Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 399 The Mastermind Appears, Fierce Clash

After much effort, the mastermind finally revealed himself to be a mysterious and unassuming imperial concubine.

When the true nature of the Dowager Consort was revealed, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling couldn't help but gasp. They had never imagined that the Dowager Consort, who had always seemed low-key and gentle in the palace, was actually the mastermind behind this series of conspiracies.

"So it was her all along, hiding it so well." Su Jinxiu's voice was filled with surprise and anger.

Xiao Ling clenched his fists, his eyes filled with determination: "No matter who she is, she must be punished for committing such a crime."

However, the Dowager Consort remained unusually calm, showing no sign of panic at being exposed.

"What do you think you can do to me?" the Dowager Empress sneered.

It turned out that the Dowager Consort had cultivated her influence in the palace for many years and had a large following. At her command, many of her henchmen appeared and surrounded Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling.

"Today, none of you will leave here alive."

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were surrounded, but they were not afraid at all.

“Since we dared to expose you, we are prepared to deal with anything,” Xiao Ling said loudly.

At this critical moment, some righteous people in the palace also stepped forward.

"The Empress Dowager's crimes are unforgivable, and we cannot stand idly by."

The two sides were in a stalemate.

The Dowager Consort attempted to use her power and eloquence to bewitch people and make them believe that Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were framing her.

“I have served in the palace for many years and always behaved myself. This is clearly a malicious slander against me.”

But Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were prepared, and they presented the evidence they had collected to everyone one by one.

“These are irrefutable pieces of evidence, leaving no room for her to argue.”

The situation in the palace became increasingly tense, and people's stances began to waver.

Just then, the emperor received the news and rushed over.

"What exactly happened?" the emperor's majestic voice rang out.

Upon seeing this, the Dowager immediately put on a pitiful expression.

"Your Majesty, I have been wronged."

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling hurriedly told the emperor the truth.

The emperor looked at the evidence before him and at the reactions of the people, and fell into deep thought.

Meanwhile, the Empress Dowager's cronies were stirring up trouble, trying to influence the Emperor's judgment.

"Your Majesty, you must not blindly believe their one-sided story."

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling engaged in a fierce confrontation with the Empress Dowager, exposing her crimes.

The atmosphere in the palace was extremely tense. Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling confronted the Empress Dowager directly, their words sharp and merciless.

"Your Highness, your crimes are obvious, don't try to deny them anymore!" Su Jinxiu stared intently at the Empress Dowager with piercing eyes.

The Empress Dowager's face darkened, and she coldly snorted, "You two ignorant fools, how dare you slander me!"

Xiao Ling stepped forward and said loudly, "You secretly colluded with powerful figures, manipulated court intrigues, and used any means necessary for your own selfish desires. There is evidence for every single one of these crimes!"

The Dowager's eyes flickered, but she still tried to remain calm: "Evidence? That could also be fabricated by you!"

Su Jinxiu immediately retorted, "Your Highness, do you think you can shirk your responsibility like this? How can you so easily erase the grievances of those innocent people you framed!"

The Empress Dowager roared, "Insolence! I have served in the palace for many years; how dare you slander me like this!"

The two sides exchanged heated words.

Meanwhile, the Dowager's cronies were stirring up trouble and trying to disrupt the situation.

“Your Majesty, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling are clearly up to no good and want to frame the Dowager Consort.”

The emperor sat on his high throne, his face grim, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling turned directly to the emperor, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, we are utterly loyal to you, without the slightest falsehood. The Empress Dowager's crimes are undeniable; if she is not punished, the palace will be in turmoil, and the world will be in turmoil!"

The Empress Dowager cried out in a shrill voice, "Your Majesty, you mustn't believe their nonsense!"

Su Jinxiu then said, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager's actions are all driven by her own lust for power, completely disregarding court order and national security."

People in the palace began to whisper among themselves, and the situation became increasingly complicated.

Just then, the Dowager Consort suddenly made a ruthless move.

"Guards, seize these two traitors!"

Her confidants immediately rushed forward, intending to attack.

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu were prepared and responded quickly.

"Who dares to move!" Xiao Ling glared angrily.

Chaos erupted in the palace.

Amid this chaos, some ministers who were originally neutral began to express their opinions.

"Your Majesty, this matter should be thoroughly investigated to reveal the truth to everyone."

The emperor finally spoke: "Stop! I will decide this matter myself."

But the Dowager was not willing to give up, and she continued to try every means to exonerate herself.