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Xiao Zhongyan lowered his head to glance at his jade pendant, a complex expression flashing in his eyes. "This was given to me by my father, said to be a heirloom passed down from our ancestors, symbolizing 'staying true and unyielding.' Why do you suddenly ask about this, Miss?"
"I just found the jade warm and exquisite, and was curious," Nangong Shuang replied with a slight smile. "I will take my leave now."
As she turned to leave, Nangong Shuang's mind echoed with Xiao Zhongyan's last gaze—a complex, indescribable look that seemed to convey inquiry, doubt, and perhaps a hint of expectation.
Upon returning to Guan Chunyi's chamber, the young lady had already changed into a clean dress, her complexion much rosier than before.
"Sister Shuang," Guan Chunyi affectionately took Nangong Shuang's hand. "Thanks to your rescue, I would have been in quite the predicament today."
Nangong Shuang gently stroked the back of her hand. "As long as you are unharmed, that is good enough. Just be careful near the water in the future; those stone steps are slippery, and one misstep could lead to trouble."
Guan Chunyi nodded and suddenly lowered her voice. "Sister Shuang, how did your conversation with Cousin Zhongyan go? Did he... mention me?"
Seeing her eager expression, Nangong Shuang sighed inwardly—this innocent girl was likely already deep in love. She softly replied, "Xiao Gongzi does indeed care about you; upon hearing you fell into the water, he was the first to rush to the pond's edge to save you."
Guan Chunyi's face flushed with joy. "Really? Though he is usually gentle, he rarely pays special attention to any girl. I thought... since he spoke with you alone for so long today..."
"You worry too much," Nangong Shuang shook her head with a smile. "Xiao Gongzi was merely curious about medical knowledge and asked me a few questions."
Guan Chunyi appeared skeptical and was about to inquire further when a commotion suddenly erupted outside.
"What is happening?" Guan Chunyi stood up and asked.
A maid rushed in in a panic. "Miss! It's terrible! The young lady of the Xiao family has fainted!"
"What?" Guan Chunyi exclaimed in shock. "Cousin Yuyan? How could she suddenly faint?"
Nangong Shuang felt a stir in her heart; after all, Xiao Yuyan had spoken rudely to her earlier. If she could seize this opportunity to investigate closely, she might uncover more clues.
"Miss, there is no need to panic," Nangong Shuang said in a steady voice. "I have some knowledge of medicine; let us go take a look."
The two hurried into the garden and found Xiao Yuyan collapsed in a pavilion, her complexion pale and lips purple—her condition was critical. Xiao Zhongyan anxiously stood nearby; upon seeing Nangong Shuang, a complex light flickered in his eyes.
"Yuyan suddenly collapsed; her breathing is weak and I do not know why," he murmured, worry evident in his tone.
Nangong Shuang stepped forward to check her pulse, her brow gradually furrowing. Xiao Yuyan's pulse was extremely peculiar—slow and erratic—somewhat similar to the symptoms of the Purple Butterfly Poison that Guan Chunyi had experienced days earlier but still different.
"Strange," Nangong Shuang murmured to herself. "These symptoms resemble those of Han Xin San but are not quite the same..."
"Do you have a way to treat her?" Xiao Zhongyan asked urgently.
Nangong Shuang pondered for a moment before nodding. "I will need several medicinal ingredients to prepare an antidote immediately."
Madam Guo quickly interjected, "There is a pharmacy in the manor; whatever you need, just say it!"
Nangong Shuang quickly wrote out a prescription, and the maid took it to fetch the medicine. Taking advantage of this moment, she carefully examined Xiao Yuyan's condition and noticed a faint scratch on the girl's wrist, with the surrounding skin slightly bruised—this was clearly a sign of poisoning!
"What caused this scratch?" Nangong Shuang asked.
Xiao Zhongyan shook his head. "I don't know. She was fine just a moment ago, then suddenly said she felt dizzy and collapsed."
Nangong Shuang glanced around and noticed what seemed to be a hint of light green powder in the crevices of Xiao Yuyan's nails. A thought crossed her mind, and she quietly took out a small piece of silk cloth she always carried with her. Gently wiping between the girl's fingers, she collected the powder and discreetly tucked it into her sleeve.
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