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

Su Jinxin leaned against the window. The night breeze brought a touch of coolness, but it couldn't dispel the gloom in her heart.

The maid Cuizhu's words were still echoing in her ears: the steward of the Su family had secretly contacted Su Xiaoxiao, intending to trip her up.

Su Jinxin rubbed her temples. This steward of the Su family had been in the Su family for many years and had a solid foundation, like an old tree with deep roots, and could not be easily moved.

Su Xiaoxiao actually dared to dream of turning things around; what a fool's dream!

"It seems some people won't shed a tear until they see the coffin." Su Jinxin sneered, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

Yan Cheng'an wrapped his arms around her from behind, his warm breath brushing against her ear. "Are you the steward of the Su family?"

Su Jinxin nodded. "He's colluding with Su Xiaoxiao; I'm afraid he's going to cause trouble."

Yan Cheng'an gently patted her back and softly comforted her, "Don't worry, we'll deal with whatever comes our way."

Su Jinxin shook her head. “Dealing with Su Xiaoxiao is easy, but the Su family steward is troublesome. He is well-versed in the internal affairs of the Su family and has intricate relationships with each branch of the household. Directly confronting him will only alert him.” She paused, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes. “We need to use his strength against him.”

She summoned Cuizhu and whispered a few words in her ear. Cuizhu obeyed and left.

The following day, a piece of news spread like wildfire throughout the Xu family: the Su family's steward possessed many secrets of the Xu family and intended to use them to blackmail the Xu family and gain benefits.

This news was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.

The collateral branches of the Xu family already harbored resentment towards Xu's father's lineage, and hearing this news only added fuel to the fire.

They all gathered in front of Xu's father, demanding to know the truth.

Mr. Xu was speechless when asked. He had no idea where the information came from, let alone what secret the steward of the Su family had in mind.

He felt completely overwhelmed, as if he had fallen into a giant trap and couldn't climb out.

Meanwhile, Su Xiaoxiao anxiously awaited news from the Su family's steward in the dilapidated courtyard.

She placed all her hopes on the Su family's steward, hoping he could help her bring down Su Jinxin and reclaim everything that belonged to her.

However, what she received was not good news, but news that the Su family steward was besieged by a branch of the Xu family and was in dire straits.

Su Xiaoxiao slumped to the ground, her face deathly pale, as if all her strength had been drained away. She couldn't understand how things had turned out this way.

Su Jinxin stood by the window, watching the Xu family in chaos, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips.

Everything is under her control.

Cuizhu walked to her side and whispered, "Madam, everything is arranged."

Su Jinxin nodded. "Okay, let's wait and see." Her gaze fell on the distance, where Yan Chengan was walking slowly towards them, a meaningful smile on his lips... "It seems the real show has only just begun."

The Xu family's collateral branch angrily found the Su family's steward and surrounded him like hungry wolves eyeing their prey.

"Speak! What secrets of the Xu family do you know? Are you trying to blackmail us with this?" A burly man grabbed the butler by the collar and spat in his face.

The Su family's butler turned pale with fright and stammered, "I...I didn't...it's all a rumor..."

"Rumors? Do you think we'd believe your nonsense?" another man with a pointed chin said sarcastically. "You've been in the Su family all these years, you must know a lot of shady things!"

The crowd erupted in a flurry of accusations against the Su family's steward, creating utter chaos. The steward, unable to defend himself, could only shake his head in denial, his attempts to explain only making matters worse.

In the distance, Su Jinxin stood by the window, watching this scene with a smug smile on her lips.

She gently swirled the teacup in her hand, a cold glint in her eyes.

This steward of the Su family, who has been arrogant and domineering for many years, should now taste the bitterness of being wronged.

Yan Cheng'an walked to her side, his eyes full of admiration. He gently took Su Jinxin's hand, his warm palm enveloping her slender fingers. "My lady, what a brilliant plan."

Su Jinxin felt the warmth of his hand, her heart filled with sweetness. She smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling with a hint of mischief. "This is just the beginning."

The Xu family was thrown into complete chaos by this sudden news.

Mr. Xu sat in the main hall, his face ashen, looking down at the arguing crowd below, trembling with anger.

He never thought that things would develop to this point.

The Su family steward was surrounded and attacked by the crowd, looking like a stray dog, utterly disheveled.

He harbored resentment in his heart, yet he was powerless to do anything about it.

Suddenly, his gaze fell into the distance, and a wicked thought began to take root in his mind... He shoved the crowd aside, pointed in a direction, and shouted hoarsely, "It was her! She made me do it!"

The Su family butler's desperate shouts instantly drew everyone's attention.

The direction he was pointing was towards Su Xiaoxiao, who was cowering in the corner.

Everyone's gaze was like sharp swords aimed at her, leaving her nowhere to hide.

Su Xiaoxiao's face was deathly pale, her lips trembled, and her eyes were filled with terror and anger.

She never expected that this despicable butler would drag her down with him!

"You're talking nonsense! I don't know you at all!" Su Xiaoxiao screamed, her voice sharp and piercing, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

“Miss Su, you must have a bad memory. How could I possibly presume to flatter you?” The Su family steward looked aggrieved, but a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes. “But I remember that you once instructed me to keep an eye on the Xu family’s every move, especially regarding…” He paused deliberately, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, and lowered his voice to say, “Regarding the secrets of the Xu family’s collateral branches.”

"You're spouting nonsense!" Su Xiaoxiao was so angry that she trembled all over and rushed forward to tear the housekeeper's mouth apart.

The butler nimbly dodged, and the two chased each other in the Xu family's main hall, creating a chaotic scene.

Mr. Xu sat at the head of the table, his face ashen, the teacup in his hand crushed to pieces.

He never imagined that his home would turn out like this!

He roared, "Stop it, all of you!"

The crowd quieted down, and Su Xiaoxiao and the Su family steward stopped arguing. Both of them were disheveled and in a sorry state.

Just then, Su Jinxin walked in gracefully, a faint smile on her face, but her eyes were as cold as frost.

She walked up to Mr. Xu, gave a slight curtsy, and then took out a stack of papers and handed them to him.

"Mr. Xu, I obtained this by chance; it might be useful to you."

Mr. Xu took the paper with a puzzled look, and after a closer look, his expression immediately turned even more unpleasant.

These papers record all the deeds of the steward of the Su family over the years, including how he withheld the servants' monthly wages, how he bullied Su Jinxin, how he spread rumors, and so on.

Every single incident was recorded clearly and the evidence was irrefutable.

The look in Xu's father's eyes when he looked at the steward of the Su family was full of disgust and contempt.

"What else do you have to say?" Xu's father's voice was icy, like a judgment from hell.

The Su family steward turned pale; he knew he was finished.

He looked to Su Xiaoxiao for help, only to find her glaring at him with venomous eyes, as if she wanted to devour him alive.

He closed his eyes in despair.

Su Jinxin watched all this with a cold smile on her lips.

She slowly turned around, her gaze falling on Su Xiaoxiao, her eyes filled with a warning.

Su Xiaoxiao trembled. She knew that Su Jinxin was warning her not to act rashly again.

Su Jinxin walked to Yan Chengan's side, gently took his arm, and the two smiled at each other, everything understood without words.

"Let's go," Su Jinxin said softly.

Yan Chengan nodded, and the two left hand in hand, leaving behind a mess.

Su Xiaoxiao stood there, her face pale, her fists clenched so tightly that her nails dug deep into her flesh, and blood flowed down between her fingers... The hatred in her eyes was like that of a venomous snake, cold and vicious.

Inside the Xu family's inner quarters, Su Xiaoxiao paced back and forth like a trapped beast.

With the housekeeper arrested, she lost an important pawn, and Su Jinxin's relentless pressure made it hard for her to breathe.

She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her flesh, and even her glamorous makeup couldn't hide the viciousness in her eyes.

"Su Jinxin, do you think you can defeat me like this? I will never admit defeat!" She gritted her teeth, plotting a new scheme in her mind.

She must find Su Jinxin's weakness and strike it decisively in order to turn the tide.

She recalled how much Su Jinxin valued Yan Cheng'an, and a vicious plan gradually took shape in her mind.

Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan returned to the Yan residence, but neither of them was immersed in the joy of victory.

Su Jinxin knew Su Xiaoxiao's character well; today's blow was just a small setback for her, and she would never let it go.

"Xiaoxiao's hatred runs too deep; she might cause more trouble," Su Jinxin sighed softly, a hint of worry in her eyes.

Yan Chengan held her hand, offering her silent comfort.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything." His eyes were firm, as if he could shield her from all storms.

Su Jinxin knew that to nip the problem in the bud, she had to completely eliminate Su Xiaoxiao, this potential threat.

She got up and instructed the servants to prepare a carriage.

"Go to Zuihonglou." Her tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable resolve.