novelaction Chapter 410 (140 words added)
Chapter 410 (140 words added)
"I am the guardian of this medical book," the voice came again. Xue Ruanruan looked closely and realized the voice came from the floating text before her. She was astonished. "You were able to find this place, proving you have a special connection with medicine. Now, I will pass this medical book on to you, hoping you can use it to benefit the world." The text gradually coalesced into a vortex, delivering the medical book to Xue Ruanruan's hands. Xue Ruanruan excitedly accepted the book, feeling a powerful force surge through her. She turned the pages; inside were recorded unparalleled medical techniques, each page radiating a strange light. Just then, space began to distort, and Xue Ruanruan knew it was time to leave. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself back in the real world. Xue Ruanruan gratefully closed the medical book, determined to use her medical skills to heal the sick and save lives. She opened a clinic, and with her superb medical skills and kind heart, she quickly became famous. One day, a patient suffering from a rare disease came to seek treatment. After careful diagnosis, Xue Ruanruan discovered that the disease was extremely rare. Remembering the records in her medical books, she decided to try a unique treatment. After careful treatment, the patient's condition improved significantly. This success greatly boosted Xue Ruanruan's confidence, and she delved deeper into the mysteries of the medical books, constantly tackling various difficult and complex diseases. In a flash, at that critical moment, her eyes flashed like lightning, swiftly seizing the fleeting opportunity. Without hesitation, she used all her strength to violently throw the priceless medical book she was clutching out the window. At the same time, she shouted at the top of her lungs, a thunderous cry that shook the heavens and the earth: "Help! Help! There's a thief here!" Her voice, like a booming bell, was deafening, seemingly able to penetrate thick walls and echo throughout the streets and alleys. Hearing the shouts, nearby residents rushed over, and the thieves, seeing this, had no choice but to flee. Xue Ruanruan breathed a sigh of relief and looked at everyone gratefully. After this ordeal, Xue Ruanruan realized that the power of medical books lies not only in the medical knowledge they contain, but also in people's adherence to justice and kindness. She decided to make the medical books public so that more people could benefit. "No need to look anymore, I am the master of this space."
The man was moved to tears and insisted on giving Xue Ruanruan some expensive gifts, but she politely declined. "Just then, the old man, weathered and wrinkled yet with bright, piercing eyes, slowly entered the room. His steps were unsteady, but each one was firm and powerful. When he reached Xue Ruanruan, his calloused hands trembled slightly as he reached out and tightly grasped her soft, slender hand. His eyes were filled with boundless gratitude and respect, as if those hands held the most precious treasure in the world. His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something to express the intense emotions deep within his heart, but all his words ultimately turned into a deep sigh and a simple, sincere 'thank you.' In that instant, Xue Ruanruan seemed to transcend the boundaries of time and space, stepping into a mysterious and wondrous realm—space itself."
As they drew closer, Xue Ruanruan finally made out the banner symbolizing supreme authority on the carriage, and the figure faintly visible behind the curtain. Even though it was just a fleeting glimpse, Xue Ruanruan's heart tightened; she realized this was Murong Xun's carriage. Just then, the curtain was slowly lifted, revealing Murong Xun's handsome and extraordinary face. A faint smile played on his lips as he looked tenderly at Xue Ruanruan. "Ruanruan, how have you been?" Xue Ruanruan's cheeks flushed slightly as she softly replied, "Regent, how have you been?" Murong Xun alighted from the carriage and walked to Xue Ruanruan's side. "I heard you published your medical book to the world, benefiting the people. It's truly a virtuous act." Xue Ruanruan smiled shyly. "It's all thanks to the power of the medical book itself. I merely did what I should do." At that moment, a light rain began to fall. Murong Xun considerately draped his cloak over Xue Ruanruan. "The rain is chilly; don't catch a cold." A warmth welled up in Xue Ruanruan's heart. The two strolled side by side in the rain, everything around them seemingly quieting down, leaving only the sound of their heartbeats and the patter of the raindrops. In the distance, a pair of jealous eyes were fixed on them, a new conspiracy perhaps brewing quietly... But she still felt an invisible pressure bearing down on her, causing her to involuntarily hold her breath. Just then, a gentle breeze stirred, lifting a corner of the carriage curtain to reveal the Regent's cold and imposing face… Murong Xun wore a magnificent brocade robe as black as ink, its hem fluttering in the wind like a star twinkling in the night sky. He wore an exquisite jade crown, the translucent jade emitting a faint glow, complementing his cold and profound eyes. After the man recovered somewhat, the two left the cave together. Upon parting, the man took out a jade pendant from his robes, insisting on giving it to Xue Ruanruan as a token of gratitude. Xue Ruanruan couldn't refuse and had to accept it. Back home, Xue Ruanruan casually placed the jade pendant on the table. Unexpectedly, this jade pendant caused trouble. It turned out that the jade pendant was the Regent's personal possession, and the man was one of the Regent's confidants. Upon learning of this, the Regent suspected that Xue Ruanruan had deliberately approached his confidant to obtain the jade pendant, intending to commit adultery. So he sent someone to bring Xue Ruanruan to the Prince's residence, intending to get to the bottom of things...
Xue Ruanruan was startled when she saw the Regent's carriage. She knew the Regent had misunderstood her, and a sense of panic welled up inside her. However, she quickly composed herself and decided to explain. The carriage stopped, and Murong Xun's cold gaze fell on Xue Ruanruan. "Speak," he said, "why did you demand the jade pendant of my trusted confidant?" Xue Ruanruan hurriedly bowed and said sincerely, "Your Highness, I didn't know the jade pendant belonged to you. I only accepted it because I couldn't refuse. I saved that man out of a physician's compassion; I had absolutely no ill intentions." Murong Xun stared at her, trying to discern the truth from her expression. At this moment, the trusted confidant rushed over and truthfully recounted the whole story. Upon hearing this, Murong Xun's expression softened somewhat. He waved for his confidants to leave, then looked at Xue Ruanruan, his tone no longer icy, "Since that's the case, I misunderstood you." Xue Ruanruan raised her head slightly, her eyes showing a hint of stubbornness yet remaining polite, "Your Highness is wise; I have never had any intention of currying favor." Murong Xun's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, "You are quite an interesting woman, with excellent medical skills and a kind heart." Xue Ruanruan was delighted; it seemed the misunderstanding had been cleared up. Murong Xun continued, "There are still undercurrents in the palace. With your medical skills, you should serve His Majesty more in the future." Xue Ruanruan quickly agreed, "I will obey Your Highness's orders and will do my utmost." Murong Xun nodded, "You may leave." Xue Ruanruan bowed and turned to leave. She knew that although the misunderstanding had been cleared up, the road ahead would still be full of challenges in the complex palace intrigues and court politics. However, with the Regent's approval, she felt more confident and determined to rely on her wisdom and medical skills to gain a foothold in this ever-changing world. "I see, it was I who misunderstood you." Xue Ruanruan breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Your Highness is wise." After this incident, the misunderstanding between the two was cleared up, and their relationship became more subtle. Xue Ruanruan's path in the deep palace was also quietly changing. Her legs trembled slightly involuntarily, but she forced herself to remain calm and slowly curtsied, saying, "This commoner greets the Regent." The Regent's gaze was sharp as he scrutinized Xue Ruanruan from head to toe, coldly asking, "Do you know what the crime is of accepting the jade pendant of my confidant without permission?" Xue Ruanruan's heart tightened, cold sweat beading on her forehead, but she still kept her back straight. "Your Highness, this commoner truly knew nothing of it. If I have offended Your Highness because of this, I am willing to accept punishment." Murong Xun's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. "Very well, I am not an unreasonable person. Since you saved my confidant, you have done me a favor." Xue Ruanruan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and was about to express her gratitude when Murong Xun added, "However, I have heard that your medical skills are superb. Recently, someone in the manor has fallen ill. You should go and take a look." Xue Ruanruan obeyed and followed the servants of the manor to the patient's side. With her superb medical skills, she quickly cured the patient. Murong Xun greatly admired her medical skills, and from then on, Xue Ruanruan's connection with the Prince's mansion grew increasingly close. In this deep palace, with the Regent Prince as her protector, her path in the palace intrigues seemed smoother, but new challenges were perhaps quietly approaching. The Regent Prince coldly spoke: "Bold woman, why do you demand the jade pendant of my confidant?" Xue Ruanruan hurriedly explained: "Your Highness, please understand, I saved that man, and he insisted on giving it to me as a token of gratitude. I couldn't refuse, so I accepted it." The Regent Prince's eyes were full of suspicion: "Hmph, who can prove your words? Could it be that you're trying to get close to me through your confidant, with some ulterior motive?" Xue Ruanruan's eyes reddened with anxiety: "Your Highness, I'm just a physician, only knowing how to heal and save lives, I have no other intentions." Just as the atmosphere became tense, the confidant rushed over and truthfully recounted the whole story. After hearing this, the Regent Prince's expression softened somewhat, but his doubts remained. He stared at Xue Ruanruan and said in a deep voice, "I'll believe you for now, but if I find out you've told even the slightest lie, I won't let you off easily." Xue Ruanruan nodded hurriedly, secretly lamenting that she didn't know when this unnecessary trouble would end.