The merchant's rebirth led to the complete downfall of the Marquis's mansion.

Chen Yiru's expression was grave, and Qin Yao remained silent, waiting for the person next door to continue.

"Brother, you don't need to. After the wedding, take her away as soon as possible. We will give you some money. When you bring her back to the village, it's up to you how you deal with her. Just make sure she never appears in Kyoto again."

Another male voice came through.

It seems that this is the scholar and the two young masters of the Jiang family.

"Yes, yes, I dare not presume to presume."

Qujing is the name of that scholar.

He probably knew the purpose of the Jiang family sending him: to smear someone's name and take them away.

He sought wealth, while the Chiang family sought power.

It was a perfect match from the start.

Qin Yao took a sip of tea and continued listening to the conversation across from her.

“These are my cousin’s personal belongings. Keep them safe. The day before the wedding, go to her house and tell her that you and she have been engaged for a long time. Then take out this garment. Her clothes all have the embroidery of a jade rabbit on them. She will have no way to deny it!”

The man who had spoken earlier spoke again.

Qin Yao turned her head and heard this. Chen Yiru's face had changed from anger and confusion at the beginning to panic and despair now.

Her underwear? The embroidery patterns on her clothes?

How could they have it? And how did they know?

Also, the man just said that the two people after the marriage would be his brothers.

Does that mean these two are also her brothers?

Brother? Chen Yiru's heart pounded wildly. She was the eldest in the Chen family! So it could only be someone from the Jiang family's side!

Seeing that Chen Yiru was emotionally unstable, Qin Yao quickly reached out and held her trembling hand.

He shook his head at her.

Next room.

Qu Jing took the small garment, sniffed it in a lewd manner, and then burst out laughing.

"Don't worry, don't worry, I'll definitely handle it! Just don't forget my reward when the time comes."

The two brothers opposite each other exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with contempt.

Their cousin was a rare beauty; if they weren't afraid of her causing trouble, they would have taken her for themselves.

Unfortunately, she was just unlucky.

The two clinked glasses and invited Qu Jing to start eating.

They had almost finished discussing their business, and Qin Yao tugged at Chen Yiru, leading her out of the room.

When they reached the third floor, Chen Yiru was still in a daze.

After sending the three maids outside to keep watch, Qin Yao finally spoke.

"Sister, I've told them to go into the main hall. There are two men in that room, both surnamed Jiang..."

"I know!"

In this situation, Chen Yiru wouldn't think too much about how she found out the other person's surname so quickly.

On the contrary, she already had a judgment in her mind, and she would only become more convinced.

"Sister, we need to think this through carefully."

Qin Yao tried to comfort her, afraid that Chen Yiru might rush out in a fit of anger.

Chen Yiru sat down, her mind already calmed down.

She overheard their plot today, which is a stroke of luck.

Otherwise, if something like this happens right before the wedding, not only will there be no time to investigate, but the public's scorn will likely drive her to her death.

Thinking of this, Chen Yiru actually felt grateful to Qin Yao.

"Yaoyao, thank you for today. If you hadn't invited me, I'm afraid I would have been in their hands."

"It's because my sister has a kind heart that even Heaven couldn't bear to see them suffer, preventing their plot from succeeding!"

"However, sister, that little garment..." Qin Yao hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

Women's clothing was always carefully chosen, especially for women from official families like Chen Yiru.

They are usually targeted by dedicated personnel.

Her embroidery pattern was a closely guarded secret.

Only those responsible for managing it and those who are particularly close to it know.

Chen Yiru has regained her usual composure.

"Don't worry, Yao Yao. There are only a few people. If we want to find out, we can definitely find them. Now that we know, dealing with it is not a big deal."

If she hadn't known beforehand that Ms. Jiang wasn't her biological mother, and if she hadn't known beforehand that Ms. Jiang's uncles didn't treat her as family at all, she would have been fine.

She might panic and feel helpless.

But she knew it; she didn't need to think about it to know that there was no one else besides them.

"It's good that you have a solution, but..." Qin Yao hesitated for a moment before continuing:

"Sister, tell me, why did they do this? What good would it do them to ruin you?"

Chen Yiru was startled. She had been thinking about how to bring this matter to her father's attention and settle things, without considering why!

Upon hearing Qin Yao's words, she suddenly realized something.

Yup!

She was going to a political marriage, and this marriage would be beneficial to both the Chen and Jiang families.

Why did they want to destroy it?

Chen Yiru recalled the many obstacles her mother had placed in her before the engagement.

Her goal... was to help Jiang Qianqian!

Chen Yiru gasped in shock; they had long harbored the intention of having Jiang Qianqian replace her!

That makes sense. Why did they ask her to postpone her wedding? Why did they ask her to bring Jiang Qianqian with her? Why did they ask someone to slander her innocence?

She had called her mother for over ten years, and now not only was her marriage ruined, but her life was destroyed as well.

Let her pave the way for Jiang Qianqian!!!

"Sister, what are you thinking about?" Qin Yao asked, feigning ignorance.

Chen Yiru looked at Qin Yao, stammering and unable to speak.

This is, after all, a secret of the Chen family.

Jiang is still the matriarch of the Chen family and represents them. If her affair is exposed, the Chen family's reputation will also be damaged.

Qin Yao knew her concerns and didn't insist, but simply comforted Chen Yiru.

"Sister has her own thoughts, so I won't say anything more. However, the Jiang family is truly despicable. If only they could reap what they sow!"

Chen Yiru's heart stirred, and she reaped the bitter fruit of her actions.

They want her to make a wedding dress for Jiang Qianqian, so why don't she make a wedding dress for Jiang Qianqian herself!

Judging from Chen Yiru's expression, Qin Yao knew that she already had a plan in mind.

Given that, with Chen Yiru's intelligence, dealing with them shouldn't be a problem.

Qin Yao wasn't in a hurry. She waited until Chen Yiru's smile returned before comforting her.

"That man must be just a country bumpkin. Uncle Chen will definitely be able to help my sister."

Chen Yiru nodded. She didn't have any capable people of her own, so she naturally had to rely on her father.

But she didn't want her father to know so soon; she wanted to find out if her dear younger brother, Chan Man-chi, was also involved.

If he is also involved, then the Chen family must not be handed over to him.

"Little sister Yaoyao, I won't say thank you anymore. I will fully support whatever you want to do. If you encounter any problems in the future, just give me a message. As long as it is within my power, I will never refuse!"

As she spoke, Chen Yiru stood up.

"Since it's inconvenient for you to stay any longer, I'll head back now!"

Although Qin Yao's actions today were unintentional, they genuinely saved her life, and Chen Yiru was extremely grateful.

She thought to herself that if Qin Yao needed anything, even if it was something she couldn't do herself, she would do her best to help.

"Then take care, sister. I'll go and pay my respects later."

Qin Yao saw her off at the door and watched her carriage drive away before returning to the shop.

Did they say anything else just now?

Qin Yao asked.

She had just left with Chen Yiru, but she still asked Erjiu to keep an eye on the movements of those three.

"He used some foul language... nothing special."

Erjiu scratched his head, looking quite distressed.

The three men were actually discussing in the room whether they should have some fun with the woman before she was taken away.

Is this something a normal person could do?