Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 125 Gu Yu's End, Family Prosperity

Just as the Marquis's mansion resolved the crisis of missing supplies, the situation in the imperial court became increasingly tense. And one of the masterminds behind all this was none other than Gu Yu.

Gu Yu is a wicked and ambitious man who, for his own selfish desires, does not hesitate to collude with various forces, frame loyal officials, and disrupt the court.

After discovering Gu Yu's conspiracy, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu decided to gather evidence and expose his crimes.

“This Gu Yu has done all sorts of bad things; we absolutely cannot let him get away with it,” Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu nodded in agreement: "But we must proceed with caution to avoid alerting them."

They sent trusted confidants to secretly investigate Gu Yu's whereabouts and his correspondence with various forces.

After a lot of hard work, they finally obtained a large amount of evidence against Gu Yu.

"With this evidence, he'll never be able to recover." Xiao Ling looked at the stack of letters in his hand, a determined glint in his eyes.

However, Gu Yu also noticed Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu's actions and began to act desperately.

He sent assassins to try to kill Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu.

"Watch out!" Xiao Ling pulled Su Jinxiu aside, dodging a flying arrow.

The Marquis's residence was immediately thrown into chaos.

"Protect the general and his wife!" The guards drew their swords and engaged in a fierce battle with the assassins.

In the fierce battle, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu remained calm and directed their guards to resist the assassins' attacks.

Finally, reinforcements arrived and wiped out the assassins.

“Gu Yu is at his wit’s end,” Su Jinxiu said.

Xiao Ling decided not to wait any longer and went to the palace to meet the emperor with the evidence.

"Your Majesty, Gu Yu has committed numerous crimes, and the evidence is irrefutable. I beg Your Majesty to punish him severely." Xiao Ling knelt in the court and presented the evidence.

Upon reading this, the emperor was furious: "Gu Yu dares to be so audacious! Arrest him immediately!"

The officers and soldiers quickly mobilized and surrounded Gu Yu's residence.

"How dare you arrest me? I'm innocent!" Gu Yu shouted.

But faced with irrefutable evidence, his defenses appeared weak and ineffective.

Ultimately, Gu Yu was brought to justice and imprisoned.

"I'm not reconciled! I'm not reconciled!" Gu Yu roared in the prison.

However, none of this could change his fate.

After trial, Gu Yu was sentenced to death.

On the day of the execution, people from the capital flocked to watch, clapping and cheering.

"This villain has finally received the punishment he deserved."

"Heaven has eyes, and justice has been served."

As Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu watched Gu Yu being executed, a huge weight was finally lifted from their hearts.

But they knew that the struggle within the court was far from over...

With Gu Yu brought to justice, the situation in the capital gradually stabilized. Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu then devoted more of their energy to the development of the Marquis's mansion.

They first comprehensively reorganized and expanded the Hou family's businesses. Xiao Ling, relying on his keen insight and decisive decision-making abilities honed on the battlefield, successfully pioneered new commercial areas and established close cooperative relationships with merchants across various regions.

"We want to build a nationwide business network to make the Hou family's businesses thrive," Xiao Ling said confidently.

Su Jinxiu, utilizing her wisdom and management skills, implemented a series of reforms within the Marquis's mansion. She revised the household rules, strictly regulating the behavior of everyone in the mansion, while also strengthening the training and management of servants, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the mansion.

"Without rules, nothing can be accomplished. Only with proper management can the Marquis's mansion prosper in the long run," Su Jinxiu said.

Through their efforts, the Marquis's business grew bigger and bigger, and wealth poured in continuously.

At the same time, they also focused on cultivating and recruiting talent. Xiao Ling selected a group of brave and resourceful soldiers from the army to form a powerful guard for the Marquis's residence, ensuring its safety.

Su Jinxiu then recruited talented people from among the common people, inviting many literati, scholars, and skilled craftsmen to the Marquis's mansion to offer advice and suggestions for its development.

"Talent is the cornerstone of the Marquis's Mansion's development. We must ensure that talented individuals can realize their ambitions within the Marquis's Mansion," Su Jinxiu said.

The prosperity of the Marquis's mansion aroused jealousy and envy from other families, but Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu remained unmoved and continued to move firmly toward their goals.

They also actively participated in charitable causes, opening granaries to provide relief during years of famine and helping people overcome difficulties.

"We cannot only care about our own wealth and glory; we must work for the well-being of the people," Xiao Ling said.

The people were deeply grateful to the Marquis's mansion, and its reputation among the people grew ever higher.

However, as the Marquis's mansion grew stronger, new problems arose.

Some criminals coveted the wealth of the Marquis's mansion and joined forces to attempt to rob it.

"Madam, some suspicious people have recently appeared outside the manor. I'm afraid they have ill intentions," the steward said worriedly.

Su Jinxiu frowned: "Strengthen security. We must not let them succeed."

Upon learning of this, Xiao Ling decided to personally take action and teach these lawbreakers a lesson.

"They dare to plot against the Marquis's mansion? They're asking for trouble!" Xiao Ling led his guards in a fierce battle with the outlaws outside the city.

After a fierce battle, the criminals were routed and fled in disarray.

The Marquis's mansion escaped danger once again, but Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu knew that the road ahead was long, and they must remain vigilant at all times...