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

Before the maid could finish speaking, Su Jinxin had already rushed out like a gust of wind, heading straight for Master Su's room.

Fortunately, it was a false alarm; Mr. Su had only caught a slight cold and was not seriously ill.

Su Jinxin finally felt relieved. She instructed the maid to prepare the medicine while personally taking care of her father.

Just as they were settled, the steward came to report that a distant relative named Su Yuan had come to the manor to seek refuge.

Su Jinxin frowned slightly.

Although the Su family was large and prosperous, she had never heard of this "distant cousin".

Its sudden appearance at this critical juncture seems rather suspicious.

"This cousin, I've never heard of him before?" Su Jinxin asked the housekeeper.

The steward was also bewildered: "Madam, this old servant does not know this young master either. He says that he is a distant relative whom the master met when he was traveling in his youth. Now he has returned to his hometown to find his relatives, but he has no money and has come to seek refuge with us."

Su Jinxin sneered inwardly. This tactic was somewhat like an ancient version of "My dad is Li Gang."

However, she remained outwardly calm and instructed the housekeeper to arrange for Su Yuan to stay in a guest room and to treat him to good food and drink.

"Let's keep him calm for now. I want to see what he's up to," Su Jinxin thought to herself.

A few days later, Su Jinxin noticed that something was off about the atmosphere in the mansion.

The servants whispered among themselves, their gazes towards her now filled with more inquiry and discussion.

Su Jinxin keenly realized that someone was definitely up to something behind this.

Sure enough, by chance, Su Jinxin stumbled upon Su Sanmei and Su Yuan having a secret conversation in the garden.

Su Sanmei tearfully complained to Su Yuan about how domineering Su Jinxin was, how she mistreated her clansmen, and how she clung to the family business, portraying her as a heartless and ruthless matriarch.

Su Yuan, on the other hand, comforted her with righteous indignation and vowed to help her "get justice".

Su Jinxin hid behind the artificial hill and overheard the entire conversation between the two, inwardly sneering.

Su Sanmei, she really hasn't given up yet!

It seems that Su Yuan is the accomplice she found, and they want to join forces to seize power.

She left quietly, without alerting the enemy.

Back in her room, Su Jinxin summoned her personal maid: "Go, fetch Yan Cheng'an for me." The maid obeyed and left, and soon Yan Cheng'an appeared at the door.

He looked somewhat haggard, with a hint of melancholy in his eyes.

"Jinxin, you were looking for me?"

Su Jinxin looked up at him and said calmly, "The Su family may be facing some turmoil..."

Su Jinxin briefly told Yan Cheng'an about Su Yuan and Su Sanmei's conspiracy, and added, "I know this trick well! In my past life, which of those awful relatives who wanted to seize the family fortune didn't have this kind of face? Playing dumb to fool others, feigning pitifulness to gain sympathy, stabbing each other in the back, they were incredibly adept at using a combination of punches!"

As Yan Chengan listened to Su Jinxin's complaints, the melancholy in his eyes faded somewhat, replaced by a barely perceptible smile.

He had initially thought that Su Jinxin was so engrossed in family affairs that she had completely ignored him, but now it seemed that she wasn't indifferent to him, it was just... He coughed lightly, concealing his smile: "So what do you plan to do?"

Su Jinxin stroked her chin, her eyes darting around: "Let's hold back for now and see what other tricks this pretty boy has up his sleeve. We'll deal with whatever comes our way, who's afraid of who!" Suddenly, a thought struck her, and she slammed her hand on the table. "I remember now! Someone in my past life used a similar tactic, playing the victim to gain sympathy, and then..." She paused, her tone becoming meaningful, "...framing him!"

Su Jinxin immediately instructed the housekeeper to secretly investigate Su Yuan's background. As expected, this "distant cousin" had a bad reputation back home. He was proficient in eating, drinking, gambling and whoring, and owed a lot of debt. He was being chased by creditors and had to run around. That's when he remembered the Su family, his "distant relatives" and their money tree.

Upon learning the truth, Su Jinxin sneered, "It's like a pillow being delivered when you're sleepy. You have a path to heaven but you choose not to take it, and you insist on barging into hell! Since you want to play, then I'll play along!" She began to quietly collect evidence, forge letters, and arrange manpower, preparing to trap them like turtles in a jar.

Seeing Su Jinxin's masterful planning, a hint of admiration flashed in Yan Cheng'an's eyes.

He discovered that Su Jinxin was not only intelligent and quick-witted, but also decisive in handling matters, possessing wisdom and courage far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Just then, Su Jinxin suddenly turned to look at him, her eyes gleaming with cunning: "Husband, I need you to do me a small favor..." Su Jinxin leaned close to Yan Chengan's ear and explained her plan in detail.

Upon hearing this, Yan Cheng'an's lips curled up slightly, a hint of admiration in his eyes: "Brilliant plan! My wife is indeed exceptionally intelligent." He paused, then added, "Just tell me where you need my cooperation, and I'll go through fire and water for you." Su Jinxin was a little embarrassed by his sudden emotional outburst, and waved her hand dismissively: "Oh, it's not that serious, it's just that I need you to act a little, it's nothing!"

A few nights later, Yan Chengan secretly made some arrangements in Su Jinxin's study.

The candlelight flickered, illuminating the fresh flowers and delicate pastries that filled the room, and a faint fragrance permeated the air.

Su Jinxin pushed open the door and entered, and was stunned by the romantic scene.

Yan Cheng'an embraced her from behind and whispered in her ear, "I know you've been working hard lately, and I wanted to give you a little surprise." Su Jinxin felt a warmth in her heart, turned around and wrapped her arms around his waist, burying her head in his chest, feeling his warmth and breath.

The two hugged each other quietly, enjoying this moment of tranquility and warmth.

However, the sweet time is always short-lived.

At the family gathering, Su Yuan challenged Su Jinxin in front of everyone.

"What kind of decorum is it for a woman to show her face in public? How can the vast Su family business be handed over to a woman?" He spoke with contempt, his eyes filled with disdain.

The people in the Su family whispered among themselves; the pressure of public opinion was like a mountain, making it hard for Su Jinxin to breathe.

She took a deep breath, about to retort, when she saw Yan Cheng'an slowly stand up and walk step by step in front of Su Yuan, exuding a chilling aura.

He looked down at Su Yuan, his eyes icy and his tone chilling: "What...did you say?" Su Yuan, intimidated by Yan Cheng'an's imposing presence, involuntarily took a step back and stammered, "I...I just felt that a woman's primary responsibility should be supporting her husband and raising children; showing herself in public is improper..."

Yan Cheng'an sneered, "Be a good wife and mother? I think you're trying to usurp the position of head of the Su family! When did it become your place as a distant relative to interfere in the affairs of the family?" He turned to look at Su Jinxin, his eyes instantly softening, "Madam, there's no need to pay attention to this clown. I'll take care of everything."

Su Jinxin was secretly delighted; he truly was her best partner!

This teamwork was absolutely flawless!

She nodded weakly, feigning weakness: "Husband, I'm entrusting everything to you."

Su Yuan's face flushed red with rage and shame: "You...you're spouting nonsense! When have I ever coveted the position of family head?"

Yan Cheng'an calmly pulled out a stack of papers from his sleeve and threw them in front of Su Yuan: "Open your dog eyes and take a look. This is evidence that you colluded with outsiders to try to seize the Su family's property!"

Su Yuan's face turned deathly pale instantly. He had clearly hidden this evidence very well, so how did it end up in Yan Cheng'an's hands?

He frantically tried to explain, but Yan Cheng'an interrupted him: "No need to argue anymore. You've been caught red-handed. What else is there to say?"

Su Jinxin seized the opportunity to add fuel to the fire: "Second Uncle, Third Sister, it seems your good cousin is not so innocent after all! It's a shame you trusted him so much!"

Uncle Su and Sister Su were ashen-faced. They never expected that they had been used by Su Yuan!

Just then, Su Jinxin suddenly clutched her stomach, groaning in pain, "Ouch, my stomach..."

Upon seeing this, Yan Cheng'an immediately supported her anxiously: "Madam, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Su Jinxin said weakly, "I...I think I've had a miscarriage..."

Yan Cheng'an's expression changed drastically: "Quick, call a doctor!" He picked up Su Jinxin and ran away.

Su Yuan stood there blankly, watching the two figures disappear into the distance, his heart filled with resentment and bitterness.

He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, saying, "Su Jinxin, you just wait! I won't let you get away with this!"

The people in the Su family looked at each other, discussing amongst themselves.

"This...what the hell is going on?"

"Su Yuan actually wants to seize the family fortune?"

"It seems that Su Jinxin is the real victim!"

In the stillness of the night, candlelight flickered in Su Jinxin's room.

Su Jinxin lay on the bed, a sly smile playing on her lips.

Yan Chengan sat on the edge of the bed, gently stroking her belly, his eyes filled with affection.

"Ma'am, are you okay?"

Su Jinxin shook her head: "I'm fine, and the baby is doing well too."

Yan Chengan breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, you scared me to death."

Su Jinxin suddenly grabbed his hand, a sly glint in her eyes: "Husband, tell me... if I completely bring down Su Yuan, will you love me a little more?"

Yan Chengan was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "Silly girl, I've always loved you." He paused, then added, "But, if you can really do that, I...I..."

"What?" Su Jinxin pressed.

Yan Chengan leaned close to her ear and whispered, "I just..."