Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 11 Su Yue's Provocation

Su Yue spread rumors in the mansion that Su Jinxiu was having an affair with a man. Upon learning this, Su Jinxiu remained calm and waited for an opportunity to retaliate.

The rumor spread like wildfire throughout the Marquis's residence. The servants whispered amongst themselves, their gazes towards Su Jinxiu now carrying a strange air.

Su Jinxiu's personal maid, Xiaocui, stomped her feet in anger: "Miss, this second young lady has gone too far! How could she make up such lies to slander you!"

Su Jinxiu gently patted Xiao Cui's hand, her expression calm: "Don't be anxious. The more anxious she is, the more likely she is to reveal her flaws."

Seeing that Su Jinxiu had no reaction, Su Yue assumed that she was guilty and scared, and became even more smug. She deliberately brought up the matter in front of the old lady, embellishing the story.

“Grandmother, this matter has spread throughout the manor, which is not good for the reputation of our Marquis’s manor.” Su Yue pretended to be worried.

The old lady's face darkened: "If this is true, Jinxiu has made a grave mistake. If it is not true, this rumor should not be let off so easily."

Su Jinxiu learned that Su Yue had spoken ill of her to the old lady, and she had already made up her mind.

One day, the Marquis's residence held a family banquet. Su Jinxiu deliberately brought up this matter in front of everyone.

"Recently, there have been some rumors in the manor that I am having a secret rendezvous with a man outside. I am curious, where did these rumors come from?" Su Jinxiu's gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Su Yue.

Su Yue felt a pang of panic, but she forced herself to remain calm: "Sister, I only heard it from the servants, I don't know the specifics."

Su Jinxiu smiled slightly: "Sister, you don't know? Then this rumor is spread so vividly that it seems like someone deliberately fabricated it."

Su Yue bit her lip: "Sister, please don't wrong me."

At this moment, Su Jinxiu's maid, Xiao Cui, stepped forward: "Miss, I saw with my own eyes that the Second Miss and her maid secretly discussing this matter in a corner that day."

Su Yue retorted loudly, "You lowly servant, don't you dare spout such nonsense!"

Su Jinxiu said, "Why are you so agitated, sister? If this matter has nothing to do with you, we will investigate it thoroughly and clear your name."

The old lady spoke up: "Alright, stop arguing. Since that's the case, let's investigate properly."

After some investigation, it was discovered that it was Su Yue's maid who was instructed by Su Yue to spread rumors in the mansion.

With irrefutable evidence, Su Yue could not deny it.

The old lady was furious: "Su Yue, how could you do such a thing? You're confined to your quarters for a month to reflect on your actions!"

Su Yue cried and begged for forgiveness: "Grandmother, I know I was wrong, please forgive me this time."

But the old lady remained unmoved.

After this incident, Su Jinxiu's position in the Marquis's mansion became even more secure, while Su Yue lost face completely.

However, Su Yue did not give up. During her confinement, she plotted a new scheme.

She secretly wrote a letter to a rogue she had met outside, asking him to cause trouble at the entrance of the Marquis's mansion, claiming that Su Jinxiu owed him money.

On that day, a crowd gathered at the entrance of the Marquis's mansion, and the rogue shouted loudly.

"Su Jinxiu, you heartless bastard, you owe me money and you won't pay it back!"

Upon hearing this, Su Jinxiu came to the door.

“You’re talking nonsense. I’ve never owed you any money,” Su Jinxiu said.

The scoundrel persisted, saying, "Don't deny it. Everyone, come and judge for yourselves."

At this moment, Su Jinxiu calmly said, "You say I owe you money, do you have any proof?"

The rogue was stunned: "This..."

Su Jinxiu continued, "I think you're being instructed by someone to deliberately ruin my reputation."

The rogue lowered his head guiltily.

Su Jinxiu then said, "I think you may have been misled. If you leave now, I can let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, I will report it to the authorities and let them investigate."

The rogue, upon hearing this, was so frightened that he quickly ran away.

Su Jinxiu knew that Su Yue was behind all of this.

She decided to no longer tolerate it and to thoroughly expose Su Yue's evil deeds.

She began to collect information about Su Yue's various misdeeds, including how she bullied servants and stole valuables in the mansion.

At a family meeting, Su Jinxiu presented all of this evidence.

Everyone was stunned, and felt angry and disappointed by Su Yue's behavior.

The old lady was so angry that she trembled all over: "Su Yue, you have disappointed me too much! From now on, you are stripped of all your privileges in the mansion."

Su Yue collapsed to the ground, filled with remorse.

After all these events, Su Jinxiu finally brought Su Yue to justice, and the Marquis's mansion returned to its former tranquility.