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Xiao Zhongyan shook his head, his gaze resolute. "Since I have chosen to help you, I will not back down. Moreover, uncovering the truth of the Nangong Case is also my wish."
Nan Gong Shuang was touched by his sincerity and smiled slightly. "Alright, then let's break out together." She took out the last few silver needles from her sleeve, while Xiao Zhongyan gripped his sword tightly, both preparing for a desperate fight.
At that moment, a melodious flute sound suddenly drifted from afar. The tune was long and soothing, possessing a magical ability to calm the heart, causing all who heard it to tremble.
"What is this...?" Zheng Yushi's expression changed drastically. "It's the sound of the Sixth Prince's jade flute!"
Indeed, in the direction of the flute sound, a cavalry unit rushed forward. At the forefront was a figure dressed in white, exuding an extraordinary demeanor—none other than the "Celestial Scholar" widely spoken of in the capital—the Sixth Prince!
"Zheng Aiqing, what are you doing?" The Sixth Prince reined in his horse before Zheng Yushi, his tone flat yet commanding.
Zheng Yushi quickly knelt and bowed. "Reporting to Your Highness, I am currently apprehending the remnants of the Nangong Family. I ask that Your Highness does not interfere."
"The 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 but did not finish his sentence.
Cold sweat broke out on Zheng Yushi's forehead. "It is my duty, Your Highness; I dare not be negligent."
"In that case, I shall not say much more," the Sixth Prince replied indifferently. "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 such a small request from me, 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? But this woman is a wanted criminal of the court..."
"Oh? Do you have an imperial decree?" The Sixth Prince sneered. "If there is no decree, on what grounds do you arrest someone? Zheng Aiqing, you wouldn't be falsely claiming to act on imperial orders, 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 will take my leave," the Sixth Prince waved his hand. "Zheng Aiqing should think carefully about who is truly misrepresenting imperial orders and impersonating court officials."
With that, he signaled for Nan Gong Shuang and Xiao Zhongyan to mount their horses and rode away amidst everyone's astonished gazes.
Once they reached a deserted area far away, the Sixth Prince halted his horse and turned back to look at them. "Are both of you unharmed?"
"Thank you for saving us, Your Highness." Nan Gong Shuang respectfully bowed but was filled with confusion. "May I ask why Your Highness chose to help us?"
The Sixth Prince smiled faintly. "Is this young lady from the Nangong Family?"
Nan Gong Shuang watched 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. Back then, my father ordered the extermination of the Nangong clan but never disclosed specific evidence of their crimes. Over the years, I have been secretly investigating this matter."
Xiao Zhongyan stepped forward. "Your Highness means..."
"The Nangong Family may very well have been wronged," the Sixth Prince said seriously. "And Zheng Yushi is one of the key figures involved in that case back then. He has been pursuing the remnants of the Nangong Family all these years, 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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