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Nangong Shuang let out a cold laugh and took out a small porcelain vial from her bosom, opening it in front of everyone. "If you don't believe me, why not take a whiff of this 'Qi Xin Xiang'? This fragrance can reveal the truth in one's heart, causing the inhaler to unconsciously speak their true feelings. The spilled tea just now was no accident; I discovered someone had poisoned it and acted deliberately."
As she spoke, she handed the vial to Xiao Cui. "If you have nothing to hide, go ahead and take a sniff. Speak the truth."
Xiao Cui's face changed dramatically as she frantically stepped back. "N-No! I... I really am sent by the Xiao Family..."
At her words, the room fell into stunned silence. Xiao Zhongmo's face turned ashen, clearly betrayed by his own informant, wishing he could silence her on the spot.
Lord Guo's expression darkened as he turned to Xiao Xiang. "Brother Xiao, how do you explain this matter?"
Xiao Xiang also looked shocked, evidently not expecting such a turn of events. Just as he was about to speak, Xiao Zhongyan stepped forward.
"Father, this matter was initiated by my younger brother without authorization; there is no need to conceal it any longer." Xiao Zhongyan said calmly. "My younger brother has recently become obsessed with the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique' and, upon hearing that Nangong Shuang's medical skills are similar to those of the Nangong Family, secretly sent someone to monitor her in hopes of finding clues. What happened today is indeed a breach of decorum, and I apologize on behalf of my family to both Guo Residence and Nangong Shuang."
This statement acknowledged that Xiao Cui was indeed from the Xiao Family while shifting all responsibility onto Xiao Zhongmo. It also subtly suggested that Nangong Shuang was indeed connected to the Nangong Family without directly accusing her, leaving room for interpretation.
Nangong Shuang silently admired Xiao Zhongyan's cleverness but maintained her vigilance on the surface. "Young Master Xiao, your words are misguided. I am merely a village doctor with no connection to any 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique.' As for the medical skills of the Nangong Family, I have only learned a few superficial techniques from my master."
Seeing this, Lord Guo stepped in to smooth things over. "Everyone, let us not rush. Since the truth has come to light, let us put this matter to rest. Brother Xiao, your son is young and impetuous; I hope you will guide him more closely."
Xiao Xiang's expression was grim but could only nod in agreement. Meanwhile, Xiao Cui was apprehended by guards from Guo Residence and taken away for questioning. The banquet continued in an atmosphere thick with awkwardness, devoid of its previous joy.
After things settled down, Nangong Shuang returned to Guan Chunyi's side only to find her sister looking worried. "Sister, is it true what Xiao Cui said about you being a descendant of the Nangong Family?"
Nangong Shuang shook her head with a bitter smile. "Do not worry, sister; I am indeed just a village doctor. I only learned some medical skills from the Nangong Family, which has led to this trouble."
Guan Chunyi appeared half-convinced but did not press further. After the banquet concluded, Nangong Shuang returned to her room and let out a long sigh of relief, finally able to relax.
Xiao Cha rushed in excitedly. "Sister, that was so thrilling! You not only exposed Xiao Cui's identity but also made Xiao Zhongmo look foolish in front of everyone!"
However, Nangong Shuang wore a serious expression. "Things are far from simple. Xiao Cui dared to publicly accuse me of being from the Nangong Family because she clearly has some backing. Moreover, for Xiao Zhongmo to send her into Guo Residence means there must be someone powerful guiding him behind the scenes. Not to mention Lord Guo's familiarity with the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique' and how often Xiao Zhongyan has hinted at me—this all indicates that the forces involved in the Nangong Family Massacre Case are far more complicated than I imagined."
"What should we do next?" Xiao Cha asked anxiously.
Nangong Shuang pondered for a moment before decisively stating, "We must continue searching for information regarding the 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique.' Now that we know the location of that Medicine Garden and confirm it is indeed the old Medicine Garden of the Nangong Family, it is an important lead. At the same time, we need to expedite the establishment of our 'Poison Butterfly' intelligence network to gather more information about the Nangong Case."
Xiao Cha nodded in agreement and was about to say something when suddenly they heard faint footsteps approaching from outside the door, as if someone were drawing near.
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