NOVGO.NET Chapter 574 - Chapter 574: Chapter 580: Can't Afford the Punishment
Chapter 574: Chapter 580: Can’t Afford the Punishment
Su Wenyue saw a stretch of tents ahead, and thinking of the person she cared about inside, a warm expression surfaced on her face.
“Indeed, we have finally arrived,” Su Wenyue sighed. The journey from the Feng Family Manor here wasn’t very long—with just a few days’ travel by horse carriage, one could arrive. However, due to her eagerness to see Han Yu, the time seemed to pass exceptionally slowly, truly a situation where not seeing him for a single day felt like an eternity.
In truth, Su Wenyue was principally worried about Han Yu’s injury. The conditions at the military camp were harsh, and without proper care from a reliable person by his side, it wasn’t conducive to the recovery of his wounds, and she didn’t know the current state of his condition.
Thinking about this, Su Wenyue unconsciously quickened her pace and hurried toward the military camp, but when she and her servants reached the entrance, they were stopped.
Su Wenyue usually preferred to keep a low profile and didn’t like to make a grand entrance. Although she didn’t bring many people with her this time, each of them possessed unique skills—valuing quality over quantity, and they could be of great use when needed. Moreover, Su Wenyue had learned from previous lessons that traveling in a large group would make them an easier target for attention. She had also disguised herself to look like a commoner, and their journey had been smooth.
But for this reason, they were stopped at the entrance of the military camp: “Halt! This is a military stronghold, no place for idlers. Leave immediately, or don’t blame me for being impolite!”
Because Su Wenyue and her group were dressed in shabby clothes, the soldier mistook them for refugees from a nearby village. It wasn’t that this soldier was particularly arrogant—it was just that they’d been dealing with similar situations frequently, which inevitably led to some impatience, making his tone unpleasant.
“How can you be like that? Do you know who we are to talk this way? Madam, I won’t hold back if provoked!” Xiao Xi, unable to contain her anger, said. She was fine herself, but couldn’t stand Su Wenyue being treated this way. Her mistress was the General’s Wife, whose social status was not something a mere soldier could afford to neglect.
The soldier initially thought Su Wenyue and her companions were refugees because of their poor attire, but after a closer look, he noticed that despite their worn clothes, each person had an extraordinary demeanor, especially one farmer’s wife. Although she wore coarse clothes, her inherent beauty couldn’t be concealed. Just standing there quietly, she had a presence all her own. The soldier then realized that they were not ordinary villagers, but his words had been spoken, and he couldn’t take them back. Then he heard Xiao Xi’s words.
The soldier was a smart person; he wasn’t angered by Xiao Xi’s rudeness, and didn’t know her exact status to speak so boldly.
“Miss, I had no intention of making things difficult for you, but this place really is a military stronghold, and outsiders can’t get close. Please leave quickly,” said the soldier, who now had his reservations and thus softened his tone.
Xiao Xi wasn’t the type to argue out of spite; she was upset previously because of the soldier’s bad attitude, but since the soldier was now speaking kindly, her tone also became gentler.
“Young man, we are not just any outsiders. My lady is General Han’s wife. Knowing that the General was injured, she has come to take care of him. You must report our arrival immediately, do not delay my lady’s matters, for if the General blames you for this, you will not be able to bear it,” Xiao Xi said, hinting from Su Wenyue.
As soon as the soldier heard Xiao Xi’s words, his expression changed immediately. He had suspected that this group was not ordinary, but he didn’t expect that the lady had such a significant identity, being the General’s Wife, and specifically, the wife of the greatly respected General Han. Thinking back on his earlier rudeness, the soldier turned pale.
It was well-known that General Han was famously devoted to his wife, and the soldier had just insulted the General’s Wife. If the General sought to blame him for this, he was just a simple soldier.
“Please forgive me, General’s Wife. It was my fault for not recognizing you when you arrived, and for speaking out of turn. I truly deserve to die!” The soldier, thinking of the possible serious consequences, immediately knelt down to offer an apology to Su Wenyue, without any doubt about the authenticity of her identity. With such beauty and poise, who else could she be but the General’s Wife?
Su Wenyue, wanting to see Han Yu as soon as possible, wasn’t in the mood, nor did she intend, to squabble with a mere soldier: “There is no fault in not knowing, you did nothing wrong. Just be more mindful in the future. Now hurry and report our arrival.”
Su Wenyue was aware of the rules of the military camp and didn’t demand the guard to lead her in directly. Instead, she instructed him to report quickly so that Han Yu’s people could take her inside. As the General’s Wife, she felt no superiority over others and did not intend to break the rules using her privilege, setting an example so as not to undermine Han Yu’s authority over his subordinates in the future.
After hearing Su Wenyue’s words, the soldier felt grateful and then admiring. She was truly different from the typical Wife of an Official—lacking any sense of arrogance or superiority. She had generously pardoned him and even followed the camp’s rules. This way, he would not be placed in a difficult position.
“Yes, I will report immediately,” said the soldier, who then rushed toward Han Yu’s tent, not daring to delay even for a moment, for fear of causing further trouble.
When the soldier arrived, Han Yu had just taken his medicine and fallen asleep. Fortunately, Zhai Li was there, so he didn’t allow the soldier to disturb Han Yu but personally went to the camp entrance to welcome Su Wenyue.
“I greet you, Madam. The General has injuries and just took his medicine to sleep. Following the doctor’s prior advice, I didn’t wake the General. I hope you won’t blame me,” Zhai Li said, knowing in his heart that Su Wenyue wouldn’t place blame, but still felt it was necessary to make things clear to avoid any misunderstanding.
Su Wenyue naturally wouldn’t get angry about that: “You did the right thing; everything should prioritize my husband’s condition. Let’s not talk more now, quickly take me to him.”
Zhai Li, knowing the deep affection between Han Yu and Su Wenyue, understood her current feelings and nodded, then led her to Han Yu’s tent. Han Yu was in a deep sleep due to the sedative in his medicine, and didn’t notice Su Wenyue and the others entering, continuing to sleep soundly.
Han Yu was always a cautious man, constantly alert even when asleep at night, especially in the military camp where he rarely had such moments of vulnerability and defenselessness.
Looking at the man on the bed, his complexion pale and his figure noticeably thinner, Su Wenyue felt an indescribable heartache. Covering her mouth, tears fell, and she gently touched Han Yu’s facial contours with a touch of fascination.
Seeing Su Wenyue like this, Zhai Li hurriedly comforted her, knowing that if the General awoke and saw his wife so distressed, he would be all the more heartbroken: “Madam, don’t be sad. The General’s injury has already improved greatly. The doctor said that as long as he is well cared for, the General, with his strong constitution, will recover quickly. Moreover, it was Divine Doctor Mu who treated the General. You are aware of his medical skills; he will surely enable the General to recover well without any lingering issues.”