Su Ruanruan is inherently strong.
Having learned that Bao Jingyan was not dead, her heart came to life.
She does not belittle herself, her peace was bought at the risk of Bao Jingyan’s life. Even living in this den of dragons and tigers, she would fight to keep herself intact, waiting for the reunion with her husband.
Yin Mingzhu’s provocation was merely to see her make a fool of herself, tempting her to impulsively ruin her own prospects.
How could Su Ruanruan dance to her tune?
With a faint smile, she said, "I never would have thought!"
She addressed a servant beside her, "Go call Third Brother, tell him Miss Yin has come to visit, and ask him to come here to talk."
Yin Mingzhu was struck with a surge of emotion.
She remembered He Jitang’s tall figure and his distinguished features.
She very much wanted to work with him.
Yin Mingzhu’s heart fluttered, but she feigned indifference on her face, "I came to see you, why call for He Jitang?"
Su Ruanruan saw through it without saying a word.
Calculating the time, she said to a maid, "Go to my room and fetch a set of jewelry."
The maid was reluctant.
Though Miss Yin was of high status, the jewelry that Young Master Ji had given to Miss Su was worth a fortune; giving it away easily would overly please the woman before her.
Su Ruanruan reiterated, "Miss Yin has a close relationship with Third Brother, a set of jewelry is nothing!"
The maid immediately caught on.
So Miss Yin was Young Master Ji’s old flame; he got tired of her and then handed her over to Elder Huo.
Miss Su is establishing her authority before the previous lover!
The maid, naive, ran off swiftly.
Su Ruanruan then smilingly said to Yin Mingzhu, "Have some tea."
Yin Mingzhu thought her bereft of support in Goat City and thus scared of her, so her demeanor became even more arrogant, "You’ve finally admitted defeat! After all, you’re now He Jitang’s woman, and since he hasn’t married you with a certificate, sleeping together so ambiguously, your situation is really miserable."
Yin Mingzhu was elated, having vented her anger.
She picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Su Ruanruan heard footsteps approaching from outside, she recognized them as He Jitang’s...
She flashed Yin Mingzhu a kind smile!
Yin Mingzhu was stunned.
Before she could react, Su Ruanruan backhandedly slapped herself.
Her delicate skin turned reddish and slightly swollen.
Yin Mingzhu was flustered, stammering, "Su Ruanruan... what are you doing?"
Su Ruanruan, clutching her face, called out to the maid, "Xiao Jing, bring some ice over!"
When the maid arrived with the jewelry and saw this, she exclaimed, "Miss Su, what happened to your face?"
Being young, she quickly jumped to conclusions, "Madam Yin, you’ve gone too far. Our Miss Su generously offered you jewelry, yet you treat her like this!"
She blew on Su Ruanruan’s face, both afraid and pitying, "Young Master Ji treasures Miss Su like a jewel; Madam Yin, you’re too much."
She referred to her repeatedly as Madam Yin.
Yin Mingzhu, impatient by nature, couldn’t bear it even knowing it was a trap, "Su Ruanruan, is this how you teach your maids? Are you both scheming against me behind my back? Do you think you’re still a noble lady? You’re nothing more than a tramp whom He Jitang sleeps with whenever he pleases."
Her insults weren’t enough; she wanted to take action.
Her arrogance was backed by Elder Huo’s fondness.
As she moved to strike, Su Ruanruan wouldn’t let her succeed and deftly stepped back, causing Yin Mingzhu to miss.
When Yin Mingzhu tried again, her wrist was caught by a man’s hand.
Yin Mingzhu was startled and looked up, "He Jitang?"
He Jitang flung her aside and looked to Su Ruanruan.
Xiao Jing shouted, "Madam Yin hit Miss Su, and she insulted Miss Su too."
He Jitang heard the harsh words but didn’t believe Yin Mingzhu was the one who slapped her.
His younger sister was full of cunning.
But he was willing to indulge her.
If he indulged her unconditionally, lavishing everything upon her, would she glance his way more often?