Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 166 Stabilizing the Situation

Upon learning of the internal strife within the Marquis's residence, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling swiftly returned to handle the situation. They took decisive measures to suppress the rebellion and stabilize the situation within the Marquis's residence.

Xiao Ling, his face cold and his gaze sharp, stood in the main hall of the Marquis's residence and loudly proclaimed, "All those who participated in the rebellion, lay down your weapons immediately, and you may be treated leniently. Otherwise, you will be severely punished!" His voice, like a booming bell, echoed throughout the Marquis's residence.

Su Jinxiu, standing to the side, reasoned with them and appealed to their emotions: "We are all members of the Marquis's family. Why ruin the family's century-old foundation for a moment of impulse? As long as you turn back now, the past will be forgiven."

Some of the clansmen who had originally participated in the rebellion began to waver, and slowly put down their weapons.

However, a few die-hards still attempt to put up a stubborn resistance.

"Don't listen to them, we have no way out!"

Seeing this, Xiao Ling no longer hesitated and waved his hand to signal his guards to attack.

In an instant, shouts of battle erupted throughout the Marquis's residence. Xiao Ling personally led his guards in a fierce fight against the rebels. He moved with agility, his sword flashing and striking, and enemies fell one after another.

Su Jinxiu, on the other hand, was in the rear, directing operations in an orderly manner, arranging manpower to treat the wounded, and preventing any enemy from escaping in the chaos.

After a fierce battle, the rebellion was finally quelled. The Marquis's residence reeked of blood and gunpowder, and the wounded and dead lay scattered on the ground.

"Clean up the battlefield and tally the casualties," Xiao Ling said in a low voice, tinged with exhaustion.

Su Jinxiu nodded and turned to arrange the follow-up matters.

However, although the situation has stabilized temporarily, the Marquis's mansion is already riddled with problems.

"This internal strife has caused heavy losses to the Marquis's mansion, and we must restore its strength as soon as possible," Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu replied, "My lord, the most urgent task is to reorganize the clan rules and strengthen management to prevent such incidents from happening again."

They began to implement a series of reform measures.

First, those clansmen who participated in the rebellion were tried. They were punished according to the severity of their crimes. However, those who genuinely repented were also given a chance to atone for their sins through meritorious service.

Secondly, the resources and power of the Marquis's residence should be redistributed to ensure fairness and impartiality, and to avoid triggering further discontent and conflict.

They encountered a lot of resistance in the process.

"Why are you cutting my power?" an elder of the clan said with dissatisfaction.

Xiao Ling answered firmly, "For the future of the Marquis's mansion, this is necessary."

Su Jinxiu patiently explained, "This is not directed at any individual, but rather for the overall benefit of the Marquis's mansion."

At the same time, they also have to deal with external pressures.

"The Marquis's mansion is in turmoil and its strength has been greatly reduced, which is a good opportunity for us." Some hostile forces are getting restless.

The Marquis's business partners also began to hesitate about whether to continue their cooperation.

"Given the current state of the Marquis's residence, we may need to reconsider our cooperation."

On the one hand, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu strengthened the defenses of the Marquis's residence to prevent enemy attacks; on the other hand, they actively communicated with their business partners, promising to restore the normal operation of the Marquis's residence as soon as possible.

After a period of effort, the situation in the Marquis's residence gradually stabilized.

"Madam, you've worked hard these past few days," Xiao Ling said to Su Jinxiu, looking at the Hou Mansion that was gradually coming back to life.

Su Jinxiu smiled slightly: "As long as the Marquis's mansion can recover, everything is worth it."

But they knew this was only a temporary calm.

Although Su Yue was imprisoned, she still had accomplices outside.

“As long as Su Yue is not eliminated, the Marquis’s mansion will never have peace,” Xiao Ling said.

Just as they were preparing to further eliminate potential threats, an imperial decree suddenly arrived.

"The internal strife in the Marquis's residence has had a terrible impact. Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu are hereby ordered to go to the palace to explain."

This imperial decree plunged the Marquis's mansion, which had just begun to stabilize, into crisis once again.