Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 186 Leak of Secrets

During the meticulous investigation, despite Su Jinxiu's utmost caution, some of the Marquis's secrets were inadvertently stolen by foreign enemies, making the already tense situation even more critical.

Upon learning of this, Su Jinxiu's heart sank. She knew that the leak of these secrets could bring utter disaster to the Marquis's mansion, and she had to take measures to deal with it as soon as possible.

She first summoned the core members of the Marquis's residence to discuss countermeasures. Everyone agreed that the most urgent task was to find the source of the leak and prevent more information from being stolen.

Su Jinxiu calmly analyzed the situation. She realized that not many people had access to these secrets, and it was highly likely that there was a traitor within the Marquis's residence. Therefore, she decided to launch a secret investigation within the Marquis's mansion.

She discreetly observed the actions of everyone in the mansion, trying to find clues. At the same time, she strengthened the defenses of important areas of the mansion and increased the number of patrols.

After a careful investigation, Su Jinxiu finally discovered some clues. It turned out that a staff member responsible for organizing documents had been behaving strangely lately. He often went to the study alone late at night, and his expression was flustered.

Su Jinxiu immediately launched an in-depth investigation into this advisor. She discovered that the advisor came from a very poor family but had recently become quite wealthy, which further confirmed her suspicions.

To avoid alerting the enemy, Su Jinxiu did not take immediate action but continued to observe the advisor in secret. She discovered that the advisor had close ties with a spy from the enemy, and they often met at a tavern outside the city.

Su Jinxiu decided to capture them the next time they met. She meticulously planned the operation, arranging for some skilled fighters to ambush them around the tavern.

When the advisor and the spy met again at the tavern, Su Jinxiu gave the order, and the skilled fighters swiftly moved in and captured them both. After interrogation, they finally confessed to their crimes.

It turned out that this advisor, driven by greed, had been bribed by the enemy and became their spy in the Marquis's residence. He used his position to steal the Marquis's secrets and pass them on to the enemy.

Upon learning the truth, Su Jinxiu was filled with rage. She immediately ordered the execution of the advisor and spy as a warning to others. At the same time, she also conducted a comprehensive overhaul of the Marquis's residence, strengthening the vetting and supervision of personnel.

However, the leak of the secrets had already caused some damage. After obtaining this information, external enemies launched an even more intense attack on the Marquis's residence. They spread rumors throughout the capital, defaming the residence's reputation and attempting to undermine its position.

Su Jinxiu knew that she had to remain calm and not be swayed by the enemy's schemes. Utilizing her connections and wisdom, she quickly took a series of measures to defuse the crisis.

She first sought out some highly respected officials to clear the name of the Marquis's mansion and dispel the rumors. At the same time, she strengthened ties with other families and gained their support.

Thanks to Su Jinxiu's efforts, the Marquis's mansion finally weathered this crisis. However, she also clearly realized that this incident served as a wake-up call for the mansion, emphasizing the need to strengthen the protection of secrets to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

In the days that followed, Su Jinxiu placed even greater emphasis on the security management of the Marquis's residence. She established a series of strict rules and regulations and strengthened the training and education of personnel. At the same time, she also increased investment in intelligence work, establishing her own intelligence network to keep abreast of the movements of external enemies.

As time went by, the Marquis's mansion gradually regained its former prosperity under Su Jinxiu's leadership. She also grew stronger amidst the political intrigue, becoming a true master of political maneuvering.