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"Then you still invited her to Xiao Mansion? Isn't that like sending a sheep into a tiger's den?" Guo Chunyi exclaimed excitedly.
Xiao Zhongyan replied in a deep voice, "It is precisely to protect her. Only on my territory can I ensure her safety. Besides, she needs to know some truths."
"What truths?"
"The truth about the extermination of the Nangong Family, and... the method to cure the Cold Poison in her body."
Hearing this, Nangong Shuang almost held her breath. Xiao Zhongyan actually knew about the Cold Poison in her body? How did he know the method to save her? Could it be that he really just wanted to help her?
"Do you really believe that the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique still exists?" Guo Chunyi asked.
Xiao Zhongyan nodded. "I am almost certain. According to my father's records, Old Mr. Nangong entrusted a medical book to a special person before his death. And that person is likely in the capital."
"So you plan to save Sister Shuang first, then find that person?"
"No, I plan to let Nangong Shuang find him herself. Only she can unravel the final mystery." Xiao Zhongyan's tone was firm. "I have already found some clues and will inform her at Shang Mei Ban. Before that, I hope you, Guo Chunyi, can take good care of her and prevent her from falling into my second brother's trap."
"I will definitely protect Sister Shuang!" Guo Chunyi promised earnestly. "But you must be careful too. If your second brother finds out you're helping the Nangong Family..."
Xiao Zhongyan smiled bitterly. "My second brother is already suspicious. But it’s fine; things will soon take a turn for the better. Let's go; we shouldn't linger here too long, or someone might see us."
With that, the two quickly parted ways. Xiao Zhongyan leaped onto his horse and rode away, while Guo Chunyi returned to the carriage and drove off in the opposite direction.
Nangong Shuang leaned against the wall, stunned. She had considered many possibilities but never imagined that Xiao Zhongyan and Guo Chunyi were in cahoots, nor did she expect them to know so many secrets!
"Did Guo Chunyi already know my identity? How did Xiao Zhongyan learn about the existence of the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique? What is their relationship?" Nangong Shuang pondered, unable to make sense of it all.
For a moment, she didn't know whom to trust or where to go next. The only certainty was that danger was closing in, and she needed allies.
"The Shang Mei Ban in half a month..." Nangong Shuang murmured to herself, "Is it an opportunity or a trap?"
Just as she was deep in thought, a sudden sharp whistle echoed from afar, followed by hurried footsteps.
"Not good! They've found me!" Nangong Shuang's heart raced as she hurried deeper into the alley.
After turning several corners, she could hear the pursuers getting closer; they had clearly locked onto her position. Nangong Shuang knew that with her lightness skill alone, it would be difficult to shake off these trained trackers in such a short time.
In desperation, she took out a small porcelain bottle from her sleeve and poured out some white powder, scattering it on the ground behind her. Then she quickly turned into another alleyway, concealing her presence and holding her breath.
Before long, several men in black reached the powder-covered ground; as they stepped on it, a cloud of white smoke erupted!
"Cough cough cough..." The black-clad men began to cough uncontrollably, their eyes stinging and unable to open.
Seizing the opportunity, Nangong Shuang slipped out of the alley amidst the chaos and darted through the back door of a fabric shop, swiftly making her way through the store and exiting from the front door, successfully shaking off her pursuers.
Returning to the Qian Mansion, Nangong Shuang took a deep breath and finally exhaled in relief. Today's events made her realize that the situation was more dire than she had imagined. Not only were people from the Shadow Pavilion tracking her, but even the Guo Residence and Xiao Mansion had begun to suspect her identity. What puzzled her the most was Xiao Zhongyan's attitude—was he an enemy or a friend?
Upon returning to her small courtyard, she found Qiao Er anxiously waiting for her.
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