From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

Yan Rugo took a deep breath and stared firmly at the stack of neatly arranged evidence in her hand.

This evidence is not only a testament to her efforts, but also key to her regaining trust.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, and a confident smile appeared on her lips, as if to say, "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond; this time, I am determined to win."

The corridor was quiet and long, and every step seemed to tread on her heartstrings.

Sunlight streamed through the windows on both sides of the corridor, casting dappled shadows.

Although Yan Rugo's steps were slow, each step was as steady as Mount Tai, like a traveler carrying a mission.

Her heart was filled with determination, and even mountains and rivers could not shake her in the slightest.

Pushing open the door to the lady's room, a faint scent of sandalwood wafted out, calming the mind.

The lady sat in a chair by the window, expressionless, with a hint of suspicion in her eyes.

She frowned slightly when she saw Yan Rugo come in.

“Madam.” Yan Rugo’s voice was gentle yet firm. She slowly walked towards the madam and gently placed the evidence in her hand on the table.

The lady did not respond immediately, but merely glanced coldly at the documents and asked in a flat tone, "You've come here to explain something?"

Yan Rugo nodded, looking directly into the lady's eyes without flinching: "Yes, Madam. I know you don't trust me much, but please let me explain. The evidence I brought can prove that what I said before was true."

The lady raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of scrutiny in her eyes.

She gently picked at the paper in her hand, as if searching for some flaw.

A moment later, she raised her head, her eyes still icy: "What can your evidence prove? How do you explain what happened before?"

Yan Rugo took a deep breath and replied earnestly, "Madam, you know I am not a malicious person. What happened before was due to my momentary negligence, which allowed someone with ulterior motives to take advantage of me. But now, I have found out the truth, and I will present all the evidence to you."

The room was so quiet that only the two of them could be heard talking.

The lady's gaze gradually became complicated, as if she was weighing something in her mind.

Yan Rugo did not interrupt her thoughts, but waited patiently.

The lady finally spoke, her tone softening somewhat: "What you've said, I need time to verify. But..." She paused,

Yan Rugo smiled slightly, feeling a great weight lifted from her heart.

She knew this was just the first step, but at least she had taken it.

"Thank you, Madam." Yan Rugo bowed slightly, her voice filled with sincerity.

Just as she was about to leave, the lady's voice suddenly rang out: "Wait, Miss Yan, there's one more thing..."

Yan Rugo turned around, a hint of expectation in her eyes: "Madam, may I ask what it is?"

The lady gazed at her, her eyes revealing a profound depth: "Young Master Zheng and Madam Lan, they..."

The lady's words came to an abrupt halt, and an indescribable tension filled the air.

Yan Rugo's heart tightened, knowing that this would be an even greater challenge she would have to face next.

With a confident smile on her lips, Yan Rugo recounted the conspiracy of Young Master Zheng and Madam Lan in detail, like an experienced director presenting a wonderful drama to the lady.

The evidence in her hands was the perfect script for this drama, every page filled with the wolfish ambitions of Young Master Zheng and Madam Lan.

"Madam Lan is outwardly respectful to you, but behind your back she has been spreading rumors that are detrimental to the mansion, and Young Master Zheng is the mastermind behind it all..." Yan Rugo's voice was clear and powerful, each word resounding like nails driven into the lady's heart.

As the lady looked at the evidence in her hand, her expression gradually changed from initial suspicion to shock, and finally to deep regret.

She couldn't believe that she had been so deceived by the people around her, and that she had even suspected Yan Rugo before.

"This...how is this possible..." the lady murmured to herself, the evidence in her hand feeling as heavy as a thousand pounds, making it hard for her to breathe.

The sunlight outside the window seemed to grow even brighter as the truth was about to be revealed, shining on Yan Rugo's face and making her look even more radiant.

At this moment, Xu, the male protagonist, was pacing back and forth anxiously outside the door, like an ant on a hot pan.

He would press his ear against the door every now and then, trying to hear what was happening inside, afraid that Yan Rugo would be wronged again.

His furrowed brows revealed his inner worry.

Suddenly, he heard his wife's voice coming from the room, her tone tinged with apology.

Xu, the male protagonist, finally breathed a sigh of relief, and a relieved smile appeared on his face. The servants around him, seeing the change in Xu's expression, began to speculate about what had happened in the room. They seemed to have also sensed the subtle feelings between Xu and Yan Rugo.

Inside the room, the lady took a deep breath, her gaze towards Yan Rugo filled with complex emotions.

“Miss Yan…” she began slowly, her voice trembling slightly, “I…”

The lady's eyes were slightly red, and her voice choked with sobs: "Miss Yan, I was wrong about you! I... I was actually deceived by a villain and wronged you for so long..." She tremblingly took Yan Rugo's hand and held it tightly, as if she were grasping at a lifeline.

"I will definitely clear your name and let everyone know that you are innocent!"

Yan Rugo's eyes were also a little moist, but she held back her tears.

She gently grasped the lady's hand in return, her tone firm: "Madam." At that moment, she felt all her grievances vanish, replaced by a sense of relief and comfort, a triumphant feeling that "justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent."

When the news spread, the servants in the mansion ran around telling each other, cheering and jumping for joy, making it even more lively than the New Year.

They all crowded around Yan Rugo, offering their congratulations in a flurry, as if they weren't the ones who had been gossiping earlier.

The lady kept her word and immediately summoned all the servants in the mansion as well as the noble guests.

She stood before the crowd, her voice loud and clear: "I declare that all those rumors about Miss Yan were completely unfounded! It was Young Master Zheng and Madam Lan who conspired to frame Miss Yan! Now that the truth is out, I will severely punish the murderers and give Miss Yan justice!"

Young Master Zheng and Madam Lan, hiding in the corner, looked deathly pale, like wilted eggplants.

They never imagined that their carefully planned conspiracy would be exposed so easily.

The surrounding guests were talking amongst themselves, their gazes filled with disdain and contempt, as if they were looking at two clowns.

The crowd erupted in an uproar, then gathered around Yan Rugo, showering her with praise.

Yan Rugo's name resounded throughout the aristocratic circle once again. This time, she won everyone's respect with her true strength and innocence.

The sunlight shone on Yan Rugo, as if gilding her with a layer of gold, making her look even more dazzling.

She smiled slightly, savoring the joy of victory.

Just then, her gaze inadvertently swept across the crowd and she saw Xu, the male protagonist, standing in the distance.

He had a faint smile on his face, but his eyes were somewhat evasive, as if he had something on his mind.

Yan Rugo's heart stirred, and a strange feeling welled up inside her.

She walked towards the male protagonist, Xu, and softly called out, "Young Master Xu..."