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The young girl smiled slightly, "My father has some knowledge of medicine and once mentioned that the Nangong Family possesses a secret drug called 'Dinghun San.' It causes confusion and weakness. You must be using this drug, right?"
Nangong Shuang became more alert; this girl knew about the Nangong Family's secret medicine, indicating her extraordinary background. Just as she was about to inquire further, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps behind her—Guan Chunyi had arrived with some servants!
"Sister Shuang!" Guan Chunyi rushed over, panting. Upon seeing the several human traffickers on the ground, she was taken aback. "What... what happened here?"
Nangong Shuang briefly explained the situation, and Guan Chunyi was both shocked and impressed. "Sister, you truly acted bravely! These traffickers should be handed over to the authorities!" She instructed her servants to bind the traffickers and take them to the nearby government office.
"Thank you both for saving me," the girl bowed again. "I am Lan Yuyan. My father runs a pharmacy in the south of the city. I went out today to gather medicinal herbs and did not expect to encounter such villains. If it weren't for your assistance, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
"So it is Miss Lan," Nangong Shuang nodded, though she felt puzzled. The girl's demeanor and speech did not resemble that of an ordinary pharmacy daughter; she seemed more like a young lady from a prominent family.
Guan Chunyi stepped forward enthusiastically and took Xiao Yuyan's hand. "Miss Lan, you must have been frightened. Today is my birthday, and we are hosting a banquet in the evening. Why don't you come as our guest? It would be my pleasure to host you."
Xiao Yuyan was slightly taken aback but soon agreed with delight. "It would be an honor for me to attend Miss Guo's birthday banquet. However, my father might worry; let me return home first to inform him."
Nangong Shuang observed Xiao Yuyan's expression closely, feeling that she seemed to already know Guan Chunyi's identity and that their meeting was not coincidental. However, it was not the right time to ask further questions; she could only escort Xiao Yuyan to a safe place.
"I see that Miss Lan has been startled; why don't we go to a nearby pharmacy to rest for a while?" Nangong Shuang suggested. "I can also check your pulse to ensure you're alright."
Xiao Yuyan nodded in agreement, accompanied by Nangong Shuang and Guan Chunyi as they made their way to a nearby pharmacy. Although it was not large, it was elegantly arranged, with neatly displayed medicinal herbs, clearly a reputable establishment.
An elderly man inside was preparing medicine when he saw Xiao Yuyan and quickly set aside his work to greet her with concern. "Miss, what happened? You look unwell."
Xiao Yuyan briefly explained the situation again, and the old man was both shocked and angry, repeatedly expressing his gratitude. "Thanks to you two young ladies for saving her; otherwise, if anything had happened to her, I would be unable to bear the blame!"
Nangong Shuang carefully observed the old man's behavior and noticed that although he wore ordinary attire typical of a pharmacy manager, his demeanor suggested he came from a distinguished background. He referred to Xiao Yuyan as "Miss" rather than "young lady," indicating their relationship was more than just that of a manager and customer.
"May I ask your esteemed surname?" Nangong Shuang inquired softly.
The old man bowed slightly. "I am Sun, an old servant of the Lan Family. It was my negligence that allowed Miss Lan to go out alone; it nearly led to disaster."
"Uncle Sun is being too modest," Xiao Yuyan comforted him. "It was my fault for leaving without permission; I didn't expect there would be such bold traffickers in the capital." She turned to Nangong Shuang and Guan Chunyi. "I will never forget your life-saving grace; I will certainly attend the banquet tonight as a token of my gratitude."
Guan Chunyi nodded happily. "That's wonderful! My residence is at Yushi Fang in the east of the city; remember to come!"
Although Nangong Shuang felt something was off about the situation, it wasn't appropriate to ask more questions at that moment. After exchanging pleasantries for a while longer, they took their leave. On the way back home, Nangong Shuang remained deep in thought, feeling that Lan Yuyan's identity was not simple.
"Sister, what's wrong?" Guan Chunyi noticed Nangong Shuang's unusual demeanor and asked with concern.
Nangong Shuang shook her head slightly. "It's nothing; I just feel that Miss Lan has an extraordinary aura about her—she doesn't seem like an ordinary girl."
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