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

The death of Magistrate Li was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that quickly subsided, but undercurrents were still surging beneath the surface.

Su Jinxin keenly sensed that beneath this calm lay a greater crisis.

Zhang Huwei's condition stabilized, but the shadow of the epidemic still loomed over the Yan residence.

What worries Su Jinxin even more is that the business supply chain has been disrupted after the pandemic.

The supply of some important materials, such as medicine and cloth, has become extremely unstable.

It was like a high-speed machine suddenly jamming, giving even a business tycoon like her a headache.

"This is even more exciting than a palace drama!" Su Jinxin couldn't help but complain. "We finally got the epidemic under control, and now there's a supply chain crisis? Are you kidding me?"

Yan Cheng'an gently patted her back and comforted her, "Don't worry, take it slow, there will always be a way."

However, a solution is not so easy to find.

The suppliers, as if by prior arrangement, all demanded price increases, claiming it was to make up for losses incurred during the epidemic.

Su Jinxin sneered inwardly: Trying to take advantage of someone's misfortune?

None of the doors!

"Dear business owners, everyone has had a tough time during this pandemic, and I've done my part too. Now you want to raise prices on the spot? Isn't that a bit unfair?"

The suppliers exchanged glances, and one who seemed to be the leader stepped forward and said, "Mr. Su, that's not how it works. We've also suffered heavy losses! How can we survive if we don't raise prices now?"

“Exactly!” the other suppliers chimed in.

Su Jinxin took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the anger in her heart.

These people clearly want to take advantage of her!

"Gentlemen, doing business requires conscience. Aren't you afraid of ruining your reputation by acting like this?"

The leader sneered, "Boss Su, in this world, who cares about conscience? Money is the only truth!"

Seeing this, Yan Chengan stepped forward, shielding Su Jinxin behind him, and said coldly, "So, there's no room for negotiation?"

The leader, neck stiff and unyielding, said, "We've already said all we need to say. Mr. Su, you can decide for yourself!"

The atmosphere instantly became tense, and a business war was about to break out... Su Jinxin looked at the group of greedy suppliers in front of her and a cold smile appeared on her lips.

“Since that’s the case…” she paused, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes, “then don’t blame me for being impolite!” She turned and whispered a few words to Yan Cheng’an, who nodded and turned to leave.

"Boss Su, what do you mean by this?" The leader was a little flustered; Su Jinxin's reaction was completely unexpected.

Su Jinxin did not answer, but just smiled meaningfully.

Just then, a commotion arose outside the door...

A commotion arose outside the door, and then a group of merchants escorted a richly dressed man inside.

The man was imposing and exuded an aura of authority.

When the leading supplier saw the newcomer, his face turned deathly pale, his legs went weak, and he almost knelt down.

"Your Highness?!"

Indeed, the visitor was none other than the current emperor's younger brother—the Wise Prince.

The wise prince has always kept a low profile and rarely appears in public, so his sudden visit today surprised everyone present.

Su Jinxin smiled slightly and bowed to the Prince Xian: "Your Highness, it is an honor to have you here. I am sorry for not welcoming you sooner."

The wise king smiled and nodded, his gaze sweeping over everyone present before finally settling on the leading supplier. His tone carried a hint of authority: "I've heard that someone is trying to take advantage of the situation and disrupt market order?"

The lead supplier was terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat, and stammered, "Your Highness, it's a misunderstanding...it's all a misunderstanding!"

"Misunderstanding?" Su Jinxin chuckled. "Your Highness, you've come at the perfect time. These shop owners insist on raising prices arbitrarily, disregarding the common people. I was just worried about how to resolve this."

The wise king's face darkened, and his gaze toward the leading supplier became even more piercing: "What I hate most are those who profit from the nation's misfortune! Guards, take them all away and investigate them thoroughly!"

Several suppliers collapsed to the ground, filled with regret.

If they had known that Su Jinxin had such a powerful background, they would never have dared to offend her!

Having dealt with these greedy suppliers, Su Jinxin immediately set about contacting new partners.

Using her memories from her previous life and her business acumen, she quickly found a group of reliable suppliers and reached cooperation agreements with them at more favorable prices.

Those suppliers who had been taken away by the Prince Xian, upon hearing that Su Jinxin had found a new source of goods, begged for mercy, crying and pleading, expressing their willingness to lower prices, just hoping that Su Jinxin would give them a way to survive.

But Su Jinxin refused them without hesitation. She was no saint, and she would never be merciful to such petty people who kick someone when they're down.

A crisis was thus averted, and Su Jinxin's business empire not only remained unaffected but became even more stable.

Yan Cheng'an looked at Su Jinxin, who was strategizing and planning in the business world, with admiration in his eyes.

A few days later, in the garden of the Yan residence, Su Jinxin was checking the account books when she suddenly smelled a fresh floral fragrance.

She looked up and saw Yan Cheng'an holding a bouquet of her favorite lilies, smiling at her.

"Why did you suddenly think of giving me flowers?" Su Jinxin took the flowers, a sweet smile on her face.

Yan Chengan looked at her tenderly, his eyes full of love: "I just wanted to tell you that you are amazing."

A warm feeling welled up in Su Jinxin's heart. She gently rested her head on Yan Cheng'an's shoulder, feeling his warmth.

“Oh, right,” Su Jinxin suddenly remembered something, “I was planning to…”

Su Jinxin gently rested her head on Yan Chengan's shoulder, feeling his warmth.

“Oh, right,” she suddenly remembered something, “I’m thinking of giving some rewards to the employees who performed well during the pandemic, what do you think?”

Yan Cheng'an smiled slightly: "I support whatever my wife does. Those people have indeed worked hard and deserve to be rewarded."

So, Su Jinxin waved her hand and not only gave out generous bonuses, but also promoted and raised the salaries of several outstanding employees. For a time, the entire Su residence was filled with a joyous atmosphere.

However, some people are happy and some are sad.

Some employees who were already envious of others' promotions felt sour upon seeing this and began to whisper and spread rumors behind their backs, saying that the employees who received rewards got promoted by flattering Su Jinxin, and even fabricated some unfounded things to smear them.

"Tch, so what if he's good at sucking up to the boss? What's so great about that?" A sarcastic voice rang out from the corner.

“Exactly, they’re not usually that hard at work. Who knows who will put in the most effort during this epidemic!” another chimed in.

These rumors quickly reached Su Jinxin's ears.

She's no pushover; she's been in the business world for years in her past life, and she's seen it all.

These little tricks were child's play to her.

Su Jinxin quietly launched an investigation and quickly uncovered the truth.

Without saying a word, she fired all the employees who spread rumors and stirred up trouble, making an example of them.

"Trying to cause trouble? Don't you know who I am!" Su Jinxin sneered, her eyes filled with domineering arrogance.

At the same time, she increased the rewards for outstanding employees and held a special commendation meeting to publicly praise their contributions, giving a slap in the face to those who tried to sabotage her behind her back.

Seeing Su Jinxin's clear distinction between rewards and punishments, the other employees admired her even more, and their work enthusiasm greatly increased.

The Su family's business was booming, and everything seemed to be developing in a positive direction.

Just then, a man dressed in black appeared silently at the entrance of the Su residence, holding a letter with a red seal in his hand... He walked straight to Su Jinxin, knelt on one knee, and presented the letter with both hands: "Madam Su, a letter has arrived from the palace."

Su Jinxin took the letter, her slender fingers brushing against the fiery red seal, and an ominous premonition welled up in her heart.

The vibrant colors seemed particularly glaring at this moment, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.

She gracefully tore open the seal, unfolded the letter, and scanned the words on it at a glance.

His previously calm face gradually froze, finally turning into a cold smile: "Heh, this really is 'sitting at home, and a pot falls from the sky'!"

Yan Cheng'an noticed the change in Su Jinxin's expression and asked with concern, "Wife, has something happened?"

Su Jinxin handed him the letter, her tone slightly amused: "Take a look for yourself. This 'surprise' from the palace is truly overwhelming!"

Yan Cheng'an took the letter, read it carefully, and then frowned.

It turned out that the palace required Su Jinxin to gather a large amount of medicine and supplies in a short period of time in order to deal with the sudden outbreak of plague on the border.

This task is not only time-sensitive but also involves a huge amount of work; the slightest mistake could lead to failure.

"This is clearly someone deliberately making things difficult for us!" Yan Cheng'an said with a hint of anger.

He knew that Su Jinxin had just experienced a disease crisis in the city, and now that everything was in ruins, it was a time when she needed to rest and recuperate.

Issuing such a harsh task at this time is clearly an attempt to take advantage of the situation and make things even worse for the Su family.

Su Jinxin, however, didn't show much panic. She took a deep breath, her eyes flashing with determination: "Bring it on, I'll meet it head-on. I, Su Jinxin, am not so easily defeated!" She stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the bustling street scene in the distance, her tone full of confidence: "Want to see me make a fool of myself? They'll be disappointed!"

Suddenly, a rapid knock on the door broke the silence in the room.

Zhang, the bodyguard, called from outside the door: "Madam, Magistrate Li requests an audience!"

Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan exchanged a glance, a hint of doubt rising in their hearts.

Magistrate Li has already been dismissed from his post, so what brings him here so suddenly?

"Let him in," Su Jinxin said calmly.

Magistrate Li entered the room tremblingly and knelt down with a thud: "Madam Su, help me!"

Su Jinxin raised an eyebrow: "Lord Li, what are you up to?"

Magistrate Li, his face contorted with grief, said tremblingly, “Madam, you are unaware of the truth. I…I have been falsely accused of embezzlement and bribery, and have now been dismissed from my post and investigated. My property has also been confiscated. I…I have nowhere else to turn, and I can only beg you, Madam, for mercy!”

Su Jinxin sneered: "Oh? Framing? Where's the evidence?"

Magistrate Li hurriedly pulled out a petition from his robes and presented it with both hands: "Madam, please be wise. This is the evidence I have collected that proves my innocence!"

Su Jinxin took the petition, flipped through it casually, and a glint of shrewdness flashed in her eyes: "Lord Li, the contents of your petition are quite 'exciting'..." She paused, staring intently at Magistrate Li, her tone icy: "Unfortunately, this 'exciting' story is probably only believed by yourself, isn't it?"

Magistrate Li's face turned deathly pale instantly, and he trembled uncontrollably... He opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but he couldn't utter a single word.