Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 123 Investigating the Truth and Resolving the Crisis

Faced with numerous crises plaguing the Marquis's mansion, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu decided to stop waiting for their doom. They secretly gathered their trusted confidants and formed an investigation team.

"No matter the cost, we must find the mastermind behind this and clear the Hou family's name." Xiao Ling's eyes were filled with determination.

Su Jinxiu nodded: "Don't worry, my husband. We'll start with the people Xiao De has been in contact with and follow the clues. We're sure to find some leads."

They first went to the casino that Xiao De frequented. The casino was a mixed bag, filled with smoke.

"Boss, we've come to ask you something," Su Jinxiu said to the casino owner with a smile.

The casino owner glanced at them sideways: "What's the matter?"

Xiao Ling took out a silver ingot and placed it on the table: "Regarding Xiao De, we want to know who instructed him to cause trouble at the Marquis's residence."

The casino owner's eyes flashed with greed when he saw the silver, but he hesitated for a moment: "This... I dare not say. If I offend those people, my casino will have to close down."

Su Jinxiu said, "Don't worry, as long as you tell the truth, the Marquis's mansion will protect you."

The casino owner gritted his teeth and finally spoke: "It's Master Zhao. He's the local tyrant in this area and he's in cahoots with your Marquis's family's rivals."

Upon receiving this clue, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu immediately launched an investigation into Master Zhao.

After several days of tracking and surveillance, they discovered that Master Zhao frequently visited a restaurant to meet with a mysterious person.

“That person must be the mastermind,” Xiao Ling said.

In order to get closer to that mysterious person, Su Jinxiu came up with a plan.

She disguised herself as a waiter at the restaurant and successfully sneaked into the private room.

"Gentlemen, these are the newly served dishes and wine," Su Jinxiu said, bowing her head.

The mysterious man and Master Zhao remained unsuspecting and continued their conversation.

"This time, we must ensure that the Marquis's mansion never recovers," the mysterious man said viciously.

Su Jinxiu quietly withdrew and told Xiao Ling what she had overheard.

Xiao Ling frowned: "We must find a way to get something on them."

Just then, they discovered that Master Zhao was preparing to transport an important shipment to the mysterious man.

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu decided to intercept the shipment on the way.

"Stop!" Xiao Ling and his men blocked the convoy.

Master Zhao's expression changed drastically: "Xiao Ling, what do you want to do?"

Xiao Ling sneered: "Open it and see what's inside."

When the box was opened, it was filled with evidence of opposition to the Marquis's mansion.

"Second Master Zhao, do you have anything else to say?" Xiao Ling asked.

However, just when they thought the truth was out, they discovered that things were far more complicated than they thought...

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu obtained evidence of what Master Zhao had transported, and thought they could finally expose the mastermind behind it all and resolve the crisis at the Marquis's mansion. However, they discovered that this evidence was just the tip of the iceberg, and a deeper conspiracy was hidden behind it all.

"It seems we underestimated the enemy's cunning." Xiao Ling frowned.

After thinking for a moment, Su Jinxiu said, "Husband, since that's the case, why don't we turn the tables on them?"

Under Su Jinxiu's scheme, they deliberately spread rumors that they had obtained crucial evidence enough to bring down the mastermind behind the scenes and were preparing to present it to the emperor. Upon hearing this news, the mastermind panicked and began to reveal more flaws.

Meanwhile, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu found Xiao De, the distant relative who had been manipulated, and reasoned with him and appealed to his emotions.

“Xiao De, you were confused for a moment and were used by others, almost bringing disaster to the Marquis’s mansion. But as long as you can repent and make amends, the Marquis’s mansion can forgive and forget,” Xiao Ling said earnestly.

Xiao De was already filled with remorse, and wept bitterly, saying, "I know I was wrong, and I am willing to atone for my sins."

Under the arrangement of Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu, Xiao De pretended to join the mastermind behind the scenes and obtained more of their conspiracy plans.

"My lord, Xiao Ling and the others plan to present the evidence to the Emperor tomorrow," Xiao De lied to the mastermind.

The mastermind behind the scenes was extremely anxious and decided to launch a final attack on the Marquis's residence that night in an attempt to destroy the evidence.

However, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu had already made thorough preparations. When the enemy stormed into the Marquis's residence, they discovered they had fallen into an ambush.

"No, I fell into a trap!"

Xiao Ling led the guards of the Marquis's mansion to wipe out the enemy in one fell swoop.

"Take them all down!" Xiao Ling ordered, and the enemies surrendered without resistance.

Meanwhile, Su Jinxiu brought evidence to the palace to meet the emperor.

“Your Majesty, the Marquis’s family has been loyal and devoted, yet they have been framed by treacherous people. Now the evidence is conclusive, and we beg Your Majesty to make a judgment.” Su Jinxiu knelt down and presented the evidence.

After reviewing the evidence, the emperor was furious: "How dare you frame the Marquis's mansion!"

With the emperor's support, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu finally resolved the crisis in the Marquis's mansion and brought the mastermind behind it to justice.

The Marquis's mansion has regained its former peace and glory.

"Thanks to you this time, Jinxiu," Xiao Ling said with emotion.

Su Jinxiu smiled and replied, "Husbands and wives should support each other."

However, before they could even enjoy this hard-won peace, urgent military news arrived from the border...