Reborn and married in a swapped marriage, my aloof husband is too ruthless.

Su Jinxin gently patted Li Xiuniang's hand and softly comforted her, "Don't be afraid, it's just a gust of wind." However, as soon as she finished speaking, the shadows of the surrounding trees swayed even more violently, as if something was moving through them.

A chill ran from her feet to the top of her head, and Li Xiuniang was so frightened she almost fainted. She gripped Su Jinxin's arm tightly and stammered, "Madam... there... there seems to be something there..."

Su Jinxin followed Li Xiuniang's gaze and saw a dark figure flash past in the woods at an astonishing speed.

A chill ran through her as she immediately realized they had been discovered.

"Protect the lady!" With a low shout, several guards immediately shielded Su Jinxin behind them, vigilantly watching the surrounding movements.

Just then, several dark figures darted out of the woods, wielding sharp blades, and pounced on them.

"Ah—" Li Xiuniang screamed in fright and tightly closed her eyes.

Despite the danger, Su Jinxin remained calm and directed the guards to carry out the defense.

These men in black were highly skilled in martial arts, each move deadly, but Su Jinxin's guards were also elites handpicked. For a time, the two sides fought fiercely and evenly matched.

Suddenly, a sharp sword aura ripped through the night sky, heading straight for Su Jinxin.

At the critical moment, a figure stood in front of her and took the sword blow head-on.

"Cheng'an!" Su Jinxin exclaimed in surprise, only then realizing that Yan Cheng'an had appeared beside her at some point.

His face was pale, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, yet the long sword in his hand still pointed steadily forward.

"I'm fine," Yan Chengan said calmly, his gaze sweeping coldly over the men in black around him.

"It seems we underestimated the strength of this organization." His tone was calm, but there was a hint of seriousness in it.

The attacks from the men in black came wave after wave, and Su Jinxin, Yan Chengan, and the others gradually became overwhelmed.

Just then, Yan Cheng'an's eyes suddenly lit up; he seemed to have discovered something… “Their attack…”

“Their attacks… are patterned!” Yan Cheng’an shouted in a low voice, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

He discovered that although the attacks of these men in black were fierce, they followed a certain fixed pattern, with a brief gap appearing every seven moves.

He seized the opportunity, his figure flashing like a ghost, his longsword transforming into streaks of silver light, precisely piercing the black-clad man's weak points.

"Thud, thud, thud—" Several muffled thuds were heard, and several men in black fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Su Jinxin was overjoyed and immediately ordered the guards to change tactics to coordinate with Yan Cheng'an's attack.

The guards were already well-trained, and with Yan Cheng'an's guidance, they were even more formidable, quickly turning the tide of the battle.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the man in black began to retreat gradually, attempting to escape.

"Want to leave? Not so easy!" Su Jinxin snorted coldly, and taking advantage of the moment when the men in black were in disarray, she flashed and rushed towards the entrance inside the organization.

"Madam, be careful!" Upon seeing this, Yan Cheng'an's heart tightened, and he quickly followed.

Su Jinxin moved extremely fast, disappearing from the entrance in the blink of an eye.

Yan Cheng'an followed closely behind, passing through a dark passage and arriving at a spacious underground space.

The place was brightly lit, filled with all sorts of strange instruments and objects, and an eerie atmosphere permeated the air.

"Where is this place..." Su Jinxin looked around, her heart filled with doubt.

Suddenly, footsteps approached, and a group of men in black emerged from all directions, surrounding them.

“It seems we’ve strayed deep into the lion’s den.” Yan Cheng’an gripped his longsword tightly, his gaze coldly fixed on the men in black around him.

The leader of the men in black let out a chilling laugh: "I didn't expect you to find this place. But since you're here, don't even think about leaving alive!"

Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan stood back to back, ready for battle; a fierce fight was about to begin.

Just then, an old voice came from the darkness: "Stop!"

An elderly man dressed in black slowly walked out, his gaze falling on Su Jinxin, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

“You…you are…” Su Jinxin looked at the old man, and a feeling of familiarity suddenly welled up in her heart.

The old man did not answer, but turned to the man in black and said sternly, "All of you, step back!" Although the man in black was unwilling, he still obediently stepped back.

The old man walked up to Su Jinxin and slowly reached out his hand, as if he wanted to touch her cheek.

“Child…” he said softly, his voice full of affection.

Su Jinxin was stunned. She didn't understand who this old man was or why he was showing her such a kind expression. "You...who exactly are you?"

The old man didn't answer, but instead turned his gaze to Yan Cheng'an, a barely perceptible glint of cold light flashing in his eyes... "Young man, are you serious about protecting her?"

Yan Cheng'an's gaze was as firm as a rock. He held Su Jinxin tightly in his arms, and his deep voice sounded in her ear: "Don't be afraid, I'm here." Su Jinxin felt his warm embrace, and the strong heartbeat seemed to be drumming in her ears. A strong sense of security surged into her heart.

She knew that no matter what happened, he would protect her.

The old man looked at the two embracing, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He slowly spoke, "Young man, are you really willing to give everything for her?"

Yan Cheng'an answered without hesitation, "I am willing."

The old man sighed, as if he had made some kind of decision.

He turned around and pointed to a painting on the wall, saying, "What you're looking for is behind this painting."

Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

They carefully moved the painting aside, revealing a hidden compartment.

Inside the hidden compartment was a wooden box, its surface carved with intricate patterns, exuding an ancient aura.

Su Jinxin opened the wooden box with trembling hands; inside was a thick ledger.

She quickly flipped through a few pages, her expression immediately turning serious.

This ledger records all the transactions of the mysterious organization, involving many officials and merchants, and even members of the royal family!

"Found it!" Su Jinxin said in a low voice, suppressing her excitement.

However, at that moment, a sharp alarm suddenly sounded, and the entire underground space began to shake.

"Oh no, we triggered the alarm!" Yan Cheng'an's expression changed, and he immediately grabbed Su Jinxin's hand and ran towards the entrance.

"Quickly chase them! Don't let them get away!" The shouts of the men in black came from all directions.

Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan ran wildly, with the men in black in hot pursuit. They traversed dark passages, dodging traps and mechanisms, and finally arrived at the entrance.

However, the exit was blocked by a group of men in black.

The leader of the men in black, holding a long sword, stared at them with a cold gaze and a cruel smile on his lips: "You can't escape!"

Yan Cheng'an shielded Su Jinxin behind him, his long sword gleaming coldly, ready for battle. He knew this was a fight to the death.

The old man stood on higher ground, looking at the two surrounded figures, a strange glint in his eyes. He slowly raised his hand and whispered, "Make your move..."

The men in black surged forward like a tide, but Yan Cheng'an, his sword flashing, was like a god of death, tearing a bloody path through the encirclement.

Su Jinxin clutched the wooden box tightly, her face pale but her eyes resolute.

She knew the importance of the ledgers; they were the key to bringing down the mysterious organization!

"Li Xiuniang, smoke bomb!" Su Jinxin shouted sharply.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuniang, who had been hiding in the shadows, trembled as she lit a specially made smoke bomb.

Thick, pungent smoke instantly filled the air, obscuring everyone's view.

In the chaos, Yan Chengan grabbed Su Jinxin's hand and, taking advantage of the thick smoke, leaped onto the roof.

The roof tiles gleamed coldly in the moonlight. Yan Cheng'an, with his superb lightness skill, disappeared into the night in a few leaps.

Su Jinxin followed closely, her heart pounding wildly.

Below, the men in black roared repeatedly, but could only watch helplessly as they escaped.

After landing safely, Su Jinxin immediately arranged for someone to deliver the account books to a reliable person in the capital.

She knew this was just the first step; the real battle was just beginning.

"Yan Cheng'an, let's go see the Emperor." Su Jinxin's eyes were cold, and her tone was firm.

In the distance, a dark figure watched all this silently, a cold smile curving his lips: "Want to complain? Not so easy..." He slowly raised the tinderbox in his hand, his gaze falling on the courtyard where Su Jinxin was hiding, and said in a low voice: "Burn it."