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As she flipped the jade pendant over, she discovered two small characters engraved on the back: Mei Ling.
“Mei Ling?” Nangong Shuang murmured to herself. “Could this be the legendary Plum Blossom Token? The key to unlock the secret chamber of the Nangong Ancestral Home?”
Suddenly, she recalled the jade pendant Xiao Zhongyan had given her and hurriedly took it out from her pouch to compare the two. Although the styles of the two jade pieces were different, their materials were similar—both made of high-quality jadeite. Moreover, the plum blossom patterns on both were strikingly alike, as if they were two parts of a complete set.
“Could these two jade pieces be a set?” Nangong Shuang wondered aloud, attempting to fit them together.
Something extraordinary happened! As the two jade pieces drew near, they seemed to possess magnetic attraction, fitting together seamlessly to form a complete image—a blooming plum blossom, with the small holes and grooves perfectly aligned, creating a precise mechanism.
“It really is a set!” Qiao Er exclaimed. “Sister, the jade pendant Xiao Gongzi gave you and the one Chen Bo gave you are actually matching pieces!”
Nangong Shuang fell into deep thought. “This means Xiao Zhongyan does know some secrets about the Nangong Family, and... he might genuinely want to help me.”
She reflected on everything she had seen and heard that night, as well as Zheng Yushi's hostility toward Xiao Zhongyan. Gradually, she began to form a judgment: perhaps Xiao Zhongyan was indeed on her side, while the real enemies were Zheng Yushi and the Shadow Pavilion, along with certain members of the Xiao Family who colluded with them.
“Will you still go to the appointment?” Qiao Er asked, referring to her meeting with Xiao Zhongyan at Guanyin Temple.
Nangong Shuang pondered for a moment before nodding firmly. “Yes. This is a crucial step in uncovering the truth. Besides, now I have more leverage.”
She caressed the combined jade pieces and murmured, “Chen Bo, please bless me from above. I will uncover the truth and clear the Nangong Family's name, avenging you and all our departed loved ones!”
Qiao Er looked at Nangong Shuang's determined gaze and silently nodded. She understood that a greater storm was about to arrive, and they had no choice but to face it head-on.
Outside, a new day had begun. The sunlight pierced through the clouds and bathed the damp earth, as if heralding that dawn would eventually come, no matter how much wind and rain lay ahead...
Nangong Shuang carefully separated the two jade pieces and stored them away before rising to walk to the window. She gazed at the rising sun in the distance, her eyes shining with determination.
The Nangong Ancestral Home, Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique, secrets of Xiao Mansion, hidden truths of the late emperor... all mysteries seemed to point in one direction, and perhaps the key to unlocking them lay in her appointment at Guanyin Temple in two days' time.
“The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from enduring bitter cold,” Nangong Shuang softly repeated Xiao Zhongyan's words, a bittersweet yet resolute smile forming on her lips. “Nan Gong Shuang also rises from bitter cold.”
Spring sunlight streamed through the window into the garden of Guo Residence's backyard, gilding the newly bloomed peonies with a golden edge. Standing at the window, Nangong Shuang gazed at this vibrant scene while her heart surged with emotions. The encounter with Xiao Zhongyan at his pharmacy three days prior replayed in her mind; his words about enduring bitter cold seemed like a key that unlocked memories long sealed within her heart.
“Sister Shuang, what do you think of this dress?” Guan Chunyi's voice came from behind her, interrupting Nangong Shuang's thoughts.
Nangong Shuang turned around to see Guan Chunyi holding a light green skirt typical of a Censor's daughter and smiled gently. “The color is elegant, and the fabric is nice; it suits you very well.”
“This isn't for me; it's for you!” Guan Chunyi handed over the dress with sparkling eyes filled with anticipation. “A few days ago at Qin Hui’s place, although your dress was neat, it couldn’t hide its old color. Since you're here as my companion reader now, you should have some nice clothes.”
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