Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 407 Jealousy Spreads, Treachery Uncovered

The glory of the Marquis's mansion aroused the jealousy of many, and conspiracies in the shadows continued.

As the Marquis's reputation grew, the flames of jealousy burned fiercely both inside and outside the palace. Those who coveted the Marquis's glory, like venomous snakes lurking in the darkness, waited for their chance to strike.

"Why is Xiao Ling so successful? The Marquis's mansion must fall!" A disgraced minister said through gritted teeth in his own residence.

In a corner of the palace, several concubines gathered together, whispering among themselves.

"Su Jinxiu is so arrogant now, we can't let her get away with this."

They began to secretly conspire and plot a series of insidious schemes.

Someone slandered Xiao Ling to the emperor, accusing him of holding military power and plotting rebellion.

"Your Majesty, Xiao Ling has made outstanding military achievements and now enjoys great prestige in the army. I'm afraid he may be a threat to Your Majesty."

The emperor was slightly startled upon hearing this, but did not immediately express his opinion.

Meanwhile, rumors were spreading among the people that the Marquis's mansion was exploiting the common people and forcibly seizing their farmland.

"The Marquis's family has abused their power to oppress us commoners. This is outrageous!" Some people who were unaware of the truth were incited and filled with anger towards the Marquis's family.

Inside the Marquis's residence, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu sensed the hostility permeating their surroundings.

"This situation is becoming increasingly dangerous, and we must handle it carefully." Xiao Ling frowned.

Su Jinxiu nodded and said, "Husband, we can't just sit here and wait to die. We have to find out who's behind this."

They began a covert investigation, trying to find out who was spreading rumors and plotting conspiracies.

However, the enemy was very cunning and always managed to cleverly conceal their tracks.

"These people are hiding too well," Xiao Ling said, somewhat annoyed.

Just then, a servant of the Marquis's mansion suddenly disappeared and was found dead in the suburbs a few days later.

"This is clearly someone warning us," Su Jinxiu said worriedly.

Meanwhile, the situation in the palace became increasingly tense, and the emperor's attitude towards Xiao Ling grew colder and colder.

"His Majesty seems to no longer trust us." Xiao Ling felt unprecedented pressure.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling repeatedly saw through the enemy's treacherous schemes and fought back.

Faced with the enemy's endless schemes and tricks, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling always maintained a high degree of vigilance and keen insight.

On one occasion, the enemy deliberately tampered with the Marquis's accounts, attempting to frame the family for embezzling public funds. However, when Su Jinxiu examined the accounts, she discovered several obvious flaws.

“These accounts are too deliberately made; someone must have framed us,” Su Jinxiu immediately informed Xiao Ling.

Xiao Ling acted decisively, sending people to investigate secretly, and eventually uncovered the traitor who had falsified the accounts.

"So it was you, you traitor! Who instructed you?" Xiao Ling glared angrily.

The traitor trembled under Xiao Ling's imposing presence and confessed to being the mastermind.

On another occasion, the enemy spread rumors that Xiao Ling had colluded with the enemy and betrayed his country on the battlefield. When the news reached Xiao Ling's ears, he sneered.

"Such a despicable tactic, and they still want to smear me."

Xiao Ling decided to turn the tables and deliberately released some false information to lure the enemy into a trap. When the enemy thought they had caught Xiao Ling red-handed and excitedly reported him to the emperor, Xiao Ling produced irrefutable evidence to prove his innocence and expose the enemy's conspiracy.

"Your Majesty, this is the sinister intention of those people, attempting to sow discord between me and Your Majesty."

The emperor then realized his mistake and his trust in Xiao Ling increased even more.

However, the enemy did not give up. They became even more frantic and plotted even more vicious schemes.

"This time, we must ensure that Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu never have a chance to recover."

They plotted to create chaos at the banquet held at the Marquis's residence, attempting to embarrass the Marquis's family in front of all the guests.

However, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling noticed something amiss in advance and quietly strengthened their defenses.

When the troublemakers sent by the enemy appeared, Xiao Ling gave an order to capture them all.

"How dare you cause trouble in the Marquis's residence!"

In their repeated clashes, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling not only successfully uncovered the enemy's treacherous schemes but also gradually grasped the enemy's weaknesses.

"It's time to deliver the fatal blow." A resolute glint flashed in Xiao Ling's eyes.

They began gathering evidence, preparing to expose the enemy's crimes and bring them to justice.

However, the enemy also noticed Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu's actions and began their last struggle.