Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 122 Relationships Heat Up, Crisis Begins in the Marquis's Residence

Xiao Ling's condition gradually improved under the doctor's treatment, and Su Jinxiu's tense nerves finally relaxed a little. She still stayed by Xiao Ling's side day and night, but with a more relieved smile on her face.

While Xiao Ling was in a coma, he often felt Su Jinxiu's company and care. Although his consciousness was blurred, that warmth was deeply imprinted in his heart. When he finally woke up and saw Su Jinxiu's haggard yet joyful face, he was filled with emotion.

"Jinxiu, thank you for your hard work." Xiao Ling's voice was weak, but his eyes were full of affection.

Tears welled up in Su Jinxiu's eyes: "Husband, you're finally awake. As long as you get better, anything I do is worth it."

From then on, the feelings between Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu grew stronger. When Su Jinxiu was tired, Xiao Ling would gently massage her shoulders; and when Xiao Ling was resting, Su Jinxiu would play a soothing melody for him.

"After this experience, I finally understand how important you are to me," Xiao Ling said, holding Su Jinxiu's hand.

Su Jinxiu leaned against Xiao Ling's chest: "We will never be separated again, and we will always stay together."

However, their sweet time did not last long.

The situation in the court became increasingly complicated. Those ministers who were jealous of Xiao Ling took the opportunity to spread rumors that Xiao Ling was injured because he had colluded with foreign enemies and was being retaliated against after being discovered.

"This is utter nonsense!" Su Jinxiu exclaimed angrily.

Xiao Ling's face also turned gloomy: "They're trying to take advantage of my illness to kill me."

In order to dispel the rumors, Xiao Ling decided to recover his health as soon as possible and return to the imperial court.

Although Su Jinxiu was worried about Xiao Ling's health, she also understood his determination.

"My husband, go ahead and do it. I will always support you."

Encouraged by Su Jinxiu, Xiao Ling worked hard on his rehabilitation training every day. His body gradually regained its strength, and his spirits improved.

But at the same time, the enemy's plot is escalating further.

One night, the Marquis's mansion was suddenly engulfed in flames.

"Oh no! Fire!" the servants cried out in panic.

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu were awakened and quickly organized everyone to put out the fire.

"This fire started suspiciously; someone must have set it up on purpose," Xiao Ling said.

A resolute glint flashed in Su Jinxiu's eyes: "No matter who it is, we will not let them succeed."

Thanks to everyone's efforts, the fire was finally extinguished, but the Marquis's residence also suffered considerable losses.

"It seems we can't just sit here and wait to die," Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu nodded: "We must take the initiative and expose those people's conspiracy."

Just as they were preparing to take action, a mysterious letter arrived at the Marquis's residence...

Before Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu could recover from the aftermath of the fire, new troubles arose one after another. This distant relative was named Xiao De, who was usually idle and did not do any proper work.

One day, Xiao De lost everything at the casino and was targeted by a group of treacherous people. They used the promise of paying off his debts as bait to instigate him to cause trouble in the Marquis's mansion.

Xiao De was so bewitched that he actually agreed to their demands.

Back at the Marquis's residence, Xiao De took advantage of the quiet of the night to sneak into the storeroom, attempting to steal valuables. However, his actions were discovered by the patrolling guards.

"Who goes there? How dare you steal from the Marquis's residence!" the guard shouted.

Xiao De panicked and turned to run. The guards gave chase and eventually captured him.

“Tell me, who ordered you to do this?” Xiao Ling glared at Xiao De.

Xiao De trembled and dared not utter a sound.

Su Jinxiu said, "Husband, this matter is probably not that simple. There must be someone behind it."

After some interrogation, Xiao De finally revealed the truth.

“Yes, it was those people from the casino. They said they would help me pay off my debts as long as I did what they said,” Xiao De said with a mournful face.

Xiao Ling's face darkened: "Damn it, they actually dared to use people from our Marquis's mansion."

Once this news spread, the Marquis's reputation in the capital was greatly affected.

"It's truly disappointing that such a scoundrel has emerged from the Marquis's mansion."

"It seems the Marquis's mansion isn't as upright as I imagined."

Various rumors spread throughout the capital, plunging the Marquis's mansion into a crisis of trust.

Meanwhile, hostile forces within the court took the opportunity to kick him while he was down.

"Your Majesty, the Marquis's family has a corrupt family tradition and should be severely punished."

"The Marquis's mansion is now infamous and no longer deserves its current status."

The emperor's attitude toward the Marquis's mansion also became subtle.

"Xiao Ling, you must give me an explanation for this matter."

Xiao Ling knew that if this crisis could not be resolved quickly, the Marquis's mansion would face annihilation.

"Madam, we must find the mastermind behind this as soon as possible and clear the name of the Marquis's mansion," Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu nodded: "Husband, rest assured, I have already sent people to investigate the backgrounds of those people in the casino."

After much effort, they finally discovered that the mastermind behind this was actually one of Xiao Ling's political enemies.

"So it was him. He'll stop at nothing to bring me down." Xiao Ling was furious.

Just as they were preparing to retaliate, another major event occurred at the Marquis's residence...