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Xiao Xiang lowered his voice, "It is said that Nangong Laoyezi's daughter escaped that night. Ten years have passed, and if she is still alive, she should be around seventeen or eighteen now. Recently, a young female doctor has appeared in the capital, her medical skills strikingly similar to those of the Nangong Family. I suspect..."
Nangong Shuang's heart jolted: Xiao Xiang had already suspected her!
Xiao Zhongyan's expression also changed drastically. He quietly tugged at Nangong Shuang's sleeve, signaling her to be ready to escape at any moment.
Just then, an unexpected incident occurred! A gust of night wind blew through, catching the fragrance pouch at Nangong Shuang's waist on a branch. With a "clatter," it fell to the ground, making a crisp sound.
"Who?!" Xiao Xiang shouted sharply, "Who is there?!"
Nangong Shuang and Xiao Zhongyan exchanged glances, knowing they had been exposed. Xiao Zhongyan made a gesture, indicating for Nangong Shuang to leave first while he dealt with the situation.
As Nangong Shuang hesitated, Xiao Zhongyan had already stepped out from behind the plum tree and calmly bowed, saying, "Father, it is I."
Xiao Xiang looked at his son in surprise, "Xiao Zhongyan? What are you doing here at this hour?"
Xiao Zhongyan replied unhurriedly, "I couldn't sleep at night and came out to enjoy the plum blossoms and clear my mind."
Xiao Xiang regarded his son with suspicion, "Just you alone? What was that noise just now?"
Xiao Zhongyan smiled slightly, "I accidentally stepped on a branch. Father and Xu Daren were having a late-night discussion; I didn't want to disturb you and intended to leave quietly."
Xiao Xiang narrowed his eyes, clearly not fully convinced by his son's explanation. He rose and walked closer to the plum tree for a closer inspection. Nangong Shuang hid behind another tree, holding her breath as she gripped the Mihun San tightly in her hand, ready for any sudden developments.
At that moment, Xu Daren suddenly exclaimed, "Sir! Look over there!"
Xiao Xiang and Xiao Zhongyan turned their heads to see a shadow swiftly darting across the distant rockery!
"An assassin!" Xu Daren shouted in terror.
Xiao Xiang bellowed, "Someone! An assassin has infiltrated the mansion!"
Nangong Shuang's heart sank: someone really had sneaked into Xiao Mansion! Could it be aimed at her?
The alarm rang throughout Xiao Mansion as guards raised their torches and rushed toward the rockery. Taking advantage of the chaos, Xiao Zhongyan quickly returned to the plum tree and whispered to Nangong Shuang, "Now's your chance to escape!"
Nangong Shuang nodded, swiftly picking up her fallen fragrance pouch and following Xiao Zhongyan as they ran toward Mei Garden's exit. The two evaded patrolling guards and hurried along the path they had come from.
However, just as they were about to reach the back door, a shadow suddenly leaped down from the wall and blocked their way!
"Nangong Girl, I've finally found you!" The figure said coldly, his voice laced with murderous intent.
Nangong Shuang's heart tightened: this person knew her identity! The visitor was not here for friendly purposes!
In the moonlight, the man in black held a short knife and wore a mask that revealed only his cold eyes. Judging by his physique and movements, he was clearly a trained assassin.
"Who are you? Why are you following me?" Nangong Shuang asked in a low voice, secretly preparing her defensive powder.
The man in black sneered, "Who I am is not important. What matters is what you have in your hands. Hand over the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique, and I can make your death a bit more painless."
Nangong Shuang's heart sank: this person actually knew she possessed the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique! It seemed her whereabouts had already been exposed, and he had been tracking her all along!
"I don't know what you're talking about," Nangong Shuang replied, feigning calmness.
The man in black scoffed disdainfully, "Stop pretending! The item you took from the secret chamber of Xiao Mansion yesterday must be returned!"
This statement not only shocked Nangong Shuang but also caused Xiao Zhongyan's expression to change drastically: this person actually knew about the secret chamber!
"You won't get it!" Xiao Zhongyan stepped in front of Nangong Shuang, drawing his short sword from his waist. "May I ask which faction you belong to that dares to intrude upon Xiao Mansion?"
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