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The Xiao Family had long used orchids as their emblem, and every member wore an Orchid Jade Pendant. The one at Xiao Cui's waist was exquisitely crafted, with a lifelike flower shape, clearly a genuine piece.
"Who exactly is she?" Xiao Cha asked in confusion. "Why would someone sent by the Xiao Family be so familiar with the Nangong Family's secret formula?"
A glimmer of determination flashed in Nangong Shuang's eyes. "No matter who she is, our purpose here is to find medicine. Let's gather the herbs we need first. After she leaves, we can investigate further."
The two quietly retreated to the medicinal garden and began collecting the necessary herbs for the true Qi Xin Xiang according to Nangong Shuang's instructions. She was well-acquainted with the layout of the Nangong Family's Medicine Garden and quickly located the growth spots of the seven main herbs.
"Sister, what kind of herb is this?" Xiao Cha asked, pointing at a strangely shaped plant.
"This is Tongxin Grass, one of the main ingredients for Qi Xin Xiang," Nangong Shuang replied as she carefully picked a few leaves and placed them into a prepared cloth bag. "It can calm the mind and is key to discerning the truth of one's heart."
The two continued searching for other herbs and soon collected everything they needed. Just as they were about to leave, they suddenly heard a faint gasp from afar, seemingly from Xiao Cui.
"What happened?" Xiao Cha asked anxiously.
Nangong Shuang held her breath and listened intently, catching a low murmur from Xiao Cui: "I feel so dizzy... Is this... the backlash of Qi Xin Xiang? Impossible... I followed the formula correctly..."
"She fainted from her own Qi Xin Xiang!" Nangong Shuang realized suddenly. "If a novice doesn't understand how to control the proportions of the herbs, it can easily lead to an overpowering effect that knocks them out."
"What should we do? Should we go save her?" Xiao Cha asked.
Nangong Shuang pondered for a moment before resolutely saying, "Let's take a look. This might be a good opportunity to learn more about her identity."
The two cautiously approached the bamboo pavilion, where they found Xiao Cui leaning against a pillar, her complexion flushed and her eyes dazed, clearly affected by the strong aroma of the medicine. Upon seeing Nangong Shuang and Xiao Cha, she was initially startled but then broke into a dreamy smile.
"It's you two..." Her voice was light and airy, tinged with intoxication. "I knew... you would come..."
Nangong Shuang stepped closer and calmly asked, "Who are you? Why are you here making Qi Xin Xiang?"
Xiao Cui shook her head as if trying to clear her mind, but the effects of Qi Xin Xiang were already taking hold. She involuntarily began to speak the truth: "I am... sent by Xiao Mansion... to monitor you..."
"Xiao Mansion?" Nangong Shuang pressed on. "Was it Xiao Zhongyan who sent you, or someone else from the Xiao Family?"
"It was... it was Second Young Master... Xiao Zhongmo..." Xiao Cui replied hazily. "He wanted me... to find out your background... and locate... the Plum Blossom Token..."
Nangong Shuang's heart sank; it was just as she feared! Xiao Zhongmo had always harbored doubts about her and had even sent someone to monitor her when she first arrived at Guo Residence.
"How did you know the formula for Qi Xin Xiang?" Nangong Shuang continued to question.
Xiao Cui blinked, seemingly struggling to think: "Second Young Master gave me... a book... of Nangong Family's prescriptions... said he stole it from... his father..."
Nangong Shuang and Xiao Cha exchanged shocked glances. The Xiao Family actually possessed prescriptions from the Nangong Family! This meant that after the downfall of the Nangong Family, some Medical Books had fallen into the hands of the Xiao Family.
"What is the Plum Blossom Token? Do you know?" Nangong Shuang continued to inquire.
Xiao Cui shook her head, revealing a look of confusion. "I'm not quite sure... It seems to be... the key to opening some secret chamber... The Second Young Master is very concerned about it... He said it could lead to... some Medical Book..."
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