadn’t sent anyone to send a message tonight, which meant he was likely to come back to spend the night; only the exact time of his return was uncertain. In this matter, Han Yu did very well. If he wasn’t coming home, he always sent someone in advance to notify her, so she wouldn’t have to wait in vain or worry.

Even when he came back, Han Yu had repeatedly told her not to wait up for him and to rest early instead. Work in the military camp often kept him busy until late, and he worried that she would ruin her health. @@novelbin@@

She knew how to reassure Han Yu and didn’t make a show of being a virtuous wife but simply followed his wishes. This indeed gave Han Yu peace of mind and allowed him to focus more on his duties outside the home.

Tonight, Han Yu returned exceptionally late—close to midnight—when Su Wenyue heard some noise outside, and quickly stood up.