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Xiao Zhongyan shook his head, his gaze resolute. "Since I have chosen to help you, I will not abandon it halfway. Moreover, uncovering the truth of the Nangong Case is also my wish."
Nan Gong Shuang was touched by his sincerity and smiled slightly. "Good, then let's break out together." She took out the last few silver needles from her sleeve, and Xiao Zhongyan tightened his grip on his sword, both preparing for a desperate fight.
At that moment, a melodious flute sound suddenly drifted from afar. The tune was long and graceful, possessing a magical ability to soothe the heart, causing all who heard it to tremble.
"This is..." Zheng Yushi's face changed dramatically. "The Sixth Prince's jade flute!"
Sure enough, in the direction of the sound, a cavalry unit rushed toward them. At the forefront was a figure clad in white, exuding an extraordinary demeanor—it was none other than the "Immortal Young Master" of the capital, the Sixth Prince!
"What are you doing, Zheng Aiqing?" The Sixth Prince reined in his horse before Zheng Yushi, his tone calm yet unyielding.
Zheng Yushi quickly knelt and bowed. "Reporting to Your Highness, I am currently apprehending the remnants of the Nangong Family. I implore Your Highness not to interfere."
"Nangong Family?" The Sixth Prince smiled slightly. "Isn't that an old case from ten years ago? Why are you so eager? Could it be..." He cast a meaningful glance at Zheng Yushi, leaving his words unfinished.
Zheng Yushi's forehead broke out in cold sweat. "It is my duty, Your Highness; I dare not be negligent."
"Since that is the case, I shall not say more." The Sixth Prince replied lightly. "However, I am in a good mood today and happened to pass by here. Seeing this young lady's remarkable demeanor, I would like to invite her to my residence for a chat. You wouldn't refuse this small wish of mine, would you?"
Zheng Yushi's expression shifted several times before he gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness's kindness is overwhelming; how could I dare to obstruct? However, this woman is a wanted criminal of the court..."
"Oh? Do you have an imperial edict?" The Sixth Prince sneered. "If there is no edict, on what grounds do you arrest someone? Zheng Aiqing, you wouldn't be falsely transmitting a royal decree, would you?"
Zheng Yushi's face turned ashen but dared not retort; he could only lower his head and say, "I do not dare."
"Alright then, I shall take my leave." The Sixth Prince waved his hand. "Zheng Aiqing should think carefully about who is truly falsifying royal decrees and impersonating court officials."
With that, he signaled Nan Gong Shuang and Xiao Zhongyan to mount their horses and rode away amidst the astonished gazes of those around them.
Once they reached a remote area with no one around, the Sixth Prince halted his horse and turned back to look at them. "Are you both unharmed?"
"Thank you for saving us, Your Highness." Nan Gong Shuang bowed respectfully but was filled with confusion. "May I ask why Your Highness chose to help us?"
The Sixth Prince smiled slightly. "Is this young lady from the Nangong Family?"
Nan Gong Shuang looked at him warily but did not answer.
"No need to be nervous," the Sixth Prince chuckled lightly. "I am also very interested in the Nangong Family case. Years ago, my father issued an edict to execute the entire Nangong clan but never disclosed the specific evidence of their crimes. Over the years, I have been secretly investigating this matter."
Xiao Zhongyan stepped forward. "Your Highness means to say..."
"The Nangong Family may have been wronged," the Sixth Prince said seriously. "And Zheng Yushi is one of the key figures involved in that case back then. For years he has been pursuing the remnants of the Nangong Family, fearing that the truth might come to light."
Nan Gong Shuang's heart raced. "Your Highness, as a prince, why do you wish to investigate Father’s decision?"
"Because I believe that Father has also been deceived," the Sixth Prince sighed. "The Nangong Family has been loyal for generations, serving as royal physicians. How could they suddenly conspire against the throne without reason? There must be hidden truths behind this."
He paused for a moment before continuing, "Moreover, I have reason to believe that the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique held by the Nangong Family is tied to a significant secret of the royal family."
"The Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique?" Nan Gong Shuang's heart skipped a beat; this was precisely the medical text mentioned in her father's message.
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