Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 299 Gu Yu Falls into the Trap, Family Test

Gu Yu indeed fell into the trap and was caught on the spot, his conspiracy completely failed.

When Gu Yu was bound hand and foot and pinned to the ground, his eyes were filled with despair and resentment. "Xiao Ling, Su Jinxiu, you actually plotted against me!" he shouted hoarsely.

Xiao Ling looked down at him and said coldly, "Gu Yu, this is your own fault."

Su Jinxiu stepped forward, her eyes devoid of any pity: "Your evil deeds have finally received the punishment you deserve."

However, the matter did not end there. Although Gu Yu was imprisoned after his arrest, the impact of his previous conspiracy continued to unfold.

The powerful official in the court was furious because Gu Yu had been arrested. He began to slander the Marquis's family to the emperor, trying to frame them for something they shouldn't have.

"Your Majesty, the Marquis's residence has set up a trap to arrest Gu Yu without authorization. Their intentions are despicable, and they likely have ulterior motives," the powerful official said.

Upon hearing this, the emperor became suspicious and ordered Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu to be summoned to the palace for an explanation.

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu knew that going to the palace would be fraught with danger, but they had no choice but to go.

In the palace, the emperor looked at them with a grim expression: "Xiao Ling, Su Jinxiu, do you know your crimes?"

Xiao Ling knelt down and replied, "Your Majesty, we are wholeheartedly devoted to the court. We captured Gu Yu to expose his conspiracy and clear the name of the Marquis's mansion."

Su Jinxiu also said, "Your Majesty, the evidence against Gu Yu for framing the Marquis's Mansion is conclusive. I urge Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly."

The emperor was silent for a moment, then said, "Do you have any evidence to prove Gu Yu's crimes?"

Xiao Ling presented the evidence he had collected, and after carefully examining it, the emperor's expression softened slightly.

But the powerful official said from the side, "Your Majesty, this evidence may have been forged by the Marquis's mansion; it should not be trusted."

Xiao Ling looked angrily at the powerful and influential man: "Sir, why do you keep slandering the Marquis's mansion?"

Just when the two sides were deadlocked, an old minister stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, I believe this matter should be thoroughly investigated, and the Marquis's family should not be easily convicted," the old minister said.

After a moment's thought, the emperor decided to temporarily send Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu back to the Marquis's residence to await further investigation results.

Back at the Marquis's residence, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu knew they had to find more compelling evidence as soon as possible to completely extricate themselves from this predicament.

They delved deeper into Gu Yu's past and discovered that he also had intricate connections with some underworld criminal gangs.

By following these clues, they found some key witnesses.

But at that moment, assassins sent by the powerful and wealthy also set their sights on them.

One night, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu were attacked while they were out searching for evidence.

"Protect the Marquis and his wife!" The guards fought bravely.

After a fierce battle, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu managed to escape, but many guards were injured or killed.

"It seems they've resorted to desperate measures," Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu said with deep concern, "But we cannot give up. We must clear the name of the Marquis's family."

The Marquis's mansion is facing an internal test involving inheritance rights and the distribution of family assets.

This news was like a boulder thrown into a lake, creating ripples throughout the Marquis's mansion. Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu had just escaped Gu Yu's conspiracy and hadn't even had a chance to catch their breath before they had to face internal family strife.

Sitting in the study, Xiao Ling frowned and said to Su Jinxiu, "Madam, this succession dispute may plunge the family into chaos."

Su Jinxiu gently held Xiao Ling's hand and comforted him, "Husband, don't worry too much. We will definitely come up with a good solution."

At this time, the uncles and elders of the Marquis's mansion had already begun to openly and secretly compete for favor.

In the main hall, the eldest master, Xiao Zheng, spoke vehemently: "I, Xiao Zheng, have managed this Marquis's estate for many years and have extensive experience. It is only right that I take charge of it."

Second Master Xiao Hong retorted, "Eldest Brother, in terms of talent, I am no less than you. This right of inheritance should be a fair competition."

Xiao Ling, as the rightful heir of the Marquis's mansion, found himself in a dilemma.

On the one hand, he didn't want to have too much of a falling out with his uncles over the issue of inheritance; on the other hand, he also knew that the future of the Marquis's mansion could not be handed over to people with wicked intentions.

Su Jinxiu suggested, "Husband, why don't we hold a family competition to determine the succession based on talent and character?"

Xiao Ling thought the plan was feasible, but after the news spread, his uncles and elders all expressed their opposition.

"This is clearly biased towards Xiao Ling, we disagree!" the master said.

The internal conflicts within the family intensified, and some servants began to take sides.

The atmosphere in the Marquis's residence became unusually tense, and the harmony of the past was completely gone.

Just then, powerful figures in the court seemed to have noticed the internal strife in the Marquis's mansion and began to secretly intervene.

"As long as you support me, I will certainly not treat you unfairly once I take control of the Marquis's mansion." The master secretly colluded with powerful figures.

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu noticed something amiss and decided to expedite the resolution of the family's internal problems.

They began visiting the elders of the Marquis's residence, hoping to gain their support.

However, some elders have an ambiguous attitude and are unwilling to express their opinions easily.

At this critical moment, a highly respected elderly lady from the Marquis's residence stepped forward.

"The Marquis's residence must not be in chaos; the long-term interests of the family should be the priority," the old lady said.

But her words did not completely quell the controversy.

With the family competition approaching, everyone is making tense preparations.