Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 382 Unexpected Discovery, Danger Approaching

By chance, while browsing through ancient books in the palace library, Su Jinxiu discovered a secret history of the court related to the Marquis's family, which seemed to involve the honor and disgrace of the Marquis's ancestors.

It was a quiet afternoon when Su Jinxiu, seeking refuge from the palace's intrigues, ventured into the secluded library. The library was filled with the scent of aged books. She gently brushed away the dust from the books, and a yellowed ancient text caught her eye.

As she turned the pages, the ancient text seemed to transport her to a long-forgotten past. The book recounted the entanglements between the Marquis's ancestors and the imperial court, and a little-known story gradually unfolded before her eyes.

Su Jinxiu's heart raced, her eyes fixed on the words, afraid of missing any crucial detail.

This secret history mentions that an ancestor of the Marquis's family had made great contributions by getting involved in the power struggles in the palace, but was eventually framed and met a tragic end.

"So the Marquis's mansion has such a past." Su Jinxiu was secretly shocked.

However, just as she was about to delve deeper, she suddenly heard footsteps outside the door.

She hurriedly put the ancient book back in its place, pretending that nothing had happened.

An elderly eunuch entered, scrutinizing Su Jinxiu with a suspicious look.

"What are you doing here, Madam?"

Su Jinxiu forced herself to remain calm: "I've only come here to find some books to pass the time."

The eunuch sneered, "This library is not a place you can just come to. Madam, you'd better be careful."

Su Jinxiu left the library in a hurry, but she kept thinking about the secret history she had just discovered.

Back at her lodgings, she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

"If this secret were to become known to others, it would be a blessing or a curse for the Marquis's mansion."

Meanwhile, there seemed to be a mysterious force in the palace secretly watching Su Jinxiu's actions.

Some of the palace maids and eunuchs looked at her with even more strange eyes.

"I heard she found something incredible in the library."

Meanwhile, those forces hostile to the Marquis's mansion began to stir.

"This might be a good opportunity to bring down the Marquis's mansion."

Knowing full well the danger she was in, Su Jinxiu decided to risk going to the library again, hoping to find more clues about that secret history.

This time, she was even more careful and avoided being seen by others.

Finally, in a corner, she found another related ancient book.

But just as she was about to read it carefully, she suddenly heard someone shouting loudly.

"Thief! A thief has broken into the library!"

Su Jinxiu's heart tightened; she knew she was once again in grave danger.

Her discovery attracted the attention of some court factions, who feared that the revelation of the secret would affect their interests. They began to secretly monitor and threaten Su Jinxiu, and danger gradually approached.

Su Jinxiu quickly realized that she was being watched by a pair of invisible eyes. No matter where she went, she could feel strange gazes watching her from the shadows.

"Madam, we feel like someone is following us these past few days," the personal maid said worriedly.

Su Jinxiu's expression was solemn, and she understood that the palace forces had begun to take action.

One day, Su Jinxiu received an anonymous letter warning her not to investigate that palace secret anymore, or she would face the consequences.

"This is clearly a blatant threat." Su Jinxiu gripped the letter tightly, her knuckles turning white.

Meanwhile, those around her also began to encounter trouble. The eunuch who was supposed to deliver messages to her mysteriously disappeared, and the maid in charge of her meals was falsely accused of stealing and punished.

"They're cutting off my informants and accomplices step by step." Su Jinxiu bit her lip, her heart filled with anger and worry.

While walking in the palace, Su Jinxiu would often "accidentally" fall or encounter unexpected disasters. Once, as she was passing through the garden, a tree branch above her head suddenly broke and fell, nearly hitting her.

"This is no accident; someone must be sabotaging us in the dark."

Even when she went to pay her respects to the Empress, she would be deliberately made difficult by the other concubines.

"Hey, isn't this Su Jinxiu? You don't look too good lately, are you feeling guilty?"

Faced with these open and covert attacks, Su Jinxiu could only deal with them cautiously, trying her best not to give the other party any leverage.

However, the danger continues to escalate.

One night, Su Jinxiu's residence suddenly caught fire, and the fire spread rapidly.

"Fire! Help!"

Everyone panicked, and Su Jinxiu managed to escape in a disheveled state with the help of her maid.

"This is going to kill me!" Su Jinxiu stared at the raging fire, her eyes filled with determination.

She knew she couldn't just sit and wait to die; she had to find a way out of her predicament.

Therefore, Su Jinxiu decided to seek help from Consort Hui.

"Your Majesty, I am now in dire straits. I beg Your Majesty to lend me a hand."

Consort Hui looked troubled: "This matter involves a wide range of people, and I must also act with caution."

Su Jinxiu felt a sense of despair, but she did not give up.

Just then, a mysterious person appeared in front of her.

"Madam, if you want to save your life, come with me."

Su Jinxiu hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to follow this mysterious person.