From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

The maid's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Yan Rugo's ears.

But she quickly calmed down, took a deep breath, her eyes were as firm as cold stars, and her mind raced, analyzing the situation like a precision instrument and planning the next steps.

It was as if countless streams of information were surging around her, weaving together a huge net that tightly surrounded her.

"Take me to see Madam." Yan Rugo's tone was firm and left no room for argument.

The male lead, Xu, stood beside her, holding her hand tightly, offering silent support.

Upon entering the lady's room, the atmosphere was so heavy it seemed as if water could drip from it.

The lady sat upright in the main seat, her face gloomy, her brows revealing deep suspicion and dissatisfaction.

"Ru Ge, you have disappointed me greatly!" Her tone was stern, each word like a sharp icicle piercing Yan Ru Ge's heart.

"Your ambiguous relationship with Young Master Xu will bring disaster to the manor sooner or later! How can I trust you?"

Yan Rugo met the lady's gaze without fear, her tone calm yet firm: "Madam, Young Master Xu approached me to protect me, not as you think. I assure you, I will handle everything properly and will not cause any trouble for the manor."

The lady's expression did not soften at all; on the contrary, it became even more gloomy.

"Protect you? Ridiculous! You, a sheltered young woman, need a man from outside the family to protect you? Do you take me for a three-year-old?" The servants around didn't dare to breathe, and their whispers were exceptionally clear in the quiet room, like the urgent beat of a drum, pounding on everyone's nerves.

Yan Rugo took a deep breath, about to speak, but was interrupted by the madam, "You don't need to say anything more, I've already sent people to investigate..." She paused, her gaze sharp as she stared at Yan Rugo, and said, word by word, "The truth will soon come to light!" Yan Rugo's heart tightened...

Yan Rugo's heart tightened, but she quickly regained her composure.

She closed her eyes, concentrated, and activated the psychological analysis skills she had redeemed through the system.

A complex and focused expression flashed across her face, as if she were communicating with an invisible flow of information.

A moment later, she opened her eyes, her gaze filled with understanding and determination.

“Madam, I know you are worried about the reputation of the manor,” Yan Rugo said slowly, her voice calm and firm, “but Young Master Xu’s approach to me is by no means for personal reasons. He is doing it to protect me and to protect the manor from potential threats.”

Upon hearing this, the lady frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

Although her tone remained stern, it was clear that she had wavered slightly: "Protect? What threat could this mansion possibly pose? Don't make up excuses."

Yan Rugo took a deep breath and continued, "Madam, as you know, there have been some unusual signs appearing in the manor recently. I overheard some rumors about potential conflicts among nobles. As a scion of a prominent family, Young Master Xu naturally has his own insights and methods. He approached me to better understand these conflicts and protect us from being implicated."

The lady's emotions gradually calmed down, and her eyes became deep, as if she was carefully pondering Yan Rugo's words.

The maids and servants around held their breath, their eyes filled with disbelief.

One of the maids muttered in a low voice, "Could what Miss said really make sense?" But her voice was so weak that it was almost drowned out by the tense atmosphere in the air.

Just then, the male protagonist Xu turned his gaze from his wife to Yan Rugo, and his eyes were like a warm light that illuminated Yan Rugo's heart.

She felt this silent support, and a surge of warmth and strength welled up inside her.

“Madam, I am willing to stake my life on it. Young Master Xu’s purpose is for the safety of the manor. If there is anything amiss, you may punish me at any time, but please trust me this once.” Yan Rugo’s voice was earnest and resolute, and her tone left no room for doubt.

The air around the lady seemed to warm up because of their tacit understanding, and even the tension in the air gradually eased.

The lady's brows gradually relaxed, and the doubt in her eyes finally began to dissipate.

Just then, Yan Rugo smiled slightly, reached out and gently grasped Xu Nanzhu's hand, as if conveying gratitude and determination to him.

She took a deep breath, preparing to continue explaining her reasons, but the lady suddenly interrupted her: "You may leave now. I will send someone to investigate this matter. But remember, your time is running out."

Yan Rugo nodded slightly

Yan Rugo smiled slightly; this was the evidence she had unexpectedly obtained while investigating the male protagonist Xu's secret.

She gently placed the silk scroll on the lady's table and said confidently, "Madam, this is evidence I discovered by chance, proving the potential threats facing our mansion. Young Master Xu's approach is to help us deal with these crises."

The lady's gaze fell on the silk, and her face suddenly turned ashen. She reached out and took the silk, reading it carefully, her fingers trembling slightly.

The servants around held their breath, as if time had stood still at that moment.

After a short while, the lady raised her head, her eyes filled with admiration and guilt: "Ruge, I see. I misunderstood you."

The maids and servants around her cast admiring glances and whispered among themselves, "Miss is so clever, she even came up with this!" "Madam finally believes in Miss, it's truly gratifying!" Yan Rugo felt a surge of satisfaction as she experienced the support and admiration of those around her.

The lady's expression gradually softened, her face beaming with a smile, and her eyes revealed apology: "Ruge, I'm so sorry. Don't worry, I will clear everything up for you in the aristocratic circles and dispel the rumors." Her words were like warm sunshine, dispelling all the previous gloom.

With tears in her eyes, Yan Rugo gladly accepted the lady's apology, feeling immense honor and relief.

The servants around her cheered and applauded, creating a warm and touching scene.

However, before the joy could dissipate, the steward of the manor rushed in, panting, and said, "Miss, something bad has happened! Young Master Zheng and his cronies are plotting a new conspiracy, and they seem to be targeting you!" Yan Rugo's eyes sharpened, and her heart immediately filled with vigilance.

She quickly calmed down, gripped Mr. Xu's hand tightly, and said with a firm gaze, "Young Master Xu, we need to analyze their schemes immediately; we can't let them succeed!"

The male protagonist frowned, his eyes revealing a resolute determination: "Ru Ge, don't worry, with me here, we will definitely be able to handle anything." The two stood side by side, their eyes shining with a firm light, as if they were ready to meet new challenges.