From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

The banquet hall's back garden was dark and damp, with mosquitoes buzzing around it, and the smell of decaying leaves filled the air.

In a secluded corner behind the artificial hill, a trembling maidservant huddled up like a frightened little rabbit.

Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, dappling her face and highlighting her pale complexion and terrified eyes.

She bit her lip tightly, afraid to make a sound, lest she disturb something.

Yan Rugo parted the dense foliage, her sharp eyes scanning the surroundings before finally locking onto the trembling figure.

She walked over slowly, looking down at the little maid, a cold smile playing on her lips: "What are you doing hiding here?"

The maidservant suddenly raised her head, saw Yan Rugo, and trembled with fright. Her face turned even paler, her lips trembled, but she couldn't utter a word.

Yan Rugo crouched down, staring intently at her, her tone icy: "Now, I'll give you a chance. Tell the truth, and I might consider sparing your life." The little maid's eyes flickered, struggling internally, but ultimately succumbed to Yan Rugo's powerful aura.

She raised her head tremblingly, her voice shaking, and recounted in detail how Aunt Zhao had threatened her to poison her and how she had instructed her to slander Yan Rugo.

When the young maid was brought to the banquet hall, everyone was in an uproar.

The young maidservant stammered as she recounted the whole story once more, each word like a sharp knife piercing Aunt Zhao's heart.

Aunt Zhao's face turned pale, her lips trembled, and she tried to explain, but Madam Li scolded her sharply: "Enough! The facts are right in front of you, what else do you want to say?" Everyone looked at Yan Rugo with admiration and praise. She was like a shining star, radiating dazzling light in the darkness.

Madam Li looked at Yan Rugo, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes, and slowly began to speak…

The fine lines around Madam Li's eyes smoothed out, like the first peony blooming in spring, exuding elegance and nobility.

"Rugo, you are so intelligent and thoughtful. Thanks to you this time, the villains didn't succeed." Her kind voice echoed in the hall, each word like a piece of candy, sweetening Yan Rugo's heart.

The gifts came in like a flood, with silks, satins, gold and silver jewels piling up on the trays, dazzling the eyes.

More importantly, Madam Li transferred Ruge to her side to serve as her personal maid, a position that many maids dream of!

Yan Rugo was overjoyed, but she tried her best to maintain her composure and humbly bowed her head, saying, "Madam is too kind. Rugo was just doing her duty." She secretly glanced at Young Master Xu beside her and saw that he was also looking at her, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

The banquet hall was filled with the sounds of traditional instruments, the clinking of glasses, and a lively atmosphere.

Everyone's impression of Yan Rugo completely changed, and their admiration for her was palpable.

Those maids who had once mocked and looked down on her now looked at her with envy, wishing they could take her place.

Yan Rugo felt like she was standing under a spotlight, enjoying the glory of being the center of attention.

She took a deep breath, trying to suppress her excitement, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

"Congratulations, Rugo." A gentle, refined voice rang in her ears. Yan Rugo turned her head and met Young Master Xu's deep eyes.

A faint smile played on his lips, but his eyes held an indescribable tenderness.

Yan Rugo's cheeks flushed slightly, and her heartbeat quickened involuntarily.

"Thank you, young master," she replied softly, her eyes darting around, not daring to meet his gaze for too long.

The maids around them whispered among themselves, their envious gazes shifting back and forth between the two.

“Actually…” Young Master Xu suddenly leaned closer, his voice deep and magnetic, “I’ve been secretly observing you all along…” He paused, his gaze fixed intently on Yan Rugo, a meaningful smile playing on his lips, “You’re far more interesting than I imagined…”

Yan Rugo's heart skipped a beat, pounding like a deer.

It turns out he had been paying attention to him all along!

He saw his own efforts and his own value.

A warm feeling welled up in my heart, dispelling my previous unease and confusion.

She looked up and met Young Master Xu's gentle, watery eyes, her heart filled with gratitude and curiosity.

"Ruge, would you like to take a walk with me in the back garden tomorrow afternoon?" Young Master Xu looked at her expectantly, his eyes and brows full of smiles, like a cat that had stolen some fish, waiting for its prey to take the bait.

Yan Rugo hesitated for a moment, her cheeks flushing slightly, but she finally nodded.

"Okay." A single word, gentle yet firm, fell like a feather into Young Master Xu's heart.

The surrounding maids immediately erupted in a commotion, their whispers as soft as mosquitoes, their envious and jealous gazes all fixed on Yan Rugo.

This is Young Master Xu!

An opportunity that countless maids dream of!

The servants who had previously slandered Yan Rugo now all lowered their heads, walked up to her with shame, and apologized in hushed tones.

They regretted their past foolishness and were even more afraid of Yan Rugo's revenge.

Yan Rugo simply smiled faintly and waved her hand magnanimously: "To know one's mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue." Her words, like a spring breeze and gentle rain, instantly dissolved the misunderstandings in everyone's hearts.

Inside the banquet hall, the atmosphere was harmonious and pleasant. Yan Rugo had become the focus of everyone's attention, like a rising star, shining brightly.

However, in this joyous moment, Yan Rugo suddenly felt a sense of unease.

She remembered her identity as a transmigrator in the book, and her role as a villainous maid.

She didn't know what challenges awaited her in the future, nor whether she could truly change her destiny.

She looked at Young Master Xu with a hint of confusion in her eyes.

"Ruge, what's wrong?" Young Master Xu noticed her unusual behavior and asked with concern.

Yan Rugo forced a smile and shook her head: "It's nothing." Outside the banquet hall, the sky gradually darkened, and night fell, like a giant black hole, swallowing all light...

Yan Rugo stood up, preparing to leave the banquet hall, when she suddenly heard a deep voice behind her: "Be careful of Aunt Zhao..."