Xiangshan Villa.
Su Yingxia stood by the window, looking out at the scenery that attracted countless tourists, her expression somewhat dejected.
After yesterday's Hero Gathering, she had learned all the news about Chen Fan.
Now she knew that besides Mr. Long's identity, Chen Fan's real name was Chen Tianjiao, the God of War in the army, and the eldest young master of the top Chen family.
This explained why, when she had called Mr. Chen for help in Hangjiang back then, Mr. Chen had sent Xu Shengqing to assist her.
Because at that time, she was still Chen Fan's nominal wife, Mr. Chen's granddaughter-in-law.
It also explained why Chen Xing'er, the eldest daughter of the Chen family, had a close relationship with Chen Fan after going to Hangjiang.
Many, many doubts now had answers in her heart.
But understanding these things only brought bitterness, annoyance, and regret.
"You want a bag like this? I can buy you a hundred!"
"A project of Shengshi is nothing, Yingxia, if you want it, just say the word."
"Su Yingxia, you will regret this!"
"..."
Many memories related to Chen Fan surfaced in her mind.
During the three years Chen Fan was a live-in son-in-law in the Su family, there were too many memories. Some were becoming blurry, but most were still very clear.
When she learned Chen Fan was Mr. Long, she knew she had become a joke.
But now, arriving in the capital, she realized this joke was even bigger than she had initially imagined!
Even though, due to the convergence of many figures from the martial arts world, no one cared about her, and no one mocked her, she still felt suffocated, her emotions on the verge of collapse.
She had lived for over twenty years, and all she wanted was the status of a wealthy wife, right? Endless riches and glory.
She never expected that what was within her easy reach, the man she married, was already from a prestigious family.
No, the word "prestigious family" was not enough to describe him. Chen Fan was an unparalleled national hero, possessing the land and sky, wielding immense power, and his wealth could rival a nation!
Everything was something she had cast aside with her own hands.
Now, although she was valued by the Misty Rain Sect, this was not what she wanted.
She had no passion for practicing martial arts!
"Chen Fan..." The bitterness in her mouth was ten thousand times more bitter than a yellow root.
The hatred in her heart was endless.
*Knock, knock,* at this moment, there was a knock on the door.
Su Yingxia ignored it.
The door was pushed open, and her senior sister Jiang Yiran and a young man appeared at the entrance.
"Junior Sister Su, still not in a good mood?"
Jiang Yiran said.
"Senior Sister Jiang." Su Yingxia forced a smile and nodded.
Compared to back in Hangjiang, her composure and cunning had improved considerably.
In the Misty Rain Sect, she was merely a new disciple. Although valued, she still needed to maintain good relationships with her fellow disciples.
"This is Young Master Du. His background is extraordinary. He is the eldest young master of the top Du family in the capital. He wants to have a chat with you!"
Jiang Yiran introduced.
Su Yingxia looked at the young man. He was very young, handsome, and carried himself with an extraordinary demeanor.
"I'm sorry, Senior Sister Jiang, I'd like to be alone."
If it were in the past, Su Yingxia would have seized every opportunity to get to know an influential figure from a top capital family.
But now, her mood was extremely bad, and she felt such things were meaningless, so she directly refused.
The man standing at the door was none other than Du Fumin.
He smiled and said, "Miss Su, don't be so quick to refuse. I can help you!"
"You?"
Su Yingxia shook her head, a hint of mockery on her lips.
Could a top family's eldest young master help her? Did he even know who Chen Fan was, his status, strength, and power?
It could be said that ordinary eldest young masters were not even fit to carry Chen Fan's shoes in comparison.
"I know, Miss Su, what you most want is not to kill Chen Tianjiao."
Du Fumin smiled calmly, walked into the room, and said, "What you most want to see is Chen Tianjiao lose everything, kneel before you, beg for mercy, and cry tears of regret, begging you to spare him. I can help Miss Su fulfill this wish."
Su Yingxia was stunned.
Du Fumin turned back and gestured to Jiang Yiran. She smiled sweetly at him, walked out, and closed the door behind her.
Su Yingxia said, "Can you do it?"
"No."
Du Fumin's answer was direct.
Su Yingxia frowned.
Du Fumin had hit the nail on the head. What she most desired was indeed not Chen Fan's death, but for Chen Fan to kneel before her, begging for mercy, weeping with regret, saying he regretted hiding his identity, regretting pretending to be poor and incompetent back then.
She dreamed of seeing that scene.
Du Fumin smiled, "I can't, but someone can."
"Who?"
Su Yingxia's heart skipped a beat as she asked.
"It's not one person, but many."
Du Fumin said, "These many people belong to the same organization. This organization is called the Brotherhood!"
Su Yingxia was taken aback.
"My status in the Brotherhood is not top-tier; I can only be considered mid-level."
Du Fumin said.
Su Yingxia was shocked by this.
When she learned about Chen Fan's information yesterday, she had also gained a basic understanding of the top families in the capital, knowing that the Du family was a newly risen top family.
Compared to Xu Shengqing and Yuan Liangping, whom she had tried to curry favor with, this Young Master Du's status was far, far higher.
Yet, Du Fumin was only at the mid-level in the Brotherhood?
"Don't be surprised. Although the Brotherhood is a relatively secretive organization, the energy and resources it can mobilize are beyond your imagination!"
"If you don't believe me, after I finish talking with you, Young Alliance Leader Zuo Tiance and Vice Alliance Leader Fu Qinglei will come to visit you to confirm my identity and that what I'm saying is not false!"
Su Yingxia was shocked again.
"The Hero Alliance and the Brotherhood have a very close relationship, even closer than you think."
Du Fumin wanted Su Yingxia's shock. He continued, "Therefore, although Chen Tianjiao's status and influence are extraordinary, we can deal with him."
Su Yingxia fell into thought and suddenly said, "Then what is your purpose in coming to find me?"
Du Fumin smiled, "We need Miss Su to do something for us."
"What is it?" Su Yingxia asked.
"Poison Chen Tianjiao."
Du Fumin said, "You saw the scene at yesterday's Hero Gathering. Chen Tianjiao's combat strength is very high. And for certain reasons, we cannot directly mobilize martial arts grandmasters to attack him. So we need Miss Su's help!"
"I don't understand." Su Yingxia shook her head and said, "Chen Tianjiao and I only have enmity now. Let alone poisoning him, he would ignore me even if I spoke to him."
"No, it's not just enmity!"
Du Fumin grinned and said, "Just like you don't want to see Chen Tianjiao die, Chen Tianjiao doesn't truly ignore you either."
"If it were only enmity, do you really think Miss Su would be alive today?"
"Chen Tianjiao is ruthless. Young Master Jiang Shaolong and Yuan Liangping, who were related to you, are both finished. Yet you, Miss Su, are still fine, and have even become a disciple of the Misty Rain Sect. Doesn't that show he was lenient with you?"
Su Yingxia was stunned.
This was the first time she had heard anyone say this.
"This, precisely, is our opportunity."
"Of course, this is just a preliminary plan and may not be used. It might be that Miss Su has to suffer a little!"
"If it truly comes to this step, I believe Miss Su's wish will be fulfilled, and you will see Chen Tianjiao begging and regretting before you..."