Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 103 The Enemy Takes the Bait, the Truth Approaches

After that fierce battle, the captured enemies appeared terrified in the dungeon of the Marquis's mansion. Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling knew that this was the perfect opportunity to break the deadlock and obtain crucial evidence.

Su Jinxiu changed into a simple, plain outfit and went to the dungeon. Her eyes were cold and resolute, sending chills down the spines of her enemies.

"Speak, who is the mastermind behind this?" Su Jinxiu's voice was clear and authoritative.

The enemy bit his lip and remained silent.

Xiao Ling sneered from the side: "Don't think you can save your lives by not talking. The crimes you've committed are enough to warrant a hundred deaths. But if you confess honestly, you might be spared."

One of the enemies finally couldn't withstand the pressure and trembled as he spoke: "I'll talk, I'll talk, but you have to promise not to kill me."

Su Jinxiu nodded: "As long as you tell the truth, I can consider it."

From this enemy, they learned some important clues about the enemy's communication methods, secret strongholds, and next steps.

"Keep digging deeper, don't overlook any detail," Xiao Ling instructed his men.

Based on these clues, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling began a secret investigation. Disguised, they mingled in the streets and alleys of the capital, searching for any trace related to the enemy.

In an inconspicuous tavern, Su Jinxiu spotted a suspicious-looking man. He was talking quietly with the tavern owner in a corner, his eyes darting around warily every now and then.

Su Jinxiu sat not far away, pretending to drink, but her ears were perked up.

"Everything is ready, we're just waiting for instructions from above," the man said.

"Be careful, the Marquis's people are keeping a close eye on things lately," the shopkeeper replied.

Su Jinxiu's heart stirred, and she quietly left the tavern to meet up with Xiao Ling, who was waiting outside.

"It seems there's a problem here," Xiao Ling said.

They decided to stake out the area near the tavern.

At night, the man came out of the tavern, looked around, and then walked toward a secluded alley.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling quietly followed.

The man entered a dilapidated house, and soon the lights inside came on.

Xiao Ling gestured for Su Jinxiu to wait outside, while he leaped onto the roof, lifted a tile, and peered inside.

The man was sitting with several other people, and there were some documents on the table.

Xiao Ling seized the opportunity and broke in through the window.

"Don't move!"

The people inside the house were immediately thrown into a panic.

Su Jinxiu rushed in as well, and together with Xiao Ling, they brought the situation under control.

They found more evidence inside the house, which further exposed the enemy's plot.

However, just as they were preparing to return to the Marquis's residence with the evidence, they found themselves surrounded by a group of men in black.

"Hand over the evidence, and we'll spare your lives!" shouted the leader of the men in black.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling tightly protected the evidence, preparing to fight to the death.

Just at this critical moment, the sound of horses' hooves approached...

Each newly discovered piece of evidence was like a puzzle piece, gradually piecing together a shocking whole. Su Jinxiu often pondered these pieces of evidence alone late at night, trying to find the key clues hidden within.

Looking at Su Jinxiu, who was becoming increasingly haggard, Xiao Ling said with heartache, "Jinxiu, you must also take care of your health and not overwork yourself."

Su Jinxiu shook her head, her gaze resolute: "Now that the truth is right before my eyes, how can I stop?"

They discovered that the enemy's conspiracy was far larger and more complex than they had imagined. It not only involved power struggles within the Marquis's household but was also closely linked to political infighting at court, and even touched upon military deployments on the border.

"Who is the mastermind behind all this? How could someone have such ambition and methods?" Su Jinxiu said, frowning.

Through in-depth analysis of the evidence, they identified several important figures in the imperial court. However, more evidence and clues were needed to determine the true mastermind.

During her investigation, Su Jinxiu encountered a mysterious old man. As they brushed past each other on the street, the old man whispered, "To know the truth, go to the dilapidated temple outside the city."

Su Jinxiu was startled. By the time she turned around, the old man had already disappeared into the crowd.

"Could this be a trap?" Xiao Ling asked worriedly.

Su Jinxiu pondered for a moment: "Even if it's a trap, we must go and see for ourselves."

So they took their trusted followers and cautiously made their way to the dilapidated temple outside the city.

The dilapidated temple was filled with an old, worn-out atmosphere, and the surrounding silence was unsettling.

"Be careful, it might be a trap," Xiao Ling warned.

Just then, a voice came from the darkness: "You've finally arrived."

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling looked warily at the source of the sound, and saw a figure slowly walk out.

"Who are you?" Su Jinxiu asked.

"I am someone who knows the truth, but before I tell you, you must agree to one condition," the voice said.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling exchanged a glance: "What are the conditions?"

"Avenge me! Those people killed my whole family!" The voice was filled with hatred.

Su Jinxiu said, "As long as you are telling the truth, we will definitely stand up for you."

The figure began to recount everything he knew. It turned out that the mastermind behind this was a powerful minister who was hiding his true intentions in the court. He colluded with various forces, attempting to overthrow the government and declare himself emperor.

"It was him!" Xiao Ling exclaimed in surprise.

After obtaining this crucial clue, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling became even more determined to expose the conspiracy.

However, their actions alerted the enemy, who launched a frantic counterattack.

The Marquis's mansion is once again in crisis, with assassins constantly attacking, and the servants in the mansion are filled with fear.

"Madam, what should we do?" the butler asked anxiously.

Su Jinxiu calmly said, "Don't panic, everyone. As long as we unite, we will definitely overcome this difficulty."

In this difficult time, will Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling be able to successfully expose the conspiracy and save the Marquis's mansion and the imperial court?