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Xiao Cha understood the significance and respectfully presented a brocade box. Zheng Zhao eagerly opened it to reveal a piece of priceless Hetian jade, warm and lustrous, crystal clear.
"Such fine jade!" Zheng Zhao caressed the stone, his eyes filled with greed. "Li Young Master truly has a generous spirit!"
"It's merely a trifle, nothing to mention," Nangong Shuang waved her hand dismissively and added, "I’ve heard that Zheng enjoys wine, so I’ve prepared some Western Fine Wine. Would you care to try it?"
As she spoke, she signaled Xiao Cha to bring out a jar of wine and poured some for Zheng Zhao. Unbeknownst to him, the wine had been secretly laced with Zui Yan San. It had no distinct smell but was sweet and smooth on the palate; however, it would leave one in a daze, revealing their innermost thoughts.
Zheng Zhao accepted the drink without hesitation and downed it in one go, praising it endlessly. "Excellent wine! Rich and mellow, with an aftertaste that lingers!"
Nangong Shuang gestured for Xiao Cha to refill his glass while discreetly retrieving Qi Xin Xiang from her sleeve and quietly uncapping it. A faint fragrance began to waft through the room, gradually filling the air.
After several cups of wine and under the influence of Qi Xin Xiang and Zui Yan San, Zheng Zhao's complexion grew increasingly flushed, and he became more talkative. He began to boast about how he had risen from being a mere Executioner to amassing great wealth in just a few short years.
"Zheng must possess extraordinary qualities to achieve such success," Nangong Shuang guided him along. "What fortunate circumstances allowed you to ascend so rapidly?"
Feeling slightly tipsy and emboldened by the effects of Qi Xin Xiang and Zui Yan San, Zheng Zhao spoke freely. "It was all luck! Back then, I was just a lowly Executioner struggling to make ends meet. Who would have thought that one execution would become my turning point!"
Nangong Shuang's eyes sparkled with interest. "Oh? What made that execution so special?"
"Heh heh, you might not believe it," Zheng Zhao lowered his voice conspiratorially. "Ten years ago, the court ordered the execution of an old man who was said to be a servant of the Nangong Family. The old man was barely alive but suddenly fell into a coma on the Execution Ground, as if he were dead."
Nangong Shuang's heart raced; this was precisely the incident when she had used Ding Shen Wan to save Chen Bo! She forced herself to remain calm and continued asking, "What happened next?"
Zheng Zhao took another sip of wine, his pride swelling as he recounted, "Well, I made a clever decision. Someone offered me a large sum of silver to ensure that old man would die for certain. Seeing that he was unconscious, I declared the execution complete and handed over his body to those people for disposal. To my surprise, they were very pleased afterward; not only did they give me even more silver, but they also introduced me to an important figure!"
"Oh? Which influential person was so generous?" Nangong Shuang feigned curiosity while already suspecting the answer.
Zheng Zhao glanced around before lowering his voice again. "It was the Xiao Family! Second Young Master Xiao Zhongmo personally met with me and said that if I helped them with their affairs, I would surely have great use in the future! Indeed, over these years, with their support, I've enjoyed a smooth career and abundant wealth!"
Upon hearing this, Nangong Shuang felt a surge of anger despite having anticipated it. It was indeed the Xiao Family that had participated in the massacre of her family! And the mastermind behind it was none other than Xiao Zhongmo!
"What kind of person was that old man? Why did the Xiao Family care so much?" Nangong Shuang pressed on.
"I wouldn’t dare ask too many questions," Zheng Zhao burped slightly from the alcohol. "All I know is that he was a servant of the Nangong Family and supposedly held some important secret. Xiao Er Gongzi mentioned that the annihilation of the Nangong Family was at the behest of the court but there were still survivors at large. If that old man lived, he might help any remnants of the Nangong Family rise again."
Nangong Shuang struggled to suppress her fury and asked again, "Survivors of the Nangong Family? Is there such a thing?"
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