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Xiao Zhongyan smiled and said, "I have my reasons." He turned to Nangong Shuang and added, "You should start the preliminary refining with the existing herbs. Wait for me to bring back the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus before we proceed with the final refinement."
Nangong Shuang looked at him gratefully. "Thank you, Young Master. However, this journey is perilous, so please be careful."
Xiao Zhongyan nodded solemnly before turning to leave. Nangong Shuang watched his retreating figure, feeling both grateful and worried.
"Miss, let's start refining the medicine," Qiao Er urged.
Nangong Shuang nodded and began to follow the method outlined in the pages of the Medical Book, step by step refining the Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill. She carefully handled each herb, strictly controlling the heat, fully immersed in the process of alchemy.
The Crown Prince stayed nearby, quietly observing Nangong Shuang's skilled techniques and occasionally expressing his admiration. From time to time, he would ask questions about the Nangong Family's medical practices, and Nangong Shuang was happy to answer.
"The medical skills of the Nangong Family are indeed well-deserved of their reputation," the Crown Prince said sincerely. "It's a pity that such valuable knowledge was lost due to a wrongful case many years ago."
Nangong Shuang smiled wryly. "The medical skills have not been lost; they are merely hidden among the people. If it weren't for our family's misfortune, the Nangong Family's knowledge could have benefited many more commoners."
The Crown Prince nodded. "That is precisely why I am determined to reopen the investigation into the Nangong Family Case and restore justice for your family."
Nangong Shuang bowed gratefully. "Your Highness's keen insight is greatly appreciated."
The Crown Prince waved his hand dismissively. "No need for such formalities. What I am doing is merely upholding justice. Moreover..." He hesitated, as if there was something he found difficult to say.
Just as Nangong Shuang was about to inquire further, a guard rushed in with an urgent report. "Your Highness! It's terrible! Another body has been found in the north of the city; this time, there are plum blossom-shaped poison marks on the chest of the deceased!"
Both Nangong Shuang and the Crown Prince's expressions changed simultaneously as they asked in unison, "Who is the deceased?"
The guard replied, "The deceased is the old shopkeeper of Fu Shou Tang in the north of the city, named Chen Shouan. It is said..."
Nangong Shuang abruptly interrupted him. "Chen Shouan?!" Her face paled. "He... he was also an old member of the Nangong Family!"
The Crown Prince looked at her in surprise. "Another person from the Nangong Family?"
Nangong Shuang nodded heavily. "Chen Shouan was our family's apothecary responsible for managing the Nangong Family's pharmacy. Before our family fell into misfortune, my father ordered him to take some precious herbs and hide his identity outside. I never expected that he would also... meet with such a fate."
The Crown Prince's expression turned serious. "Four consecutive murders, all victims being former members of the Nangong Family, and all with similar causes of death. Who could be behind this? And why do they harbor such hatred for the Nangong Family?"
Nangong Shuang shook her head. "I am not sure either. But it is certain that the murderer must be pursuing something—most likely other volumes of the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique or precious herbs belonging to the Nangong Family that have fallen into other hands."
After pondering for a moment, the Crown Prince decisively said, "I will send people to investigate Chen Shouan's cause of death and conduct a citywide search for suspicious individuals. Meanwhile, you must expedite your work on the antidote; if not treated within seven days, it will be fatal—time is running out."
Nangong Shuang nodded in agreement and continued focusing on her alchemy work. As she added each herb, the potion in the cauldron gradually turned deep red and emitted a peculiar fragrance.
"The fifth turn is complete," Nangong Shuang sighed in relief, wiping sweat from her forehead. "We still need to wait for Xiao Gongzi to bring back the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus before we can proceed with the final four turns."
The Crown Prince expressed his concern: "Xiao Zhongyan has been at the Prime Minister's residence for quite some time; I wonder how things are going."
Nangong Shuang felt anxious deep down, but she maintained her composure on the surface. "Young Master is exceptionally clever; nothing will happen to him."
At that moment, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the courtyard, followed by the voice of the guards from the Crown Prince's Mansion. "Who goes there? Stop!"
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