Prime Minister Su nodded and said, "At the same time, we must also speed up the collection of other evidence. Only with solid evidence can we bring down Minister Gao."
In the days that followed, the Prime Minister's residence continued its intensive investigation. The secret guards finally uncovered evidence of collusion between Minister Gao and Doctor Zhou, including correspondence and accounting records. This evidence indicated that Minister Gao, for his own benefit, had conspired with the Wang family and Doctor Zhou to poison Su Jinli's mother.
However, just as they were about to present the evidence to the emperor, news suddenly arrived that Minister Gao had learned of their investigation and was destroying evidence everywhere, and was also attempting to harm the Prime Minister's Mansion.
"It seems that Minister Gao has become desperate. We must take action as soon as possible." said Prime Minister Su.
Jiang Yan nodded and said, "Don't worry, father-in-law. I've already made all the arrangements. On the one hand, we will secretly send the evidence to the Dali Temple and have the Dali Temple Minister investigate secretly. On the other hand, we will strengthen the guards of the Prime Minister's Residence to prevent Minister Gao from taking action against the Prime Minister's Residence in a desperate situation."
Su Jinli looked at Jiang Yan and Su Xiang, her heart filled with gratitude. She knew that this struggle had reached a critical moment, and they had to go all out to seek justice for their mother and protect their family.
In this moment of crisis and challenge, the members of the Prime Minister's Mansion unite as one to face the coming storm. They know the road ahead will be difficult, but for the truth and for their families, they will never retreat. A thrilling contest is about to unfold on the ancient stage of the capital, and the members of the Prime Minister's Mansion will use their wisdom and courage to write their own chapter of justice.
As evidence was secretly sent to the Dali Temple, tensions grew within the Prime Minister's residence. Su Jinli kept a close eye on the situation, knowing that Minister Gao would not give up easily and that the residence could be in danger at any moment. Jiang Yan maintained close contact with the secret guards, constantly adjusting defense strategies to ensure the safety of the residence.
Young Marquis Su diligently practiced swordsmanship day and night, burning with a desire to fight Minister Gao to the death and avenge his grandmother. Prime Minister Su also regained his composure, leveraging his long-standing connections and prestige at court to secretly contact some upright officials, preparing to strike a fatal blow at Minister Gao at the right moment.
Back at the Dali Temple, upon receiving the evidence, the Dali Temple Minister, fully aware of the gravity of the matter, dared not slack off. He immediately organized personnel to conduct a detailed review and verification of the evidence. At the same time, he secretly arranged for some of his trusted associates to monitor Minister Gao's every move to prevent him from escaping justice.
However, Minister Gao seemed to sense the approaching danger and began to act frantically. On the one hand, he sent people to destroy the evidence that was unfavorable to him, and on the other hand, he secretly mobilized a group of assassins to launch a surprise attack on the Prime Minister's residence, attempting to eliminate all clues and insiders.
One night, dark clouds gathered, completely obscuring the moonlight. Silence reigned around the Prime Minister's residence, save for the occasional patrol of guards, their footsteps remarkably clear in the stillness. Suddenly, a group of men in black emerged from the darkness like ghosts. With nimble agility, they silently scaled the Prime Minister's wall and charged inside.
"Assassins!" The guards, having spotted the men in black, cried out. Alarm bells rang loudly in the Prime Minister's residence. Jiang Yan and Young Marquis Su, upon hearing the alarm, quickly led their servants to meet the enemy.
A fierce battle unfolded within the Prime Minister's residence. The well-trained men in black, their swordsmanship sharp, engaged the servants in a desperate struggle. Jiang Yan, sword in hand, weaved through the crowd with ease, each strike striking the enemy with pinpoint accuracy. Young Marquis Su, unwilling to be outdone, wielded his wooden sword. Though inferior in strength and experience to Jiang Yan, his fierce aura remained undiminished.
Su Jinli clutched a dagger in her room, feeling a mixture of anxiety and worry. She knew the outcome of this battle hinged on the survival of the Xiangfu, on whether she could obtain justice for her mother. She prayed silently, hoping that Jiang Yan and Young Marquis Su would be safe, and that the Xiangfu would survive this crisis.
Just as the battle reached its climax, a loud cry was heard: "Stop!" Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Prime Minister Su, dressed in official uniform, holding a sword, and rushing towards them with a group of soldiers. It turned out that Prime Minister Su had long anticipated that Minister Gao might become desperate and attack the Prime Minister's residence, so he reported the situation to the emperor in advance and requested that he send troops to support him.
Minister Gao's assassins, seeing the situation was bad, tried to retreat, but were surrounded by soldiers. After a fierce fight, most of the men in black were subdued, and the few who escaped were quickly captured by the soldiers.
After interrogation, it was revealed that the men in black were indeed sent by Minister Gao. They confessed some of Gao's crimes, including his plan to destroy evidence and murder everyone in the Prime Minister's residence. Upon learning this, Prime Minister Su, Jiang Yan, and the others became even more determined to bring Minister Gao to justice.
As evidence piled up and witnesses were brought to justice, Gao's guilt became irrefutable. The Dali Temple's Minister compiled the evidence and presented it to the emperor. The emperor, enraged, ordered Gao's immediate arrest and rigorous interrogation at the Dali Temple.
News of Minister Gao's arrest spread throughout the capital, and the people applauded. Su Jinli and her family felt a sense of relief when they heard the news. They knew their mother's grievances were finally vindicated.
On a sunny day, Su Jinli and her family came to her mother's grave. They laid flowers and offerings and told her about their experiences in the past few days.
"Mother, don't worry. We have already sought justice for you. Minister Gao and those who hurt you have all received the punishment they deserved." Su Jinli said with tears in her eyes.
Jiang Yan, Young Marquis Su, and Prime Minister Su also bowed in front of the tomb to express their respect and grief for the deceased.
After this turmoil, the Xiangfu has become more united, and Su Jinli and her family cherish each other even more. They know that in this complex world, only by supporting each other and upholding justice can they overcome numerous difficulties and usher in a bright future. And their mother's spirit can finally rest in peace. Under their protection, the Xiangfu will continue to write its own glorious chapter.
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