Rebirth of a Farming Wife

Chapter 441: Chapter 448: Not Limited to This
 

Seeing that Han Yu didn’t refuse and considering the darkness outside, coupled with the scare she had experienced in the garden earlier and the intimidation by Han Yu, Chen Li, no matter how resilient, was truly tired by now. She couldn’t bear another shock and only wished to return to rest soon, so she nodded, “Then I would appreciate the trouble.”

“It’s only right and proper. You came here to bring me the news; it’s my duty to ensure your safety.” Although Han Yu was grateful to Chen Li for what happened today at Han Mansion, it was merely gratitude and nothing more. His attitude had softened a lot, which would have been unthinkable in the past. He always spoke to Chen Li with a cold tone, because Han Yu had always been indifferent towards women, especially those like Chen Li, who defied conventions.

Chen Li almost felt flattered by the change in Han Yu’s attitude but didn’t dare to become presumptuous. Firstly, after such a draining day, she truly lacked the energy, and secondly, Chen Li didn’t believe that a slight change in his demeanor could alter much. She never wanted to experience that kind of terror again.

Without saying much more, Chen Li saw that Han Yu had no further instructions and started to walk out. Someone outside the door, having received a gesture from Han Yu, followed behind her.

“Hold on,” Han Yu called out to Chen Li just as she was about to leave.

Chen Li’s body reflexively shuddered, unsure why Han Yu had stopped her. She turned around to face him, “Big Brother Han, do you have any further instructions?”

Han Yu raised his hand somewhat awkwardly, “Nothing of the sort, I want to thank you for today. I, Han Yu, will remember this kindness. If you encounter any troubles in the future, you can come to me; I won’t stand idly by.”

Having said these words, he felt much more at ease inside. Although thanking such a woman was somewhat difficult for him, Han Yu had always disliked being indebted to others, especially to Chen Li. He did not want to be ungrateful, so he made a promise to Chen Li.

Chen Li was somewhat surprised. She hadn’t expected Han Yu to thank her, and it must have been hard for him to say, or else he wouldn’t have waited until she was about to leave to express his gratitude. After all, she was the type of woman Han Yu despised. But for Han Yu to make this promise was an unexpected delight,

Chen Li had endured too much today. Normally, she would have been overjoyed to receive such a promise from Han Yu, but at this moment, she felt very calm, “If that’s the case, then I thank you, Big Brother Han.”

Han Yu watched Chen Li leave the courtyard, then immediately returned to the study room to pack up his things without delay and headed towards the Inner Courtyard. His daughter-in-law must be waiting for him by now; he couldn’t keep her anxious.

As for the matter concerning Yin Shi, he had it in mind. Even if he needed to retaliate, he had to plan carefully. To deal with someone as cunning, sinister, and scheming as that, he must strike decisively or else it would be much harder to counter in the future. However, even though it wouldn’t be easy to target Yin Shi, it was still possible to give him a shocking big gift on the day the Yin Family and the Liu Family formed an alliance. The news brought back by the people he sent suggested that the Imperial Court’s army was closing in day by day, and it might just coincide with this auspicious occasion.

Han Yu hadn’t originally intended to do so because Miss Yin of the Yin Family was innocent to some extent. But since Yin Shi had truly crossed a line this time – if Yin Shi had schemed against Han Yu himself, he would not have been so angry. However, Yin Shi dared to target his daughter-in-law’s mother’s family, so Han Yu could not be blamed for being ruthless.

Although Han Yu preferred to employ overt strategies, he was not confined to just that.