Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 35 Xiao Ling's Support

After successfully expelling Su Yue and her daughter from the Marquis's mansion, Su Jinxiu did not let her guard down. She knew that the crisis facing the Marquis's mansion was far more than that, and her path of revenge had only just begun.

Just as Su Jinxiu was pondering her next plan, Xiao Ling quietly appeared beside her.

"Jinxiu, this is some intelligence I've gathered for you regarding the Marquis's hostile forces," Xiao Ling said, handing a thick stack of papers to Su Jinxiu.

Su Jinxiu accepted it, her eyes filled with gratitude: "Your Highness, your help is so important to me."

Xiao Ling smiled slightly: "As long as it can help you achieve your wish, I will do anything."

These intelligence reports detailed the personnel composition, action plans, and backers of the Marquis's opposing forces. Su Jinxiu studied them carefully, and gradually came up with a plan.

With Xiao Ling's support, Su Jinxiu began to reorganize the internal affairs of the Marquis's mansion. She reorganized the mansion's assets, eliminated some corrupt officials who were lining their own pockets, and promoted a group of loyal and capable servants.

“Miss, the Marquis’s mansion has been completely transformed, all thanks to you and His Highness Prince Yan,” Xiao Cui said excitedly.

Su Jinxiu nodded gently: "But that's not enough. We must make the Marquis's mansion even stronger in order to resist external threats."

Xiao Ling not only provided Su Jinxiu with intelligence, but also used his connections in the court to secure some favorable policies and cooperation opportunities for the Marquis's mansion.

However, their actions aroused jealousy and resentment among some people.

One day, Su Jinxiu received an anonymous letter warning her to stop associating with Xiao Ling, or she would face the consequences.

Su Jinxiu showed the letter to Xiao Ling, who frowned and said, "This must be the work of those who can't stand to see us doing well. We don't need to pay any attention to it."

But Su Jinxiu knew in her heart that the obstacles they faced were growing.

Meanwhile, the Marquis's business encountered numerous difficulties during its expansion. Previously agreed-upon collaborations were suddenly cancelled, and goods shipped to other regions frequently encountered problems.

Su Jinxiu realized that this was sabotage by the enemy.

"Your Highness, it seems they intend to economically suppress the Marquis's mansion," Su Jinxiu said worriedly.

Xiao Ling comforted him, "Don't worry, I've already sent people to investigate, and we'll definitely find the mastermind behind this."

After some investigation, they discovered that the mastermind behind all of this was actually a high-ranking minister in the imperial court. This minister had long coveted the Marquis's property and wanted to seize it for himself.

Su Jinxiu was furious: "He can forget about it!"

Xiao Ling said, "We must find a way to expose his conspiracy and let the Emperor know about his crimes."

In order to gather evidence, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling ventured deep into enemy territory, risking their lives to outmaneuver the enemy.

During this process, they faced danger multiple times.

On one occasion, Su Jinxiu was discovered by the enemy while investigating alone and was surrounded.

At the critical moment, Xiao Ling arrived with reinforcements and rescued her.

"Jinxiu, are you alright?" Xiao Ling asked anxiously.

Su Jinxiu shook her head: "I'm fine, thanks to you."

After much hardship, they finally gathered enough evidence to present the minister's crimes to the emperor.

The emperor was furious and severely punished the minister, thus averting the crisis for the Marquis's household.

Amidst this turmoil, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling's relationship deepened.

But they know that the road ahead is long and many more challenges await them.

Just as they were about to breathe a sigh of relief, the Marquis's residence suddenly received a mysterious invitation.

The invitation read: "Master of the Marquis's Mansion, if you wish to know the truth of what happened back then, meet me in the bamboo forest outside the city in three days."

Su Jinxiu looked at the invitation, her heart filled with doubt and anticipation.

Xiao Ling said, "This might be a trap, but it could also be the key to unraveling the mysteries of the past."

Su Jinxiu said firmly, "No matter what, I must go and find out."

Three days later, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling went together to the bamboo forest outside the city. What awaited them?