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The two hurriedly crossed the corridor, turning several corners until they arrived at a secluded courtyard. Nangong Shuang discovered that it was a library, with shelves filled with countless ancient texts.
"This is my private collection; very few people come here," Xiao Zhongyan explained. "We can exit through the side door to avoid the prying eyes in the front yard."
Nangong Shuang nodded, but her gaze was drawn to a nearby bookshelf. On the bottom shelf, she spotted several books with an ancient binding, and she could faintly see the characters "Nan Gong" on the cover.
"That is..." Nangong Shuang couldn't help but step closer.
Xiao Zhongyan followed her gaze and sighed, "Those are medical texts from the Nangong Family that I have collected. Over the years, I have been searching for relics of the Nangong Family, hoping to find some clues."
Nangong Shuang looked at him in surprise. "Why?"
Xiao Zhongyan gazed deeply at her. "Because I have always believed that the Nangong Family was wronged. Moreover..." He paused for a moment. "I had a brief encounter with the Miss of the Nangong Family; her musical talent and medical skills are unforgettable to me."
Nangong Shuang's heart warmed: ten years ago, she had indeed met a young master from the Xiao Family at a family banquet, where she played a piece titled "Mei Ying Xue Hun," stunning everyone present. Could Xiao Zhongyan be that boy?
Just as she was about to speak, they heard hurried footsteps outside, with someone calling out Xiao Zhongyan's name.
"This is bad; it's my father's confidant!" Xiao Zhongyan's expression changed. "We need to leave quickly."
The two moved swiftly toward the side door, but at that moment, Nangong Shuang's attention was caught by a painting beside the bookshelf. It was a portrait of a woman whose features were exquisite and serene—her mother!
"That is..." Nangong Shuang involuntarily stopped in her tracks.
Xiao Zhongyan followed her gaze and said softly, "That is Nangong Madam, my mother's best friend. She taught my mother how to make incense, and my mother taught her embroidery; our families were very close."
Nangong Shuang's eyes welled up with tears. Her mother's face had become blurred in her memory, but seeing the portrait now stirred a whirlwind of emotions.
"Nangong Shuang..." Xiao Zhongyan hesitated for a moment before speaking again. "You are indeed the daughter of the Nangong Family, aren't you?"
Nangong Shuang remained silent for a moment before gently nodding. At this point, there was no need to hide her identity from Xiao Zhongyan.
A complex expression flickered in Xiao Zhongyan's eyes. "I should have guessed it sooner. Your medical skills, your musical talent, and that hint of orchid fragrance... all remind me of that girl from my memories."
Nangong Shuang looked up at him. "Since you already know my identity, why do you still help me? Isn't there enmity between the Xiao Family and the Nangong Family?"
Xiao Zhongyan shook his head. "It's not that my Xiao Family has enmity with your Nangong Family; rather, someone has used my family to frame yours. My father was manipulated. For years, I have been secretly investigating in hopes of restoring justice for the Nangong Family."
Nangong Shuang felt shaken: things were more complicated than she had imagined. Not only was Xiao Zhongyan not her enemy, but he had also been helping her all along!
The footsteps outside grew closer; time was running out.
"We must leave now," Xiao Zhongyan said decisively. "Once things settle down, I will tell you more about my findings."
Nangong Shuang nodded but felt compelled to approach the shelf of Nangong Family medical texts before leaving. She wanted to see if there was a complete version of the "Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique."
The moment she reached out to touch the bookshelf, a sharp pain suddenly shot through her left wrist! It was coming from her Plum Blossom Birthmark! Then, to her astonishment, the bookshelf began to tremble slightly and slowly shifted to one side, revealing a dark, gaping entrance to a hidden passageway!
"What is this..." Xiao Zhongyan exclaimed in surprise as he gazed at the scene before him.
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