Upon receiving Gu Lan's report, Zheng Liang, who had been idly toying with the jade paperweight in his hands, paused in his actions and let out a chuckle in disbelief, finding the situation rather ridiculous.
He glanced at Gu Lan with raised eyebrows and a sarcastic expression, questioning mockingly, "Coincidental, you say? Isn't all of this a bit too much of a coincidence?"
"Don't tell me the police officer in charge of the investigation at that time happened to be the current Head Officer of the Royal Bureau of Investigation?" Zheng Liang raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of suspicion.
Gu Lan was taken aback by Zheng Liang's question and nodded solemnly. "Indeed, Your Highness. It was Officer Wang Rong who led the investigation back then. And shortly after the case was closed, he was promoted from the Police Officer to the Chief of the Department.," he confirmed.
Zheng Liang fell into deep thought, his expression darkening. "So that's how Yang Luoyang managed to evade every crisis. Not only does he create trouble, but he also has someone to clean up the mess behind him," he concluded with a nod, a sense of gravity in his tone.
As Zheng Liang pondered over the situation, he recalled Yang Ning's recent interactions with Wang Rong's second beloved consort and her frequent visits to his residence. Despite his warnings to stay away from Wang Rong and his consort, Yang Ning had assured him to trust her judgment and insisted that she knew what she was doing.
With the revelation that Wang Rong was involved in the investigation of Madam Yang's death, Zheng Liang realized that Yang Ning must have known about the close relationship between Wang Rong and Yang Luoyang.
There must be a reason why Yang Ning is befriending Zhu Yating, the second beloved consort of Wang Rong, with whom she almost got into an argument at the Gu Residence.
Thinking about this, Zheng Liang decided to intervene and prevent Yang Ning from further visiting Wang Residence.
Regardless of her intentions, he couldn't risk her safety, especially considering Yang Luoyang's ruthlessness in pursuing power and his willingness to manipulate others to achieve his goals.
While pondering Yang Ning's security, Zheng Liang sighed, realizing how much he had underestimated Yang Luoyang until now.
"Also, find out about his partner as well. After all, Yang Luoyang couldn't be in two places at the same time. Was it Officer Wang? Or someone from the patrol team who found her injured that night?"
"Dig deeper into Wang Rong's records as well. Find out if he only closed the investigation and hid the evidence or if he actually actively participated in this crime."
"Investigate this matter more deeply. Maybe while investigating this matter, we will find out more about Yang Luoyang's disgusting side." Zheng Liang ordered Gu Lan to focus his attention on this case urgently and find more details about it while being careful to not let Yang Luoyang find out about it.
"That disgusting man has tortured my wife for so many years and even snatched her mother from her at such a young age. I will not let this man go easily; I will make sure he will get punished for every crime he committed." Zheng Liang gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, promising to punish Yang Luoyang and take revenge for abusing Yang Ning for years.
"Yes, Your Highness. I will send some of my loyal officials to search in detail about Wang Rong and will focus on looking for the motive for the murder." Gu Lan responded swiftly, knowing his responsibility.
Even after completing his report, Gu Lan didn't move to leave. Zheng Liang raised his brows at him in surprise and asked, "You're still here? What is it? Do you have something else to say?"
Gu Lan pursed his lips and hesitantly revealed, "Your Highness, there is something that I haven't reported to you yet. However, it is just an assumption for now; there is no evidence to back up this statement." He said.
Seeing him acting out of his character, Zheng Liang asked, "Speak whatever it is. Do not hide anything from me."
Gu Lan hesitated before speaking, but there was no way he could hide this detail from him. "Your Highness, there is another strange thing related to Madam Yang's death."
"The day Madam Yang passed away, after a few days, Her Majesty fell severely ill and soon after that...." Gu Lan didn't complete his words, but it was enough for Zheng Liang to understand his hints.
Zheng Liang's expression stiffened when he heard this. He tightened his jaw and clenched his fists, "It cannot be another coincidence, is i
t?" He pursed his lips, the turmoil of emotions going inside him.