The other two walls were also filled with rare and valuable items, including many antiques that Gong Linglong had never seen before, and she didn't even know the names of them.
After looking around, Gong Linglong commented affirmatively: "Zheng Furen has a strong appreciation ability and a high vision. Ordinary items are not worthy of his attention. Most of the items here are rare and extinct."
She had no intention of touching these things, so she left them all here, intending to use them to send Zheng Furen on his journey.
Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly paused, her gaze falling on a large artifact in the corner that was taller than her. Her brows raised, "This artifact is so heavy and bulky that two people can't lift it. The passage leading into the basement is narrow, only wide enough for one person. How did it get in here?"
No one answered her questions.
She also thought of a possibility at this time, "There is something else going on here."
Thinking of this, she immediately searched quickly along the four walls and soon discovered a secret door behind the large cultural relic.
"Oh my... God."
When the secret door opened, what came into view were neatly arranged rows of antique porcelain, all of which were official kiln porcelain, including white-glazed blue and white porcelain and Tang Sancai porcelain. In the middle seat was a half-human-high white jade Guanyin.
"This is the modern-day Heshen."
Xue Haihui knew that the looted items should be stored in multiple places. Gong Linglong was very sure that Zheng Furen had made the same arrangement. As the saying goes, a cunning rabbit has three burrows, so there must be a lot of hidden items in other burrows.
Gong Linglong casually looked at the private collections in the room, but then carefully observed the structure of the room. The decoration of this room was rather rough, and the roof and walls were uneven in many places, and had not been carefully polished.
"This place should have been hollowed out from the back, and it's not an original basement."
She walked back and forth, tapping lightly on the wall with her hands, and soon found a clue, knocking out an equally narrow secret door.
After opening the secret door, Gong Linglong first looked at the passage. It was dark and damp inside, with a musty and rotten smell. The passage was not long, and light could be seen at the end.
"Now that we're here, let's go check out the situation over there."
The passage was wide enough for two people to walk side by side, and it was quite high. As Gong Linglong walked and looked around, she had already guessed, "That artifact was brought in from here."
When she walked into the light and saw the moat behind her, everything became clear.
"All of Zheng Furen's hidden belongings were transported from the river. No wonder no one outside noticed them."
That’s about all we have to investigate. The things hidden in the house alone are enough to bring the Zheng family down with them.
As for the revenge later, as long as the Zheng family is no longer at the center of power, it will be much easier to ask them to pay for their blood debt with blood, and they can do it step by step.
Just as Gong Linglong retreated to the study and was about to leave, footsteps were heard in the living room.
"Hmm? Is it her?"
The person who came in was Zheng Huiyun. She was carrying a handbag, looking hurried, with a frown on her face and a look of worry.
After entering the house, she hurried to the study. Seeing that the door was not closed, she immediately went in to check. After confirming that there was no sign that anyone had moved the room, she visibly breathed a sigh of relief and immediately closed the study door.
After checking the study, she went to the kitchen again, took the pot off the stove, and then went to other rooms to check. After confirming that there was no problem, she closed the door and left.
Gong Linglong came out with her and now confirmed that she was Zheng Furen's daughter. She looked about 60% like her mother.
They quarreled the first time they met, and quarreled again the second time. It turns out they are enemies. Their natural magnetic fields are incompatible.
When Gong Linglong arrived at the Han family's house, there was a group of people talking at the gate. Her mother and Lu Jingchuan were also there. They were talking about Zheng Furen who fell at home. She walked over to them and pulled their hands unnoticeably.
Seeing her return, Gong Wantang immediately said goodbye to the elder, "Aunt, it's getting late. Jingchuan and I will go to the Lu family first. We will come to visit again on the weekend."
"Oh, okay."
Madam Han took her hand, looking reluctant. "Wantang, come early on Sunday morning and bring them with you. Also, your uncle is at work today. He has something to tell you. Please find some time to go to his office tomorrow."
Gong Wantang understood the hidden meaning behind her words. The two elders of the Han family were eager to know the situation of the other members of the Gong family. They nodded and said, "Okay, I will go see my uncle tomorrow morning."
Madam Han smiled, sent them to the car, and urged them: "Don't buy anything next time you come. If you bring gifts again, your uncle and aunt will be unhappy."
"Okay, we won't buy it. We'll come over on the weekend to eat and drink and try my aunt's cooking." Gong Wantang responded with a smile.
"That's right. You like rice cakes and chestnut cakes, so your aunt will make them for you. Jingchuan likes pig's trotters and dumplings, so I'll make them for you too."
Lu Jingchuan got in the car and started the engine. He said goodbye politely to the other neighbors and said to Mrs. Han, "Grandma Han, Linglong is still waiting for us. We'll leave first."
Grandma Han stepped back a little and chased after him, admonishing, "Jingchuan, Linglong is pregnant. Drive slowly on the road and don't bump her."
"I know." Lu Jingchuan responded, stepped on the accelerator and drove away.
Sitting in the car, Gong Linglong looked back at the kind and loving Mrs. Han, feeling a little guilty: "Mom, I was in the car, but I didn't get out to say hello. It was very rude."
"I've just made an appointment with my aunt. We'll come visit you this weekend. You can apologize to the elders then."
Gong Wantang spoke softly, and immediately told her the good news: "Linglong, your uncle just called the Han family, and we got through. Your grandfather and second uncle are both alive. They are now with your great aunt in Gangcheng."
"Really?" Gong Linglong was delighted.
"Yeah, really."
Gong Wantang's lips were filled with uncontrollable joy, but the thought of her deceased mother faded the joy. "Your grandmother is gone. She died from a serious injury back then."
Gong Linglong's invisible hand clasped hers tightly, and she quickly told them, "Mom, Brother Jing, it was me who caused Zheng Furen to fall down at home just now. He's a ruthless character, and I deliberately dealt with him."
When the Han family's neighbors were discussing the Zheng family's affairs, they both guessed that she was the one who did it secretly. Lu Jingchuan turned around and asked, "Linglong, what did he do?"
"He is not only cruel, but also a big borer."
Gong Linglong told them everything she had just heard and discovered.
After hearing this, Gong Wantang and Lu Jingchuan both changed their expressions. They had seen corrupt officials who loved money, but Zheng Furen's corrupt behavior still opened their eyes.
"Mom, Brother Jing, I'm going to report it."
Gong Linglong wanted to strike while the iron was hot and didn't want to delay in case something unexpected happened.
Lu Jingchuan nodded in agreement: "Okay, I'll take you there now."
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