Remarried to a top-tier playboy, her reborn ex-husband is filled with regret.

As soon as the door to the old house opened a crack, the cloyingly sweet fragrance emanating from Su Yuyan mingled with her high-pitched voice and drifted in.

"Sister Shuyao's house is quite nicely renovated, but its location is a bit out of the way."

She stepped in, lifting her skirt, her jewels gleaming in the morning light.

Her gaze involuntarily swept over the newly replaced carved wooden railings in the corridor and the celadon vase on the windowsill. The jealousy in her eyes was almost overflowing, but her smile grew even sweeter.

"It seems my sister is really not short of money, even her outer residence is so well furnished."

Yun Shuyao sat on a pear wood chair, stroking a teacup in her hand, her eyes filled with icy coldness when she looked up.

Before she died in her previous life, she saw Su Yuyan for the last time at the manor.

At that time, she was wearing a brand-new brocade jacket, adorned with pearls and jade, and living a carefree life.

"Who do we have here? It's that Su family cousin who's trying to get into my cousin's bed!"

Yun Shuyao put down her teacup, her voice calm but tinged with sarcasm.

"Some people are just self-degrading and only care about what others have."

Even the junk I don't want, they're all scrambling to grab it for themselves?

Su Yuyan's smile froze for a moment, then she covered it up again.

She gestured to the servant behind her to place the red silk box in the middle, then lifted the red silk and said:

"Sister, don't be angry. I've come today to deliver wedding invitations and a wedding dress."

Look, yesterday was the betrothal ceremony, seven days later the name will be asked, and fifteen days later the wedding will take place.

My cousin was worried you'd be in a rush to get married, so he even rushed the wedding date.

Her fingertips traced the gold-embroidered phoenix on her wedding dress, her tone carrying a deliberate hint of envy.

"Such an honor is something that countless noble ladies in the capital would rather die than attain."

Sister, you should cherish your blessings and stop making trouble.

Not only did she hurt her cousin's feelings, but if word got out that "Miss Yun resisted marriage," it would be a disgrace to the Duke's mansion.

"Cherish your blessings?"

Yun Shuyao smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

"Does Miss Su mean that having her 700,000 taels of dowry stolen and being used as a tool to fill a hole, she should still be grateful and marry him in order to be considered to be appreciating her good fortune?"

Su Yuyan's face turned pale instantly, but she forced herself to say:

"How could you say that, little sister? Auntie was just confused for a moment. Cousin has feelings for you."

Besides, once a woman marries, her dowry belongs to her husband's family. What difference does it make whether she uses it sooner or later?

"The difference is huge."

Yun Shuyao slowly stood up and walked in front of her. Her figure, which was half a head taller than her, carried an imposing aura.

"The difference is that I, Yun Shuyao, would never give a single penny of my things, even if I threw them away or destroyed them, to heartless people."

Unlike some people who wear other people's clothes, spend other people's money, and still want to have a child with someone else's fiancé!

"you!"

Su Yuyan's sore spot was hit, and her voice suddenly rose.

"Yun Shuyao, what nonsense are you spouting! My cousin and I are completely innocent!"

"Yeah?"

Yun Shuyao leaned forward slightly, her voice low.

"Does Miss Su know that the hairpin you are wearing is a birthday gift from my maternal grandfather when I came of age?"

You know that the dress you're wearing is a new design from my Jinxiu Pavilion.

Even this string of pearls on your wrist was part of my dowry, the most treasured possession of this young lady. How did it end up in your hands?

Su Yuyan's face instantly drained of color, and she staggered back half a step, her hand trembling as she pointed at Yun Shuyao.

"You... what did you say... these were all given to me by my cousin and aunt, what does it have to do with you!"

"You won't admit it?"

Yun Shuyao straightened up, her smile cold and indifferent.

"I also know that you always go to the Marquis's mansion, under the pretense of visiting your aunt, and you often get close to Gu Jinghuai."

Is he thinking of replacing me?

She glanced at the box of wedding dresses, her tone growing even colder.

"It's a pity that you come from such a humble background that even if you offered yourself up, no one would want you."

Even if Gu Jinghuai doesn't like me, he still has to consider the weight of the Duke's mansion.

"Someone as lowly as you can only be a mistress at best, not even a concubine."

"Shut up!"

Su Yuyan completely lost it, abandoning all pretense of gentleness, and shrieked:

"Do you think you're so respectable now? You've taken your future mother-in-law to court and moved out to live in the outer quarters. Who in the whole capital won't laugh at you?"

My aunt said that someone as ungrateful as you will be rejected by the Duke's and Marquis's mansions sooner or later!

"Then, the seat next to my cousin will naturally be mine!"

She was panting, as if she was about to unleash all the resentment she had suppressed for years.

"Why do you think the Marquis is in such a hurry to get you married?"

I just wanted to wait until you married into the family so I could properly set rules for you!

"At that time, I will still be an honored guest of the Marquis's mansion, while you? You will be nothing more than a discarded woman who has to watch her breath!"

"Are you done talking?"

Yun Shuyao found her hysterical state laughable.

In her past life, she was constrained by the fear of public opinion, always thinking about "reputation" and "face," and as a result, she died a miserable death.

In this life, none of these things matter, and don't even think about forcing her to bow down!

"Spring Peach".

Yun Shuyao raised her voice,

"Have the old woman strip Miss Su of all her clothes, jewelry, and hairpins."

You divide the things among yourselves, and then throw her and her wedding dress out into the street.

From now on, don't let just anyone in.

The two old women exchanged a glance, then, with delighted expressions, went to pull Su Yuyan away.

Seeing this, the other maids and servants couldn't resist rushing forward and frantically snatching the jewelry from Su Yuyan's body and head.

"Ah—! You lowly bastards, get out of my way!"

Su Yuyan's hair was pulled into a mess, and there were several bloody scratches on her face.

Not to mention the brocade robe, even the embroidered shoes were stripped away by a maid.

"ah--!"

Another sharp scream rang out.

Su Yuyan cried out in pain, covering her bleeding ear and glaring at Yun Shuyao with resentment.

Someone, who had their eye on Su Yuyan's jade earrings, actually ripped them off.

"Yun Shuyao, you just wait!"

"Fifteen days from now, when you marry into the Marquis's household, I will make sure my aunt punishes you severely!"

Su Yuyan, who was only wearing her undergarments, was dragged out by two old women who were holding her arms.

She was still struggling to turn around, screaming:

"Yun Shuyao! Don't think you can get away with this! Do you really think you can decide this marriage?"

She kicked her legs and struggled desperately, and the old women almost dropped her several times.

"This marriage was arranged by the Duke and the Marquis themselves. The betrothal papers have been changed. Do you think hiding in this dilapidated house will do you any good?"

"Let me tell you, even if you hang yourself here today, seven days from now on, at the auspicious time, the Marquis's bridal sedan chair will still have to carry your body back for the wedding ceremony!"

Yun Shuyao's fingers tightened around the teacup, her knuckles turning white.

Seeing that she remained silent, Su Yuyan became even more smug, raising her voice to a high-pitched and thin tone.

"Do you think I don't know what you're up to? You just want to break off the engagement, don't you?"

But ask around in the capital, who would dare to hire you?

An unmarried young woman sued her future mother-in-law in court and moved to live in the outer quarters of her home.

Your reputation is completely ruined! Who would marry you other than your cousin?

She suddenly lowered her voice and laughed maliciously.

"Yesterday I went to see my aunt and heard the Marquis tell my cousin that if you dare to resist the marriage, he will ask the Duke to personally kidnap you!"

"When the time comes, they'll tie you up with hemp rope and stuff you into the bridal sedan chair. The whole city will come to watch the spectacle, and you, Yun Shuyao, will become the laughingstock of the capital!"

These words were like a needle, precisely piercing Yun Shuyao's most painful spot.

She wasn't afraid of Su Yuyan's provocation, but she was afraid that her father would actually kidnap someone to save face for the Duke's mansion.

In her past life, her father turned a blind eye to her being neglected by Gu Jinghuai and tormented by the Su family. In this life, he has never cared about her wishes either.

"Why aren't you saying anything?"

Seeing that her face had turned pale, Su Yuyan laughed even harder.

"Are you scared? Let me tell you, being scared won't help once you step through the gates of the Marquis's mansion..."

She paused deliberately, a sinister glint in her eyes.

"When your cousin gets tired of you and your aunt doesn't like you, maybe in a year or two, your cousin will bring me in as a concubine."

"By then, I'll be bearing your children, and what about you? You'll probably only be my foot-washing maid!"

"Shut up!"