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After successfully breaking through, the two of them ran a considerable distance, confirming that there were no pursuers before stopping to catch their breath.
"Your... your medical skills," Xiao Zhongyan gasped, "are indeed the techniques of the Nangong Family... Nangong Shuang..."
Nangong Shuang's heart jolted as she locked eyes with Xiao Zhongyan. "You knew my identity all along?"
Xiao Zhongyan forced a bitter smile. "I had my suspicions since the first time I met you. Your features are strikingly similar to those of the Nangong Family, and your medical skills and methods of using poison bear their hallmark."
"Then why didn't you expose me?" Nangong Shuang asked warily. "The Xiao Family and the Nangong Family are sworn enemies. As the Young Master of the Xiao Family..."
"Like you, I want to uncover the truth behind the extermination of the Nangong Family," Xiao Zhongyan interrupted her, his tone resolute. "The massacre ten years ago was far more complex than the mere rebellion it was said to be. My father has always suspected that the Nangong Family was framed."
Nangong Shuang's heart raced. "Your father? The Head of the Xiao Family?"
Xiao Zhongyan nodded. "Yes. My father was close friends with Old Mr. Nangong and vehemently opposed any action against the Nangong Family at that time, but he was placed under house arrest. By the time he regained his freedom, the Nangong Family had already... He still feels immense guilt over this matter."
Nangong Shuang was momentarily at a loss for words. She had never considered that someone within the Xiao Family harbored such remorse for the injustices faced by the Nangong Family.
"What about the Plum Blossom Token?" Nangong Shuang asked, pulling out the jade pendant that Xiao Zhongyan had given her. "How did this token end up in your hands?"
Xiao Zhongyan's expression grew complicated. "This was given to my father by Old Mr. Nangong on his deathbed, instructing him to pass it on to 'the descendant of Nan Gong who bears the Plum Blossom Mark.' For years, my father has been secretly searching for a survivor of the Nangong Family until he saw your left wrist at the banquet at Guo Residence..."
Nangong Shuang instinctively touched her left wrist where the Plum Blossom Mark was located, her emotions stirred. Her father had entrusted the Plum Blossom Token to the head of the Xiao Family; there must be profound significance behind it.
"What is the use of the Plum Blossom Token?" Nangong Shuang asked urgently.
"According to Old Mr. Nangong, the Plum Blossom Token is the key to unlocking a secret chamber of the Nangong Family," Xiao Zhongyan explained. "Inside that chamber lies the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique, a medical text that not only details how to treat Cold Poison Physique but also conceals a secret that could shake both court and commoners alike."
The mention of Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique sent a shock through Nangong Shuang; this was precisely the medical text she had been searching for! Since childhood, she had suffered from Cold Poison attacks, and although her master had taught her methods to manage it, she had never found a cure. If she could obtain this book, not only could she resolve her physical condition but also uncover the truth behind her family's extermination!
"Where is this secret chamber?" Nangong Shuang asked eagerly.
"It’s located in the Nangong Family Ancestral Home, about fifteen miles south of the capital," Xiao Zhongyan replied. "However, that place has long been burned down, leaving only ruins behind. The secret chamber is said to be hidden underground with an intricate entrance; without the Plum Blossom Token, it would be nearly impossible to find."
Just as Nangong Shuang was about to ask more questions, they suddenly heard barking and voices in the distance—the enemy had released hunting dogs to track their scent!
"This is bad; they're closing in!" Xiao Zhongyan's expression changed.
Nangong Shuang quickly made a decision: "We need to split up. You’re still injured and shouldn’t run too hard. Hide in this thicket while I draw them away."
Xiao Zhongyan shook his head. "That's too dangerous!"
"Don't worry; I have my own way out," Nangong Shuang said firmly. "Once things settle down, I'll go to Nangong Ancestral Home to find you. Three days from now at midnight, we will meet there and search for the secret chamber together."
Xiao Zhongyan pondered for a moment before finally nodding in agreement. "Alright, three days from now at Nangong Ancestral Home at midnight."
"Take care." Nangong Shuang turned to leave when she was suddenly grabbed by Xiao Zhongyan, who held her wrist tightly.
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