As for Du Yiyi hitting Liu Yuanming, they all chose to forget about it.
He felt uncomfortable himself, yet he blamed others for hitting him.
How could a delicate young lady like her possibly injure him?
Such a man, truly petty to argue with a woman.
The crowd this time was mostly scholars who had passed the imperial examinations, their eloquence far surpassing that of ordinary folk.
Speaking of which, Liu Yuanming had become a thoroughly wicked person.
He happened to be in great pain and cried out for his servant to take him to see a doctor.
“Disperse, everyone. Ah, now people are even trying to scam me.
Be careful when you go out,” Du Yiyi said as she dispersed the onlookers, offering a very sincere reminder.
Everyone felt touched and praised the prefect’s daughter as a gentle and kind soul who cared about them, the common people.
Du Yiyi had successfully gained a lot of goodwill.
She winked at Su Xiaoqi, her eyes filled with undisguised smugness.
Su Xiaoqi also smiled.
She hadn’t expected this matter to be resolved so easily.
Therefore, one shouldn't underestimate these curious onlookers.
Their mouths were the real weapons.
As long as you used them correctly and played on their curiosity, you could turn a disadvantage into an advantage and even strike down the wicked.
Su Xiaoqi held Du Yiyi’s hand, and the group moved on to the Zhuangyuan Tower.
Su Yurou glanced at Liu Yuanming, who was leaving, and quickly pulled Zhao Xiaohua along, lifting her skirt as she followed them in.
Her elder brother was inside getting his bones set.
She took the matter of Liu Yuanming trying to stand up for her but failing miserably with great ease.
Having interacted with Liu Yuanming these past few days, she had gained a good understanding of his character.
She certainly didn't like him.
She was merely using him when the plot required it.
Given that he dared to assault her chest in public and take liberties with her, she would never agree to marry him.
Moreover, her heart was entirely set on Shen Yun, that tall and handsome man.
No one else could catch her eye.
Su Xiaoqi noticed Su Yurou and Zhao Xiaohua following them. She sat at the eight-immortals table and raised an eyebrow at them.
Her expression conveyed that they were still not giving up, so they might as well make their move.
Su Yurou wouldn’t argue with them about Shen Yun hitting her elder brother anymore.
She also didn’t mention Liu Yuanming’s matter at all.
She only asked Su Xiaoqi about the jade pendant.
She hadn’t forgotten this matter.
Her father had repeatedly instructed her to retrieve it from Su Xiaoqi when they went out this time.
Su Xiaoqi still didn’t understand, and her look of confusion wasn’t feigned.
Because she genuinely didn’t know what jade pendant Su Yurou was asking about. She had tried to search through all the original owner’s belongings but hadn’t found any jade pendant.
The most valuable item was something that looked like a stone.
It was strangely shaped and uneven, quite unappealing.
But for some reason, the original owner had kept it with her most intimate belongings.
This showed its importance.
Su Xiaoqi really wanted to take it out and show it to Su Yurou to see if it was what she was looking for.
But this thought only flashed and disappeared.
Even if the item was taken by the original owner, she had no intention of finding it for them.
It was due to Su Yurou's poor attitude.
However, this thought didn’t prevent her from inquiring more about the appearance of the jade pendant.
“Stop pretending. You tricked it from my second brother, you can’t possibly not know what it looks like.
Young Master Shen, you see? Your wife is not a woman of good character at all; she is a complete swindler.
She has deceived our Su family, and she has deceived you.” Su Yurou was filled with anger and resentment. She hadn't intended to expose Su Xiaoqi's identity personally, but she couldn't hold back any longer.
Every time she thought about Su Xiaoqi marrying Shen Yun under her identity and gaining such an ideal husband, and still living with him under her name, she felt disgusted.
Her previous plan to guide Su Xiaoqi into revealing her identity on her own had been ruined, so she had no choice but to bring up the old matter.
She was determined to expose her identity in front of Shen Yun.
She wanted Shen Yun to see what kind of person he had married.
“You are from the Su family, and my wife is also surnamed Su. Why can’t my wife have what you have?” Shen Yun held Su Xiaoqi’s hand, signaling her to come forward.
He was a man, and if he couldn’t even protect the woman he loved, he was unworthy of being a man.
“Young Master Shen, listen to me, she, she is not me…”
“Yes, it’s true what Scholar Shen said. Xiaoqi is also a daughter of our Su family, so naturally, there’s nothing she can’t have.
However, that item was my father’s treasured possession. Sister Xiaoqi has always been very filial, so if you see it anywhere, you must tell me, your second brother.”
Su Jiamo’s hand had already been set, with two splints fixing his elbow in place, hanging around his neck to ensure he didn’t move it carelessly.
“Second Brother, you…” Su Yurou looked at her own second brother in disbelief.
Why was he speaking up for her?
She was so close to revealing her true face.
Without the endorsement of the Su family, Shen Yun would surely look down on her.
At that time, being unskilled, being divorced would only be a matter of time.
“Yuru, don’t talk nonsense.” Su Jiamo gave Su Yurou a meaningful look.
His sister, though usually seeming smart and capable, became muddled whenever Shen Yun was involved.
If Su Xiaoqi’s identity were revealed, even if she wouldn’t have a good outcome, their family was the instigator.
If Su Xiaoqi were to cast aside her reputation and make a big fuss, it wouldn’t benefit their family either.
Alas, his own sister was
Too short-sighted. A woman’s perspective was indeed limited.
Su Yurou intended to make a scene, but her elder brother stopped her, and she became somewhat annoyed, leaving with a flick of her sleeve.
Zhao Xiaohua looked around, reluctantly shifting her gaze from Shen Yun’s face.
She followed Su Yurou away.
She already knew about the conflict between them and would help her resolve the subsequent matters.
“Miss Su, does that jade pendant have any special features?” Zhao Xiaohua asked.
Su Yurou glanced at her, her almond-shaped eyes filled with distrust.
“Why should I tell you?”
“Miss Su can choose not to tell me, but you just need to tell me if you really want to get it back,” Zhao Xiaohua’s eyes darted around as she rephrased her question.
“Of course, I want it. It belongs to my family, so how could I not want it?”
“Then I might have a way, though I don’t know if it will work.”
Hope flared in Su Yurou, and she quickly grabbed Zhao Xiaohua’s hand, eagerly asking, “What way?”
She fumbled in her sleeve, realizing she hadn't brought any suitable rewards. She couldn’t help but say, “Tell me your method first. If it works, you’ll naturally be rewarded.”
“I don’t need a reward. As long as Miss Su gets what she wants in the future, just don’t forget what you promised me earlier.”
What she had promised her earlier?
Su Yurou was a bit confused. Zhao Xiaohua had specifically found her two days ago through the county magistrate’s aunt, saying she had something to discuss with her.
On behalf of her father, she had given Aunt Zhao some face and gone to meet her.
As a result, she had been persuaded to come to the prefectural city.
They had talked for quite a while at the time. What had they discussed? What condition had she agreed to?