Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 100 New Clues, Closer to the Core

This clue, like a thin thread, led Su Jinxiu into an even more intricate labyrinth. It was a mysterious location revealed by the Second Madam at the last moment, said to hold crucial evidence related to the enemy's conspiracy.

Su Jinxiu dared not be careless in the slightest. She and her trusted confidants disguised themselves and quietly went to that place. It was a dilapidated manor located on the outskirts of the capital, surrounded by overgrown weeds, making it look particularly gloomy.

As they stepped into the manor, a musty, decaying smell hit them. Su Jinxiu walked cautiously, paying attention to every detail around her. In a dimly lit room, she discovered a hidden compartment in the wall.

She opened the hidden compartment and found a stack of yellowed letters and an account book. Su Jinxiu eagerly began to read them, becoming increasingly alarmed with each page.

These letters revealed a secret collusion between the enemy and several high-ranking officials in the court, who planned to launch a coup and seize power while the emperor was on tour. The ledger recorded their crimes of accepting bribes and selling official positions.

"So this is the shocking conspiracy." Su Jinxiu gasped.

However, at that moment, a series of noisy footsteps suddenly came from outside.

"Oh no, someone's coming!" Qin Xin said nervously.

Su Jinxiu quickly put away the letters and account books and searched for a hiding place with her confidants.

A group of men in black rushed in and searched the area.

"We must find those things; we can't let them fall into other people's hands," the leader of the men in black shouted.

Su Jinxiu hid in a corner, her heart pounding. Fortunately, the men in black didn't notice them and left after searching for a while.

Su Jinxiu and her confidants quickly left the manor and returned to the Marquis's residence.

“My lord, I have found important evidence.” Su Jinxiu handed the letter and account book to Xiao Ling.

After reading it, Xiao Ling's expression turned solemn: "This matter is of utmost importance, and we must act immediately."

They decided to present this evidence to the emperor, but before that, they needed to make thorough preparations in case the enemy resorted to desperate measures.

Su Jinxiu began contacting some reliable officials, hoping to gain their support. However, in the process, she encountered a lot of cold reception and rejection.

"The Marquis's mansion is in dire straits itself; we don't want to be implicated," an official said coldly.

But Su Jinxiu did not give up. She appealed to their emotions and reasoned with them, and finally persuaded several upright officials to stand on their side.

Just as they were preparing to enter the palace to meet the emperor, the Marquis's residence was suddenly attacked by the enemy.

"Protect the lady and the evidence!" Xiao Ling shouted.

The Marquis's residence was instantly thrown into chaos, with shouts of battle and the clash of weapons echoing through the sky.

Under the protection of her trusted confidants, Su Jinxiu hid in a secret room.

"What should we do? Can we still hand the evidence over to the emperor?" the confidant asked anxiously.

Su Jinxiu's gaze was firm: "No matter what, we cannot let the enemy's conspiracy succeed."

Just then, a cheer erupted from outside.

"The enemy has retreated! The enemy has retreated!"

Su Jinxiu breathed a sigh of relief and reunited with Xiao Ling.

“We can’t wait any longer, we must go to the palace immediately,” Xiao Ling said.

However, unbeknownst to them, an even greater crisis awaited them within the palace...

Clutching the crucial evidence tightly, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling rode at breakneck speed towards the palace. Her heart pounded in her chest the entire way, knowing that this journey might mean certain death.

They finally arrived at the palace, but instead of a smooth audience with the emperor, they were met with numerous obstacles.

"No one from the Marquis's residence is allowed to enter!" The palace gate guards sternly refused.

Xiao Ling argued forcefully: "We have urgent matters to present to the Emperor, which concern the safety of the court!"

The guards remained unmoved: "No one may trespass without the Emperor's decree."

Just as the situation reached a stalemate, an eunuch came out and said in a sarcastic tone, "Oh, isn't this the Marquis's mansion? The Emperor is busy and has no time to see you."

Su Jinxiu knew that this must be due to the interference of the enemy's forces in the palace.

“Father-in-law, this matter is of great importance, please be lenient.” Su Jinxiu took out a silver ingot from her sleeve and quietly handed it over.

The eunuch glanced at the silver and sneered, "You think you can get rid of me with this little bit of money? The Marquis's mansion is in dire straits right now, you'd better go back."

Left with no other choice, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling could only wait outside the palace gates.

At the same time, the enemy also learned of their intention to enter the palace to meet the emperor and began an even more frantic operation.

More spies have appeared around the Marquis's residence, and every move within the mansion is under enemy surveillance. Meanwhile, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling have also survived several assassination attempts outside the palace.

Once, they stayed at an inn, and in the middle of the night, a group of men in black broke in through the window.

"Xiao Ling, protect the evidence!" Su Jinxiu shouted.

Xiao Ling engaged in a fierce battle with the man in black, and Su Jinxiu, not to be outdone, picked up a short sword to defend herself.

After a fierce battle, they finally repelled the men in black, but were seriously injured in the process.

“This can’t go on; we must get to the palace as soon as possible,” Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu gritted her teeth: "Tomorrow morning, we must break into the palace no matter what."

The next day, they arrived at the palace gate again, and this time, Xiao Ling decided to force his way in.

"Anyone who dares to stop me, don't blame me for being impolite!" Xiao Ling drew his sword, his aura imposing.

The guards were intimidated by Xiao Ling's imposing presence and dared not step forward for a moment.

Just then, a trusted eunuch from the Emperor's side came out and said, "The Emperor summons the people from the Marquis's residence to an audience."

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were overjoyed and quickly followed the eunuch into the palace.

Upon meeting the Emperor, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling immediately presented the evidence and explained the enemy's conspiracy to him in detail.

After reviewing the evidence, the Emperor was furious: "How dare you plot to usurp the throne!"

However, before the emperor could take any action, a sudden change occurred in the palace.

It turned out that an enemy's inside agent in the palace had launched a rebellion. In an instant, flames soared into the sky and shouts of battle filled the palace.

"Protect the Emperor!" Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu joined the battle without hesitation.

Amidst the chaos, will Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling be able to protect the Emperor and expose the enemy's conspiracy?