Capítulo 10: Chapter 10: Anxious and Troubled
When Mr. and Mrs. Han Ping saw that Old Man Han had spoken, they reluctantly accepted the gift. Although Mrs. Li was thrilled and excited inside, she was still a bit worried and murmured softly, "Even with the brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone, Baofu won't know how to use them."
Seeing Mrs. Li like this, Han Ping gave her a displeased look, "Just hold onto the items for the child, there's no need for so much fussing."
Since Su Wenyue had given the writing materials, it was natural she had a plan in mind. When she heard Mrs. Li's grumbling, she didn't get upset. Su Wenyue understood Mrs. Li's worries—what parent doesn't plan for their children? It was only she, an incompetent mother, who had abandoned her own son and regretted it all her life. Her desire to live a good life with Han Yu was largely due to this reason; she always thought she could give birth to a sensible child once more and she was determined to make up for her past mistakes this lifetime, never to abandon him again.
"Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law, when I was in the boudoir, my Father and Mother also hired a governess for me to learn to read and write. Although I didn't learn much, it's enough to give children a basic education. If Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law don't mind, I would like to volunteer to take on this task. Xiao Feng, Xiao Hua, and Xiao Cao can also join in and learn together."
Mr. and Mrs. Han Ping, hearing that Su Wenyue was willing to teach their son to read, were especially thrilled and happy, "Really? This is wonderful, Fourth younger sibling, I don't even know what to say. If Baofu can make something of himself in the future, it will all be thanks to you, Aunt. We'll make sure he takes good care of you!"
"What are you talking about, Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law? We are family after all, and this is what I should do," she responded.
Not expecting that their own family could produce a scholar, it was with this thought at the beginning that Han Ping had resisted pressure and sent the Fourth child to a private school for a few years, but later on, they had no choice but to stop. Moved by the gesture, Old Man Han's face turned red with excitement, "That's excellent, Fourth Daughter-in-law, from now on you don't need to worry about anything at home, just set aside some time every day to educate Baofu. As the Third son and his wife said, if Baofu becomes successful, it'll all be thanks to you, Aunt. The whole old Han family will be grateful to you!"
"That goes without saying. As for the girls, there's no need for them to learn to read. After all, we are not so well-off that we can afford it. It's already difficult enough to provide for Baofu alone, our family really doesn't have the means for more."
Mrs. Han did think of asking Su Wenyue to teach a few girls some needle and thread skills. After all, although their skills were not bad, they only knew how to make clothes and mend things. How could they do something as skillful as embroidery? Not to mention in the Han household, even the village could hardly find a few who were skilled at embroidery. Otherwise, why would the embroideries sold at the Embroidery House be so expensive? It all relied on these fine crafts to make a living. Not to say, none could embroider as beautifully as Su Wenyue—it seemed she brought the very things to life, surpassing even the embroiderers at the Embroidery House. But since Su Wenyue had already agreed to teach Baofu, it was even harder for her to ask for additional favors.
Su Wenyue did have the ability, but did not volunteer to take on the task without being asked. Not everyone was as fortunate as she was, to be indulged by her Father and Mother, who had been willing to hire a governess for her. The village girls started helping with farm work as soon as they became sensible. She was not the Bodhisattva from the temple and couldn't take care of everything. She was willing to take care of Baofu because both Third child and his wife were sincere people, and Baofu was a well-behaved good boy.
When it came to the Third child Han Lin, the meeting gift seemed a bit thin, the red envelope light and fluttering. Su Wenyue did not expect there to be a banknote inside, as Han Lin had always been a bit flashy. His relationship with his brother Han Yu was the most indifferent, and with Mrs. Wang encouraging him, it was not hard to imagine he would not be overly generous towards Su Wenyue.
Without any change in her expression, Su Wenyue thanked them as usual. The third son and his wife did not yet have a child, so they saved on a gift for the child. Mrs. Wang watched as the boss and the Second Brother's families had received so many fine things from Su Wenyue, her eyes red with envy. It was just too bad she didn't have a child yet and couldn't partake in Su Wenyue's generosity. She was exceedingly frustrated.
The tea ceremony had been delayed and Mrs. Yang, very considerate, told Su Wenyue to go back to her room and rest. The New daughter-in-law had been busy for half a day and was surely tired. She should rest well and they would call her out for lunch at noon.
Su Wenyue had woken up early and been active all morning, sparring wits with Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Wang, which was indeed tiring. Without demur, she returned to her room. Passing by Han Yu, she did not even give him a glance, but went back to her room on her own.
Han Yu saw everything and felt bad. He had been impulsive and had said a few things he shouldn't have, which escalated to this point. Seeing Su Wenyue's attitude, she obviously didn't hold him in high regard, and now she seemed even colder towards him. Watching Su Wenyue walk away, Han Yu was torn about whether to follow her.
Seeing her eldest son standing there stupefied, Mrs. Yang felt a bit helpless about her dim-witted son and suggested, "Fourth brother, you don't need to do any work this morning. Spend some time at home with your wife. In the afternoon, take her to get familiar with the surroundings."
Mrs. Yang's arrangement was meant to bring the young couple closer. Considering the aggravation caused by the Eldest Daughter-in-law and the Third Daughter-in-law, the Fourth child had not only failed to support his wife, but had even sided with his sisters-in-law. The Fourth Daughter-in-law must have been holding a grudge. If they didn't clear things up soon, the relationship between the husband and wife could become even more strained. The Fourth child had always been so aloof. Now that he was married, why was he still behaving like that? How would that win over his wife's heart? None of her children made her worry-free.
Su Wenyue, knowing that Han Yu had followed her, didn't pay any attention, directly lying down on the bed in the room to rest as if he weren't there. It was Han Yu who couldn't hold back and spoke first.
"Are you angry with me?" he asked.
Without opening her eyes and without a word, Su Wenyue kept silent. After a long while, just as Han Yu was almost at the end of his patience, she finally spoke in a stiff tone devoid of emotion, "No, there's nothing to be angry about."
Still insisting she wasn't angry, but it was clear she was very upset, choosing to show a calm demeanor as a different way of expressing her anger. Su Wenyue, in this state, seemed strangely adorable to Han Yu and made him feel even more that he had truly gone too far. No matter the reason, he should have stood by his wife instead of making those reckless comments. It was normal for his wife to be upset.
"Lady Yue, I..." Han Yu began, wanting to explain something, but Su Wenyue interrupted him.
"I'm tired and would like to rest. Can we talk about this later?"
"I…" Han Yu wanted to continue but seeing Su Wenyue's weary face, he didn't have the heart to go on and carefully tucked in the corner of her blanket instead.
"Alright, you sleep well. I'll stay here with you, and when you wake up, we can have a good talk."
Capítulo 11: Chapter 11: Differential Treatment
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Not knowing how long she had slept, Su Wenyue awoke to find Han Yu still sitting beside the bed, unchanged in his position, truly having watched over her the whole time, which gave her some comfort.
"Have you been sitting here all this time just to say something to me?" After a rest, Su Wenyue felt much more refreshed and was in a calmer mood, realizing she had been too anxious.
She knew what kind of person Han Yu was, both inside and out, a very indifferent man. Not to mention her, a wife who had just entered the family, with no prior interactions, even among the Han family members, he truly only valued his parents and his two elder brothers. Han Lin didn't even count, so changing such a person in a short time was impossible; it had to be done slowly. At the very least, compared to her previous life, Han Yu had shown her a bit more concern.
"I...I didn't mean to side with Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law earlier," Han Yu said, finally venting his thoughts and feeling much relieved. "I'm aware of their nature. It was just awkward to speak up for you in front of Father and Mother... In any case, it was my fault. But since you've married into the Han family, you are my wife; you shouldn't easily mention separation or divorce. I was really upset as well; that's why I said those harsh words."
Han Yu could feel a little better after expressing himself, even though it did seem to compromise his masculine pride to some extent. However, he was not an obstinate man. Although he didn't have strong feelings for Su Wenyue at the moment, he did have some favorable impressions of her and wasn't averse to the idea of spending a lifetime with her. Han Yu felt that communication with the woman he would likely spend his life with, would be beneficial for their future, but this was based on Su Wenyue's good behavior. In her previous life, Han Yu would never have considered this with a spoiled and clueless Su Wenyue.
"Fourth brother, Fourth sister-in-law, come out quick, it's time for lunch!" Just as Su Wenyue was about to respond to Han Yu's explanation, Mrs. Liu's voice sounded from outside, with a surprisingly kind and amicable tone. Apparently, those pairs of silver floral hairpins had done their job. Mrs. Liu, having gained an advantage, naturally treated Su Wenyue better, turning a deaf ear to Mrs. Wang's instigation and, without needing the mother-in-law's instructions, took the initiative to call the Fourth son and his wife for lunch.
"Let's go have lunch then, so as not to keep everyone waiting." Han Yu was still himself, even after the explanation and the expressed apology, he remained rigidly formal, especially in front of others. No sooner had he stepped out of the room than he reverted to his expressionless demeanor, causing Mrs. Yang to worry for her emotionally oblivious youngest son. How could the feelings between this young couple develop at this rate?
Su Wenyue nodded in agreement. Internal conflicts could be resolved slowly, and it was essential to maintain the good image she had managed to establish in front of her parents-in-law. Moreover, the fact that Han Yu had offered her that explanation was already a sign of sincerity, perhaps a promising start.
Of course, to teach Han Yu a lesson, or to make him understand that she was not to be trifed with, and that he should consider her perspective more before acting, Su Wenyue's attitude over the next few days remained tepid.
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The Han family was a typical peasant family, where everyone, regardless of gender or age, could be expected to do farm work. Su Wenyue had no intention of shirking these duties. Though she had never performed farm work while living with her mother's family, in her previous life, the stern yet gentle Mistress at the mansion punished her by making her do farm work at the Zhuangzi for months. There, under constant surveillance without even the allowance for a moment's rest to drink some water, she truly suffered. Now, doing farm work with the Han family members didn't seem like much at all.
"Fourth Daughter-in-law, there's no need for you to go. What would a lady raised in a wealthy family know about this 'work? Besides, you still have to enlighten Baofu, teach him to read and write. Go do your proper task, and leave the field work to us; we have plenty of people in the house and won't miss one less."
"Father, it's alright," Su Wenyue demurred. "Although I may not be skilled in farm work, everything can be learned with a bit of practice, and I'll make sure to find time to teach Baofu between work, without neglecting either duty." She didn't actually want to engage in such labor, but she also didn't want to give rise to gossip, considering the burning heat of the outside sun at that time.
"You'd better stay comfortably at home. What could you possibly help with out there? You'd be more likely to hinder than help!" Old Man Han had yet to respond when Han Yu interjected gruffly, his tone revealing his disdain, although it was clear to any discerning observer that Fourth child was simply showing concern for his wife.
"Lady Yue, just listen to Yuer and stay at home. Yuer is strong and works hard, better and faster than anyone else, so you can consider that he's done your share of the work," Mother-in-law Mrs. Yang said, in approval of her son's unusual initiation to care for his wife. It seemed the words she had spoken to Fourth child had not fallen on deaf ears. Yet, his tone... Well, a mother knows her own child, and for him to speak so protectively of his wife was not easy.
Hence, Han Yu's character wasn't entirely without its advantages. If any of the other three sons had spoken for their daughter-in-law in such a manner, Mrs. Yang would certainly have felt upset, as if her sons had put their wives before their mother. But for the emotionally inept Han Yu, it was evidently a case of favoritism.
Mrs. Liu didn't mind so much; currently, her sole aim was to ingratiate herself with Su Wenyue to benefit from her, so not having to do farm work was no issue for her. After all, how much could that delicate, pampered Miss truly accomplish even if she went?
Mrs. Wang's face had been sour since Old Man Han began speaking, and hearing Mrs. Yang's comments only made it sourer. Before Su Wenyue's arrival, she had prided herself on having the best family background among the sister-in-laws. Now with Su Wenyue in the family, she felt like a disregarded weed, with everyone fawning over Su Wenyue and paying her no heed.
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