Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 6: Clever response

Su Yue deliberately tampered with Su Jinxiu's clothes, hoping to embarrass her in front of everyone. However, Su Jinxiu noticed in advance, changed her clothes discreetly, and exposed Su Yue's trickery in front of everyone, causing Su Yue to be reprimanded by the elders.

On the eve of the banquet, Su Jinxiu was preparing in her room when her personal maid, Xiao Cui, noticed several inconspicuous tears and stains on the hem of the gorgeous dress Su Jinxiu was going to wear to the banquet.

"Miss, how could this dress be like this?" Xiao Cui said in surprise.

Su Jinxiu's eyes turned cold, and she realized that this was Su Yue's doing.

"Don't panic, Xiao Cui, bring me that pink silk dress," Su Jinxiu calmly instructed.

After changing her clothes, Su Jinxiu carefully dressed herself and went to the banquet looking as radiant as ever.

At the banquet, everyone chatted and laughed. Su Jinxiu seized the opportunity and deliberately mentioned the dress she had originally prepared in front of everyone.

"I originally wanted to wear that newly made gorgeous dress today, but somehow it got damaged. Luckily I have other clothes to change into, otherwise I would have been very impolite," Su Jinxiu said casually.

Upon hearing this, Su Yue was startled, and her expression instantly turned unnatural.

Su Jinxiu continued, "I wonder who was so careless as to do such a thing."

At this moment, the elders standing nearby expressed their concern and asked what had happened.

Su Jinxiu looked at Su Yue, her gaze carrying a deep meaning: "Sister, do you know what's going on?"

Su Yue said in a panic, "Sister, I...I don't know."

Su Jinxiu smiled slightly: "You don't know, sister? That's really strange. This dress has always been kept in my room, and no one but my personal maids has been able to touch it."

Su Yue's forehead began to sweat, and she stammered, unable to speak.

Seeing this, the elders understood the situation.

"Su Yue, did you do this?" an elder asked sternly.

Su Yue immediately knelt down: "It wasn't me, it really wasn't me."

Su Jinxiu said, "Sister, if it really is you, just admit it, and I won't pursue it any further."

Under pressure from everyone, Su Yue finally admitted to what she had done.

The elders were very angry and reprimanded Su Yue.

"You narrow-minded girl, how could you do such a despicable thing!"

"Su Yue, you have disappointed us greatly!"

Su Yue cried with tears streaming down her face, repeatedly apologizing.

After this incident, Su Yue's status in the mansion plummeted, and everyone became more wary and contemptuous of her.

However, Su Yue did not repent. She muttered bitterly to herself in her room, "Su Jinxiu, don't be so smug, I won't let you get away with this!"

In order to regain everyone's approval, Su Yue decided to work hard on her talents, hoping to outshine Su Jinxiu at the upcoming poetry gathering.

She practiced music, chess, calligraphy, and painting day and night, until she was exhausted.

Su Jinxiu, however, did not take Su Yue's provocation to heart. She continued to study and handle affairs in an orderly manner every day, while also taking care of everyone in the manor.

The day of the poetry gathering arrived quickly.

Su Yue dressed up carefully and arrived at the poetry gathering with great confidence. As soon as she entered, she attracted the attention of many people.

Su Jinxiu appeared discreetly, still exuding outstanding elegance.

The poetry gathering began, and everyone took turns showcasing their poems. Su Yue was the first to present a poem she had carefully prepared, which earned her some applause.

When it was Su Jinxiu's turn, she calmly recited a poem with profound meaning and beautiful words, instantly outshining Su Yue's work.

Su Yue's face turned extremely ugly. She hadn't expected that despite her hard work, she still couldn't compare to Su Jinxiu.

In the following talent show segment, Su Jinxiu's piano skills were even more amazing, captivating everyone.

Under pressure, Su Yue underperformed and made many mistakes.

After the poetry gathering, Su Jinxiu was once again the object of everyone's praise, while Su Yue became the laughing stock once again.

Su Yue was disheartened, feeling that she could never surpass Su Jinxiu no matter what.

Su Jinxiu's position in the Marquis's mansion became more secure, and her reputation grew ever stronger.