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

"What's going on outside?" Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan asked in unison, the sudden turn of events shattering the warm atmosphere between them.

The servant, terrified, turned pale and stammered, "Outside...there are so many soldiers outside, they say...they say they're here to arrest Master and Madam!"

Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan exchanged a glance, and immediately understood.

It seems they have infringed upon the interests of some people, and the other party has finally decided to take action.

"Xin'er, don't be afraid, I'm here." Yan Cheng'an held Su Jinxin's hand tightly, giving her strength.

Su Jinxin gave him a reassuring look, "Don't worry, I'm not someone to be trifled with."

The two calmly walked out of the mansion gate, only to see a large group of soldiers surrounding the Su residence.

Leading the group was Magistrate Li, who had previously tried to make amends for his mistakes during the epidemic.

"Lord Li, what is the meaning of this?" Su Jinxin asked in a cold tone, with a hint of accusation.

Magistrate Li wiped the sweat from his brow and said somewhat awkwardly, "Madam Su, I was only acting under orders. Please forgive me if I have offended you."

"On whose orders are you acting?" Su Jinxin pressed on relentlessly.

Magistrate Li stammered, not daring to speak frankly. Su Jinxin sneered, already knowing the answer in her heart.

"It seems that Lord Li is not going to tell the truth?"

Just then, a voice came from the crowd: "Su Jinxin, you have colluded with the rebels and are plotting a rebellion. Surrender now!"

The crowd parted, and a richly dressed man stepped out. He was the son of the stepmother whose evil deeds had been exposed by Su Jinxin earlier.

Su Jinxin met his gaze without flinching. "If you're going to condemn someone, you can always find a reason! I'd like to see what evidence you can come up with!"

After a fierce standoff, Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan were taken to prison.

Yan Cheng'an's personal bodyguard, Zhang, also contracted the disease amidst the chaos, and his fate was unknown, which was undoubtedly adding insult to injury.

Following the clues they had found, they tried to uncover the true identity of the mastermind, but they unwittingly fell into a trap and were trapped in a secret room full of traps.

As the surrounding walls slowly pushed inward, Su Jinxin's mind raced.

In the nick of time, she remembered a little trick recorded in an ancient miscellaneous book she had read in her previous life: to use a thin hairpin to precisely insert into an inconspicuous hole in the wall.

With a "click," the wall stopped moving.

Yan Cheng'an looked at Su Jinxin with admiration in his eyes: "Xin'er, you are really amazing!"

Su Jinxin smiled slightly, "This is just child's play." She looked around, her eyes suddenly turning sharp, "Now, it's our turn to fight back." She walked to the wall, carefully observing the patterns on it, a sly smile playing on her lips.

"Yan Chengan, look..."

Su Jinxin pointed her slender finger to an almost imperceptible indentation in the wall, and with a gentle press, a hidden door silently slid open in the wall.

A hint of surprise flashed in Yan Cheng'an's eyes, and then he realized that this secret room was the perfect place to trap a turtle in a jar!

"Wonderful, Madam!" he couldn't help but exclaim. This counterattack was absolutely brilliant!

The two quickly slipped through the hidden door and discovered that it led to a complex network of passageways.

With Su Jinxin's memories from her previous life and her keen observation of the terrain, they quickly found the best ambush location.

"This is it! Close the door, unleash the dogs... no, fire the arrows!" Su Jinxin winked playfully, giving her command with composure.

Yan Cheng'an had already arranged everything. With a single command, countless rockets were launched from both sides of the secret passage, catching the unsuspecting pursuers off guard.

Screams, the clash of weapons, and flames filled the air as the battle raged fiercely outside the secret chamber, while the two inside leisurely sipped their tea, awaiting the unfolding spectacle.

"This wipeout is going to be a real problem for them." Su Jinxin's lips curled into a smug smile.

Once the commotion outside had subsided, the two of them emerged from the secret room.

Seeing the mess everywhere, Yan Chengan tenderly pulled Su Jinxin into his arms and gently kissed her forehead: "Xin'er, thanks to you, we were able to get out of danger."

Su Jinxin nestled shyly in his arms, feeling his warm embrace, a sweet feeling welling up in her heart.

“This is nothing; even greater challenges await us in the future.” She raised her head, her gaze resolute. “Now, it’s our turn to fight back!”

Yan Cheng'an looked at the light in her eyes, his heart stirred, and he tightened his grip on her hand: "Let's do it together."

Suddenly, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came from afar, growing clearer and clearer as it approached... Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan exchanged a glance: "It seems the real show has only just begun."

As the sound of hooves drew nearer, a troop of men and horses galloped towards them amidst the rising dust.

The leader, dressed in official robes, was none other than Magistrate Li.

He dismounted and strode to Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan, his face beaming: "Lady Su, Young Master Yan, what a joyous occasion! What a joyous occasion!"

Su Jinxin raised an eyebrow: "Oh? What brings you this joy?"

Magistrate Li rubbed his hands together excitedly and said, "The imperial court has issued an award! It commends the two of you for your righteous deeds during the plague, and... and for your merit in suppressing the bandits this time! His Majesty is overjoyed and has bestowed upon you..." He paused, deliberately leaving the audience in suspense.

Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan exchanged a smile. This Magistrate Li was indeed a cunning old fox.

Yan Cheng'an calmly replied, "Magistrate Li, please speak frankly about what His Majesty has bestowed upon you."

"Ahem," Magistrate Li cleared his throat, "His Majesty bestowed upon me a thousand taels of gold, a hundred acres of fertile land, a hundred bolts of silk, and..." He paused again, this time not to keep me in suspense, but because he was genuinely astonished by the Emperor's gifts, "and also, an imperial plaque!"

Su Jinxin thought to herself: That's it?

It's nothing~ He remained outwardly calm and nodded slightly: "Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty."

Seeing her so calm, Magistrate Li secretly admired her, thinking that she was indeed a strong woman who had seen the world.

He continued, "Furthermore, the people of the city, grateful for your kindness, will also erect a longevity tablet for you and offer sacrifices to it day and night!"

Su Jinxin quickly waved her hand: "This is not right, we were just doing our duty."

Yan Cheng'an echoed, "We appreciate the people's sentiments, but we'll waive the need for memorial tablets."

Seeing that they were determined not to comply, Magistrate Li did not press the matter further.

He ordered his men to bring up the rewards, which were piled up like mountains, glittering with gold, dazzling the eyes of everyone around.

After dealing with these matters, Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan returned to the mansion hand in hand.

As the hustle and bustle faded and night fell, the two sat side by side on the rooftop, overlooking the brightly lit city.

"Xin'er," Yan Cheng'an called gently, pulling Su Jinxin into his arms, "It all feels like a dream."

Su Jinxin smiled softly: "Yes, a beautiful dream." She looked up at the starry sky, "However, this dream has only just begun."

Yan Chengan lowered his head and planted a kiss on her forehead: "From now on, I will always be with you, dreaming together and realizing our dreams together."

Su Jinxin leaned against him, feeling his warmth, and a sense of peace settled in her heart.

Suddenly, as if she remembered something, she sat up abruptly.

“Cheng’an,” she said gravely, “I suddenly remembered something…”

Yan Cheng'an looked at her with suspicion: "What is it?"

Su Jinxin took a deep breath and slowly said, "I remember, in my previous life, there seemed to be a hidden force..." Su Jinxin frowned slightly, her slender white fingers gently tapping the roof tiles, making a crisp sound that broke the tranquility of the night.

"My past life seems like a distant memory, and many details have become blurred. But I vaguely remember that, besides my stepmother and Su Xiaoxiao, there seemed to be someone else secretly stirring things up."

Upon hearing this, Yan Cheng'an frowned, a cold glint flashing in his deep eyes.

"Xin'er, has something come to mind?"

Su Jinxin shook her head. "It's just an intuition, like a fishbone stuck in my throat, I can't shake it off. It's like... like when you're playing a murder mystery game, you've already identified the murderer, but then you discover there's an even bigger boss behind them!"

Yan Chengan chuckled and ruffled her hair. "Xin'er, you always manage to turn a tense atmosphere into something light and humorous. However, your intuition is always very accurate; this matter is indeed worth investigating further."

The days that followed were outwardly peaceful and uneventful. Su Jinxin was successful in the business world, and Yan Chengan was thriving in the officialdom. They seemed to be the perfect couple in life.

Secretly, the two began a meticulous investigation.

The rewards sent by Magistrate Li filled the storeroom. Su Jinxin looked at the glittering gold ingots and suddenly had a flash of inspiration. "You got it right! I remember now!" She excitedly grabbed Yan Cheng'an's hand. "Cheng'an, do you remember when the epidemic broke out, medicinal herbs were scarce and prices skyrocketed?"

Yan Chengan nodded. "Of course I remember. Back then, many pharmacies took advantage of the disaster and made a fortune off the national crisis."

"That's right! I remember in my past life, the ones who inflated drug prices the most were not the local drug dealers, but a mysterious caravan from out of town! They seemed to have foreseen the future, stockpiling large quantities of medicinal herbs in advance and becoming rich overnight! At the time, I was busy saving myself and didn't investigate further, but now that I think about it, there must be something fishy going on!"

“A mysterious caravan…” Yan Cheng’an pondered for a moment, “It seems that the people behind this are more complicated than we imagined.”

Su Jinxin's eyes were firm. "The more complicated it is, the more interesting it is! I want to see who this mastermind is!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

This night, which should have been a time of perfect harmony and sweet romance, was disrupted once again by Su Jinxin's "flash of inspiration."

Suddenly, Zhang, the bodyguard, clutched his chest and collapsed to the ground in agony, his face deathly pale and his breath faint...