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Xiao Cha took a deep breath of the fragrant air, her expression gradually relaxing as she spoke clearly and firmly, "I have never stolen anything from the manor, and those items were not placed under the bed by me. I was only following Miss's instructions to investigate Zhang Butler's whereabouts."
"Impudent!" Zhang Lu shouted angrily, yet he couldn't help but inhale the fragrance, his expression shifting slightly.
Nangong Shuang seized the opportunity and turned to Zhang Lu, asking, "Zhang Butler, do you know the origin of these jewelry pieces?"
Zhang Lu opened his mouth as if to defend himself but was influenced by the fragrance and involuntarily spoke the truth, "It... it was I who placed them there. I noticed this girl probing into my movements everywhere, so I devised a scheme to frame her and eliminate future troubles."
At these words, everyone was taken aback! Guan Chunyi widened her eyes in disbelief, "Zhang Butler, how dare you slander an innocent person?!"
Realizing he had let slip too much, Zhang Lu's face turned pale as he hurriedly tried to explain, "No... it's not like that! I was bewitched by this enchanting fragrance and spoke nonsense!"
Nangong Shuang continued calmly, "Zhang Butler, who do you secretly meet with every night while taking the account books out of the manor?"
Under the influence of the fragrance again, Zhang Lu involuntarily replied, "It... it is the steward from the Crown Prince's Mansion. I inflate the monthly expenses of the manor and pocket a portion for myself, then give half to those in the Crown Prince's Mansion as... as a reward for sharing information."
This confession solidified Zhang Lu's guilt! Guan Chunyi was furious and commanded sharply, "Someone take Zhang Lu away! My father will not let this go lightly when he finds out!"
The maids quickly stepped forward and restrained the stunned Zhang Lu. It was only then that he seemed to awaken from a dream and struggled to shout, "This is unjust! That witch used sorcery to confuse me! Miss, please see clearly!"
"Enough!" Guan Chunyi said angrily. "You have slandered Sister Shuang's maid, embezzled funds from the manor, colluded with outsiders—your crimes are numerous! Take him away and lock him up until my father returns to deal with him!"
As Zhang Lu was dragged away, he turned back with a fierce glare at Nangong Shuang, his eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness.
Once everyone had dispersed, Guan Chunyi took Nangong Shuang's hand and said apologetically, "Sister, I am sorry for putting you through this. I never expected Zhang Butler to be such a treacherous person. Thankfully we had your Qi Xin Xiang to expose his scheme."
Nangong Shuang smiled humbly. "Miss is too kind. The truth could be revealed thanks to your keen insight and justice on our behalf."
Guan Chunyi shook her head. "Sister is too polite. This Qi Xin Xiang is indeed remarkable; it can make people speak their true thoughts—it is truly a useful tool for investigation."
Nangong Shuang explained, "This fragrance can only temporarily influence a person's mind, making them relax their guard; it is not sorcery. Moreover, if Zhang Butler were innocent, even if he inhaled this fragrance, he wouldn't have spoken falsehoods."
Guan Chunyi understood now and expressed her admiration. The two exchanged a few more words before returning to their rooms to rest.
Back in her room, Xiao Cha had been waiting for some time. When she saw Nangong Shuang enter, she quickly closed the door and excitedly asked, "Sister, you are truly amazing! That Qi Xin Xiang is so magical that even an old fox like Zhang Lu fell for it!"
Nangong Shuang smiled slightly. "This Qi Xin Xiang is indeed a secret recipe of the Nangong Family; it can make people unknowingly lower their guard and reveal their true words. However, if Zhang Lu didn't have a guilty conscience, he wouldn't have easily fallen for it."
"What should we do next?" Xiao Cha asked eagerly.
Nangong Shuang pondered for a moment before replying seriously, "Zhang Lu has been captured, but those behind him at the Crown Prince's Mansion will not let this go easily. We need to act quickly to find the whereabouts of the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique. When Lord Guo returns, he will surely reassess our situation; things will become even more complicated then."
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