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"Slow down while eating," Shen Tong glanced at Lin Mingchang, who was devouring his food, and poured him more tea. He continued, "There's another important clue mentioned in Zhao Yunlan's notes—the 'Tibetan Stitching Method'—which is likely related to the disappearance of the three Xiang Embroidery Masters."
Fang Zigui pondered for a moment before asking, "We shouldn't alert Cheng Jinsheng for now. Where can we inquire about or find information related to 'Xiang Xiu Mi Ji' and the 'Tibetan Stitching Method'?"
Xiaoshuang blinked, put down her chopsticks, and leaned in with a hand over her mouth. "Perhaps we can tentatively ask Cheng Siyun tomorrow? As long as we avoid discussing her father, we can use the excuse of wanting to research some ancient texts related to Xiang Embroidery..."
Everyone agreed it was a feasible plan and discussed some details until late into the night before returning to their rooms to rest.
The next morning, the four arrived early at the exhibition hall. Xiaoshuang, carrying her camera, rushed inside like a gust of wind. "You guys go ask Cheng Siyun! I need to finish my shooting tasks today! I'll come find you as soon as I'm done!"
Zigui watched her retreating figure, shaking his head with a helpless smile, his eyes filled with affection.
The three quickly found Cheng Siyun, who was arranging the exhibition booth. Lin Mingchang, not one for beating around the bush, asked straightforwardly, "Miss Cheng, may I ask where I can find ancient texts related to Xiang Embroidery, especially some rare ones?"
Cheng Siyun paused slightly before nodding in understanding. "I suggest checking out Yuelu Academy. They have a vast collection of valuable literature on Huxiang culture, including ancient texts on Xiang Embroidery Craft."
"Yuelu Academy?" Fang Zigui repeated softly. "Can ordinary people just go in and access the materials?"
"Don't worry," Cheng Siyun smiled. "My father has a close relationship with Director Yang at Yuelu Academy; I can take you there."
Soon after, Xiaoshuang finished her shooting and hurried over to join them. Cheng Siyun arranged for transportation, and they all set off together for Yuelu Academy.
Yuelu Academy is located on the West Bank of the Xiangjiang River, built against the mountains and surrounded by ancient pines. Thanks to Cheng Siyun's introduction, the curator warmly welcomed them and led them to the Ancient Text Reading Room.
The Ancient Text Reading Room housed a large collection of various ancient books bound in traditional styles. The group felt as if the air was infused with a unique scent of rice paper and wood.
They then split up to search for information: Lin Mingchang focused on official records related to Xiang Embroidery Craft; Shen Tong and Xiaoshuang browsed through folk biographies and anecdotal compilations; while Fang Zigui concentrated on medical texts that intersected with techniques.
Time passed slowly as the sunlight outside shifted angles. Suddenly, Fang Zigui exclaimed softly, "Hey, come look at this!"
The others quickly gathered around as Fang Zigui pointed at a passage on a page. "Look at this entry: 'Xiang Xiu Mi Ji' was first recorded in the early Qing Dynasty and is said to have been authored by an embroideress skilled in medicine. The book describes a special stitching method that can embed prescriptions within Xiang Embroidery works. It is said that one particularly rare prescription can treat Qin Nan Xin Ji..."
"Embedding prescriptions within embroidery?" Shen Tong looked at Lin Mingchang. "This might be the origin of the 'Tibetan Stitching Method.'"
At that moment, the four suddenly heard a faint groan. They looked up and saw Cheng Siyun.
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