"Everyone knows the truth, but it's not so easy to do it. But it doesn't matter. Anyway, I have what I want, even if..."

Chen Li did not say anything else, but Su Wenyue understood what Chen Li meant and did not try to persuade her any further. Even though she knew what the ending of Chen Li's previous life was, Chen Li still went down that path. Her friendship with Chen Li was just that, and since Chen Li was so persistent, it would be of no use for her to persuade her.

Chen Li was very grateful for Su Wenyue's words of concern and reminder. She was not an ungrateful person, nor did she not understand what Su Wenyue said. She was just deeply trapped in it. What else could she do except continue? Not to mention that she had feelings for Liu Xiu. Even if it was not the case, there was no way back after getting on this boat. Things could not be changed. Coming to this era, because she was a woman, life was not easy, and her style of doing things was not in line with this era. Even if these people outside were respectful to her on the surface, they were afraid of her, contemptuous and disliked her inside. Even if she didn't show it, Chen Li felt it, and Su Wenyue's words were more or less sincere, which made it rare for them, so Chen Li kept this love in her heart.

Su Wenyue didn't know that her reminder would make Chen Li grateful to her. It was an unexpected gain. You know, although Chen Li was later brought down as a cannon fodder, she was a very powerful existence before that. Even Yin Lihua had to avoid her in the harem.

At this moment the protagonist has also arrived. The city lord's wife came in with the old lady. As soon as she arrived, she greeted Yin Lihua, Su Wenyue and others enthusiastically, looking very hospitable.

As the only young lady in the City Lord's Mansion, Liu Xinru followed behind the City Lord's wife, dressed beautifully and looking like a lady from a noble family. She was very proud of herself and did not take Yin Lihua and Chen Li seriously at all.

Liu Xinru also had her own considerations. Since she was interested in Liu Xiu, Yin Lihua was Liu Xiu's wife. If she behaved too well or was too humble, people would think that she was showing weakness to Yin Lihua, which was not what she wanted to see.

Although Liu Xinru liked Liu Xiu and was optimistic about his future, the daughter of the city lord's mansion would never despise herself as a concubine. Liu Xiu had married another wife, so the conflict between her and Yin Lihua was irreconcilable. Therefore, there was no need for her to be too friendly with Yin Lihua from the beginning.

Liu Xinru did this with the confidence given by Liu Wenyong's support. Liu Wenyong valued Liu Xiu and felt that he had potential. He wanted to win him over, and the most effective way was marriage. Otherwise, Liu Xinru would not have indulged in her feelings even though she knew that Liu Xiu already had a wife.

Liu Xinru was not kind to Yin Lihua, but it was different for Su Wenyue. Su Wenyue was Han Yu's wife, and Han Yu was a subordinate whom Liu Xiu relied on and was Liu Xiu's right-hand man. Liu Xinru also wanted to win Su Wenyue over. Even if she could not get Su Wenyue to stand on her side, at least she would not offend this woman who was deeply loved by Han Yu.

"I've long heard that Madam Han is extremely beautiful and virtuous. Seeing her today, I find that she is indeed extraordinary." Liu Xinru said with a smile. The friendly meaning in her words was obvious. Most of the female relatives present complimented Liu Xinru in order to please the city lord's wife, and praised Su Wenyue one after another.

"Miss Liu, you are too kind." Su Wenyue had an elegant smile on her face. She did not feel elated or proud because of everyone's compliments and praise. If it were her in that time in her previous life, she might feel proud and superior to others. But now looking at this scene, she felt that it was meaningless. People always understand what is important and what is vain after experiencing it. These people can compliment her when she is proud, but what kind of faces will they show once she is down and out?

Su Wenyue's nonchalant performance also won the favor and approval of some ladies present. These ladies came to the flower-viewing banquet not just for fun. In addition to the face of the city lord's wife, they also came to collect information so that their husband's family can refer to it when making decisions. Sometimes the backyard can also reflect a lot of things, which cannot be seen from the outside. Backyard communication is also a very profound knowledge.

Pei City is dominated by the City Lord's Mansion, but there are also various local forces entrenched in it. Although they are not as powerful as the City Lord's Mansion, they are also a force that cannot be underestimated. Not all of these people are in agreement with the City Lord, so even though Liu Wenyong expressed his attitude towards Liu Xiu and Han Yu, there are still people who hold opposing opinions. Most of them are waiting to see whether Liu Xiu and Han Yu are worthy of their support.

Liu Xiu and Han Yu are not only famous outside, but also have demonstrated abilities that should not be underestimated. However, these are only things that can be seen on the surface. The backyard can also reflect many practical things. The performance of Yin Lihua and Su Wenyue has already made these ladies have an idea in their minds.

Anyone who understands a little bit knows the city lord's wishful thinking, but Liu Xiu's wife is not an ordinary person. The city lord doesn't know whether he can succeed or not, and he doesn't want to get involved, lest he end up getting into trouble. As for making friends with Su Wenyue, he doesn't have this concern.

Su Wenyue also received Han Yu's signal before coming, and responded to most of the goodwill from these ladies. She paid special attention to several young ladies in the City Lord's Mansion and the ladies of several major forces in Pei City. She also wanted to get as much useful information as possible to be of some help to Han Yu.

Of course, not everyone holds such an idea. There are also some discordant voices. Liu Xinru had just started to praise Su Wenyue, and someone openly refuted Liu Xinru's words.

"Sister, I kind of disagree with what you said. Madam Han is indeed as beautiful as a flower, but she is just beautiful. The four words 'virtuous and kind' are probably inappropriate to describe Madam Han. Everyone knows that General Han's wife is jealous and has always monopolized General Han. There is not even a concubine in the back house. She is a worthy jealous woman. How can she be worthy of the four words 'virtuous and kind'? Sister, please don't make such jokes, haha!" A woman who was also dressed brightly but as a young woman said with a smile, with undisguised sarcasm in her tone.

The scene was silent, and everyone's eyes were on the young woman. The one who was not giving face to the only legitimate daughter of the City Lord's Mansion and slapping Madam Han in the face was actually the second young wife of the City Lord's Mansion, Mrs. Shao.

Although Liu Xuan, the second son of the city lord, is not the legitimate son, he is highly valued by the city lord and is very good at winning people's hearts. He has great influence in Peicheng and married Shao, a famous lady from Peicheng.

With a powerful husband and a strong family, Shao Shi was very confident. She was very outspoken in her daily life. Sometimes even the city lord's wife was wary of her. She was probably the only one in Peicheng who dared to say such words at this time. It was not surprising that this person was Shao Shi, but the city lord's mansion had already made an attitude, but no one knew why Shao Shi targeted Su Wenyue like this?