What surprised her even more was that the space unlocked the ability to become invisible, and she herself could also enter an invisible state with the space for half an hour.

Although the time wasn't long, it was enough.

Shen Qingtang looked at the mountain of wealth, food, and medicinal herbs piled up in the space, her eyes growing increasingly determined.

Lu Jin, Lin Peirou, Lu's mother... your good days are yet to come.

The Prefect of Jingzhao reported to the Emperor that the mansions of the Marquis of Yongning and the Duke of Dingguo had been burglarized one after another, and that someone had even died. The Emperor on the dragon throne frowned after hearing the report.

His face was filled with disbelief: "Such a thing has happened? To dare to steal and kill in broad daylight in two of the most prestigious mansions in the capital is simply outrageous!"

The Prefect of the Capital bowed and reported, "Your Majesty, I have sent people to investigate carefully. No traces were left at either scene, and the stolen goods have mysteriously disappeared. Even the locks on the warehouses are intact... This matter is indeed strange."

The emperor said in a deep voice, "Continue the investigation! You must find out exactly who did this. If you can't find out, you can forget about being the Prefect of the Capital!"

Early the next morning.

As soon as the gates of the Yongning Marquis's residence opened, a carriage stopped at the entrance, and a man and a woman got out with a child of about half a year old.

The woman, dressed in a purple brocade dress, with an arrogant expression, was none other than Lu Jin's elder sister, Lu Yu'e.

She married Zhou Wenbin, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, a man who appeared gentle and refined.

In reality, he was a sycophantic and pedantic scholar.

The boy beside them was their son, Zhou Yaozu, who inherited his mother's personality, being arrogant and fond of taking advantage of others.

Lu Yu'e had heard that something had happened at the Marquis's residence.

I came here specifically to see if I could get some benefits.

Upon entering, I was startled by the chaos inside the mansion. The servants were still weeping and wailing, Lu Jin and Lin Peirou were sighing and complaining to the yamen runners sent by the Prefect of the Capital, and Lu's mother had just woken up and was lying on the couch groaning.

"What happened? I heard yesterday that our house was burgled, but I thought it was just a rumor..." Lu Yu'e asked in a shrill voice, her eyes scanning the room as if trying to figure out what was missing.

Zhou Wenbin feigned concern: "Ah Jin, what exactly happened?"

At this moment, Shen Qingtang, dressed in plain clothes, came out of the inner room with tears streaming down her face.

Upon seeing Lu Yu'e, her tears flowed even more freely: "Elder sister, you've finally come... Our family is in such a terrible state... The dowry is gone, the shop is empty, and now even my maternal family is suffering..."

She cried and pounded her chest.

Even Zhou Yaozu was so frightened by that desperate look that he shrank back.

A cold smile flashed across Shen Qingtang's eyes.

Lu Yu'e? Zhou Wenbin? In my past life, these two certainly took advantage of my misfortune quite a bit.

They climbed up by stepping on the corpses of the Shen family. In this life, it's time for them to taste the bitterness of living in fear.

She cried even harder.

She deliberately raised her voice, making sure everyone around could hear: "Why am I so unlucky? I can't live like this anymore..."

She needs to act even more convincingly so that those jackals will bare their fangs sooner.

Shen Qingtang's crying had not yet stopped.

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps echoed outside the Yongning Marquis's residence, accompanied by the clanging of clashing armor. A troop of fierce-looking imperial guards rushed in.

The leading general remained expressionless.

Holding a bright yellow imperial edict in his hand, he shouted loudly, "By imperial decree, confiscate the property! Marquis Yongning, Lu Jin, has colluded with the maternal relatives and harbored treacherous intentions. The evidence is irrefutable! Arrest everyone in the mansion!"

These words struck like a thunderbolt, leaving everyone in the mansion stunned.

The Imperial Guards moved extremely quickly.

They pounced on us like wolves and tigers.

They subdued Lu Jin, Lu's mother, Lin Peirou, and the others one by one.

Lin Peirou trembled with fear, struggling and screaming, "I'm not from the Marquis's mansion! I'm just a cousin staying here! Let me go!"

Shen Qingtang wiped away her tears at the opportune moment.

Her voice was trembling with sobs, yet every word was clear: "Cousin? Miss Liu has lived in the Marquis's mansion for eight years. Everything you eat, wear, and use comes from the Marquis's mansion. Even the dress you're wearing was made last month using my fabric. How can you not be considered a member of the Marquis's mansion?"

Lin Peirou was speechless, her face ashen, and she could only watch helplessly as the Imperial Guards bound her.