Rebirth of a Farming Wife

After the doctor had seen her, he also said that Su Wenyue was just experiencing pregnancy reactions, and as for why she hadn’t reacted in the previous few months, he explained that everyone’s body and pregnancy reactions are different. Still, Han Yu couldn’t help but feel that something was off. Recalling what happened in the street earlier that day, he felt an inexplicable irritability in his heart.

Having heard the doctor’s words, Su Wenyue knew it was because she had been affected by her own emotions, bringing upon herself the tumultuous pregnancy reactions she endured in her previous life. The physical torment was one thing, but the emotional strain was even harder to bear. Fortunately, with Han Yu at her side, his caring gaze and meticulous attention eased her discomfort significantly, and she clung to Han Yu, unwilling to let go.

“Husband, I feel so miserable. Don’t leave me. Will you stay by my side?” Su Wenyue pleaded pitifully. Seeing him reminded her of the empty and lonely feelings from those years. She only felt at peace when Han Yu was by her side. Despite being utterly exhausted, Su Wenyue refused to close her eyes, watching Han Yu persistently.

Han Yu sighed at the sight of his wife struggling to sleep, as he’d already said he wouldn’t leave. However, she stubbornly behaved as if she didn’t believe him, insisting on staying close to him. Han Yu had no choice but to remove his robe and lie down beside her. Despite his earlier irritability, he actually found his wife’s needy and clingy behavior quite endearing and devoted himself to soothing her to sleep.

Seeing Han Yu’s actions, a smile spread across Su Wenyue’s lips. She snuggled into his embrace, comforted by his scent and his gentle pats on her back as if comforting a child, and soon fell asleep.

Feeling tired himself after the ordeal, and seeing that Su Wenyue had fallen asleep, Han Yu kissed her forehead and, holding the person in his arms, drifted off to sleep as well.

When the couple awoke, it was already evening. Grandma Chen and Xiao Xi had been waiting outside for a while. They immediately entered upon the master’s awakening and mentioned that Mrs. Su had sent people over.

Su Wenyue had already known that her mother would send an old woman over, so she nodded and instructed Grandma Chen to make the arrangements. However, Grandma Chen didn’t leave immediately but turned to Han Yu, “Old master, Madam, it’s not just the old woman who’s been sent over; there are several others. Should I have them come over to pay their respects before being assigned?”

With Han Yu’s approval, Grandma Chen went to bring the people in.

Su Wenyue blinked, looking at the group before her in confusion, then at Grandma Chen and Han Yu. What was going on?

“My mother only mentioned sending an old woman over. Why are there so many others? There are four servant girls alone, and these five, aren’t they the Mansion’s caretakers? Why have they been sent as well?”

Since the servant girls had brought their contracts with them, Su Wenyue knew they weren’t simply accompanying the old woman; they had been sent by her mother as servants for her. But what did she need so many servants for? They would need silver to maintain their livelihood, and even without other expenses, their monthly wages couldn’t be neglected. Besides, their residence was just a modest courtyard; where was there room for so many? Su Wenyue thought about returning them to Mrs. Su.

“I know my mother meant well, and if she chose you to come here, you must be capable. But as you can see, our home isn’t that affluent, and it would be unfair to you. It’s better if you return to Su Mansion instead. I will explain the situation to my mother, and she won’t blame you.”

Su Wenyue said this while sorting through the stack of contracts, intending to only pick out the old woman’s for the sake of the child in her womb. If she didn’t like it, she would have her stay, deeming the old woman somewhat too rigid in her ways. For now, she thought, she would make do and later take her back to Su Mansion if necessary, to exchange her for another. Little did she know that once she accepted this person, it would be unlikely to make the exchange.

Upon hearing that Su Wenyue intended to send them back, the servant girls and caretakers immediately knelt down. Before leaving, they had received the Mistress’s word that if the Miss didn’t accept them, Su Mansion wouldn’t take them back, but instead sell them off. Moreover, the Madam must have anticipated the Miss’s disposition and already instructed how they should act, also declaring that their final home would be at the Uncle’s discretion.

“Miss, before we left, the Madam had already spoken. If you don’t accept us, she will have us sold off, and she has even paid our monthly wages for two years in advance, so you don’t need to pay us for this period.”

Su Wenyue felt choked up, then said, “Even if the monthly silver has been paid, look around at this place. We’re barely sufficient with people in just the front courtyard, let alone fitting so many more. You needn’t worry about my mother; I won’t let her sell you off.”

Su Wenyue genuinely didn’t want so many servants, not just because of room issues, but because she felt constrained. Back when she was a Miss at her mother’s family, the multitude of servants watched her every move, and without her father, mother, or elder brother speaking, she couldn’t even leave the Mansion. Although she was the one in charge at home now and could command the servants, she still disliked having too many of them around, preferring just Xiao Xi. Now, with her pregnancy, two more old women had been added, and even the maid and servant girl Han Yu had bought previously were not allowed to serve her directly; all arrangements were made by Grandma Chen and Xiao Xi.

The servants sent over were waiting for Han Yu’s word after hearing what Su Wenyue had said. It was clear to Han Yu — his Mother-in-law had made the arrangements.

Han Yu took the stack of contracts Su Wenyue was holding, and while she thought he shared her intent to send them back, Han Yu instead collected the contracts, including that of the newly arrived Aunt Li.

Surprised, Su Wenyue looked at Han Yu, not understanding his actions.

Han Yu couldn’t help but smile at his wife’s shocked expression. He thought about how supportive his Mother-in-law was; not only was she efficient in handling matters, but she had also ensured a full staff was sent over, easing his worries. No matter how many were sent, he would never feel it was too many.

Originally, the Mother-in-law had indeed planned to send only an old woman, fearing her daughter-in-law wouldn’t be happy with more. However, Han Yu, seeking peace of mind, had pleaded with her to send a few more. With them, he could feel assured when he wasn’t at home, and especially the old woman – deliberately chosen for her experience yet inflexibility – would keep his wife in line in his absence, a fact he preferred his wife not know. Thankfully, the Mother-in-law must have understood his intentions, hence sending them over in the afternoon.

Su Wenyue was unaware of Han Yu’s intentions, or else she would surely have objected. Even now, seeing Han Yu securing the contracts, she blinked her sparkling eyes: “Husband, are you planning to personally send them back? That would be great; I can’t move around much right now, and speaking to Mother would be just as good coming from you.”