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“It's poisonous!” The man in black exclaimed, feeling a wave of dizziness wash over him. He dared not linger and turned to flee.
Xiao Zhongyan would not let him escape. With a flash of his sword, he aimed for the man's back. The man barely dodged the lethal strike, but his right arm was still grazed, leaving a deep wound.
“You'll regret this! This isn't over!” the man in black shouted as he vanished into the darkness.
Nangong Shuang was about to pursue when Xiao Zhongyan stopped her, saying, “Don’t chase him. It’s not safe here. We need to leave Xiao Mansion quickly.”
The two hurried down a narrow path toward the back door. However, just as they reached a corner, they ran straight into a group of patrolling guards!
“Who goes there?” the guards demanded sharply, quickly recognizing Xiao Zhongyan. “Young Master? What are you doing here? And who is this young lady?”
Xiao Zhongyan remained calm. “I was admiring the plum blossoms at Mei Garden when I was ambushed by an assassin. This is Nangong Shuang from Guo Residence; she came at my invitation to enjoy the blossoms but unexpectedly encountered danger.”
The guards looked skeptical. “Young Master, the Master has ordered that no outsiders are allowed in tonight. This young lady…”
“How dare you!” Xiao Zhongyan interrupted sternly. “An assassination attempt at Mei Garden, and instead of searching for the culprit, you question me here? Hurry to Mei Garden and investigate!”
The guards were chastened into silence and quickly agreed, turning to rush toward Mei Garden.
“Let’s go while we can,” Xiao Zhongyan whispered, leading Nangong Shuang around the patrolling guards toward the back door.
Just as they were about to exit, a cold voice suddenly called out from behind them, “Xiao Zhongyan, where do you think you’re taking the remnants of the Nangong Family?”
They turned sharply to see Xiao Zhongmo standing there with several servants, a mocking smile on his face.
“Zhongmo!” Xiao Zhongyan's expression darkened. “What are you doing here?”
Xiao Zhongmo sneered. “I suspected you would meet with this Nangong girl, so I’ve been waiting for you. I never expected that as the eldest son of the Xiao Family, you would collude with our enemies—truly deserving of death!”
Nangong Shuang's heart raced with alarm; it seemed the assassin at Mei Garden had indeed been sent by Xiao Zhongmo, aiming to eliminate both her and Xiao Zhongyan!
“What nonsense are you spouting?” Xiao Zhongyan retorted coldly. “The Nangong Family is not our enemy. There are hidden truths behind the massacre years ago. The Crown Prince has ordered a re-examination of the case; if you persist in your delusions, you will only bring about your own demise!”
Xiao Zhongmo laughed cruelly. “The Crown Prince? Hmph! What does he matter? I have my own backing and fear no one. As for you, colluding with Nangong Yunie and plotting against us—once Father learns of this, he will surely cast you out!”
Seeing the situation turn dire, Nangong Shuang stealthily reached into her sleeve to retrieve Zui Hun San.
Xiao Zhongmo seemed to sense her movement and immediately shouted, “Arrest them! Especially that woman; don’t let her have a chance to use poison!”
Several servants moved forward with clubs in hand, surrounding Nangong Shuang and Xiao Zhongyan.
Realizing how critical things had become, Nangong Shuang made a swift decision and threw a small porcelain vial from her sleeve. The vial shattered in mid-air, releasing a thick cloud of white smoke!
“Run!” Nangong Shuang grasped Xiao Zhongyan's hand and dashed out through the back door under the cover of smoke.
Angry shouts from Xiao Zhongmo and the coughs of the servants echoed behind them, clearly indicating that they were struggling against the smoke.
Nangong Shuang and Xiao Zhongyan dared not linger; under the moonlight, they swiftly navigated through several alleys, distancing themselves from the Xiao Mansion.
"What was that smoke?" Xiao Zhongyan asked as they ran, "Its effects are remarkable!"
Nangong Shuang explained, "That's Misty Soul Smoke. Those who inhale it will temporarily lose their sense of direction and judgment, but it's non-toxic and won't cause harm."
Xiao Zhongyan was in awe. "These powders and smokes of yours are truly extraordinary. It seems the medical and toxic arts of the Nangong Family are indeed well-deserved of their reputation."
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