Ruling the Historical Romance Novel as the Female Supporting Character-Chapter 55: The Weasel Pays New Year’s Respect to the Chicken
"Why are you looking at your brother-in-law like that? Are you itching for trouble again? You’re a young girl, how can you be so shameless and keep thinking about your brother-in-law?" Su Yijia seized Su Xinyue’s gaze and taunted her sarcastically.
Everyone immediately shifted their gaze toward them. However, Su Xinyue quickly concealed her thoughts and responded with a falsely indignant tone, "Sister, how could you say that about me?"
"You’ve done this more than once, so what’s with the act? I’m your sister, and while I used to turn a blind eye to many things in the past, it doesn’t mean I’m really that naive. Now I know what kind of person you are, and your intentions can’t escape my notice." Su Yijia didn’t spare any sympathy for Su Xinyue, even without evidence. Whether others believed her or not was their business; she wanted to make sure Su Xinyue felt humiliated.
Su Xinyue dared not speak any further, and her tears began to fall one by one. She looked pitiful and vulnerable, a sight that used to tug at people’s heartstrings. In the past, those around her couldn’t bear to see her like this. Unfortunately, Xia Weiguo had long regarded her as worthless, and Gao Huabin, with his limited understanding, couldn’t comprehend the nuances. They both put their trust in Su Yijia, believing that Su Xinyue was a scheming and calculating woman. They had received professional training in the military, so someone like Su Xinyue, in their eyes, was insignificant.
"Even if there were roses more charming or passionate than her, it wouldn’t shake their determination one bit," Su Yijia remarked.
"Alright, if you want to cry, go cry outside. Nobody wants to see your mournful face bringing bad luck," Su Yijia waved them away.
Su’s mother bit her lip, then pretended to express concern, mixed with a hint of reproach, "Yijia, you... why did you come here before the wedding banquet? It’s going to sound bad if this gets out."
"Why would it sound bad if my little sister conducts herself well? Besides, I already have a marriage certificate. The law recognizes my husband. Who dares to say anything negative about me?" Su Yijia tossed a grape into her mouth and spat out the seeds, appearing completely normal, but her actions carried a hint of provocation.
"I’m worried about you! Your sister has ruined her reputation, and that’s her own fault, but you still have to lead a good life, right? Especially considering how you’ll take care of Kaize in the future. Do it as you please, for however long you wish. Now, there’s only one month left for you to rest properly. Why are you running around everywhere instead of staying at home? You didn’t come back all night yesterday, and we had no idea where you went. We spent the whole night worrying about you. Next time, you mustn’t act so thoughtlessly," Su’s mother spoke earnestly, appearing genuinely concerned.
It sounded like she cared deeply for her daughter. However, Su Yijia couldn’t shake the feeling that she was being hypocritical, as if she had ulterior motives.
"If you were so worried and couldn’t sleep all night, why didn’t you come to the Qin family yesterday? Why wait until now? Did you not care at all last night and simply went to sleep? Or did you purposely delay coming until noon, thinking that if I wasn’t home, you could conveniently tarnish my reputation at the Qin’s, and if I was home, you could also mooch a meal from them?" Su Yijia propped her chin with one hand, curiously observing her mother.
Su’s mother hadn’t expected that her daughter, who was clearly at fault here, would confront her so unyieldingly. She had no intention of leaving any room for herself to maneuver.
