Nanny Zhou was frightened by Su Jinli's aura and said hurriedly, "Miss, there really is no one else! Back then, Madam Liu was jealous of Madam's deep favor with the master, so she had evil intentions. She asked me to add oleander leaves to Madam's 'soul-soothing soup' and gave her this hairpin, saying that the gem on the hairpin could soothe the mind, but in fact, the gem was also soaked in poison. Madam drank the potion and wore the hairpin, and her health deteriorated day by day. I was really forced to do this, please forgive me, Miss!"
Su Jinli clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms, leaving crescent-shaped marks. The rage within her threatened to consume her. She gritted her teeth and said, "What a cruel Liu! I've been kept in the dark all these years. Madam Zhou, you're complicit in this evil, and you're no exception. Come, take her away! Do not let her out without my order!"
Several maids rushed in and carried Madam Zhou to her feet. Madam Zhou cried out in despair, begging for mercy until her voice faded away. Su Jinli looked at the silver hairpin, tears welling up in her eyes. She vowed to make Liu pay for her actions and seek justice for her biological mother.
After calming down a bit, Su Jinli began to think about her next move. She knew there might be other forces behind the Liu family, and acting rashly might alert them. She decided to first stabilize the Liu family while secretly gathering evidence. Once the evidence was solid, she would publicly expose Liu's crimes.
In the days that followed, Su Jinli continued to operate as usual, managing the affairs of the No. 1 Scholar's Mansion and maintaining her love for Jiang Yan. But secretly, she launched a series of covert actions. She dispatched Lingge to investigate the people and events related to her mother, and instructed other trusted aides to search the Prime Minister's Mansion for more clues about Liu's crimes.
Lingge was very efficient and soon uncovered some important clues. It turned out that her mother had a maid who had disappeared shortly after her mother's death. Su Jinli suspected that the maid might know more, so she asked Lingge to continue tracking her whereabouts.
Meanwhile, Su Jinli stumbles upon a journal belonging to the Liu family in the prime minister's study. The journal contains a record of business dealings, but Su Jinli keenly senses that it conceals a hidden secret. She carefully examines the journal, hoping to uncover clues to her mother's death.
After considerable effort, Su Jinli finally uncovered a clue in a cryptic journal. The journal mentioned a mysterious organization with close ties to the Liu family, and this organization was likely inextricably linked to her mother's death. Su Jinli knew this mysterious organization was no good, and she needed to proceed with extreme caution if she wanted to uncover the truth.
As Su Jinli diligently pursued the truth, Liu Shi seemed to have noticed something was amiss. Su Jinli had been acting mysteriously lately, raising suspicions. To uncover Su Jinli's plans, Liu Shi decided to send her trusted aides to secretly monitor her every move.
A thrilling battle quietly unfolds in this seemingly peaceful capital. Can Su Jinli uncover the truth behind her mother's death and bring Liu to justice? And what tactics will Liu employ to counter Su Jinli's pursuit? Everything is filled with unknowns and uncertainties.
As her investigation deepened, Su Jinli gradually discovered that the situation was far more complicated than she had imagined. This mysterious organization was not only powerful but also extremely secretive. Even the slightest misstep could lead to irretrievable destruction. But Su Jinli remained steadfast. She yearned for her biological mother and her unwavering determination to avenge her, gradually advancing towards the truth.
During this process, Jiang Yan also noticed something was wrong with Su Jinli. He found that Su Jinli was often preoccupied, sometimes even waking up from her dreams. Jiang Yan was deeply distressed and repeatedly asked Su Jinli what had happened, but Su Jinli, fearing that it would implicate Jiang Yan, kept the truth from him.
Until one day, Jiang Yan stumbled upon the evidence Su Jinli had collected and learned the full story. He looked at the shocking evidence, feeling both angry and distressed. He held Su Jinli's hand tightly and said firmly, "Jinli, you shouldn't have to endure this alone. We are husband and wife, and no matter what difficulties we face, we should face them together. From now on, I will stand with you and make sure the murderer receives the punishment he deserves."
Su Jinli looked at Jiang Yan, her eyes filled with emotion and relief. With Jiang Yan's support, she felt empowered. The two decided to work together and developed a detailed plan to launch a counterattack against the Liu family and the mysterious organization.
Meanwhile, upon learning that Su Jinli and Jiang Yan already knew the truth, Liu Shi also began to intensify her plans. She colluded with a mysterious organization, attempting to preemptively eliminate Su Jinli and Jiang Yan to prevent future trouble. A life-or-death struggle was about to begin...
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