Rebirth is not a dream.

For a moment, the whole room fell into a dead silence, as if even the sound of a needle falling to the ground could be heard clearly. The Marquis's wife turned her head silently and looked at the Marquis beside her with complicated eyes. They originally planned to make Su Yue give up her position as the main wife, but they only thought of demoting her to a concubine, and even intended to collect the dowry, but neglected the key factor that the emperor personally issued an order to grant the marriage.

At this moment, there was a slight noise outside the door, and then a maid came in and reported respectfully: "Han Qi is outside asking to see you."

Hearing this name, Su Yue couldn't help but feel a little curious and teasing. She glanced at Qin Yi from the corner of her eye, opened her lips slightly, and silently uttered two words: "Adulterer?"

When the second master heard that Han Qi was coming, he was stunned at first, and then he thought that he must be here to see him. So he turned to An Ning Hou and said anxiously: "Brother, Han Qi must be here to report something to me! In this case, I will go first." After saying that, he couldn't wait to get up and leave.

However, what everyone did not expect was that the Second Madam actually said, "Just let him in." Upon hearing this, the Second Master's eyes widened and he desperately winked at the Second Madam, secretly complaining in his heart. He thought that it would be fine if he did not run away at this time, but he actually stayed to watch the fun. Didn't he know that the jokes from the First House were not so easy to watch? Maybe he would end up getting into trouble!

Unfortunately, the Second Lady seemed to have completely ignored the Second Master's hint, and continued to nonchalantly signal the maid to call Han Qi into the house.

As soon as Han Qi came in, he knelt down with a "thump" and kowtowed to the Marquis and his wife repeatedly, knocking so loudly that it seemed as if he was going to knock a hole in the floor. Then, he said with tears in his eyes: "The third young lady and I are truly in love. Please help us, Marquis and his wife." After saying that, he raised his head and looked at the Marquis and his wife sitting in the main seat with an extremely sincere look. After hearing Han Qi's words, everyone in the room was so shocked that their jaws almost dropped. Of course, some of them were surprised from the bottom of their hearts, while some were pretending to be surprised.

After hearing what Han Qi said, Su Yue was so shocked that she spat out a mouthful of tea. She never thought that things would develop to this point. Looking at Han Qi, who looked ordinary, she couldn't help but mutter to herself: This person is too unreliable! Don't they know that Su Yue is obsessed with looks? With Han Qi's appearance, you might not be able to tell that he is an extra person in a crowd. It's okay to have an ordinary appearance, but his voice is also so ordinary. Is he looking for a lover or a spy?

The Marquis was furious: "How shameless! Take him out and beat him to death."

Marquis An Ning had just returned from Beidaying, exhausted. He never expected that such an unexpected scene would occur at home!

Han Qi was shocked and shouted: "Please spare my life, Lord Marquis, please spare my life, Third Young Madam, please save me! I really love you!"

At this time, Aunt Cheng said from behind: "Sister, are you really going to watch him die? If so, won't you feel guilty? After all, this person died because of you! Sister, are you going to watch him die without saving him?" Su Yue had originally expected a wonderful drama to be waiting for her, but she was greatly disappointed. She couldn't help but sigh that this little trick was too childish. Compared with the palace fighting dramas she had seen, it was really a small thing and there was no technical content at all.

Su Yue thought to herself: The Marquis is a smart man. Once this person dies, there will be no evidence. Even if the dirty water is not thrown all over her, it will dirty her shoes, and people will always criticize her in the future. This concubine Cheng is still too impatient. No one else said anything, so why did you show up? However, it's just a game, just a pastime. Since everyone wants her to die so much, how can I let these people have an easy time? Do you really think she is a sick cat?

Seeing Han Qi about to be dragged out, Su Yue shouted, "Wait." The servant looked at the Marquis's wife and let him go when he saw that they had no objection.

Su Yue slowly walked in front of Han Qi and looked down at him. Although her face was not ugly, it was simply unbearable to look at in front of Qin Yi. Su Yue said softly, "You mean, I like you?"

"Yes, Third Young Madam," Han Qi answered with his head down like a child who had made a mistake. He didn't know whether it was because he was shy or because he felt guilty. He didn't even dare to look Su Yue in the face. Seeing this, Su Yue naturally thought that he was guilty. However, others might have different opinions. Who could really know the reason behind this?

Su Yue raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, and she asked softly: "They said they saw me meeting a man outside the lotus pond, could it be you?"

Han Qi nodded quickly and replied anxiously: "In reply to the Third Young Madam, it is me." There was a hint of nervousness in his tone, as if he was worried that Su Yue would not believe it.

Su Yue raised the corners of her mouth slightly and chuckled. Her voice was as gentle as jade, intoxicating: "So... was it me who asked you out?"

This gentle tone was like a spring breeze, which made people feel moved. The other men in the room secretly sighed that Qin Yi was so lucky to have such a gentle and charming wife. The women secretly cursed, thinking that Su Yue was just a foxy woman.

Then, Su Yue's voice added a bit of charm and temptation, as if it was a whisper between lovers: "Then what should I ask you to do?"

Han Qi's face flushed red, he lowered his head and stammered, "Madam Third Young Master...you...you asked me to elope, I, I didn't dare, so I...I refused..."

His words seemed very embarrassing, and even a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Su Yue raised her eyebrows slightly, and said with a hint of sarcasm: "You actually called me 'Third Young Madam' and called yourself 'slave'. Is this what you mean by love? Are we playing an ingenious role-playing game? I have to say, you play it quite differently! However, the way you express your true feelings to me is to beat me into the cold lotus pond with a stick?"

After saying that, Su Yue resolutely turned back to her seat, staring at Qin Yi with eyes full of endless sarcasm and sadness, and choked with sobs as she lamented, "Third Young Master, who on earth did I offend to deserve such a vicious frame-up? Who am I getting in the way of? Since someone doesn't like it, I will give in, but why do you have to take my life? We all have to save face, don't we?"

When Su Yue's voice gradually dissipated in the air, the whole room suddenly fell into a suffocating silence. Everyone looked at each other, their faces showing a bewildered expression, and for a moment they didn't know how to deal with the situation in front of them. At this moment, the Marquis's face became more gloomy and solemn. He stared at Su Yue closely, and a trace of imperceptible doubt flashed across the depths of his eyes.

At this time, the second wife suddenly stood up, pointed at Su Yue and cursed: "How dare you confuse right and wrong in front of everyone! It was obviously you who had an affair with this boy, and now you bite us back!"

Su Yue sneered, "Second Madam, you can't say that. I have never met this boy, so how can I say that we have an affair? If you don't have evidence, it's a false accusation! And my own mother-in-law didn't say that she believed Han Qi's words. Second Madam, are you trying to pave the way for your niece?"

The Second Madam was so angry that she was shaking all over. "Don't make up stories. Evidence? Isn't Han Qi the best evidence? He admitted it himself!"

"Han Qi?" Su Yue looked at Han Qi kneeling on the ground with interest and couldn't help laughing. "Don't you know the crime of slandering the master? I am the young lady of the Marquis's Mansion, how could I look down on someone like you? You should think clearly before you speak!" Su Yue said slowly.

Han Qi was so frightened that he kowtowed like crazy. He didn't really want to do this, but with the Second Madam there, how could he disobey? "Third Young Madam, I'm telling the truth..." He tremblingly took out a golden hairpin from his bosom and said, "This is the token of love you gave me."

Su Yue glanced at everyone in the room. The Marquis's wife looked expressionless and watched coldly. She was indeed the head of the clan. She was really powerful. Some people in the room watched coldly, some gloated over others' misfortunes, and some were indifferent. There were really all kinds of people. It is said that husband and wife are one, and they prosper together and suffer together. But now, except for her maid and the cheap husband sitting next to her, who else would really worry about her? Who would believe her?

Su Yue looked at the hairpin and was speechless. This method was too crude. You know, the people in this room are all smart people. They naturally know that this is slander, but so what? As long as the goal can be achieved, it doesn't matter how bad the means are. Because, in their eyes, the truth is just a tool to serve the result. What can achieve the goal is the truth.