Li Yan's clothes got wet when a maid bumped into his wine cup at the banquet. The banquet had just started, so he definitely needed to change.

These unexpected situations are not uncommon, so everyone attending the banquet prepares a change of clothes to deal with them.

Li Yan took off his wet clothes.

He was about to change his clothes.

Su Yu'e suddenly rushed over and hugged him.

Li Yan was startled and immediately tried to push Su Yu'e away, but Su Yu'e clung tightly to his waist and began to cry.

"Help! Someone help me!"

Li Yan's clear-headedness prevented Su Yu'e from thinking of a better solution; she knew that if she missed the opportunity, it would be gone forever.

When your mind is in a mess, you don't really care about anything else.

She thought that as long as everyone came in and saw her and Li Yan, that would be fine.

Regardless of whether it's confirmed or not, her reputation has been ruined by Li Yan, and she's still able to successfully marry him.

"Girl, who are you? Let me go! Defamation is a serious crime!"

Li Yan was terrified. He had only changed his clothes when a crazy woman came up to him, grabbed him, and started yelling "molestation."

He forcefully pulled Su Yu'e's hand away and pushed her hard to the ground.

No matter what, Su Yu'e was just a woman.

Li Yan looked at her with disgust, then suddenly showed a look of surprise.

"It's you!"

Li Yan recognized Su Yu'e.

He had met her when the two families met. He had no feelings for Su Yu'e, but since he was going to marry her in two years, he naturally wanted to take a good look at her and remember what she looked like.

The mother was never satisfied with this marriage, saying that Marquis Anping had never supported the father.

After her mother's birthday last year, she even said that Su Yu'e was so vicious that she dared to mock her.

He valued filial piety, especially since his mother was the person who treated him best. Disrespecting his mother was disrespecting him, so he considered breaking off the engagement at that time.

He has no intention of marrying someone who disrespects his mother even before the marriage is complete.

My mother said at the time that we couldn't break off the engagement, as it would offend Marquis Anping. However, we also had to teach Su Yu'e a lesson, so she made her embroider a hundred peony strips, which were then given to the maids to use as foot wipes after washing their feet.

Towards the end of the year, the Su family had a lot of trouble, so he said there was no need to send New Year's gifts anymore, and that he would find an opportunity to return them after the wedding.

He never expected that Su Yu'e would dare to scheme against him in such a despicable way before he had even broken off the engagement. Li Yan's eyes were filled with deep disgust.

"I, I..."

Su Yu'e was at a loss for words and was terrified.

People have already been drawn to her cries for help.

Su Yu'e gritted her teeth, pinched herself hard, and began to scream, "Help! Help me..."

As Su Yu'e spoke, she messed up her hair and tore open her clothes to make it look like she had been molested.

Li Yan frowned as he looked at her, unsure whether to laugh or scold her.

He looked at Su Yu'e with a leisurely air, as he was just wondering why he couldn't find a reason to break off the engagement.

Su Yu'e herself brought him the reason, which was very good.

He just watched quietly as Su Yu'e shouted.

Hearing the footsteps of many people approaching, Li Yan said to Su Yu'e, "You're such an idiot."

Su Yu'e looked at him in surprise and confusion, not understanding why he said that.

She didn't know why Li Yan wasn't afraid at all.

When the steward arrived with the guards, Su Yu'e began to cry out, "Help! He... he assaulted me! I am Su Yu'e, the younger sister of the Marquis of Anping of the Su family. I came to the banquet with my sister-in-law. Please go and invite my sister-in-law, Madam Qian, over here..."

Su Yu'e didn't know why Li Yan wasn't afraid; she knew she had no way back.

She has no choice but to go down this path to the bitter end.

If Liu and Lian could succeed, she certainly can too!

"Go and invite them. After something like this happened, the host family should know."

In contrast to Su Yu'e's tearful complaints, Li Yan remained very calm and instructed the steward to fetch someone.

Su Yu'e silently adjusted her clothes. She glanced timidly at Li Yan, and seeing the disgust and sarcasm in his eyes, she became even more frightened.

Li Yan had already put on his coat and was sitting there leisurely waiting.

He almost burst out laughing whenever his eyes met Su Yu'e's.

He thought to himself, how could there be such a stupid woman?

He came to change his clothes, and in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, his clothes were perfectly fine. Did she think anyone would believe her if she shouted "molestation"?

She probably doesn't even know how this man unbuttoned his pants.

They are engaged, and even Su Yu'e is taking this step; it seems the Su family is truly on the verge of collapse.

Li Yan felt more at ease.

Both the front and back yards were alerted.

Someone is committing crimes within the mansion; this must be thoroughly investigated.

Xiao Yuebai immediately led a group of people to check.

The Chu family in the backyard also learned of the news.

The ladies immediately began calling out to their daughters.

Seeing that everything he brought was in good condition, he breathed a sigh of relief, as long as it wasn't his own.

But at the same time, I became curious about whose family was actually the victim.

"Lady Anping, I remember you brought your husband's younger sister with you, right? Why don't I see her?"

A lady sitting next to Qian Min reminded Qian Min.

Qian Min looked around, then immediately frowned and said, "Quick, take me to see!"

She is still Su Chang'an's wife and also plays the role of Su Yu'e's sister-in-law.

It's only natural that she would be worried if her sister-in-law went missing.

The appearance of a dissolute man in this household who has defiled a woman's innocence is a matter of utmost importance.

Madam Chu frowned and asked a servant to lead the way.

The women all went along.

Unmarried women and young girls were not allowed to go.

When Qin went there, she told Qin Jin'an to behave himself.

Qin Jin'an nodded obediently; she was the most obedient.

Qin hurriedly followed, and when she realized it might be Su Yu'e, she sighed with regret.

As a woman herself, she naturally didn't want such a thing to happen to Su Yu'e.

For an unmarried woman, her chastity is a major issue. Losing it not only gives others something to talk about, but it will also be a thorn in her side for the rest of her life.

People arrived at the scene.

Su Yu'e knelt down and walked towards Madam Chu, tears streaming down her face: "Madam, you must do justice for me! I was just feeling a little unwell and came here to rest, but who knew he would suddenly barge in and take advantage of me when he saw I was alone..."

"I screamed for help and managed to escape..."

Su Yu'e tearfully recounted what had happened.

Madam Li squeezed through the crowd and slapped her across the face: "You wretch, who sent you to slander my son! If you don't want to marry, just say so. Why resort to such despicable means to frame my son!"

Su Yu'e was stunned when she was hit.

Madam Li turned to Madam Chu and said, "I'm really making a fool of myself in front of everyone. This woman is named Su Yu'e. She is engaged to my son, but the Su family has always been cold to my family. They must have regretted it long ago. Last year on my birthday, this woman even used the peony, which I hate the most, to humiliate me. I tolerated it, but who would have thought that she would use such despicable means to ruin my son this time!"

"I can't take it anymore! My son is going to take the imperial examination next year. She must be afraid that he will do well in the examination after the engagement is broken off, so she simply resorted to this vicious act!" Madam Li explained loudly and sternly.