boyutpedia Chapter 346 (81 words added)
Chapter 346 (81 words added)
The young master declared loudly, "I am the son of the current Vice Minister of Rites!" The arrogant young master, upon hearing this, sneered, "So what if you're the son of the Vice Minister of Rites? I am the legitimate son of the General of Zhenyuan! I'm going to have this woman today!" With that, he gestured for his guards to step forward. The son of the Vice Minister of Rites, undaunted, engaged the guards in combat. Seeing this, the woman in palace attire gave a signal to her attendants, who quickly joined the fray, and a chaotic battle ensued.
The young girl hid behind the woman in palace attire, her eyes filled with terror. Just as the situation was becoming increasingly chaotic, a troop of soldiers rushed over. It turned out that someone had reported to the authorities, and the soldiers separated the crowd. The leading official, after understanding the situation, looked troubled. On one side was the eldest son of the Zhenyuan General, and on the other was the son of the Vice Minister of Rites and a noblewoman from the palace; he didn't know what to do.
A woman in palace attire stepped forward and whispered a few words to the official. The official's expression changed, and he immediately became solemn, saying, "The eldest son of the Zhenyuan General should act according to the law and cannot forcibly abduct a woman. I hope you will let this matter rest, otherwise I will have no choice but to deal with it according to the law." Although the arrogant young master was unwilling, he dared not openly defy the law. He could only glare at the crowd resentfully before leaving with his men. The commotion subsided, and the young woman thanked everyone again. The woman in palace attire and the others then left with her. "If you continue to act recklessly, don't blame me for sending you to the authorities for punishment!" Upon hearing this, the servants' faces instantly changed. They hadn't expected to encounter someone with connections. After hesitating for a moment, the leader of the servants snorted coldly and led the others away in a sorry state.
The young woman breathed a sigh of relief, walked to the young man, and bowed gracefully: "Thank you for saving me, young master. I am deeply grateful." The young man smiled slightly: "It was nothing, please don't mention it." With that, he disappeared into the crowd. "Is there no law left?" The men in black exchanged glances and drew their weapons. Lin Yu, though brave, was outnumbered and quickly injured. Xue Ruanruan couldn't bear it and said, "Fine, I'll go with you, but let him leave first." The men in black agreed. Xue Ruanruan followed the men in black at breakneck speed to a luxurious manor. Entering the hall, she saw a sickly young man lying on a couch. Xue Ruanruan was filled with trepidation as she looked up at him. The sick young man slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on Xue Ruanruan, and he even gave a weak smile: "You've come." Xue Ruanruan mustered her courage and asked, "Why did you forcibly take a woman from me?" The sickly young master sighed softly, "To be honest, I suffer from a strange illness. I've consulted many renowned doctors, and they all say that only by marrying a woman of pure and virtuous yin can I be cured. I've heard that you, young lady, are destined for such a fate." Xue Ruanruan was startled and was about to refuse when the sickly young master continued, "Don't worry, young lady. If I recover after the marriage, I will not force you to stay in my household and will even give you a large sum of money as a reward. If I unfortunately pass away, I will ensure you a life of comfort and security." Xue Ruanruan fell into deep thought. At this moment, Lin Yu, disregarding any attempts to stop him, rushed into the hall. He stood in front of Xue Ruanruan and said firmly, "I will protect you and will not let you do this marriage to bring good fortune." The sick young master looked at the two of them, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes… It turned out that this young master was suffering from a strange illness, and after searching for renowned doctors to no avail, he heard of Xue Ruanruan's miraculous healing abilities and sent someone to forcibly bring her over. Xue Ruanruan sighed helplessly and could only open her medicine box again, preparing to treat him. After examining him, Xue Ruanruan had a plan in mind. She took out her silver needles and began to administer acupuncture treatment. Just as Xue Ruanruan was concentrating on the acupuncture, a commotion suddenly arose from outside the mansion. It turned out that Lin Yu had secretly run out to find Xue Ruanruan's master. The master's medical skills were superb, and she was quite famous in the area. As soon as the master entered the hall and saw Xue Ruanruan administering acupuncture, her expression changed. "Ruanruan, how could you act so rashly!" Xue Ruanruan stopped what she was doing and hurriedly explained the situation. The master stepped forward and re-examined the sick young master. After a moment, the master frowned deeply. "This illness is not an ordinary strange disease, but rather the result of being poisoned by an extremely insidious poison. The person who administered the poison is highly skilled." Upon hearing this, the sick young master's eyes were filled with despair. "Am I beyond saving?" "Master pondered for a moment, "It's not that there's no way, but the required medicinal herbs are extremely rare." Xue Ruanruan hurriedly said, "Master, no matter how rare they are, we will do our best to find them." The sick young master looked at them gratefully, "If you can cure him, I will definitely reward you handsomely." So, Xue Ruanruan, Lin Yu, and their master embarked on the arduous journey to find the medicinal herbs, while the sick young master anxiously awaited their return at his residence. After several rounds, the young master's complexion had improved considerably. The young master was moved to tears and wanted to reward them handsomely, but Xue Ruanruan only took the consultation fee and took her leave. However, not long after they left the young master's residence, they were ambushed by a group of mysterious people. These people were highly skilled in martial arts and ruthless in their attacks, clearly having come prepared. Xue Ruanruan, Lin Yu, and their master stood back to back, fighting back fiercely. During the battle, Lin Yu was unfortunately injured by an enemy's hidden weapon while protecting Xue Ruanruan. Xue Ruanruan was extremely anxious, taking care of Lin Yu while also dealing with the enemy's attacks. As their strength began to wane, a carriage suddenly sped up, and several skilled warriors jumped out, instantly repelling the mysterious man. It turned out that the recovered young master, knowing they might be in danger, had specially sent people to escort them. The young master sincerely invited them to return to his manor to recuperate, and Xue Ruanruan and the others, deeply grateful, followed. At the manor, to repay their life-saving grace, the young master not only hired the best doctor for Lin Yu but also helped them search for the remaining precious medicinal herbs. With everyone working together, a new hope quietly ignited amidst these difficulties. Xue Ruanruan looked at the elderly man on the bed, whose condition had just improved, and said firmly, "I must stay here to care for this old man; I cannot go with you." The man in black sneered, "It's not up to you." He then stepped forward, attempting to forcibly take Xue Ruanruan away. Xue Ruanruan dodged to the side, several silver needles appearing in her hand without her noticing. As the two sides were locked in a stalemate, the old man on the bed suddenly spoke: "Miss Ruanruan, go ahead, but don't offend others because of me." Xue Ruanruan pondered for a moment, put down her silver needles, and followed the man in black out of the thatched hut. She knew the journey ahead was fraught with uncertainty, but a doctor's heart was compassionate, and perhaps there were many more people ahead who needed her help. The old man swallowed the last mouthful of medicine and let out a long sigh. After a while, it was clear that his breathing gradually stabilized, and his previously pale face regained some color. Xue Ruanruan followed the man in black to the luxurious manor. Upon entering, she found the atmosphere eerie. Although the young man seemed to have recovered, his eyes revealed a cunning glint. "Miss, to be honest, my illness is not an ordinary one," he said, "I was cursed, and the cure requires the heart's blood of a woman of utmost yin purity." Xue Ruanruan was shocked and glared at him angrily: "How could you be so vicious, deceiving me!" The young man sneered: "What does it matter if I use any means necessary to survive?" With that, he signaled his men to attack. Just then, a figure flashed by like a ghost, instantly defeating several of his men. It was Lin Yu; he had been secretly following them all along. Lin Yu shielded Xue Ruanruan behind him and engaged in another fierce battle with the young master's men. The young master, however, seized the opportunity to escape through a secret passage. Xue Ruanruan and Lin Yu gave chase and found him in a secret chamber. The chamber was filled with various strange Gu insect implements. Seeing no way to escape, the young master released several highly poisonous Gu insects. Xue Ruanruan and Lin Yu carefully dealt with them and eventually subdued the young master, forcing him to hand over the method to cure the Gu. A crisis was thus averted, and Xue Ruanruan and Lin Yu left the manor filled with intrigue, continuing their journey of practicing medicine and helping the world. "It's due to poisoning," the young master said. Xue Ruanruan's beautiful face instantly changed color, her beautiful eyes filled with astonishment. She couldn't help but cry out, "Who poisoned her?" Her voice was filled with shock and confusion. However, the elegant young man simply smiled slightly, a mysterious curve appearing at the corner of his mouth. He chose to remain silent in response to Xue Ruanruan's question, as if there were some unknown secret hidden within it.
The younger daughter was heartbroken. She silently knelt down, picked up the shattered portrait, and tears dripped onto it. "I won't give up, Father," she said firmly. Then, she turned and left, leaving the Left Prime Minister standing there, furious. He knew his daughter's character well; he knew that once she made a decision, she wouldn't easily change it. The Left Prime Minister decided to take action to stop his daughter and the Regent from developing their relationship further. She remembered the first time she saw the Regent; his tall figure and cold face made her heart race. His eyes possessed a unique charm that irresistibly drew her in. Despite knowing his unattainable status and position, she couldn't suppress her feelings. The Left Prime Minister's face turned pale and then red. After a moment's thought, he decided to go to the palace and impeach the Regent to the Emperor, accusing him of bewitching the Left Prime Minister's daughter and harboring ulterior motives. The Emperor, already wary of the Regent's power, couldn't help but become suspicious upon hearing the Left Prime Minister's words.
Meanwhile, the younger daughter, having learned that the Regent was going hunting in the suburbs, disguised herself and secretly followed him. At the hunting grounds, the Regent, riding a tall horse, was dashing and his arrows never missed. The younger daughter, engrossed in watching, tripped over a tree branch and fell with a thud. Hearing the sound, the Regent turned and recognized her immediately, feeling a mixture of surprise and joy. Just then, a wounded wild animal suddenly pounced on the younger daughter. The Regent spurred his horse and instantly shielded her, killing the beast with a single arrow. The younger daughter, still shaken, threw herself into the Regent's arms. At that moment, the Left Prime Minister arrived with an imperial edict, accusing the Regent of harboring ill intentions and bewitching the young lady. The Regent, however, remained calm and explained to the imperial messenger that he meant no harm to the younger daughter and would take responsibility for her. The imperial messenger, seeing this, was at a loss for words. The younger daughter mustered her courage and declared her feelings to everyone, expressing her willingness to stand with the Regent through thick and thin. Seeing this, the Left Prime Minister stomped his feet in anger, but there was nothing he could do. The storm seemed to have subsided temporarily, but who knew how many undercurrents were brewing beneath the surface? So, the youngest daughter disguised herself as a man and secretly followed, blending into the hunting party. Thanks to her cleverness, she didn't arouse suspicion. She watched with excitement as the Regent galloped through the mountains and forests, each arrow shot with perfect accuracy, her heart filled with admiration.
However, just as she was engrossed in watching, a cold arrow suddenly shot towards the Regent. Without thinking, the youngest daughter leaped in front of the Regent to shield him. The arrow grazed her shoulder, and blood instantly stained her clothes.
The Regent was shocked and immediately embraced her, his eyes filled with heartache and anxiety. He loudly ordered his men to search for the one who shot the arrow, while he quickly took his youngest daughter back to the camp. Inside, the military doctor rushed to treat his daughter's wounds. The Regent held her hand tightly, unwilling to let go for a moment, his eyes filled with self-reproach. His daughter, enduring the pain, smiled and comforted the Regent, "I'm alright. I was willing to take this arrow for you." The Regent's eyes reddened, and he whispered, "Silly girl, never be so reckless again." At this moment, his men reported that they had not found the one who shot the arrow. The Regent frowned, knowing that a force was secretly plotting against him. His daughter's injury only strengthened his resolve to protect her. He decided to return to the palace as soon as possible to thoroughly investigate the matter and, at the same time, to give his daughter a proper status so she could be protected from harm. Under his tender gaze, his youngest daughter slowly closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep. He immediately dismounted and held her in his arms, his eyes filled with heartache and anxiety. He roared, "Who dares to be so bold!"
At this moment, a man in black stepped out from the crowd and sneered, "Regent, someone doesn't want you to have an easy time." After saying that, he quickly fled.
The Left Prime Minister arrived at this time and was both shocked and furious to see his injured youngest daughter. However, faced with the Regent's tenderness towards his daughter, he could not retaliate.
The Regent rushed back to the palace carrying his youngest daughter, personally summoning the best physician in the court. Even unconscious, the little girl clung tightly to the Regent's sleeve. This unexpected event strengthened their bond and further complicated the political situation at court… At the hunting grounds, the Regent, dashing and heroic, rode his steed, bow drawn, each shot hitting its prey with pinpoint accuracy. The little girl watched with admiration, unknowingly approaching the danger zone. Suddenly, a ferocious black bear charged out of the woods, lunging at the little girl. Terrified, she froze. Just as the bear was about to pounce, the Regent roared and charged like an arrow, drawing his sword and engaging the bear in a fierce battle. After several rounds, the Regent seized the opportunity, striking the bear in a vital spot, and the bear collapsed to the ground. The little girl, finally regaining her senses, looked at the Regent with eyes full of gratitude and adoration.