Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 129 A Startling Discovery, A Legacy of Passion

After overcoming countless hardships, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu finally arrived at the deepest part of the ruins. A mysterious light permeated the area, and strange gems were inlaid on the walls, radiating dazzling colors.

“Husband, look what that is?” Su Jinxiu pointed to a huge stone platform in front of her.

On the stone platform sits an ancient scroll, surrounded by some mysterious artifacts.

Xiao Ling cautiously stepped forward, picked up the scroll, and gently opened it. The contents recorded inside shocked them.

It turns out that this was a key clue left by the ancestors of the Marquis's family regarding the removal of the curse on the treasure, and it also mentioned a huge secret hidden behind the Marquis's family.

"It turns out that the Marquis's mansion has been guarding a divine artifact that concerns the safety of the world, and this artifact is inextricably linked to everything we have experienced before," Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu's eyes widened: "If we can master this artifact, the future of the Marquis's mansion will be limitless."

However, at that moment, a violent tremor suddenly came from the ruins.

"Oh no, this place might collapse!" Xiao Ling shouted.

They hurriedly packed their belongings and prepared to find a way out.

However, their escape route was blocked by fallen rocks, and cracks began to appear in the surrounding walls.

“We must find another way out!” Su Jinxiu said.

They searched the ruins and finally discovered a hidden passage.

The passageway was filled with acrid smoke, making it difficult to breathe.

"Cover your mouth and nose, and get through quickly!" Xiao Ling pulled Su Jinxiu and rushed into the passage.

At the end of the passage was a huge cave, from which an eerie light flickered.

"Where is this place?" Su Jinxiu asked.

Xiao Ling cautiously observed his surroundings: "I don't know, but it feels like it's fraught with danger."

Just then, a group of dark figures emerged from the depths of the cave and pounced on them.

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu fought back fiercely, but the shadowy figures grew larger and larger, and they gradually found themselves in a predicament.

"Are we going to die here?" Su Jinxiu was filled with despair.

At this critical moment, Xiao Ling discovered a mechanism in the cave...

Just as Xiao Ling discovered the mechanism in the cave, he pressed it without hesitation. In an instant, a bright light flashed, and the dark figures vanished without a trace.

"Phew, that was close." Xiao Ling breathed a sigh of relief.

Su Jinxiu also felt lingering fear: "Husband, we must leave here quickly."

The two continued along the cave and finally found the exit.

When they emerged from the ruins, the sunlight shone on them, but it brought little warmth, because their hearts were filled with thoughts of what they had discovered within the ruins.

"Jinxiu, this discovery makes me feel a great sense of responsibility." Xiao Ling said solemnly.

Su Jinxiu nodded: "Husband, me too. Especially me, as a member of the Marquis's mansion, I must shoulder the mission of carrying on the family tradition."

Back at the Marquis's residence, Su Jinxiu fell into deep thought.

"Madam, you seem to have something on your mind these past few days," the maid asked with concern.

Su Jinxiu came to her senses: "The future of the Marquis's mansion and the inheritance of the family all depend on us."

She began to study her family's history and culture more diligently, and discussed with Xiao Ling how to deal with the challenges that might come.

"We must not only protect everything that the Marquis's mansion has now, but also seek the well-being of our descendants," Su Jinxiu said.

Xiao Ling agreed: "That's right, it's our responsibility."

However, some of the Marquis's collateral branches misunderstood Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling's actions.

"Are they making such a big show of it because they want to keep the Marquis's secrets for themselves?"

"Maybe they want to take this opportunity to suppress us, the collateral branches."

Various rumors and gossip spread throughout the Marquis's residence.

Upon learning this, Su Jinxiu decided to convene a family meeting.

"Dear relatives, the secret of the Marquis's mansion is not for the benefit of any one person or branch, but concerns the future of the entire family," Su Jinxiu said sincerely.

However, some people still disagree.

"That sounds nice, but who knows what you're really up to?"

Faced with the questions, Su Jinxiu did not get angry, but patiently explained.

At this very moment, the situation in the imperial court also changed.

"General, the Emperor seems to have some suspicions about the Marquis's residence," a trusted aide reported.

Xiao Ling frowned deeply: "What should we do?"

Su Jinxiu said, "Husband, we must find a way to dispel the Emperor's doubts, and at the same time stabilize the Marquis's mansion."

Under such immense pressure, will Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling be able to stay true to their original aspirations and fulfill the mission of passing on their family legacy?