Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 331 Seeking Support and Strategic Response

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling decided to seek support from righteous people in the imperial court.

Faced with the arrogance and provocation of local evil forces and the internal divisions within the Marquis's mansion, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling, after careful consideration, decided to embark on a journey to the capital to seek the help of righteous people in the court.

"The journey to the capital is long and the situation is complex, but for the future of the Marquis's mansion, we have no other choice," Xiao Ling said with a firm gaze.

Su Jinxiu nodded slightly, "Even if the hope is slim, we should still give it a try."

The couple encountered numerous hardships and obstacles along the way. The harsh weather and rugged roads made their journey extremely difficult.

"Madam, can you hold on?" Xiao Ling asked with concern.

Su Jinxiu gritted her teeth and insisted, "Don't worry, this little bit of hardship is nothing."

They finally arrived in the capital, but the situation there was far more complex than they had imagined. The various factions within the court were intricately intertwined, making it no easy task to find a truly righteous person.

"My lord, my lady, we must be extremely careful in this matter. A slight misstep could lead us into an even more dangerous situation," a trusted aide warned.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were well aware of the risks involved, but they did not back down. They inquired everywhere and visited one minister after another.

Some ministers expressed sympathy for their plight, but due to their own weak power, they were unable to provide substantial assistance.

"I deeply sympathize with the plight of the Marquis's family, but I am powerless to help them."

Some ministers avoided meeting them, fearing they might get into trouble.

"I won't see you, I can't handle this matter."

After repeatedly hitting a wall, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were almost driven to despair.

"Is there really no other way?" A hint of weariness flashed in Xiao Ling's eyes.

Just when they were feeling desperate, an official named Lord Li heard about their plight and decided to lend a helping hand.

"The Marquis's mansion has rendered great service to the court, and now that it is in such a predicament, how can I sit idly by?" Lord Li said.

Lord Li was highly respected in the court and was an upright man. He began to advocate for the Marquis's family.

However, their actions attracted the attention of officials who colluded with evil forces.

"How dare they meddle in other people's business! Let's teach them a lesson."

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling's situation in the capital became increasingly dangerous.

They were being secretly monitored around their residence and even received threatening letters.

"Leave the capital immediately, or you will bear the consequences."

However, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were not intimidated. They worked closely with Lord Li to gather evidence and prepare to expose the crimes of the evil forces in the imperial court.

During this process, the Hou family's local properties suffered further damage and heavy losses.

"My lord, my lady, news has come from the Marquis's residence..."

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were extremely anxious, but they knew that their efforts in the capital were of utmost importance at this moment.

They discussed and negotiated strategies to skillfully resolve the crisis.

Su Jinxiu, Xiao Ling, and Lord Li met in a secret room, their faces grave, as they discussed strategies to deal with the current crisis.

"These evil forces are deeply entrenched in the local area and wield considerable power. We must proceed with caution," Lord Li said with a furrowed brow and deep concern.

Xiao Ling clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with determination: "No matter what, we must find a way to uproot them and restore peace to this place."

Su Jinxiu pursed her lips, pondered for a moment, and then said, "We can't confront them head-on; we need to plan carefully. Perhaps we can first gather more evidence of their illegal and criminal activities and find something to hold against them."

Lord Li nodded in agreement: "What you say is absolutely right. With solid evidence, we will have a greater chance of winning in the court."

Therefore, they decided to split into several groups. Lord Li used his connections in the court to secretly investigate the crimes of officials colluding with evil forces. Xiao Ling sent men back to the area where the Marquis's residence was located to further gather evidence of local evil forces' crimes. Su Jinxiu remained in the capital, responsible for dealing with various factions and stabilizing the situation.

Su Jinxiu frequently attended various banquets, befriended the powerful ladies of the capital, and gleaned information from them. At the same time, she cleverly spread rumors about the Marquis's family's plight to gain more sympathy and support.

"Ladies, the Marquis's mansion has suffered such a calamity, and we hope that you can lend a hand," Su Jinxiu said earnestly.

Some of the ladies were moved by Su Jinxiu's sincerity and expressed their willingness to provide some assistance behind the scenes.

However, their operation did not proceed smoothly. The evil forces realized their intentions and began to wreak havoc even more frantically.

In the area where the Marquis's mansion was located, evil forces intensified their crackdown on the mansion's businesses, forcing many shops to close and workers to lose their jobs.

"What should we do? Is the Marquis's mansion really doomed?" The servants of the Marquis's mansion were filled with panic.

While calming everyone down, Xiao Ling also sped up the evidence collection process.

In the capital, some of those who originally supported Su Jinxiu also backed down due to the threat from evil forces.

"Mrs. Su, I'm so sorry, but I'm powerless to help."

Su Jinxiu felt immense pressure, but she still did not give up.

Just then, Lord Li sent an important message.

"I found the ledgers of those officials who embezzled and accepted bribes, which is crucial evidence."

However, the news was somehow leaked, and the evil forces sent assassins to try to steal the ledger and kill Lord Li.

"We must protect Lord Li and the account books!" Su Jinxiu was extremely anxious.

A fierce chase and battle unfolded in the streets and alleys of the capital.