Chapter 178: Untitled

Chapter 178: Untitled

Nangong Dao’s biological mother glanced at Zhong Yumei coldly. If she was crazy just now, she was dead silent now.

But it was this dead look on his face that made Zhong Yumei a little scared.

"Butler, prepare for the second young master's funeral according to the rules of the mansion."

Zhong Yumei felt a little uncomfortable being stared at, so she gave an order to the housekeeper and turned away.

Nangong Dao's biological mother looked at Zhong Yumei's departing back and murmured to Nangong Dao with her head down.

"Son, don't worry, Auntie won't let anyone who kills you go."

In the next few days, Aunt Li was very quiet. She watched Nangong Dao being cleaned up and placed in the prepared coffin.

Even when Nangong Mu came to pay his respects, he didn't show anything wrong.

But just when everyone thought she had accepted the fact that Nangong Dao was dead, she did something big.

Aunt Li secretly ran out of the Duke's Mansion when no one was paying attention, and then went to the Ministry of Justice to sue Nangong Mu.

Yes, you read that right. Aunt Li went to the Ministry of Justice to sue Nangong Mu, accusing him of killing her son Nangong Dao.

Nangong Dao was deposed before. Although no one said it explicitly, everyone knew that it was Nangong Mu who did it on purpose.

However, Nangong Mu was drugged and murdered before, and everyone knew that it was Nangong Dao who did it, so they understood Nangong Mu's counterattack.

When Nangong Dao died suddenly, there were people who wondered if it was Nangong Mu who did it.

But he also felt that Nangong Mu didn't need to do this. After Nangong Dao was deposed, it would have no impact on him. Why should he kill Nangong Dao and ruin his own reputation?

However, after Aunt Li reported Nangong Mu, everyone became hesitant again, wondering if it was really Nangong Mu who did it.

No matter what, the person has already arrived at the Ministry of Justice to file a complaint, so the Ministry of Justice cannot refuse to accept it.

So, the Minister of Justice first settled Aunt Li, and then sent someone to bring Nangong Mu back.

It is very normal for noble families to harm each other, but it does not mean that killing is not illegal.

But in the past, families usually handled it among themselves, and the Ministry of Justice would turn a blind eye and pretend to be unaware of it.

But now that the matter has been exposed, the Ministry of Justice can only act according to the rules.

By the time Nangong Jing received the news, Nangong Mu had already been suspended from his position and imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice.

"Big brother can't be the murderer who killed Nangong Dao. If Big brother really wanted Nangong Dao to die, he wouldn't have just crippled him."

After Nangong Jing received the news, his first reaction was naturally disbelief.

Putting aside Nangong Mu's character, he would never do something like killing his own brother.

Since Nangong Mu had already crippled the man, there was no need for him to do this.

"I don't believe that my eldest brother is the murderer of Nangong Dao, but Nangong Dao's biological mother submitted evidence. The evidence shows that Nangong Dao's death is related to my eldest brother."

After Xuanyuan Xingyao learned that Nangong Mu was arrested, he immediately went to the Ministry of Justice to inquire about the whole matter.

The final conclusion is that the existing evidence is extremely unfavorable to Nangong Mu.

It turned out that during the time when Aunt Li seemed quiet, she had been secretly investigating the truth behind Nangong Dao's murder.

This investigation actually allowed her to find out some things, such as someone saw Nangong Mu and had met Nangong Dao before.

There was also a foul-mouthed servant who deliberately said some unpleasant things in front of Nangong Dao to provoke him and accelerate his death.

After the servant was found by Aunt Li, she made him confess without any tricks. It was Nangong Mu who instructed him to do so.

Aunt Li had no talent for cultivation, so she couldn't find out how Nangong Dao died.

However, based on the fact that Nangong Mu had appeared before and the confession of this servant, Aunt Li was certain that the person who killed Nangong Dao was Nangong Mu.

After Aunt Li sued Nangong Mu, the Ministry of Justice also sent people to examine Nangong Dao's body.

The conclusion is that Nangong Dao's heart was destroyed by magic, and then he was stimulated to accelerate his heartbeat, and finally died in pain.

All I can say is that the person who killed Nangong Dao hated him very much. He killed him in agony, which can be considered a cruel killing.

"What kind of magic killed Nangong Dao?"

After listening to Xuanyuan Xingyao's story, Nangong Jing's first reaction was still disbelief, but the existing evidence was indeed very unfavorable to Nangong Mu.

"Ice magic. The Ministry of Justice found a trace of ice magic on Nangong Dao's heart."

"If it's ice magic, then it's not Big Brother. Big Brother has lightning attributes."

Nangong Jing said with a frown.

"The Ministry of Justice found an ice-attributed magic weapon in Big Brother's room. This magic weapon can be used by anyone of any attribute, and after comparison, the Ministry of Justice also confirmed that this magic weapon is the murder weapon that killed Nangong Dao."

Xuanyuan Xingyao's expression was a little ugly at this time. With all the witnesses and evidence, it was impossible to overturn Nangong Mu's case.

Because the evidence was so complete, Xuanyuan Xingyao also had some doubts as to whether Nangong Mu had killed Nangong Dao.

If Aunt Li had not reported the matter to the Ministry of Justice, even if Nangong Mu had really killed someone, Xuanyuan Xingyao would have been able to suppress it and not let anyone know.

But now it's too late. If it was really Nangong Mu who killed the person, then all Xuanyuan Xingyao could do was to find a way to save Nangong Mu's life, but he would definitely lose his current position.

The most important thing is that if Nangong Mu is charged with the crime of murdering his brother, his reputation and future will be completely ruined.

"I still don't believe that Big Brother killed Nangong Dao. Even if Big Brother really did kill him, why would he leave the murder weapon in his room? Even if he didn't throw it away, wouldn't it be better to just put it in his space ring?"

Nangong Jing retorted without thinking.

That’s right, the space ring is a personal property. Unless Nangong Mu takes out the things inside himself, no one knows what’s inside.

“It’s a bit too deliberate.”

"Ayao, can you check what Nangong Ling has been doing recently?"

Among the three brothers Nangong Dao, Nangong Ling and Nangong Chen, Nangong Ling is the most insidious one. Nangong Jing has a premonition that Nangong Dao’s death is related to Nangong Ling.

"good."

Xuanyuan Xingyao naturally would not refuse Nangong Jing's request.

"Can I go see Big Brother?"

Nangong Jing looked at Xuanyuan Xingyao with hope.

Not to mention that Xuanyuan Xingyao would not refuse Nangong Jing's small request, even if it was difficult, when he met Nangong Jing's eyes full of trust and love, Xuanyuan Xingyao could not say anything to refuse.

Although the existing evidence is very unfavorable to Nangong Mu, he has not been convicted and his position has not been removed, so Nangong Mu has not suffered any punishment in the Ministry of Justice.

Nangong Jing saw that Nangong Mu had a rosy complexion. Although he was imprisoned in a cell, the environment in the room was quite good. His heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down.

"Brother, Aunt Li found out that someone saw you entering and leaving Second Brother's yard. Did you really go there?"

Nangong Jing wanted to meet Nangong Mu. In addition to wanting to see Nangong Mu's situation in the Ministry of Justice, more importantly, he wanted to ask Nangong Mu whether he had really been to Nangong Dao's yard.

Nangong Mu glanced at Nangong Jing and understood what he meant from his eyes.

Nangong Mu did not dodge and spoke very calmly.

"I did go there, but I didn't kill anyone."

"Why did you suddenly go to my second brother's yard?"

Nangong Jing believed Nangong Mu's statement that he did not kill the person, but he was very confused as to why Nangong Mu suddenly wanted to see Nangong Dao.

"Someone told me that Nangong Dao wanted to see me, so I went. But when I got there, Nangong Dao started to go crazy when he saw me, and even insulted my mother. I was worried that if I stayed any longer, he would be unable to resist and hurt someone, so I turned around and left. I didn't stay for long."

When Nangong Mu first learned that Nangong Dao was dead, he didn't think much about it. He just thought that Nangong Dao couldn't accept becoming a disabled person, so he committed suicide.

But when he was arrested by the Ministry of Justice and identified as the murderer of Nangong Dao, Nangong Mu realized that he might have fallen into a trap again.

"It looks like it's coming for you."

After listening to Nangong Mu's words, Nangong Jing said in a firm tone.

Nangong Mu gave a bitter smile when he heard this.

"I always thought I was quite successful as a person, but I never expected so many people to want to kill me."

"Brother, it's not that you are bad, but some people are too greedy."

Nangong Jing said in a cold voice.

"The current situation is not favorable to Big Brother. Do you remember who the servant who delivered the message was?"

Xuanyuan Xingyao ignored Nangong Mu's shocked expression when he called him "big brother" and spoke lightly.

If it can be proved that it was Nangong Dao who sent someone to tell Nangong Mu to meet him.

Although it cannot completely clear Nangong Mu of suspicion of murder, it does reduce some of the suspicion.

Nangong Mu felt that Xuanyuan Xingyao's call of "big brother" was even more shocking than when he was accused of being a murderer.

"I just remember that he was a servant in the front yard. Who was he? He kept his head down. I really didn't notice him at the time."

Although he was shocked, Nangong Mu quickly recalled the appearance of the servant who delivered the message.

If I hadn't recalled it, I wouldn't have noticed that the servant had deliberately lowered his head when he was delivering the message, obviously not wanting Nangong Mu to see his face.

"Brother, I really don't know what to say to you. The servants in the front yard helped Nangong Dao pass on the message, and you didn't even think twice?"

Nangong Jing and Xuanyuan Xingyao subconsciously looked at each other and saw the speechless look in each other's eyes.

Nangong Jing felt that the reason why Nangong Mu was able to secure the position of heir was, firstly, because of his good talent and qualifications, secondly, because Nangong Tao valued his legitimate son, and thirdly, because Zhong Yumei had the means.

Otherwise, with Nangong Mu's somewhat "simple" character, it is not known whether he could survive until now.

Nangong Mu also realized that he had been too careless and smiled awkwardly.

"What about that magical device? Is it yours?"

Nangong Jing asked in a deep voice.

"No, it's not mine. There's been a lot going on in Bingmasi recently, so I've been staying there most of the time. I haven't been back for a few days."

"Okay, I understand the general situation. Don't worry, we will find a way to find the real murderer of Nangong Dao and rescue you."

Nangong Jing asked with concern.

"I've already informed the Ministry of Justice. Although you still need to stay in the Ministry, you can leave the cell and walk around freely within the Ministry."

Xuanyuan Xingyao also followed suit.

"I'm sorry to bother you. Sometimes I feel really guilty. I'm obviously the eldest brother, but I always make Xiaojing worry about everything and run around for me."

Nangong Mu said guiltily.

Nangong Mu felt that he was too careless. If he had been more careful, there would not be such a disaster today.

He also had to make Nangong Jing and Xuanyuan Xingyao run around for him. He really failed as the eldest brother.