Before meeting Chen Li, Su Wenyue actually didn't feel very confident. After all, Concubine Li was very famous in her previous life. She was such a powerful and talented person, and her reputation outside was somewhat deified. So even Su Wenyue admired and looked up to this concubine in her previous life. She was still sighing when Concubine Li ended up with such a miserable end. Now that she saw Concubine Li in person, Su Wenyue felt disappointed but also a little relieved.
Su Wenyue asked about Han Yu and Chen Li's business again. Han Yu only knew a rough idea because he focused on different areas. Seeing that Han Yu could not say more, Su Wenyue stopped asking. It would be better to ask father and eldest brother about such things. They might know more.
Thinking of her family, Su Wenyue rarely communicated over the past year for the sake of her own safety and the safety of her family. The only few letters were sent through Han Yu. The contents of the letters all showed that her parents and brother were worried and concerned about her, fearing that she would suffer. In fact, she was quite unfilial in both her previous life and this life, always making her parents and brother worry about her.
"Husband, I want to go back to my parents' home in two days. I haven't seen them for more than a year. I wonder if my parents and brothers are all right?" Su Wenyue discussed with Han Yu. She didn't know what the situation was like outside, and she didn't want to cause trouble for Han Yu. Besides, she couldn't go out without Han Yu's consent. After more than a year of not seeing each other, Han Yu's pampering and love for her had not changed, but his aura had changed. He spoke and acted with a strong tone, and once he made a decision, he would not allow her to question it.
Although Su Wenyue had some complaints about Han Yu's dominance, she also knew that Han Yu was doing it for her own good. Moreover, as Han Yu's status and position changed, there would always be some changes, and she had to learn to adapt. She also decided that she could not just rely on men to live like before. Although most women in this dynasty were like this, Concubine Li's success gave her another insight that women could also earn status through their own efforts. Although Concubine Li ended up like that in her previous life, that was due to her excessive ambition and blind pursuit of power, which did not conflict with her cognition.
However, Su Wenyue thought so in her heart but did not say it out loud. After all, she only had this idea and many things had not been implemented. She would talk about it after there were specific arrangements.
"It's time to go to your parents-in-law's house. You haven't seen them for such a long time. They must miss you. A few days ago, they sent someone to ask me when I would bring you back. Now that I'm free the day after tomorrow, how about I accompany you to your parents-in-law's house?" Han Yu also knew that he had been restraining his wife too much. He was really worried about her safety and was afraid that she would rebel. In addition, he felt guilty towards her. Whenever his wife asked for something, he would do it as long as he could do it. Besides, it was just a simple and easy thing to go to her parents' house.
As early as a year ago, Han Yu wrote a letter to inform the Su family that they had moved back to the countryside. They were naturally excited and happy to see their relatives reunited, but it was a pity that the three children were not brought back, which made everyone feel a little regretful.
After dinner, Su Wenyue wanted to arrange for Han Yu to rest. Although Han Yu's injuries had improved a lot, he still couldn't overwork for too long.
After arranging things for Han Yu, Su Wenyue went to the study and talked about her ideas and plans with her father and brother.
"Dad, brother, my husband is no longer the same as before. His status and position are increasing day by day. Although he loves and respects me now, I don't want to be completely dependent on others. I still have to rely on myself, so that even if something happens in the future, I won't be too passive and miserable." Su Wenyue didn't disbelieve in Han Yu, but believing in him was one thing, and she also wanted to leave herself a trump card. After experiencing those things in her previous life, Su Wenyue didn't actually have much sense of security, especially after she came back these two days and felt Han Yu's dominance.
Master Su and the brothers Su Hengyi felt distressed when they heard Su Wenyue say this. The news that Han Yu had a woman outside was widely spread. Although they all knew that it was not true and was just to cover up the truth, Yue Niang also suffered a lot, especially when she was unaware of the situation at the beginning. Yue Niang must have been very sad, and after more than a year of separation, she thought a lot, so she said such things. However, although they felt distressed, they were happy to see Yue Niang's progress.
"Yueyue, don't worry. No matter what you think, your brother and I will support you." Mr. Su and the Su Hengyi brothers were both open-minded. What's more, what Su Wenyue said made sense. Plus, they felt sorry for Su Wenyue, so they agreed.
Su Wenyue felt that it was a bit hypocritical to say thank you to a relative who was completely devoted to her and treated her well. Besides, there was no need for such words between father and daughter, and she talked about business: "That person will be very lucky in the future. Han Yu has already surrendered and decided to follow that person. Since we knew it in advance and had the upper hand, why don't we follow that person as well? Even if we can't be made a marquis or a prime minister in the future, at least this contribution to the establishment of the throne can ensure the prosperity of our Su family. That person is still very nostalgic and grateful."
After Su Wenyue finished speaking, she saw the complicated expressions on her father and brother's faces and knew what they were struggling with. She continued, "Dad, big brother, second brother, I know what you are worried about. Our Su family's ancestral precepts state that our second branch cannot enter the officialdom. We exist as a way out for the Su family. But in today's world, it is meaningless to stick to the ancient precepts. It will only lead to the decline of our Su family. What's more, my uncle and his family are struggling to survive in Chang'an. I'm afraid they haven't found a better way out. If we can follow that person, maybe it will be the biggest way out for our Su family in the future."
Although Mr. Su and the Su Hengyi brothers love Su Wenyue very much, if it is just a business matter, they will do their best to help. However, when it comes to the foundation and development of the Su family, it is not something that they can decide based on their own wishes. This is related to the life and death of their Su family.
They did not expect Su Wenyue to suddenly make such a suggestion. Their long-standing ideas and directions were broken, which was a huge shock to them. However, out of love for Su Wenyue, the father and his two sons did not immediately deny it, but began to consider the feasibility of the matter.
Su Wenyue naturally knew the position of the Su family's rules in her father and elder brother's hearts, but she believed that her father and brother were not pedantic people and knew what was best for the Su family. She continued to persuade: "Dad, elder brother, I know that you are all good men of the Su family. For the development of the family, you are willing to sacrifice yourselves and abide by the rules of the Su family without complaint. But have you ever thought about why the ancestors set this rule? Is this kind of adherence to the rules really what the ancestors want to see?"