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Lord Guo listened, a glimmer of approval flashing in his eyes. "Well said! Justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent. However..." He shifted his tone, "Revisiting old cases will inevitably make some people uneasy, and they might even resort to murder to silence others. Nangong Shuang's recent encounter with an assassin is likely related to this matter."
Nangong Shuang felt a chill in her heart. What did Lord Guo mean? Was he hinting that he knew her true identity, or was there another implication?
"What do you mean, my lord? I am just a humble country doctor, and what does that have to do with the Nangong Family case?" she cautiously retorted.
Lord Guo smiled meaningfully. "You are quite perceptive, my dear. Forgive me for speaking frankly, but your medical techniques bear a striking resemblance to those of the Nangong Family. Moreover, with assassins recently seeking the so-called 'Plum Blossom Token,' I cannot help but suspect that you may have some connection to the Nangong Family."
At this point, Nangong Shuang realized that further concealment would be futile, yet she could not reveal everything either. After pondering for a moment, she decided to respond with half-truths: "Your insight is remarkable, my lord. Although I am not a direct descendant of the Nangong Family, I have indeed received their medical teachings. My master was once a disciple of Old Mr. Nangong. After the Nangong Family fell into misfortune, he took some medical texts and retreated into the mountains, later accepting me as his student. As for the 'Plum Blossom Token,' I have heard my master mention it as the key to unlocking the secret chamber of the Nangong Family's medical texts, but I have never seen the actual item."
Upon hearing this, Lord Guo's expression turned complex. "Indeed. I had already suspected that you were no ordinary person. However, I did not expect that there would still be a descendant of the Nangong Family's medical arts in the world!"
He rose and began pacing. "Since you have received the true teachings of Nan Gong, you must also know about the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique.' This book contains significant secrets; if it falls into the hands of treacherous individuals, the consequences would be dire."
Nangong Shuang feigned surprise. "My lord knows about the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique'?"
Lord Guo nodded. "I have some connections with the Nangong Family and naturally know a thing or two. However, this book has been missing for years and has long been sought after by certain people in court. Now that the Nangong case is being revisited, those individuals will undoubtedly intensify their search; you must be cautious."
Nangong Shuang contemplated this; Lord Guo's attitude seemed to suggest he was on her side, yet he held back certain information and clearly did not wish to disclose too much.
"Thank you for your warning, my lord. When will the reopening of the case begin? Which officials will be involved?" she asked tentatively.
Lord Guo shook his head. "This matter is confidential; I do not know much about it myself. All I know is that the Crown Prince has personally intervened and ordered the Ministry of Justice to expedite the organization of documents."
At the mention of the Crown Prince, Lord Guo's expression changed slightly, revealing evident concern.
"Nangong Shuang," Lord Guo suddenly said with a serious tone, "the medical arts of the Nangong Family are renowned throughout the world, and the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique' is an extraordinary medical text. If you know anything about its whereabouts, I hope you can share it with me. I assure you that it will not fall into treacherous hands."
Nangong Shuang felt alert; Lord Guo's sudden request raised suspicions about his motives. She replied tactfully: "Your kindness overwhelms me, my lord. Although I have learned Nan Gong's medical techniques from my master, I truly know nothing about the whereabouts of the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique.' I have only heard my master mention that this book is hidden somewhere in the Nangong Ancestral Home and requires the Plum Blossom Token to access it; however, he did not specify its exact location."
Lord Guo gazed deeply at her as if trying to discern truth from falsehood in her eyes. After a long pause, he sighed deeply. "Very well; perhaps it is fate that things are this way. The entire Nangong Family has suffered unjustly; with this book missing, it may indeed be heaven's arrangement."
He turned to Guan Chunyi. "From today onward, Nangong Shuang should refrain from going out; you must take good care of her. Increase security in the residence; any suspicious individuals must be turned away at once."
Guan Chunyi nodded in agreement, looking at Nangong Shuang with deep concern on her face.
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