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

"They said...they said that you, Madam, are a jinx to your husbands, and they said...they said that the reason why the young master was bedridden before was because of you..." The maid's voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.

Su Jinxin's chopsticks fell to the table with a "clatter," and her face instantly turned ashen.

She and Yan Chengan exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and anger in each other's eyes.

This rumor is even more malicious and absurd than the previous ones!

"Outrageous!" Yan Cheng'an slammed his fist on the table, furious. "This is clearly someone deliberately spreading rumors and causing trouble!" He turned to look at Su Jinxin, his anger gradually turning into heartache. "Jinxin, don't worry, I will definitely find out the truth and give you justice."

Su Jinxin took a deep breath, trying to suppress the anger in her heart.

She knew that anger wouldn't solve the problem; only by finding the mastermind behind it could this turmoil be completely quelled.

“Cheng’an, let’s investigate together.” Her tone was firm and calm, as if everything was under control.

As if things weren't going to go wrong, it just kept raining.

When the rumor reached the ears of the second young master of the Yan family, he embellished it and told it at a family gathering.

Yan Chengan was already upset because of the rumors, and now his younger brother was adding fuel to the fire, making him even more troubled.

"Brother, this isn't just my opinion, it's all over the place now! They're saying that your sister-in-law is a jinx, she killed her ex-husband and now she's coming to bring bad luck to you..." The second young master of the Yan family spoke vividly, as if he had seen it with his own eyes.

Yan Cheng'an's face darkened, barely suppressing his anger. "Shut up! You're spreading baseless rumors too!"

"I...I didn't say anything wrong, everyone's saying that..." Although the second young master of the Yan family was somewhat afraid of his elder brother's authority, he still couldn't help but mutter to himself.

At this moment, Steward Zhou, who had always served the second young master of the Yan family, also chimed in, "Young master is right. These rumors are spreading so widely; there's no smoke without fire..."

Yan Chengan suddenly stood up, his eyes sweeping over Butler Zhou and the second young master of the Yan family with sharp, knife-like gazes.

"Butler Zhou, it seems you've forgotten your place! Jin Xin is my wife, and I won't allow anyone to slander her!"

Steward Zhou trembled in fright, but still stubbornly said, "Young Master, this old servant is only doing this for your own good..."

Yan Cheng'an laughed angrily, "For my own good? I think you are..." Before he could finish speaking, his gaze suddenly fell on a jade pendant hanging at the waist of Butler Zhou. The style of the jade pendant... was so familiar.

He narrowed his eyes, his tone suddenly turning icy, "Where did you get this jade pendant?"

Steward Zhou's expression changed, and he subconsciously covered the jade pendant with his hand. "This...this old servant bought it himself."

Yan Cheng'an sneered, strode up to Steward Zhou, and snatched the jade pendant from him.

"You bought this yourself? The style of this jade pendant is clearly the unique craftsmanship of the Liu family in Jiangnan. How could a steward like you have the money to buy such a treasure?" He held the jade pendant up to everyone. "Do you all remember the servant who spread the rumor that Jin Xin was a jinx to her husbands? He was also carrying an identical jade pendant."

The crowd immediately began to discuss among themselves, and all eyes were focused on Steward Zhou.

A glint of light flashed in Su Jinxin's eyes as she slowly spoke, "I remember, that servant confessed that the person who instructed him gave him a jade pendant as a token, instructing him to take the pendant to the Liu family's money exchange to collect his reward after he had done the deed." She took out a neatly folded piece of paper from her sleeve, which was the servant's confession from back then. "It's all written clearly in black and white on this. Steward Zhou, what else do you have to say?"

Butler Zhou's face turned ashen, and large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He hesitated and was speechless for a long time.

The second young master of the Yan family was also dumbfounded. He did not expect that his casual remark would lead to such a big matter.

"Brother, I...I really don't know..." He tried to explain, but the more he tried, the worse it got.

Yan Cheng'an gave Butler Zhou a cold look. "Guards, lock him up and interrogate him thoroughly!"

After Butler Zhou was dragged away, Yan Cheng'an turned to look at Su Jinxin, his eyes full of apology. "Jinxin, I'm sorry you had to suffer."

Su Jinxin smiled slightly, "It's alright, the innocent will clear themselves, I believe you."

Seeing that things were not going well, the second young master of the Yan family slunk away. The family gathering ended unhappily.

The noise subsided, leaving only Yan Chengan and Su Jinxin in the room.

Yan Cheng'an watched Su Jinxin handle the situation with ease, his heart filled with love.

He gently put his arm around Su Jinxin's waist and whispered in her ear, "Jinxin..."

Su Jinxin's cheeks flushed. "What's wrong?"

Yan Cheng'an's breathing gradually became heavier. "Actually... I've wanted to do this for a long time." He suddenly lowered his head and kissed Su Jinxin's lips.

This kiss was filled with long-suppressed love, gentle yet domineering.

Su Jinxin was taken aback at first, then closed her eyes and responded to his enthusiasm.

For a long time, the lips are divided.

Su Jinxin's face was flushed with a beautiful blush, her eyes sparkling with a shy charm.

Yan Chengan gently stroked her cheek and said softly, "Jin Xin, you are so good."

In the following days, Su Jinxin did not pursue the matter of the second young master of the Yan family and the housekeeper Zhou's mistakes.

She generously stated that the second young master was young and ignorant, and that Steward Zhou was only trying to protect his master and had made a momentary lapse in judgment, which she could understand.

These words not only made the Yan family look at her with new respect, but also made those who were still observing completely convinced of her worth.

Who wouldn't admire a woman who is both capable and dignified?

However, the story does not end there.

Although Butler Zhou was imprisoned, the rumors about Su Jinxin spread like wildfire, springing up again after the spring breeze.

This time the rumors were even more vicious, saying that she was unfaithful and had an affair with another man, and even describing so-called "details" in great detail.

When Su Jinxin heard these rumors, she simply smiled faintly.

She had long anticipated that the mastermind behind it all wouldn't give up easily.

She instructed her maid, "Go and investigate where this rumor came from."

Meanwhile, Yan Chengan was also secretly investigating the matter.

He knew full well that these rumors were not unfounded and that someone was manipulating them behind the scenes.

He would never allow anyone to harm Su Jinxin, not even in the slightest.

That evening, Su Jinxin was reading in her study when Yan Chengan walked in. He handed her a letter, saying, "Jinxin, take a look."

Su Jinxin took the letter, opened it, and her expression instantly turned serious.

The letter stated that the person spreading the rumors was actually... Su Xiaoxiao!

She abruptly raised her head and looked at Yan Cheng'an, "How dare she..."

Yan Cheng'an grasped her hand, his eyes resolute. "Don't worry, I'll handle everything." He paused, then added, "Jin Xin, we..."

"Let's join forces and make her pay the price." A cold glint flashed in Su Jinxin's eyes, her tone as icy as frost.

She would not allow herself to be slaughtered.

Su Xiaoxiao, since you show no remorse, don't blame me for not showing sisterly affection!

Yan Chengan gently embraced her. "Don't be afraid, I'm always here." His voice was deep and firm, as if it could soothe all the unease in her heart.

Su Jinxin leaned against his chest, feeling his warm embrace, and her heart gradually calmed down.

She knew that with him by her side, she had nothing to fear.

Although the Yan family's internal situation has been stabilized for the time being, the rumors outside are still like maggots clinging to their bones, difficult to eradicate.

Su Jinxin knew that rumors stopped with the wise, but more often they were spread by fools.

Rather than passively defending, it is better to take the initiative.

She decided to nip this rumor in the bud!

"Jinxin, I've found out that Zhang's teahouse in the city is where these rumors are spreading the most recently," Yan Chengan told her the information he had gathered.

Su Jinxin's eyes flashed. "Okay, let's go and meet him." The two exchanged a glance, everything understood without a word.

As night falls, the lights are on.

Zhang's Tea House was brightly lit and bustling with people.

Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan entered the teahouse one after the other, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

Yan Cheng'an exuded a cold and imposing aura, making people afraid to approach him.

Su Jinxin wore an elegant dress, but it couldn't hide the heroic spirit between her brows.

Seeing the two men's distinguished bearing, the innkeeper hurriedly came forward, "Please come in, gentlemen..." Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Yan Chengan's cold gaze.

Yan Chengan parted his thin lips slightly, "Mr. Zhang, we'd like to talk to you."