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Qiao Er appeared worried. "Miss, I don't doubt Young Master Xiao's good intentions, but after all, he is a member of the Xiao Family. Xiao Xiang participated in the extermination of the Nangong Family back then; who knows if there might be some trap involved?"
Nangong Shuang pondered for a moment and replied, "I believe Xiao Zhongyan genuinely wants to help me. He mentioned that my father saved his life years ago. Although I wasn't aware of this, it aligns with my father's character. Besides, if he had malicious intent, he could have simply handed me over to that man in black tonight without taking any risks."
Qiao Er still felt uneasy. "Miss, I still find this matter suspicious. Why is Young Master Xiao so concerned about you? Is it really just because of a life-saving grace that he is willing to take such risks, even opposing his own father?"
Nangong Shuang found it hard to explain as well. "Perhaps... he truly just wants to give the Nangong Family some justice."
Qiao Er hesitated before finally saying, "Miss, I am just worried... Young Master Xiao's feelings for you may not be as simple as repaying a favor."
Nangong Shuang's face flushed slightly, and she did not respond. She recalled the way Xiao Zhongyan looked at her in Mei Garden tonight; there was indeed a tenderness in his gaze that surpassed mere friendship. But how could that be? They had only met a few times, and she was still considered an enemy of his family.
"Stop talking nonsense," Nangong Shuang lightly tapped Qiao Er on the forehead. "Don't overthink it. It's getting late; hurry and rest. We have to go to Xiao Mansion for the Shang Mei Ban tomorrow."
Understanding her hint, Qiao Er ceased further discussion. After helping Nangong Shuang get ready for bed, they each retired for the night.
However, lying in bed, Nangong Shuang found it difficult to fall asleep. Everything that had happened tonight was too shocking: Xiao Zhongyan recognized her identity, the pursuit by the man in black, the secret talks between Xiao Xiang and Xu Daren... Each event hinted that the truth behind the Nangong Family case was far more complex than she had imagined.
Moreover, the Meihua Jade Hairpin stirred her memories of her father. On that bloody night ten years ago, her father's last words were for her to survive and carry on the medical legacy of the Nangong Family. Now, not only had she survived, but she had also found the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique and even received help from Xiao Zhongyan. Perhaps the day when she could clear the Nangong Family's name was truly not far away.
Outside the window, moonlight poured in like water, casting shadows of plum blossoms on the windowsill. Nangong Shuang recalled her poetic exchange with Xiao Zhongyan in Mei Garden tonight; his line "Not contending with a hundred flowers for spring's colors, only filling one's heart with pure essence" seemed to resonate with her own feelings. For ten years of fleeing, she had maintained the pride of the Nangong Family, refusing to sink into worldly corruption, all for the hope of one day restoring their honor.
"Father, Mother, can you see me from above?" Nangong Shuang murmured softly to herself. "I will uncover the truth and vindicate the Nangong Family."
With this steadfast belief in her heart, Nangong Shuang finally closed her eyes slowly and fell into a deep sleep. In her dreams, she seemed to return to ten years ago at Nangong Mansion; both her parents were by her side, plum blossoms were in full bloom, and everything felt so beautiful...
Outside the window, a shadow silently swept by and briefly lingered at Nangong Shuang's window before quickly disappearing into the night. Who was watching from the shadows? Was it someone sent by Xiao Zhongyan to protect her or an assassin from Shadow Pavilion? Or perhaps someone else entirely?
On the eve of Lantern Festival, the capital city was adorned with colorful lights and filled with joy. Every household hung lanterns; streets were bustling with people celebrating merrily. At Guo Residence, Guan Chunyi burst into Nangong Shuang's room early in the morning, waving an embossed invitation.
"Sister Shuang! Look! Lord Xiao is hosting a lantern-viewing banquet tonight and has specially invited us!" Guan Chunyi exclaimed excitedly, eyes sparkling with anticipation. "This is the grandest lantern banquet in the capital; in previous years they only invited noble families, but this year they actually invited us!"
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