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Qiao Er hurriedly dashed into the room and explained, "Young Master indeed came to the Guo Residence, but the place has turned chaotic. Those men in black have tracked him here, claiming they want to capture the remnants of the Nangong Family. Lord Guo is currently negotiating with them, and Young Master asked me to take the items and leave through the back door while he holds them off."
Nangong Shuang's face changed dramatically. "What? The men in black have reached the Guo Residence? What about the Guo Family?"
Qiao Er reassured her, "There's no need to worry. Lord Guo has a good relationship with the Crown Prince, and those men in black wouldn't dare act recklessly at the Guo Residence. Moreover, Young Master said that the Crown Prince has already sent people to the Guo Residence; they won't let anything happen to the Guo Family."
Only then did Nangong Shuang breathe a sigh of relief and quickly ask, "Did you bring the Medicine Pouch and Medical Book?"
Qiao Er nodded, opened her bundle, and took out Nangong Shuang's Medicine Pouch along with the book titled 'Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique.' "They're all here. Young Master specifically instructed me to keep the Medical Book safe; it must not fall into anyone else's hands."
Nangong Shuang took the Medical Book and carefully tucked it into her bosom. "This Medical Book concerns the Nangong Family's innocence and also holds the key to resolving my Cold Poison. It absolutely cannot be lost."
Qiao Er looked worried. "Miss, your identity has been exposed now, and people from Shadow Pavilion are hunting for you. It's best to leave the capital as soon as possible."
Nangong Shuang shook her head. "No, we can't leave now. The Nangong Family Case is about to be retried; the truth will soon be revealed to everyone. I must stay and witness this moment."
Although Qiao Er was anxious, she understood that Nangong Shuang's determination was unchangeable. She could only sigh, "Then you must be careful. The Shadow Pavilion's people have eyes everywhere; even the Crown Prince's Mansion may not be able to fully protect you."
Nangong Shuang nodded. "I will be careful. By the way, did anyone follow you here?"
Qiao Er confidently shook her head. "I've been around in the Jianghu; I have some skills in shaking off tails. Plus, Young Master arranged for someone to assist me along the way; I changed directions several times, so no one could have followed me here."
Only then did Nangong Shuang feel relieved and motioned for Qiao Er to sit down and rest. "You must be tired; take a break first. When Young Master returns, we can discuss our next steps."
Just as Qiao Er was about to agree, a loud knocking suddenly came from outside!
"Open up! By order of the Prime Minister, we are searching for rebels!" a commanding voice called out.
Nangong Shuang and Qiao Er exchanged glances, their hearts sinking: The Prime Minister's men had found this place!
"Quickly, escape through the back window!" Nangong Shuang decisively grabbed the Medical Book and Medicine Pouch, pushing Qiao Er towards the back window.
However, just then, a cold voice came from outside: "Nangong Girl, this time you can't escape! Where is the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique?"
Nangong Shuang's heart sank: Enemies were closing in from both sides; there was no way out!
"What should we do?" Qiao Er asked in panic.
Nangong Shuang calmly scanned her surroundings, her mind racing for a solution. At that moment, she noticed a small skylight on the roof!
"Let's go through the skylight!" Nangong Shuang pointed at the small window above her head. "Quickly, I'll help you up!"
Without hesitation, Qiao Er climbed onto the beam using Nangong Shuang's arm for support and then reached down to pull Nangong Shuang up as well. Just as they opened the skylight, the knocking outside turned into banging; clearly, their enemies were growing impatient.
With a loud crash, the door was smashed open! Several soldiers rushed in while simultaneously, a few men in black leaped through the shattered back window!
"Where is he?" The officials and the men in black were both taken aback, staring at the empty room.
At that moment, Nangong Shuang and Qiao Er had already climbed onto the roof, using the cover of night to quietly make their way into the distance.
"It must be that he escaped through the skylight!" someone shouted upon noticing the opened skylight.
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