Chapter 2142: Minister Wan Treats Her Well (Patreon)

Chapter 2142: Minister Wan Treats Her Well

Shu Yu understood; in reality, it was still managed by the Hou Shi.

However, since Hou Shi was just a concubine, if Minister Wan allowed a concubine to oversee the household, it might lead to accusations by the imperial censors.

So, nominally, the estate's affairs were entrusted to professionals, but in reality, it was still overseen by Hou Shi.

"It seems Minister Wan treats you... quite well," Shu Yu remarked.

This time, Hou Shi blushed when she smiled, saying, "He's a good person. Don't be fooled by his stern appearance; he's actually very approachable. He lets me do whatever I want at home, wear whatever I like, and eat whatever I desire. He knows I'm sensible and won't cause trouble, so as long as I'm happy, he's fine with it. A few days ago, one of his subordinates offered him two girls, but he declined, and when he returned, he explained to me not to worry."

Shu Yu could sense the sweetness in her words and couldn't help but smile.

She hadn't expected Hou Shi to have gone through so much hardship and then find someone who genuinely cared for her.

Minister Wan must have had feelings for Hou Shi; otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths to provide Second Master Shu with many benefits, bring Hou Shi to the capital, and even find a way to bring Sixth Miss along.

Thinking of Sixth Miss, Shu Yu became curious, "Why haven't I seen Sixth Sister? How is she?"

"Liu Xing is now living with her husband."

"Her husband?" Shu Yu was surprised. "Isn't that one of Minister Wan bodyguards? Wasn't it just a temporary arrangement?"

Hou Shi nodded, "Originally, we only intended to use the marriage as an excuse to take Liu Xing out of Lin Zhang Prefecture. She was only twelve at the time, how could she really get married? But after spending these years together, Liu Xing and her nominal husband have developed genuine feelings. I see that he treats Liu Xing well, and Minister Wan also believes he's dependable. Since they were nominally husband and wife from the beginning, it's only fitting that they become a real couple."

This year, Liu Xing had just reached marriageable age, so Hou Shi and Minister Wan had decided to hold a simple wedding for them after the New Year.

Thinking about it, it had only been a little over half a month since the wedding had taken place. If Shu Yu had arrived earlier, she might have been able to attend.

"I didn't expect her to marry before me," Shu Yu mused.

Hou Shi chuckled, "She was my biggest concern in this lifetime, but seeing her doing well now, I can finally rest easy. Her husband is one of Minister Wan's bodyguards, and with Minister Wan around, he wouldn't dare to mistreat Liu Xing."

Shu Yu thought that's why Hou Shi looked radiant and had gained some weight; you could tell from her face whether life was good or not.

"I remember that Minister Wan has a son, right?" Shu Yu inquired.

Hou nodded, "Yes, he's the child from Minister Wan's legitimate wife. He's sixteen this year and very diligent in his studies. His mother passed away early, and Minister Wan hasn't remarried, so the young master usually follows his nanny for daily life. Minister Wan personally teaches him in his studies and manners. After I came to the Wan family, he has been respectful to me. But, I'm just a concubine; I don't need to worry about anything else, and I won't be competing for the family's inheritance, so there's no conflict with him. When we meet, we exchange greetings, but we don't interact much."

Sixteen years old, huh?

"Then he's of marriageable age as well, isn't he?"

"It's still early," Hou Shi replied. "Minister Wan says there's no need to rush; he should focus on his studies for now and strive for academic success. When he achieves that, marriage will naturally follow. All these matters are handled by Minister Wan; my status doesn't allow me to interfere."