Moonlight, like water, fell quietly on the small cloth bag, as if draping it with a mysterious silver veil. Su Jinli looked at the bag, a sharp glint in her eyes, and suddenly she smiled softly. That smile held a hint of determination and confidence, as if she had seen a turning point in the struggle. She said slowly, "It seems this drama isn't over yet."
On this seemingly peaceful night, a tense and oppressive atmosphere permeates the Prime Minister's residence. Su Jinli and Jiang Yan know this is only the beginning, and they are about to face a complex web of conspiracy. Yet, at this moment, they rely on each other, their hearts filled with courage and determination. They know that to seek justice for Su Jinli's biological mother and to uncover the hidden truth, they must move forward together, no matter what difficulties and obstacles await them.
Jiang Yan looked at Su Jinli, his eyes filled with determination and tenderness. He gently embraced Su Jinli in his arms, as if to pass on all his strength to her. He whispered, "Jinli, don't be afraid. No matter what happens, I will always be by your side. We will definitely reveal the truth to the world and make those who did evil receive the punishment they deserve."
Su Jinli leaned against Jiang Yan's arms, feeling his warm, strong heartbeat. The fear and anger in her heart gradually subsided, replaced by an unprecedented determination. She knew that with Jiang Yan by her side, she was no longer alone. They were like two ships relying on each other in a storm, sailing together towards the other side of the truth.
In the days that followed, Su Jinli and Jiang Yan began intensive preparations. They knew the complex network of forces behind the Liu family was intricate, and their current evidence alone wasn't enough to completely bring them down. Therefore, Jiang Yan used his connections and influence within the court to secretly investigate the relationship between Minister Lin and the Liu family. He traveled extensively, speaking with upright officials in an effort to extract further information about Minister Lin's corruption.
Su Jinli returned to the No. 1 Scholar's Mansion and, outwardly, continued to conduct her affairs as usual, entertaining visiting noblewomen. However, secretly, she and Lingge and the others meticulously planned how to dig up further evidence from Liu's closest associates. She knew that Liu had been operating within the Prime Minister's Mansion for years and must have hidden pawns within her. Only by eliminating these pawns one by one could they truly uncover the full extent of the conspiracy.
Confined to the ancestral hall of the Prime Minister's residence, Liu sat on the cold ground, staring blankly ahead, her heart filled with fear and regret. She had never imagined that Su Jinli would so easily uncover her meticulously planned scheme. She began to fear the consequences if her actions were fully exposed. She vowed to herself that if she had the chance, she would find a way to salvage the situation and never allow herself and her family to fall into irreparable ruin.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Su remained secluded in his study, his heart filled with pain and self-blame. For all these years, he had been kept in the dark, allowing his deceased wife to die unjustly. Tears welled up in his eyes as he gazed at his wife's portrait on his desk. He resolved to thoroughly investigate the matter, no matter the cost, to give his deceased wife an explanation and justice to Su Jinli and Young Marquis Su.
As their investigation deepened, Su Jinli and Jiang Yan gradually discovered that the collusion between Liu and Minister Lin was no accident. Minister Lin had long coveted the power of the Prime Minister's residence, intending to control it through Liu and thereby gain greater authority at court. They exploited Liu's greed for the position of mistress of the Prime Minister's residence to orchestrate the conspiracy that resulted in the murder of Su Jinli's biological mother. Furthermore, the money embezzled by Liu's brother in Jiangnan was precisely what they used to bribe officials and consolidate their power.
Faced with such a complex situation, Su Jinli and Jiang Yan didn't back down. They knew this struggle wasn't just about personal grudges, but also about upholding justice and fairness. They decided to take advantage of Liu's eagerness to salvage the situation and set a trap to lure Liu and Minister Lin out of their hole.
On a seemingly ordinary day, Su Jinli deliberately spread the word that she had abandoned the investigation and was ready to call it a day. Upon hearing this news, Liu was secretly delighted, thinking she had finally escaped a disaster. She couldn't wait to contact Minister Lin to discuss how to consolidate their power and prevent further trouble.
However, what they didn't know was that Su Jinli and Jiang Yan had already secretly laid a dragnet. They had joined forces with some upright officials and were ready to capture Liu and Minister Lin as soon as they made a move and expose their crimes to the public.
Finally, on a dark and stormy night, Liu and Minister Lin could no longer contain their anxiety and decided to meet in secret to discuss their next move. Just when they thought everything was under control, Su Jinli and Jiang Yan, accompanied by soldiers, appeared before them like divine troops descending from the sky. Liu and Minister Lin's faces paled as they watched the scene unfold. They knew their end had arrived...
This thrilling struggle is about to reach its final conclusion. Can Su Jinli successfully seek justice for her mother? What punishment will Liu and Minister Lin receive? The entire capital is waiting to see...
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