Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 439 Attracts Attention, Malicious Slander

Her talent once again drew attention, and also aroused the jealousy of some.

Su Jinxiu's brilliance at the court poetry gathering shone like a dazzling star, illuminating the entire palace. Her poems were widely recited, and her name became the focus of everyone's conversation.

"Su Jinxiu is truly exceptionally talented; she is truly admirable."

"Her poems seem to touch people's hearts; they are truly wonderful."

However, amidst this chorus of praise, there were also some discordant voices. Those who envied her gnashed their teeth in the corners, their hearts filled with resentment.

"Hmph, she just got lucky for a while."

"What's so great about her? Watch how I embarrass her."

Among them, the most jealous of Su Jinxiu was a favored concubine named Consort Li. Consort Li, relying on her beauty and the emperor's favor, had always been arrogant and haughty in the palace. Now, Su Jinxiu's popularity had overshadowed her, making her feel threatened.

"This Su Jinxiu dared to steal my thunder, I'll make her pay!" Consort Li secretly vowed.

So, Consort Li began to speak ill of Su Jinxiu in front of the Emperor.

"Your Majesty, I have heard that Su Jinxiu behaved improperly when she was a commoner. Now that she is so blatant in the palace, I am afraid that she has ulterior motives."

Upon hearing this, the emperor frowned slightly: "We must not easily believe rumors."

But Consort Li did not stop there. She rallied some ministers who were on good terms with her to slander Su Jinxiu.

"Your Majesty, although Su Jinxiu's poems are excellent, they are probably plagiarized."

These rumors gradually reached Su Jinxiu's ears, and she felt very wronged.

"I never did those things, why are you slandering me like this?"

Xiao Ling felt sorry for his wife and decided to seek justice for her.

"Madam, do not be afraid. I will definitely find out the truth and clear your name."

Xiao Ling began to secretly investigate the source of these rumors and discovered that it was all Li Fei's doing behind the scenes.

"This Consort Li is really too much."

Just as Xiao Ling was preparing to present the evidence to the emperor, Consort Li struck first, framing Su Jinxiu.

She deliberately lost a precious piece of jewelry in her palace and then falsely accused Su Jinxiu of stealing it.

"Your Majesty, my jewelry is missing. Someone saw Su Jinxiu enter my palace."

Left with no other option, the emperor ordered a search of Su Jinxiu's residence.

"If it was indeed Lady Su who did it, I will certainly not let her off lightly."

The search yielded surprising results: the jewelry was indeed found in Su Jinxiu's room.

"How is this possible?" Su Jinxiu was stunned.

Xiao Ling knew his wife was innocent, and he firmly believed there must be a bigger conspiracy behind it.

"Madam, I will definitely rescue you."

Just when Su Jinxiu was in dire straits, a mysterious figure appeared, who seemed to know the truth of the matter.

"If you want to save Su Jinxiu, come with me."

Someone is maliciously slandering Su Jinxiu behind her back and spreading rumors.

Within the palace, Su Jinxiu's exceptional talent and stunning performance at the poetry gathering served as a sharp sword, piercing the jealous hearts of some. Thus, a malicious conspiracy to slander her quietly unfolded.

From some unknown time, rumors about Su Jinxiu began to circulate in every corner of the palace. Some said she had an affair with a foreign official, some said she had lost her virginity before entering the palace, and others said she used sorcery to bewitch the emperor.

"I've heard that Su Jinxiu is no good person. I wonder what tricks she used to gain the emperor's favor."

"Exactly, exactly. Look at her seductive appearance, she's definitely up to no good."

These rumors spread rapidly, like a black torrent.

Su Jinxiu initially ignored these absurd rumors, but as the rumors intensified, she began to feel uneasy.

"Where did these rumors come from?" Su Jinxiu frowned.

Xiao Ling was furious when he learned of this.

"Someone must have deliberately framed Madam. I must find out the truth!"

He began to investigate in secret, only to discover that the mastermind behind it was extremely well hidden.

At the same time, the emperor also heard these rumors. Although he trusted Su Jinxiu to some extent, the continuous spread of the rumors made him somewhat suspicious.

"Is Su Jinxiu really as despicable as the rumors suggest?"

Some concubines who were originally on good terms with Su Jinxiu began to avoid her, fearing that they would be implicated.

"Su Jinxiu's reputation is ruined now, it's best if we stay away from her."

Su Jinxiu's situation in the palace became increasingly difficult, and even palace maids and eunuchs were pointing fingers at her behind her back.

"Let's see how long she can be so smug."

Faced with this sudden malicious slander, Su Jinxiu felt extremely wronged and helpless.

"I never did those things, why are you slandering me like this?"

During her investigation, Xiao Ling discovered that these rumors seemed to be spreading in an organized and planned manner.

"This is no accident; someone must be manipulating things behind the scenes."

After some investigation, Xiao Ling finally discovered some clues, all of which pointed to a powerful figure in the palace.

This powerful figure harbored resentment towards Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu, believing they were hindering his interests.

"So he was the one pulling the strings behind the scenes!"

Xiao Ling decided to gather more evidence to expose his conspiracy in one fell swoop.

However, just as Xiao Ling was about to take action, something unexpected happened.

Su Jinxiu was suddenly accused of committing a serious crime, and the evidence was conclusive.

"How is this possible?" Xiao Ling exclaimed incredulously.

Su Jinxiu also fell into deep despair.

"Am I really destined to remain unjustly accused?"