Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 92 Unexpected Discovery

During her investigation, Su Jinxiu unexpectedly discovered an important token related to the Marquis's mansion, which may be the key to uncovering the truth.

It was in a secluded old house. Su Jinxiu had been searching through the dusty room for a long time in search of clues. Just as she was feeling tired and disappointed, her hand touched a hard object at the bottom of a dilapidated box.

She carefully took it out and meticulously wiped away the dust, revealing an exquisite jade pendant. The pendant was engraved with the Marquis's emblem, but its patterns and craftsmanship differed from those of common Marquis's accessories.

Su Jinxiu was startled; her intuition told her that this jade pendant was extraordinary. She took the jade pendant back to the Marquis's residence and studied it with Xiao Ling.

“I have never seen this jade pendant in the Marquis’s residence before,” Xiao Ling said, frowning.

After a moment of contemplation, Su Jinxiu said, "But since it bears the mark of the Marquis's mansion, it must have some connection with the Marquis's mansion."

They decided to take the jade pendant to consult an old steward in the Marquis's mansion. The old steward's expression changed drastically the moment he saw the jade pendant.

"This...this jade pendant was something the old Marquis carried with him before he disappeared." The old steward's voice trembled.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with surprise.

"Is the old Marquis's disappearance related to the current conspiracy?" Su Jinxiu asked anxiously.

The old steward shook his head: "What happened back then was quite strange. The old Marquis disappeared without a trace overnight, and his fate remains unknown."

Su Jinxiu felt as if she had grasped an important clue, but this clue led to even more mysteries.

In order to find out the origin and purpose of the jade pendant, Su Jinxiu inquired everywhere. In the process, she attracted the attention of some people with ill intentions.

One day, Su Jinxiu was stopped on the road by a group of people.

"Hand over the jade pendant!" the leader said menacingly.

Su Jinxiu's heart tightened as she realized that these people were after the jade pendant.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Su Jinxiu said, trying to appear calm.

"Don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!" the other party said, and was about to attack.

Just then, Xiao Ling arrived with the guards from the Marquis's residence and repelled the group.

"Jinxiu, are you alright?" Xiao Ling asked with concern.

Su Jinxiu shook her head: "I'm fine, but it seems that this jade pendant is really the key."

Back at the Marquis's residence, they took even greater care in protecting the jade pendant and continued their search for clues about it.

By consulting the Marquis's mansion's ancient books and archives, Su Jinxiu discovered a vague record about a jade pendant. It was said that this jade pendant was connected to a mysterious treasure, which held a secret powerful enough to change the fate of the Marquis's mansion.

"Could this be what the person behind this has been coveting all along?" Xiao Ling asked.

Su Jinxiu nodded: "Very likely, but we don't know the exact location of the treasure or how to open it yet."

Just as they were racking their brains, a mysterious visitor arrived at the Marquis's residence.

“I can help you unravel the secret of the jade pendant,” Fang Ke said.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling looked at the uninvited guest warily, unsure whether they should trust him.

Fang Ke seemed to sense their doubts and continued, "I have no grudge against the Marquis's mansion, but I can't stand the actions of those scheming people."

After some consideration, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling decided to temporarily trust the visitor. Little did they know, this decision would lead them into a perilous situation…