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Zheng Zhao, with bleary eyes, was completely lost in the dual effects of alcohol and drugs. "Who knows? It is said that the Nangong Family has a daughter who escaped, and Xiao Er Gongzi has been searching for her. If he finds that girl, it would surely be a windfall!"
Nangong Shuang's heart sank; Xiao Zhongmo had been searching for her all along! No wonder he was so sensitive about her identity and had sent Xiao Cui to monitor her.
At that moment, Zheng Zhao's tone shifted, filled with resentment. "What’s infuriating is that someone has recently started to reexamine the Nangong Family case, alarming the Crown Prince. If anyone discovers what happened back then, I fear my Jingzhaoyin title will be lost!"
Nangong Shuang's interest was piqued. "Oh? Who is reexamining this case?"
"Who else could it be?" Zheng Zhao sneered. "It’s that self-righteous Xiao Zhongyan! He’s secretly gathering evidence to vindicate the Nangong Family. What a foolhardy guy!"
This revelation took Nangong Shuang by surprise. Xiao Zhongyan was secretly working to clear the Nangong Family's name? This aligned with his previous assistance to her but contradicted the Xiao Family's stance. The two brothers were on opposite sides, which was perplexing.
"So, does Zheng believe the Nangong Family case is a miscarriage of justice or not?" Nangong Shuang continued to probe.
"Hah!" Zheng Zhao laughed drunkenly. "What miscarriage of justice? As far as I'm concerned, as long as it satisfies the Xiao Family, that's all that matters! Whether that old man is dead or alive is none of my concern. All I know is that thanks to that knife, I, Zheng Zhao, have my wealth today! If given another chance, I would do it again!"
At this point, Nangong Shuang had no doubts: Zheng Zhao had confessed! He admitted to participating in the wrongful execution of Chen Bo and had benefited from the Xiao Family as a result.
She exchanged a glance with Lan Tianxiao, who understood and took out a recording talisman, muttering incantations to activate its effects. Zheng Zhao was too drunk to notice anything amiss.
"If you have any more questions, now is the time," Lan Tianxiao whispered.
Nangong Shuang nodded and asked, "With Zheng so closely tied to the Xiao Family, what other secret plans might they have?"
Zheng Zhao burped and mumbled hazily, "Xiao Er Gongzi has been anxious lately, always sending people to look for something called the 'Plum Blossom Token' and the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique.' I heard that if they find that Medical Book, it will reveal a secret capable of overturning the court!"
"Oh? What secret?" Nangong Shuang pressed on.
Zheng Zhao waved his hand dismissively. "I wouldn’t know about that. Xiao Er Gongzi is cautious and never reveals things easily. But..." he leaned in conspiratorially and lowered his voice, "I heard this secret relates to the current royal bloodline; if it leaks out, it will surely cause chaos throughout the realm!"
Nangong Shuang was shaken! This aligned with what Xiao Zhongyan had previously revealed; indeed, the extermination of the Nangong Family was related to the royal secrets recorded in the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique'!
At this point, Zheng Zhao was thoroughly intoxicated and began rambling incoherently. Seeing this, Lan Tianxiao gestured for his subordinates to put away the recording talisman and turned to Nangong Shuang. "The evidence has been collected. What are your plans now?"
After pondering for a moment, Nangong Shuang said decisively, "Please have Young Master Lan make multiple copies of the recording talisman and post them throughout the capital overnight. Let everyone know that the Nangong Family died unjustly and that the Xiao Family was involved!"
Lan Tianxiao nodded in agreement but then expressed concern. "This will undoubtedly cause a huge uproar. As Jingzhaoyin, if a scandal breaks out about Zheng Zhao, they will investigate thoroughly. You must be prepared."
"I have my arrangements," Nangong Shuang replied confidently. "Please give me another copy of the recording talisman; I want to keep it for future use."
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