Rebirth of a Farming Wife - Chapter 549

Chapter 549: Chapter 555
 

It was exactly for this reason that when Su Wenyue witnessed this affectionate scene between father and sons, she felt such deep emotions, silently watching from the side. Seeing the three children’s admiration for their father, Brother Xing receiving instruction and looking up to him with adoration, there was nothing more satisfying for her.

After Han Yu finished speaking with the children, he turned his attention back to Su Wenyue. Seeing her gently smiling at them with tenderness, the father and sons responded with similarly radiant smiles.

“Mother, why aren’t you speaking?” Sister Yu had automatically climbed down from Su Wenyue when Han Yu started to teach, standing there listening to their father’s words with her two brothers, and now, coming back to reality, she casually asked.

“I am just delighted to see you all enjoying each other’s company so heartily; it should indeed be like this! Your father knows many more principles than I do, so in the future, let him teach you more,” Su Wenyue said with a smile. She was not only satisfied with the atmosphere between the father and sons but even more pleased with the way Han Yu instructed the children. Although he did not agree with spoiling the children and believed that they should grow up facing reality, he was not harsh for the sake of being harsh. He understood how to guide them according to their psychological needs, ensuring they truly accepted his teachings.

The three children listened to Su Wenyue and at first were delighted, but then they remembered something and became somewhat dejected: “Really?! But Father is so busy, where does he have the time to accompany us?”

Seeing the children like this, Su Wenyue glanced at Han Yu, who felt increasingly guilty and said softly to the children, “Dad was not good before, neglecting you because of being preoccupied with matters outside. Now, I promise you, no matter how busy I am, I will make time to educate you. But you must be prepared in your hearts, I will not indulge you like your mother does. If you do something wrong, the appropriate punishment will be given, and no pleading will help. Hearing me say this, are you afraid?”

Han Yu intentionally frowned and adopted a stricter demeanor. The three children showed no fear at all: “We are not afraid, even if Father disciplines us, it is for our own good. Mother has told us, and we all know Dad loves us.”

Seeing the children’s response, Han Yu could not have been more pleased: “Very well, since this is all settled, let us agree to it.”

The family, reunited after a long absence, was excited and overjoyed, not to mention dealing with the Nanny’s situation. The mother and children continued to chat, and before they knew it, it was starting to get light outside.

Han Yu saw that the mother and children still spoke excitedly and would probably continue for quite some time unless he stepped in. Reluctantly acting the part of the spoil-sport, he interrupted the conversation.

“Alright, there’s plenty of time ahead; any matters can be discussed later, not just within this moment. After such a commotion, it’s almost dawn. No more talking, it’s time for you to rest!” After saying this, Han Yu saw the reluctance on their faces, no one wanting to be the first to stop talking. With a helpless rub of his forehead and without another word, he took action directly.

Su Wenyue did not expect Han Yu would suddenly lift her in his arms; it was a little embarrassing in front of the children, so she struggled a bit: “Han Yu, don’t do this, not in front of the children. Put me down quickly, do not let the children see us and laugh.”

Su Wenyue would have been somewhat more comfortable before, but having been away for quite some time, she was even less at ease and felt especially shy about such intimate actions in front of the children.

Han Yu gave a warning glare to the person in his arms and gestured with his eyes for his wife to calm down, before turning to the three children: “Your mother has suffered a lot this time; she just recovered from a serious illness, and her body is not very strong, she needs to rest well and cannot be overworked. But your mother missed you all so much, she wanted to see you sooner, and so she traveled through the night to return quickly, ignoring the fatigue from the journey. Her strength is already overdrawn, and she must rest early; she can’t be tired anymore. I know you also miss Mother, but for her well-being, would it be okay for her to go rest now?”

Before, Han Yu might have simply issued commands, as it is natural for children to obey their parents. But seeing how intelligent and well-mannered the children were, he changed his attitude and spoke to them in a negotiating tone.

Indeed, the three children were initially reluctant to let their mother go, but after hearing Han Yu’s words and understanding it was for her good, they resolutely nodded agreement and expressed their worry and concern: “Mother has just recovered from a serious illness, what illness did she suffer from, why did she get sick? Dad must take good care of Mother.”

Su Wenyue appreciated the children’s concerns: “Do not worry, it was just a minor issue; I simply slept for a while, and it’s not as severe as your father made it sound.”

“That matter is past now, and if you wish to know, your father will tell you later. Now, your mother needs to rest, and you need to rest as well! You are young and growing; this time was an exception. In the future, staying up late is not allowed, do you hear me?!” Han Yu said sternly, and the three children nodded their heads quickly.

Su Wenyue did not want the children to worry, so she glossed over the matter, but Han Yu held a different view. On the one hand, according to his educational philosophy, he wanted his children to be resilient, so there was no need to hide many things from them but to let them make their own judgments. Also, the sacrifices their mother had made for them had to be known so that the children would appreciate and be grateful for her efforts.

While Su Wenyue’s educational philosophy was similar to Han Yu’s, the difference between a man’s and a woman’s approach was evident here. Su Wenyue also believed the children should be able to handle things, yet she could not be completely hard-hearted. When it came to critical issues, she was clear-headed and could be strict, but on things she perceived as less important, she was not so decisive and was more inclined to coddle the children.

“Yes, Father, we understand. We won’t ask anymore and will go to rest right away.” The three children, having heard their father speak thus, stopped asking any further questions, urging him to carefully take their mother to rest, expressing that they could take care of themselves, being precociously responsible.

Han Yu nodded, carrying Su Wenyue and striding out of the room. Since Nanny had been dealt with, and the servant girls who had waited on her were also disposed of for not reporting the Nanny, despite not being directly involved, the children had no attendants by their sides. It was too late to bother the Feng family, so Han Yu directly appointed two of his secret guards to protect the children from the shadows, not letting the children be aware. Han Yu intended to foster their independence, having managed just fine himself as a child without attendants.

Speaking of the secret guards, Han Yu had originally assigned Qi Luo to stay with the children, but after learning they were safe, he then sent Qi Luo on other tasks.