Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 383 Xiao Ling Enters the Palace to Conduct a Secret Investigation

Xiao Ling learned of Su Jinxiu's dangerous situation in the palace and tried various means to enter the palace to protect her safety.

Inside the Marquis's residence, Xiao Ling received news that Su Jinxiu was in danger in the palace, and he was immediately extremely anxious.

"My lady has suffered such hardship in the palace. I must find a way to enter the palace and protect her." Xiao Ling clenched his fists, his gaze resolute.

However, the palace was heavily guarded, and entering was no easy feat. But Xiao Ling did not back down in the slightest; he began to make every effort, utilizing all the connections and resources of the Marquis's mansion.

He first visited several old friends in the court, hoping to get their help.

“Brother Xiao, this matter is extremely risky, and I can only do my best,” an old friend said with a troubled expression.

Xiao Ling understood the difficulties involved, but his attitude was firm: "I am willing to pay any price as long as I can enter the palace."

At the same time, Xiao Ling also prepared generous gifts to bribe some eunuchs and guards in the palace, in an attempt to open a passage into the palace.

"Take this money, and I hope you will do me a favor."

However, some people accepted the gifts but did not do anything, and some even secretly reported the matter to the opposing forces in the palace.

"That Xiao Ling dared to attempt to enter the palace; he'll definitely suffer the consequences."

Xiao Ling's actions attracted a lot of attention and obstruction, but he did not give up.

Finally, with the help of an official who had once received a great favor from the Marquis's family, Xiao Ling got a chance to enter the palace.

"Be extremely careful when you enter the palace this time," the official advised.

Xiao Ling disguised himself and blended into the crowd of people going to the palace on official business, successfully entering the palace.

Upon entering the palace, Xiao Ling cautiously searched for Su Jinxiu's whereabouts.

The palace was a maze of roads and heavily guarded, and Xiao Ling narrowly escaped being discovered several times.

"We must not be caught, otherwise we will not only fail to save the lady, but also implicate the Marquis's mansion."

Just when he was extremely anxious, he unexpectedly encountered a kind palace maid.

"Are you looking for Mrs. Su? Come with me."

Xiao Ling followed the palace maid and finally met Su Jinxiu.

"Madam, you've suffered so much." Xiao Ling held Su Jinxiu's hand tightly.

When Su Jinxiu saw Xiao Ling, tears welled up in her eyes: "Why did you come? It's too dangerous here."

Xiao Ling comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

But what they didn't know was that their meeting had been discovered, and a much bigger crisis was about to unfold.

"Go and report that Xiao Ling has entered the palace."

The two carefully and secretly investigated the truth of the secret history in the palace, avoiding the eyes and ears of various factions within the palace.

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu knew that time was of the essence and danger was imminent; they had to uncover the truth behind the secret history as soon as possible to resolve the current crisis. Therefore, they decided to join forces to conduct a covert investigation within the palace.

During the day, they acted as if nothing was amiss, dealing with everyone in the palace without revealing the slightest flaw. At night, under the moonlight, they would quietly sneak into those little-known palaces and corners, searching for clues that might be related to the secret history.

"Be careful, don't make any noise," Xiao Ling whispered to Su Jinxiu.

Su Jinxiu nodded and quietly flipped through the mountain of old files.

However, spies were everywhere in the palace. Once, they had just entered an abandoned palace when they heard footsteps outside.

"Oh no, someone's coming!" The two quickly hid in the shadows.

It turned out to be a patrol of guards; fortunately, they didn't spot Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu.

But these perilous moments became more and more frequent, and their operations became increasingly difficult.

In order to obtain more information, Su Jinxiu used her relationship with Consort Hui to subtly inquire about some old stories in the palace.

"Your Majesty, I have heard some untold stories about the palace. Do you know anything about them?"

Consort Hui's eyes were complicated, but she still revealed some clues, providing some direction for their investigation.

Xiao Ling, relying on his martial arts skills and wit, avoided danger time and time again.

Once, while he was following a suspicious eunuch, he was almost discovered. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and hid in a nearby flower bush.

"That was close, we almost got exposed." Xiao Ling thought to himself with relief.

During their investigation, they uncovered some shocking secrets. It turned out that the honor and disgrace of the Marquis's ancestors were not only related to the power struggles within the palace, but also involved some important figures in the imperial court.

"I never imagined the waters behind this were so deep." Su Jinxiu couldn't help but gasp.

Their investigation also caused panic among those behind the scenes.

"We can't let them continue their investigation; we must find a way to stop them."

As a result, all sorts of conspiracies and schemes came crashing down on Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu.

Someone poisoned their food, someone set traps along their route, and someone tried to sow discord between them and others in the palace.

"Someone is deliberately framing us," Xiao Ling said, furious.

Despite the numerous difficulties, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu did not give up.

Just when they thought they were getting closer to the truth, a sudden turn of events made their situation even more dangerous.

"This is bad, it seems our whereabouts have been exposed."