20demayo Chapter 185: Peeling off the cocoon
Chapter 185: Peeling off the cocoon
With her keen insight, Su Jinxiu discovered traces of an enemy among a series of subtle clues. Knowing that this matter was of utmost importance, she decided to continue her investigation and uncover the conspiracy hidden behind it.
She first re-examined the anomalies she had previously discovered, listing all the clues one by one. Through careful analysis, she discovered that these clues all seemed to point in the same direction—a mountain villa outside the city.
Su Jinxiu decided to personally investigate the manor. Disguised as an ordinary peasant woman, she quietly left the Marquis's residence with a few trusted maids.
Upon arriving at the manor, Su Jinxiu discovered that while it appeared peaceful, it harbored hidden dangers. The manor was heavily guarded, with more patrols than usual. She realized that this was likely a key stronghold for external enemies.
To avoid alerting the enemy, Su Jinxiu didn't barge into the manor directly. Instead, she found a secluded spot nearby and observed the manor's every move. After several days of observation, she finally discovered some clues.
It turned out that mysterious people frequently came and went from the manor, and their behavior was highly suspicious. Su Jinxiu guessed that these people were likely spies sent by foreign enemies.
To learn more about the situation, Su Jinxiu decided to risk sneaking into the manor. Using her light-footed skills, she evaded the guards' sight and successfully entered the manor.
In the villa, Su Jinxiu discovered a secret room hidden in the basement. She cautiously entered the room, which was filled with various intelligence reports and documents. As she carefully perused these documents, her shock grew.
It turned out that these foreign enemies' plans were far more complex than she had imagined. They were not only trying to obtain intelligence about the Marquis's residence, but also secretly plotting a conspiracy against the imperial court.
Su Jinxiu knew this matter was of great importance, and she had to pass the message on to Xiao Ling as soon as possible. However, the manor was heavily guarded, and leaving smoothly would not be easy.
Just as Su Jinxiu was thinking of a solution, she suddenly heard footsteps. Her heart tightened, and she quickly hid in a corner.
The footsteps grew closer, and Su Jinxiu's heart leaped into her throat. Just when she thought she was about to be discovered, a familiar voice called out, "Don't be afraid, it's me."
It turned out that Xiao Ling had come to meet her with his men. Su Jinxiu breathed a sigh of relief and left the manor safely with Xiao Ling.
Upon returning to the Marquis's residence, Su Jinxiu told Xiao Ling about her discovery. Xiao Ling's expression turned serious upon hearing this; he immediately realized the gravity of the situation.
They decided to report the matter to the imperial court and strengthen the defenses of the Marquis's residence. Su Jinxiu used her intelligence network to closely monitor the movements of the foreign enemies.
In the days that followed, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling faced threats from foreign enemies while simultaneously engaging in a fierce power struggle within the imperial court. They skillfully employed various methods to expose the conspiracies of treacherous officials and eliminate some potential threats to the court.
However, the external enemy's power remains strong, and their schemes continue to escalate. Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling know that they will need to make even greater efforts to completely thwart the enemy's plot.
Throughout this process, Su Jinxiu demonstrated her exceptional wisdom and courage. She constantly devised various solutions to defuse crisis after crisis. Xiao Ling was also by her side, providing her with unwavering support and assistance.
As time passed, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling finally uncovered the truth behind the enemy's conspiracy. Together with loyal ministers and generals in the court, they thwarted the enemy's plot and safeguarded the country's security.
After this power struggle, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling's reputations soared even higher. They became heroes in the eyes of the people, and the Marquis's mansion's position became even more secure.
However, Su Jinxiu was not satisfied with this. She knew that the path of political intrigue was endless, and she would continue to move forward, striving for the future of the Marquis's mansion and the nation…