As soon as Mr. Zhang the Second began to speak, Ling Hua knew he wasn't lying.
Last night, during the third watch, she happened to glimpse from the collected Ning Family archives at Qingyin Temple the relationship between the Ning Family and the Great Ancestor. She was surprised to discover that the Ning Family actually carried the surname Xiao, since they had followed their matriarchal lineage; this explained everything.
Seeing Ling Hua's lack of surprise, Mr. Zhang the Second felt amazed, "It seems the Helmsman already knows these things."
"Indeed, I am aware of this matter, but not in great detail, so please, continue," Ling Hua said with an even temper.
