The moment Su Yueqing stepped through the gates of Xi Wenzhe’s residence, she felt her already fragile mood sink even further.

The residence was undeniably beautiful. Elegant pavilions stood beside carefully maintained gardens, winding stone pathways curved through blooming flowers, and small streams flowed peacefully beneath decorative bridges. Everything was arranged with the kind of refinement that only a powerful family could afford.

Unfortunately, Su Yueqing was in no mood to appreciate any of it.

Ever since breakfast, only one thought had been repeatedly tormenting her.

[Living here.]

[With Xi Wenzhe.]

[Every single day.]

[Whichever genius thought this was a good idea deserves to be investigated.]

The maid escorting her remained respectfully silent as she led her deeper into the residence.

Soon they arrived at the main courtyard.

The moment Su Yueqing stepped inside, she immediately sensed something was wrong.

The courtyard was unusually lively.

Servants stood waiting on both sides.

Several maids were already gathered nearby.

And right in the center of the courtyard, beneath the shade of a large flowering tree, sat an elegant chair that seemed to be waiting specifically for her.

Su Yueqing slowed her steps.

Her eyes moved from the chair to the servants.

Then from the servants back to the chair.

A terrible feeling suddenly appeared.

[Why does this look like I’m about to preside over a court case?]

The maid beside her smiled politely.

"Young Madam, please take a seat."

Su Yueqing looked at the chair again.

Then she looked at the maid.

Then she looked at the chair once more.

Despite her growing suspicion, she eventually walked forward and sat down.

The moment she settled into the seat, she became painfully aware that every servant in the courtyard was looking at her.

Her discomfort immediately doubled.

[Why are they all staring?]

[Am I supposed to know what’s happening?]

[Was there a meeting scheduled that nobody told me about?]

The maid beside her stepped forward before she could ask.

Then she raised both hands.

Clap.

Clap.

Clap.

The sound echoed throughout the courtyard.

Almost immediately, movement appeared near the entrance.

One group of maids entered.

Then another.

Then another.

Soon servants began filing into the courtyard from every direction in orderly rows.

Some looked young and nervous, while some appeared older and experienced.

Before long, dozens of people had gathered.

The once spacious courtyard suddenly felt crowded.

Su Yueqing’s eyes widened slightly.

Then widened again.

The more people that arrived, the more alarmed she became.

By the time everyone had assembled, rows upon rows of servants stood neatly before her.

The entire courtyard fell silent as everyone looked toward her.

Meanwhile, Su Yueqing looked back at them.

For several long moments, neither side spoke.

Inside her mind, however, she was already panicking.

[Why are there so many people?]

[Is Xi Wenzhe running a residence or commanding an army?]

[What exactly does one person need this many servants for?]

The servants naturally heard none of her thoughts.

To them, their new Young Madam simply appeared calm and dignified as she sat beneath the flowering tree observing everyone.

The head maid stepped forward and bowed.

"Young Madam, these are the servants currently assigned to Young Master’s residence."

Su Yueqing stared at the crowd again.

There were far more than she had expected.

The head maid continued respectfully.

"The Duchess instructed this servant to gather everyone so Young Madam may become familiar with the household staff."

The moment she finished speaking, dozens of servants bowed together.

"This servant greets Young Madam."

The unified greeting echoed throughout the courtyard.

Su Yueqing nearly jumped from her chair.

She had not been prepared for such a dramatic display.

[Why are they greeting me like this?]

The servants remained respectfully bowed.

When they finally straightened, the head maid spoke again.

"Would Young Madam like everyone to introduce themselves?"

Su Yueqing looked at the rows upon rows of servants standing before her and immediately felt a headache coming.

There were simply too many people.

Even if they introduced themselves one by one, she would probably forget every name within the next quarter of an hour.

As she stared at the crowd, a thought suddenly flashed through her mind.

Then her eyes brightened slightly.

Wait.

Hadn’t she forgotten something important?

[That’s right.]

[I’m supposed to be a villain.]

[The spoiled, arrogant, unreasonable wife.]

[How could I almost forget my job?]

The system immediately responded.

[after ten years host has finally remembered.]

Su Yueqing rolled her eyes at nine’s sarcastic remark.

[If I’m going to survive in this family, I need to maintain my image.]

[At the very least, I need enough Villain Points.]

[Being hated has benefits too.]

A smile slowly appeared on Su Yueqing’s face.

The servants below immediately became nervous.

For some reason...

That smile did not look friendly.

The head maid waited patiently.

"Young Madam?"

Su Yueqing waved her hand lazily.

"No need."

The head maid blinked.

"No need?"

Su Yueqing nodded.

"Why should I remember all your names?"

The courtyard became silent.

Several maids looked confused.

Su Yueqing continued speaking with complete confidence.

"If I call you something, then that’s your name."

The servants froze.

The head maid froze.

Even the birds seemed to stop chirping.

Meanwhile—

Hidden behind a nearby corridor overlooking the courtyard, several figures had quietly gathered.

Xi Wenzhe stood in front.

Beside him were Xi Yunhao, Xi Yunchen and Gu Xiang who had originally come to see how the meeting was progressing.

The moment they heard those words, everyone paused.

Xi Yunchen blinked.

"...What is she doing?"

Gu Xiang rubbed his forehead.

"I think she’s bullying the servants."

Xi Yunhao frowned.

"Why does she look so proud about it?"

Back in the courtyard—

Su Yueqing pointed toward a plump maid standing near the front.

"You."

The maid immediately stepped forward nervously.

"Yes, Young Madam."

Su Yueqing looked her up and down.

Then nodded.

"Fatty."

The maid froze.

"...Pardon?"

"Fatty."

Su Yueqing waved her hand.

"Easy to remember."

The maid looked as though she had just been struck by lightning.

At the same moment—

[Villain Points +5]

Su Yueqing nearly smiled.

It worked.

IT WORKED.

[This is easier than I thought.]

The system approved.

[Excellent progress but host shouldn’t be bitchy about it.]

Meanwhile, the unfortunate maid named Fatty looked completely lost.

Then Su Yueqing pointed toward another maid.

This one was extremely thin.

"So skinny."

She thought for a moment. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Bamboo Pole."

The maid froze.

[Villain Points +5]

Su Yueqing’s eyes sparkled.

The system wasn’t lying.

This was free Villain Points.

At the corridor—

Xi Yunchen stared blankly.

"...Did she just rename someone Bamboo Pole?"

Gu Xiang covered his face.

"She did."

Xi Yunhao looked speechless.

Meanwhile Xi Wenzhe remained silent.

But the corner of his mouth twitched once.

Back in the courtyard—

Su Yueqing was now fully committed.

She pointed at another maid with a round face.

"Steamed Bun."

Another maid with particularly large eyes.

"Goldfish."

A maid with a long face.

"Horse Face."

A maid with a tiny nose.

"Little Bean."

[Villain Points +5]

[Villain Points +5]

[Villain Points +5]

[Villain Points +5]

The notifications began appearing so quickly that Su Yueqing felt happier with each passing second.

The servants, however, were becoming increasingly confused.

The older maids exchanged helpless looks.

The younger maids looked like they wanted to cry.

Meanwhile, Su Yueqing felt she had finally found her calling in life.

[This is wonderful.]

[Why didn’t I start sooner?]

[At this rate I’ll become the greatest villain in the capital.]

At the corridor, Xi Yunchen looked completely stunned.

"I take back everything I said earlier."

"What?"

"I thought she was going to make trouble."

Gu Xiang sighed.

"She is making trouble."

"No."

Xi Yunchen pointed toward the courtyard.

"This is art."

Gu Xiang nearly choked.

Meanwhile, Su Yueqing had reached another maid.

This particular maid was quite pretty.

Su Yueqing narrowed her eyes.

Then suddenly pointed.

"You."

The maid stepped forward nervously.

"Yes, Young Madam?"

Su Yueqing thought carefully.

Then declared,

"Fox Face."

The maid looked horrified.

[Villain Points +5]

[Villain Points +5]

[Villain Points +5]

The notifications continued pouring in.

At this point, Su Yueqing felt happier than she had all day.

Even moving into Xi Wenzhe’s residence seemed slightly less painful now.

From the corridor, Xi Yunhao finally turned toward Xi Wenzhe.

"Brother."

Xi Wenzhe glanced at him.

Xi Yunhao pointed toward the courtyard where dozens of servants were now standing with their brand-new names.

"...Your wife is insane."

For the first time that morning, Xi Wenzhe did not immediately disagree.

His gaze remained fixed on Su Yueqing as she sat proudly beneath the flowering tree, renaming them with the most ridiculous name you could think of.

After a long silence, he finally spoke.

"...I know."

And somehow, that answer only made everyone even more speechless.