Reborn and married in a swapped marriage, my aloof husband is too ruthless.

Soon, the bridal sedan chair landed steadily in front of the Liu residence, the sound of gongs and drums stopped abruptly, and the world seemed to quiet down at that moment.

Su Jinxin was covered by a red veil, her vision blurred by a hazy red glow. She could only sense the eerie silence that followed the sudden cessation of the noise outside the sedan chair. Beneath the veil burned a fierce hatred.

The news of the exchange marriage had already reached the wedding banquet. The guests who came to witness the ceremony whispered among themselves, their eyes fixed on the sedan chair as if pricked by needles. Su Jinxin could even hear their deliberately hushed discussions.

"Tsk tsk tsk, is this the Su family's young lady who changed grooms? The Su family is really bold!"

"That's right, and the young master of the Yan family is already terminally ill. Wouldn't marrying into the family mean living the life of a widow?"

"Shh, keep your voice down, or the Yan family might hear you."

Su Jinxin sat upright in the sedan chair, a cold smile curling at the corner of her mouth beneath the veil.

If she had heard these comments in her past life, they might have haunted her like a curse, suffocating her. But now, she is no longer the Su Jinxin who could be manipulated by others.

"The auspicious hour has arrived, the bridal sedan chair is alighting..." the matchmaker shouted loudly, "The bride alights from the sedan chair!"

Just as the matchmaker was about to help her out of the sedan chair, the steward of the Yan family hurried over and whispered a few words in Yan Chengze's ear.

Yan Chengze's face instantly darkened. He waved his hand, signaling the butler to leave, then turned to look at the bridal sedan chair, his voice icy: "Miss Su, what they said earlier is true. My brother cannot personally perform the wedding ceremony with you."

Su Jinxin sneered inwardly. She lifted a corner of the sedan curtain and saw the servants of the Yan family carrying in a... cage covered with red silk!

"What does this mean?" Su Jinxin's voice remained calm, as if she was not disturbed by the scene before her.

Yan Chengze's lips curled into a mocking smile: "My younger brother is unwell, so this 'golden rooster' will pay his respects on his behalf. I hope Miss Su will not mind."

The guests were immediately in an uproar. This was no welcoming a wife; it was blatant humiliation!

Su Jinxin's eyes turned cold, and she was about to speak when Yan Chengze continued, "However, since Miss Su has married into the Yan family, she should naturally be familiar with our family rules. Our Yan family has been a family of scholars for generations, and we place the utmost importance on..."

Yan Chengze, dressed in black with a cold expression, stood to the side and said in an icy tone, "Miss Su, although you are now married into the Yan family, there are some things I still need to say in advance. My younger brother is weak, so don't have any improper thoughts about him, and don't covet anything from the Yan family."

He paused, his gaze sharp as a hawk's, piercing straight into Su Jinxin's heart, "Otherwise..."

Su Jinxin met his gaze, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips.

She slowly walked up to the rooster and gracefully bowed.

"Don't worry, young master, Jinxin knows what she's doing."

She raised her head, her gaze sweeping coldly over Yan Chengze and the onlookers watching the spectacle.

"However, there's one thing I don't understand: during this wedding ceremony, is it to worship the chicken, or...?"

Her gaze fell on Yan Chengze, and she asked meaningfully, "Where are you going to worship me?"

As soon as Su Jinxin finished speaking, the air around them seemed to freeze. Everyone gasped, staring at her in disbelief.

Has this Miss Su gone mad? How dare she provoke the eldest son of the Yan family like this!

Yan Chengze's face was ashen, his fists clenched, and veins bulged on his forehead. He never expected that this seemingly delicate woman would be so sharp-tongued!

"Su Jinxin, stop talking nonsense!"

Su Jinxin chuckled lightly, her smile filled with sarcasm.

"Now that the eldest young master is having me marry a chicken, can I be considered the rightful daughter-in-law of the Yan family?"

"Or is it that Young Master Yan will use this as an excuse to say I'm not worthy of the Yan family's wealth when it comes time to fight for the inheritance?"

"How dare you!" Yan Chengze roared.

"Why is the eldest young master so angry? This young master of the Yan family is terminally ill, and this vast family fortune naturally belongs to..." She paused deliberately, her gaze sweeping over the surrounding crowd, "...the capable should take it!" She tilted her head slightly, her tone tinged with a hint of mockery, "Could it be that the eldest young master is saying that you don't have this idea?"

"You!" Yan Chengze was furious, but was speechless for a moment.

He did indeed covet the Yan family's business, but he never showed it openly.

How did Su Jinxin find out?

The Yan family butler, hiding behind the crowd, witnessed everything.

His sharp gaze lingered on Su Jinxin for a moment, his heart churning with unspoken emotions.

This Miss Su is much more astute than Su Xiaoxiao. Yan Chengze thought to himself.

The main reason he chose to propose marriage to Su Xiaoxiao through the Su family was because he had heard that Su Xiaoxiao was spoiled and malicious, and that he could easily use her for personal gain. However, the current situation has completely disrupted his plans.

Su Jinxin's words just now were a test for Yan Chengze. She remembered that in her previous life, Yan Chengze was focused on fighting for the family fortune. It was precisely because of this that Su Xiaoxiao had the time and leisure to secretly meet with Xu Mingxuan under the Yan family's nose!

The eldest son's reaction confirmed her memories from her previous life.

"Interesting, this is getting more and more interesting," Su Jinxin murmured.

Su Jinxin felt the Yan family butler's gaze and her heart tightened slightly.

She knew that her words had caught his attention.

But she didn't regret it; rather than waiting to be killed, she decided to take the initiative.

She took a deep breath, suppressing her nervousness, and a confident smile appeared on her lips.

This wedding has only just begun...

Yan Chengze struggled to suppress his anger. He stared coldly at Su Jinxin and said, word by word, "Su Jinxin, how dare you!"

Su Jinxin, however, showed no fear, meeting his gaze with an even brighter smile. "Likewise."

Butler Fu, seeing the two arguing, stepped forward from where he had been standing respectfully to the side and said in a low voice, "Miss Su, the auspicious time has arrived, please."

With the help of the matchmaker, Su Jinxin stepped down from the bridal sedan chair. The veil covered her vision, but she could clearly feel the strange gazes around her, as if she were being pricked by thorns.

After stepping over the brazier and the saddle, and going through a series of tedious rituals, Su Jinxin finally arrived at the wedding hall.

"Worship the heavens and the earth-"

Su Jinxin slowly bowed as the emcee spoke, but her heart remained completely unmoved.

"Second worship high hall-"

The hall was empty.

The head of the Yan family has long since passed away, and Yan Cheng'an's parents are also no longer alive.

These two bows were nothing more than a tribute to the empty seats and the Yan family's past glory.

"Husband and wife pay homage——"

"The ceremony is complete!" the master of ceremonies announced loudly.

"The auspicious time has arrived, escort them to the bridal chamber—" the master of ceremonies announced loudly.

Su Jinxin smiled throughout, and her calm demeanor only fueled Yan Chengze's anger.

He originally wanted to see Su Jinxin make a fool of herself, but he didn't expect her to turn the tables on him and make him the laughingstock instead!

Yan Chengze was so angry that he gritted his teeth, but he could only watch helplessly as Su Jinxin was sent to the bridal chamber.

Su Jinxin was helped by the matchmaker as she walked step by step towards the bridal chamber.

She felt none of the shyness or nervousness of a bride; instead, she was unusually calm and even felt like laughing.

This feeling is absolutely amazing!

Finally, Su Jinxin entered the bridal chamber. The air was filled with a faint medicinal fragrance, mixed with the unique perfume scent of the bridal chamber, creating a strangely harmonious aroma.

The matchmaker put down her hand, said a few auspicious words, and then left, gently closing the door behind her.

The world fell silent. She knew that the real show was about to begin.

Su Jinxin slowly lifted the veil and looked around.

The decor is typical of a prominent family, luxurious yet elegant.

My gaze finally fell on the bed, where a motionless figure lay.