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“Is it the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique'?” Nangong Shuang asked tentatively.
“Yes! That's it!” Xiao Cui suddenly perked up. “The Second Young Master said... this book is worth a fortune... whoever obtains it... will gain unparalleled fame...”
Nangong Shuang's heart raced again. Xiao Zhongmo was also searching for the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique,' and he knew that the Plum Blossom Token was needed to unlock the secret chamber. All of this indicated that the Xiao Family and the Nangong Family's massacre case were intricately connected.
Just as she was about to ask more, Xiao Cui's expression suddenly changed, and she began to cough violently, as if the effects of the medicine were too strong. Nangong Shuang quickly took out an antidote from her medicine pouch and handed it to Xiao Cui. “Take this; it will help.”
Xiao Cui instinctively took the pill and swallowed it. Sure enough, after a while, her complexion gradually returned to normal, and her eyes became much clearer. Seeing Nangong Shuang and Xiao Cha in front of her, she abruptly stood up, warily asking, “What are you doing here?”
Nangong Shuang remained calm and replied, “We were passing by and heard someone coughing, so we came to check. Are you alright?”
Xiao Cui scrutinized the two of them suspiciously, seemingly assessing whether they knew anything. She instinctively touched her waist to confirm that her jade pendant was still in place before letting out a sigh of relief.
“Thank you for your concern; I'm fine,” Xiao Cui forced a smile. “It's just late at night and quite damp; I caught a chill. What brings you two ladies to the Medicine Garden at this hour?”
Nangong Shuang had prepared for this moment and replied smoothly, “I am well-versed in medicine and heard there is an ancient Medicine Garden at Guo Residence. I came to gather some herbs to prepare a calming pill since I've been having trouble sleeping lately and wanted to test its effectiveness.”
Xiao Cui seemed half-convinced but noticed Nangong Shuang's natural demeanor and did not press further. She hurriedly packed her own herbs and tools before leaving in haste.
Once Xiao Cui had gone far away, Xiao Cha let out a sigh of relief. “That was close! Luckily, sister prepared the antidote; otherwise, if she discovered we knew her identity, it would have been a huge problem.”
Nangong Shuang frowned deeply. “Things are more complicated than I imagined. Xiao Zhongmo also knows about the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique' and the Plum Blossom Token, not to mention he has knowledge of the Nangong Family's prescriptions. This means that the role of the Xiao Family in the Nangong Family Massacre Case is likely not simple.”
“What about Xiao Zhongyan?” Xiao Cha asked. “Is he involved as well?”
Thinking of Xiao Zhongyan made Nangong Shuang feel mixed emotions. He had helped her out of danger before and had given her half of a Plum Blossom Token, seeming as if he wanted to assist her. But after all, he was the eldest son of the Xiao Family, born of the same father as Xiao Zhongmo; one could not rule out the possibility that they were working together.
“It’s hard to say,” Nangong Shuang answered cautiously. “There may be differing positions within the Xiao Family as well. What we need to do is uncover the truth, find the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique,' and clear the Nangong Family's name.”
The two said no more and hurriedly finished gathering herbs before quietly leaving the Medicine Garden. On their way back, Nangong Shuang pondered over tonight's discoveries, already having made up her mind: she must quickly prepare the real 'Qi Xin Xiang' so that she could discern authenticity at critical moments and find trustworthy allies.
Upon returning to her room, Nangong Shuang immediately began preparing the medicine. The production process for 'Qi Xin Xiang' passed down from the Nangong Family was intricate; every step was crucial. Following the recipe and techniques she remembered, she ground seven main herbs in specific proportions, added auxiliary materials for blending, and finally baked them with special heat until they emitted a faint fragrance.
The entire process took a long time, and it wasn't until dawn broke that Nangong Shuang completed the final step. The finished 'Qi Xin Xiang' was carefully stored in seven exquisite small porcelain bottles, each labeled with different markings representing varying potencies.
“Finally done,” Nangong Shuang sighed in relief as she rubbed her sore shoulders.
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