Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Yuexin understood, but hesitated, fearing that Lin Rong would hold her accountable later, and also fearing that Su Wanshan would blame her, so she remained silent for a long time.

Seeing this, Su Wanshan couldn't help but call out, "Yuexin," her tone carrying a hint of warning.

Yuexin had no choice but to say, "Yes, this servant saw with her own eyes that the eldest young lady pushed the young lady down."

“You are her servant, so naturally you will side with her… No, I just don’t understand, is it because Qianrou isn’t good to you? Why are you framing her like this? What are you really up to?”

"I didn't," Su Wanshan said, looking pitiful as if she had suffered a great injustice.

Those present were all women, and given their dislike for illegitimate daughters, no one sympathized with her. In other words, her performance was in vain.

"If you didn't, then tell me why Qianrou pushed you into the water. Was it to show us how much she cares about you?"

Su Qianrou looked at Xu Linlin. She knew that Xu Linlin was the original owner's best friend and had reminded the original owner to pay attention to Su Wanshan many times, but the original owner did not take it to heart.

At first, Su Qianrou was a little wary of her, but after today's interaction, she found that she genuinely cared about the original owner of the body, and that it was not just pretense, so she accepted her as a friend.

"Yes, Qianrou had no reason to push you."

"That's right, why did Qianrou push you? She's been so good to you."

The young ladies did not believe her story, and even the wives looked at her with strange eyes, thinking that she was deliberately framing them.

Lin Rong looked at her with a hostile expression.

Su Wanshan originally intended to ruin Su Qianrou's reputation, but she didn't expect to lose more than she gained, so her face became even uglier.

"My sister is probably frightened, that's why she's talking nonsense, right, sister?"

Su Wanshan looked at her, certain that she already knew about the drugging, and couldn't help but feel a sense of fear.

"She's already slandered you like this, and you're still defending her."

"She is my sister."

"You treat her like a younger sister, but she doesn't treat you like an older sister."

"Alright, it's getting late, everyone should head back now," Lin Rong said.

So the ladies left one by one with their daughters.

Inside the carriage sat Su Qianrou, Lin Rong, and Su Mingxuan.

Lin Rong sat in the middle, her face dark, clearly in a bad mood.

Su Qianrou and Su Mingxuan sat facing each other. They exchanged glances, and then Su Qianrou asked, "Mother, why didn't I see Sister Shiyu today?"

"She went to Huai'an and hasn't come back yet."

"Huai'an? Why did you suddenly go to Huai'an?"

“Shiyu’s cousin is getting married, and she and Madam Song went to congratulate him,” Su Mingxuan explained.

"So that's how it is. I thought Sister Shiyu had run away from her wedding," Su Qianrou joked, then looked at Su Mingxuan with a teasing expression.

Su Mingxuan felt a little embarrassed because he and Song Shiyu were getting married in a month.

Song Shiyu was the granddaughter of the Grand Tutor and the eldest daughter of the Minister of Personnel.

Ten years ago, Grand Tutor Song retired and returned to his hometown of Yangzhou with his wife. To show his filial piety, Grand Tutor Song sent his six-year-old daughter, Song Shiyu, to live with them.

Later, Su Mingxuan gained the appreciation of Grand Tutor Song, who took him in as a student and taught him. Over time, Su Mingxuan and Song Shiyu got to know each other and gradually became familiar with each other. As time went on, they developed feelings for each other, but neither of them confessed their feelings.

Until a year ago, when Madam Song sent someone to bring Song Shiyu back to the capital, intending to choose a husband for her, Su Mingxuan had no choice but to express his feelings to Su Jing'an and Lin Rong and ask them to propose marriage to Grand Tutor Song. Only then did everyone learn that the two of them were actually in love.

Upon learning of this, Grand Tutor Song immediately agreed to the marriage without informing Lord Song and his wife.

"Nonsense! Your brother and Shiyu are in love, why would they want to elope?"

"I was just joking."

“You’re not a child anymore. After your brother’s wedding is over, it’ll be time for me to start taking care of you.”

"Mother, I'm not in a hurry."

"You're already fifteen, why aren't you in a hurry... Let's choose now and get married next year or the year after, otherwise it will be too late."

Su Qianrou was quite helpless, not expecting to get herself into trouble, but she didn't say anything. After all, this was ancient times, and the concepts were different from modern ones, so she couldn't correct them in a short time.

Then, the carriage stopped at the gate of the mansion. Su Mingxuan got off first, and then reached out to help Su Qianrou and Lin Rong.

At the same time, Su Wanshan, supported by Yuexin, stepped down from another carriage, walked up to Lin Rong, and respectfully called out, "Mother."

When Lin Rong saw her, her expression, which had eased considerably, instantly fell again. "Since you're not feeling well, then stay in the courtyard and rest. Don't come out for the next month," she said, before turning and walking towards the mansion without looking back.

Su Qianrou and Su Mingxuan followed immediately.

As Su Wanshan watched their retreating figures, her hands clenched involuntarily, filled with intense hatred. She thought to herself, "One day, I will trample you all under my feet."

A few days later, Su Qianrou had a recliner moved to the shade of a tree. She lay on it, holding a book in her hand, with delicious pastries beside her, looking very relaxed and carefree.

She would never have dared to dream of such a life before.

In modern times, people leave early and return late every day, spending almost all their time in a busy rush. But now, it's incredibly relaxing to read a book and listen to gossip every day.

Sometimes I can't help but wonder if God felt sorry for her and specially sent her here to enjoy life.

Just as she was engrossed in watching, Xu Linlin walked in, smiling and saying, "You really know how to enjoy yourself."

Upon hearing this, Su Qianrou looked at her, somewhat surprised, and quickly sat up, "Why are you here?"

Xu Linlin walked to her side and said, "I've come to see you. Are you all better now?"

"It's been ready for a while now. Come on, let's go inside and talk," Su Qianrou said, standing up.

"Ok".

The two then went inside and sat on the tatami mat.

Su Qianrou asked, "Why didn't you tell me you were coming? Is something wrong?"

"No, my father and I finished inspecting the shops and were on our way back home when we happened to pass by your place, so I came in to see you."

"Where is Uncle Xu? Is he waiting for you outside the mansion?"

"No, he just happened to have something to discuss with Lord Su."

Su Qianrou understood and said nothing more.

Xu Linlin then asked, "By the way, how is Su Wanshan?"

"Why are you suddenly concerned about her?"

"I'm just furious. It wasn't enough that she made you sick, she even tried to frame you."

“It’s not a frame-up,” Su Qianrou said casually.

Xu Linlin looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"I did push her down."

Xu Linlin was shocked and looked at her in disbelief.

Su Qianrou slowly said, "She tried to push me down, but I dodged it, and then I pushed her down as a result."

"What? She didn't just hurt you once, she actually wants to hurt you again... Then why did you save her? You might as well just let her choke to death."

"Death was too easy for her."

"So what do you plan to do?"

"Let her know that without me, she is nothing."

That's it.

"Isn't that enough?"

"She wants you dead."

"Wasn't I also trying to kill her?"

"What's the meaning".

“She’s vain and ambitious, always thinking about climbing the social ladder, but I’m deliberately keeping her in the dust. Don’t you think that’s more painful for her than killing her?”

"You're killing me by attacking my spirit."

"Didn't she bring that on herself?"

"As expected, you're ruthless... However, you still need to be more careful, lest you end up losing your life instead of getting revenge."

"Yes, I will be more careful."

It wasn't until half an hour later, when Su Jing'an sent someone to invite her, that Xu Linlin finally left.