Chapter 186: Jumping Up and Down
Translator: 549690339
“You may offend a gentleman rather than a nasty person,” Grandma Chen, although she didn’t like Zhou Wang, felt it was sowhat improper for Su Wenyue to treat her this way and was afraid that Zhou Wang would sche behind her back. It was a ti of many concerns. Even though Madam had revealed so connections with the Capital City, others didn’t know, but those servants by her side understood that Madam had no intention of using that power. She hadn’t even ntioned the Su Family, preferring to avoid troubles whenever possible.
Su Wenyue had thought of this as well. A person like Zhou Wang, even if not offended, would still act out of self-interest behind the scenes regardless of any past friendship, particularly since she had had an unpleasant past with Zhou Wang. Su Wenyue would never allow Zhou Wang’s ambitions to co to fruition, so she thought it better to turn against her early and prepare in advance rather than being caught unprepared by an unexpected move from Zhou Wang.
“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. Zhou Wang’s capabilities are limited; no matter how much she stirs, she can’t turn the sky upside down. As for the magistrate’s wife, I can use the child in my stomach as an excuse. If we don’t go to the prefecture, she can’t do anything to .” Su Wenyue did have her calculations. If she hadn’t been pregnant, she wouldn’t have minded confronting the magistrate’s wife, using the skills she had honed in the backyard in her previous life, skills that had grown rusty from disuse.
Han Yu was a man with strong control. Most of the servants at ho had co from the Su Family but obviously followed Han Yu’s orders, at least usually. No movent in the Han Family could escape Han Yu’s notice. He knew imdiately upon returning ho that Zhou Wang had visited.
“Haven’t I already instructed that such useless people should not disturb Madam? Next ti she cos, stop her right outside.” True to being husband and wife, their attitudes toward Zhou Wang were quite similar.
“Don’t bla them. It was my order. I was just too bored and wanted to see what Mrs. Wang was up to. This ti, though, I may have seriously offended her. If she has average shalessness, I guess she won’t co over again. Be on guard in the military camp. Lord Zhou listens to his wife a lot; be careful of him pulling sothing behind your back.”
Su Wenyue advised with concern. If one were considered henpecked, Lord Zhou would definitely qualify. Otherwise, Zhou Wang wouldn’t be jumping around like this. She must have been spoiled by Lord Zhou, sothing Su Wenyue begrudgingly admired about Mrs. Wang. Although Han Yu was also very affectionate toward her, it depended on the situation. There was absolutely no negotiation when it ca to bottom-line issues. He wouldn’t indulge her unreasonably.
“Oh, you with the baby in your stomach. Haven’t I told you not to worry about these things? Whatever happens, I will stand up for it. Just let handle everything.” Han Yu said sowhat helplessly.
This ti, however, Su Wenyue didn’t respond to Han Yu’s comnts and instead looked at him with a hint of grievance.
“Husband, you know how much I actually dislike Zhou Wang. But there is one thing I’m genuinely envious of. Do you know what it is?”
“What is it?” Han Yu knew when his daughter-in-law acted like this, her pregnancy-related issues must be kicking in. He feared another round of vexations was coming. His daughter-in-law hadn’t had these problems for a long ti since her pregnancy began. He wasn’t sure if this ti it would be worse. Despite his smile, he was a bit headachy, getting ready to deal with her various peculiar questions.
“Lord Zhou listens to whatever Madam Zhou says; he does whatever she asks, not like you!” Su Wenyue said, dissatisfied, punching Han Yu a few tis with her fist.
“What did I do? Don’t I spoil you enough usually? I’ve been spoiling you so much, almost treating you like a precious treasure. My wife, isn’t there anything you’re still not satisfied with that I can change?” Han Yu knew that there was no reasoning with her with facts and
logic at a ti like this. The only way was to go along with her. To him, a pregnant woman’s wants were the priority; he dared not provoke her.
“Not good enough! You’re just cajoling . No matter what, you won’t be like Lord Zhou. Always this isn’t allowed, that isn’t allowed; you don’t listen to at all.”
Han Yu didn’t argue this ti. It was highly unlikely that he would indulge his daughter-in-law without principles like Lord Zhou did. Firstly, he wasn’t the kind of pushover Lord Zhou was, and secondly, indulging her in so things wasn’t truly for her good. It would harm her. His daughter-in-law was a contradiction: sotis, she seed virtuous and sensible beyond compare, and sotis, she acted like a child, unpredictable. Wasn’t it up to him to find the right balance?
Seeing Han Yu silent, Su Wenyue felt sowhat irritated inside. So much for indulging and spoiling her. Just a few sentences were enough to test him. She pinched Han Yu hard around his waist. Seeing the calm expression on his face change color, she felt sowhat relieved, her face sporting a slightly triumphant smile. This pregnancy ‘privilege’ was quite effective. Even after she’d ‘bullied’ him, Han Yu had to behave, not daring to complain.
Han Yu found his daughter-in-law amusing, his lips curling slightly without making a sound. The force in her little punches was only enough to tickle him. There was no real pain – he was just humoring his unhappy wife to cheer her up. Indeed, his wife was too naive and too easily deceived. He realized he needed to be more attentive.
anwhile, Zhou Wang, after leaving the Han Family, visited the Wang family, only to not get the imdiate audience with Mrs. Wang Sun that she had hoped for. Instead, she was left waiting in the hall. Zhou Wang wasn’t just disliked by Su Wenyue; Mrs. Wang Sun also had little regard for her. Seeing how Zhou Wang hopped around brazenly, even if Mrs. Wang Sun needed Zhou Wang for sothing this ti, she needed to discipline her first to teach her a lesson and let her know who was in charge.
“Our lady is occupied at the mont. If you wish to see her, you can wait here. When she has ti, she will see you,” said the servant girl beside Mrs. Sun, her tone neither warm nor cold.
“No problem, I’ll wait here. Whenever Madam Wang has ti, she can co to see . Could you please convey the ssage, miss?” Mrs. Wang said, slipping a purse into the servant girl’s hand while feeling quite frustrated inside.
It wasn’t just that Mrs. Wang couldn’t rely on Su Wenyue; now she had to depend on Mrs. Sun. Even with the general magistrate as a link, Mrs. Wang dared not offend Mrs. Sun. Having been left waiting in the living room, she had to endure it and couldn’t show any dissatisfaction on her face.
“Alright, I’ll pass the ssage to Madam. You wait here, and please don’t wander around. Otherwise, Madam will bla you.”
“Yes, yes, I understand. I won’t wander around,” Zhou Wang hurriedly agreed. Once the servant girl left, Zhou Wang’s expression darkened instantly. Being treated coldly twice in one day would wear down anyone’s composure.
At the ti, Mrs. Wang Sun and Madam Fang Chen were chatting in the room. Seeing the servant girl who had gone out to relay the ssage co in, they exchanged glances, their faces showing a hint of disdain.
“Did you tell her what I instructed? What was Zhou Wang’s reaction?” Mrs. Wang Sun glanced at the servant girl and asked.
The servant girl reported Zhou Wang’s response. Mrs. Wang Sun revealed a hint of satisfaction and turned to Madam Fang Chen: “Even though Mrs. Su is detestable, Zhou Wang isn’t any good either. She needed to be taught a lesson; otherwise, she would actually think she is soone of importance!”
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