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The two were deep in discussion when they suddenly heard a gentle knock at the door.
"Sister, are you back?" It was Guan Chunyi's voice.
Nangong Shuang quickly tucked away the letter and gestured for Qiao Er to open the door. Guan Chunyi entered cheerfully, holding an exquisite invitation in her hand.
"Sister, look! This is an invitation from the Xiao Family!" Guan Chunyi exclaimed excitedly. "Xiao Da Gongzi has invited us to a banquet to enjoy the plum blossoms tomorrow!"
Nangong Shuang took the invitation and saw that it indeed stated an invitation for Miss Guo and Nangong Shuang to visit Xiao Mansion's Mei Garden for plum blossom viewing tomorrow afternoon. She felt puzzled: hadn't Xiao Zhongyan arranged to meet her tonight at midnight in Mei Garden? Why was there now an invitation for tomorrow's gathering?
"Sister, you've been to Xiao Mansion, right?" Guan Chunyi asked curiously. "Has Madam Xiao's condition improved?"
Nangong Shuang set aside her thoughts and smiled, "Yes, I have been there. Madam Xiao's wind illness has improved somewhat after acupuncture and medication."
Guan Chunyi clapped her hands in delight. "That's wonderful! Then let's go together to the banquet tomorrow, shall we?"
Nangong Shuang nodded in agreement but pondered inwardly: tomorrow's banquet might not be simple; what exactly was Xiao Zhongyan up to?
After seeing off Guan Chunyi, Nangong Shuang carefully took out the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique she had found in the secret chamber earlier that day and flipped to the chapter on the Five Qi Returning to Origin Method for a close read. This was a complex cultivation technique that required specific herbs and environments to implement.
"These herbs are quite rare..." Nangong Shuang frowned. "Especially Qianxin Grass; it is said to only grow on steep cliffs deep in the mountains, making it extremely difficult to gather."
Qiao Er immediately replied, "Don't worry, Miss. I can use my connections with the Azure Dragon Gang to find these herbs."
Nangong Shuang nodded gratefully and continued studying the Medical Book. The Five Qi Returning to Origin Method needed to be completed in five specific stages, each accompanied by intense pain; a slight misstep could lead to failure or even endanger one's life.
"It seems that dispelling the Cold Poison from my body won't be easy..." Nangong Shuang sighed softly as she closed the Medical Book.
In the evening, Nangong Shuang excused herself under the pretense of needing rest and instructed Qiao Er to inform Guan Chunyi that she would not be having dinner. She needed to conserve her energy for tonight's appointment.
As night fell, Guo Residence gradually quieted down. Nangong Shuang patiently awaited midnight's arrival. She changed into a dark outfit suitable for movement and tied a medicine pouch containing Zui Hun San and Revival Pill around her waist for emergencies.
"Qiao Er, I will go meet Xiao Zhongyan tonight; you stay here and keep watch. If anything unusual happens, immediately send someone to notify the Azure Dragon Gang," Nangong Shuang instructed.
Qiao Er nodded in agreement. "Miss, don't worry; I've got everything covered. But..." She hesitated for a moment, "Please be careful when you go to Xiao Mansion. Although Xiao Zhongyan seems friendly on the surface, who knows if he has ulterior motives?"
Nangong Shuang understood Qiao Er's concerns but felt instinctively that Xiao Zhongyan meant her no harm: "I will be cautious. However, I believe he does have some knowledge about the Nangong Family Case; perhaps I can obtain important clues tonight."
As midnight approached, Nangong Shuang quietly slipped out of Guo Residence's back door and made her way toward Xiao Mansion under the moonlight. The streets of the capital were quiet at night, occasionally interrupted by the distant sound of watchmen calling out their rounds.
Upon reaching the back entrance of Xiao Mansion, she indeed found a servant waiting for her. Upon seeing Nangong Shuang, the servant respectfully bowed and then led her onward through several paths until they arrived at a secluded Mei Garden.
In Mei Garden stood a figure in white beneath an ancient plum tree—it was Xiao Zhongyan.
"Nangong Shuang, you've arrived," he greeted as he turned to welcome her, his features appearing particularly handsome under the moonlight.
Nangong Shuang nodded. "Young Master."
"Follow me for now; this isn't a place for conversation," Xiao Zhongyan indicated, leading Nangong Shuang deeper into Mei Garden.
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