Rebirth of a Farming Wife

Chapter 66: What’s the Purpose

“Husband, don’t worry, didn’t the doctor say that Mother’s injury is not serious? As long as she rests well, I have quite a few tonics here. I’ll stew some for Mother later; she will certainly recover soon. Don’t be too concerned.”

Han Yu held Su Wenyue’s warm and soft hand, “I’m not worried, Mother’s injury will heal quickly. Those tonics are your dowry, all rare and valuable items. Keep them for yourself, there’s no need to bring them out. I will go into the mountains and hunt more game to help Mother recover.”

Han Yu appreciated his daughter-in-law’s kindness, but as a man, how could he rely on his daughter-in-law for everything? Han Yu wasn’t that obsolete of a person; there were some things, such as the power of his wife’s parental home, where he wouldn’t shy away from taking advantage or feel inferior, but he definitely wouldn’t be a despicable man who relied solely on his daughter-in-law. It was just a matter of managing the fine line.

“Even if they are valuable, they’re meant to be used. Why should we, as husband and wife, make such clear distinctions between us? As long as Mother’s health can improve quickly, don’t worry. Although I had some unpleasantness with Mother before, I’m not petty and won’t hold a grudge. She just wants to hold a grandson too much, and I can understand her feelings,” Su Wenyue was generous and understanding in front of Han Yu.

“My daughter-in-law really is sensible. But speaking of which, when will you bear me one too? Mother wants a grandson, and I also want a son,” Han Yu said as he rubbed Su Wenyue’s stomach.

“We’ll have one sooner or later. By the way, do you really plan to report this to the authorities?” Although it was her idea, the final decision was Han Yu’s, as he was a deep thinker and didn’t show his thoughts outwardly, making it hard for Su Wenyue to guess what was on his mind.

“That depends on what third son and his wife decide,” Han Yu said only that much and didn’t go on, even though Mrs. Yang’s injury had angered him, and he wanted to punish the thief. But as his mother intended to cover it up and hadn’t told the whole truth, likely out of consideration for Mrs. Wang’s unborn child and not wanting to stir up too much trouble, he had to think it over more, but even without taking the matter to the government, he could use this incident to gain leverage over third son and his wife, so they wouldn’t dare to openly confront his daughter-in-law in the future.

Seeing that Han Yu didn’t want to talk more, Su Wenyue also didn’t ask further. Some things could not be determined by her alone, Han Yu was after all a member of the Han family. Even if he felt little brotherly love for Han Lin, he still had to consider many aspects. However, with Mrs. Yang’s injury, the matter of separating from the family was temporarily impossible to bring up. There was nothing she could do. If she were to mention it now, not only would the Han family members have thoughts about it, even Han Yu might not take it well.

Mrs. Yang came around in the evening, and Su Wenyue personally prepared the medicine and brought it in: “Mother, how are you feeling, any better? Is your head still aching?”

“Fourth Daughter-in-law, you’re back, I was wrong in what happened before and blamed you unjustly, it’s good you’re back,” Mrs. Yang said, influenced by Han Yu over the past few days. With Su Wenyue away for a day, she worried that the Su Family might come to cause trouble, and she had reflected on her own actions several times, admitting she had gone too far. Now seeing Su Wenyue, her face showed a hint of remorse.

“Mother, it’s all in the past. We were both angry at the time, and I was wrong too. If I have upset you, please forgive my youthful ignorance and impulsiveness. Don’t hold it against your daughter-in-law,” Su Wenyue said humbly.

Mrs. Yang, seeing Su Wenyue being so deferential and not vindictive but rather apologizing to her, felt that she had been bewitched at the time, wondering how Mrs. Wang had managed to stir up such negative feelings in her. She took Su Wenyue’s hand.

“No, no, you’ve already done well. As long as you and Yuer live well, that is all I wish for. Don’t let this incident damage the relationship between you two. Try your best to give me a healthy, big grandson soon. Both you and Yuer are excellent people; if you have children, they will surely be the best.”

Those words sounded favorably biased, even if biased toward herself, but Su Wenyu had come to understand Mrs. Yang’s nature and sighed inwardly. All in all, if she could bear the eldest grandson, that was all that mattered. For the sake of the child, she would endure even Mrs. Wang’s disruptions, and in some ways, Su Wenyue found herself admiring Mrs. Yang’s patience.

“Mother, there will always be children. Let’s not talk about that now. Drink the medicine first. Dr. Xu from Baoan Tang is very skilled; many Wealthy Families in the County Town seek his treatment for their ailments. A few doses will surely heal Mother’s injuries fast.”

“I’ve heard of Dr. Xu from Baoan Tang too. They say he’s the best doctor in our County Town. You and Yuer are thoughtful. It must have cost quite a bit of silver, right? Once, when I passed by Baoan Tang on my way to the County Town, the storefront was so bright and grand, not a place we ordinary commoners could afford to visit,” Mrs. Yang knew about what followed from Old Man Han, and she felt comforted that Fourth son and his wife were filial, yet she, who had always been frugal, also felt a twinge of regret about the cost of the medicine, even though it was her daughter-in-law who paid for it.

“No matter how much it costs, as long as it can help Mother recover sooner, it’s worth it. I still have quite a few tonics in my chest, like Ginseng Bird’s Nest and the like. I’ll make sure to nourish Mother properly, especially since she lost a lot of blood this time and needs to recuperate well.” Now that Su Wenyue had offered the items, she couldn’t just give them away for nothing. Although a

large part of her motivation was to win Han Yu’s favor, she also wanted Mrs. Yang’s gratitude and a good reputation, killing several birds with one stone, and not wasting the fine items her Mother had specially prepared for her.

Mrs. Yang felt increasingly comforted by Su Wenyue’s words. Ultimately, although Mrs. Yang could be stubborn on certain matters, she was relatively easy to appease, and now she had no lingering dissatisfaction with Su Wenyue. Smiling happily, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law got along even better.

Mrs. Yang was usually sociable. When the neighbors learned of the incident at the Han Family and that Mrs. Yang was injured, many came to visit, bringing flour, eggs, and such, each contributing a little something as a gesture. Su Wenyue, however, didn’t expect that her own Father and Mother would come all the way for this matter.

The Han family members were surprised and somewhat at a loss when they found out that Mr. and Mrs. Su had come. They didn’t know the purpose of Master Su’s visit. If it was to see Mrs. Yang, that would be fine.. But it wasn’t to address the earlier grievance regarding Fourth Daughter-in-law, was it? However, seeing that Fourth Daughter-in-law didn’t seem to hold a grudge over the previous events, and was amiable towards them, perhaps that matter was considered resolved, right?