novelaction Chapter 262 (016 words added)
Chapter 262 (016 words added)
Xue Ruanruan began carefully examining the young master's surroundings, trying to find clues to the source of the poison. Suddenly, she smelled a faint floral fragrance. Following the scent, she found a strange flower beside the young master's pillow. Xue Ruanruan approached the strange flower for a closer look. The petals were a deep blue, while the stamens were purplish-black, emitting a faint, sweet scent. She was startled; this flower was called the Azure Gu Flower, which grew in extremely cold places and contained potent poison. "Where did this flower come from?" Xue Ruanruan asked. The young master looked blank, indicating he didn't know. Xue Ruanruan guessed that someone must have secretly harmed the young master, using the flower's poison to slowly erode his body. She turned and took out several antidote herbs from her medicine box, crushed and mixed them together, made pills, and fed them to the young master. Just when she thought the poison in the young master's body was about to be cleared, he suddenly clutched his chest, his expression pained. Xue Ruanruan quickly checked his pulse again, only to find it erratic; the poison was more complex than she had imagined. Just then, a sinister laugh echoed through the manor. A dark figure darted out from a corner; it was the young master's steward. "It's all because of you, you meddlesome healer, ruining my plans!" the steward snarled. He had been coveting the young master's wealth, plotting to poison him and take it all for himself. Xue Ruanruan remained calm, taking a life-saving pill from the bottom of her medicine box and feeding it to the young master. She then engaged the steward in a battle of wits, and when he was off guard, she used silver needles to seal his acupoints. She successfully averted the crisis, and after the young master recovered, he generously rewarded Xue Ruanruan. Xue Ruanruan politely declined and returned to her hut to care for the old man. "This flower… is poisonous!" Xue Ruanruan's brows furrowed, her face grave, her bright, star-like eyes now filled with vigilance. She cautiously extended a finger and gently touched a petal, but quickly withdrew it as if electrocuted. She took a deep breath and explained, "I once read about this flower in an ancient book. Although its appearance is delicate and beautiful, it actually hides a deadly poison. If one accidentally ingests it or is exposed to its pollen for a long time, the consequences are unimaginable!" The young master was horrified. It turned out this was something his rival had secretly planted to kill him. Xue Ruanruan began to prepare the antidote, taking various herbs from her medicine box. After some effort, the antidote was ready. The elegant young master, after struggling to take the antidote, began to gradually recover. As time passed, his pain completely disappeared, and he regained his former radiance and vitality. Having survived this life-or-death ordeal, the young master felt a deep respect and gratitude towards Xue Ruanruan, who had saved his life and given him the antidote. Whenever Xue Ruanruan's name was mentioned, a sincere look of respect would appear in his eyes. In their daily interactions, the young master treated Xue Ruanruan with exceptional politeness and respect, always prioritizing her and respecting her opinions and ideas. Whether it was an important decision or a trivial matter, he listened attentively to Xue Ruanruan's suggestions, considering them valuable. This respect was evident not only in his words but also in his actions, making everyone around him feel the young master's special attitude towards Xue Ruanruan. He not only bestowed upon her a large amount of gold and silver but also promised to protect her in the future. Xue Ruanruan politely declined the young master's kindness; she only wanted to return to the thatched hut to care for the old man. When she returned to the thatched hut, she found the old man gone, leaving only a note that read: "Miss Ruanruan, thank you for saving my life. I was a reclusive master, and now my time is near. I came to test whether there are still compassionate healers in the world. You have passed. There is a medical book I left for you in this hut." Xue Ruanruan was astonished. Following the instructions on the note, she found the medical book and opened it. Inside were countless lost medical techniques and secret formulas. From then on, Xue Ruanruan's medical skills became even more refined. Villagers nearby heard of this and came to seek her treatment. One day, a child suffering from a serious illness came, and all the other doctors were helpless. Xue Ruanruan used her newly learned medical skills to carefully treat the child. Under her meticulous care, the child's condition gradually improved. The child's parents were extremely grateful, but Xue Ruanruan simply smiled and said it was a doctor's duty. From then on, Xue Ruanruan's reputation spread far and wide, and she became a revered healer. However, she remained true to her original aspiration, traveling far and wide to practice medicine and help the world. Xue Ruanruan returned to her thatched hut with the money, using it to repair it and buy more medicinal herbs. From then on, she continued practicing medicine while simultaneously studying medical techniques, and her reputation spread far and wide. One day, as Xue Ruanruan was organizing herbs in her hut, a commotion suddenly arose outside. Going out to investigate, she saw a wealthy merchant with many servants carrying a stretcher seeking medical help. On the stretcher lay an unconscious young girl, her face as white as paper. Xue Ruanruan quickly brought the girl inside to examine her. Upon examination, she discovered the girl suffered from a rare heart ailment, requiring a precious medicinal herb—the Ice Spirit Grass. This herb grew on the summit of a snow-capped mountain and was extremely difficult to obtain. Xue Ruanruan looked up at the merchant, who hesitated, "This Ice Spirit Grass is truly difficult to find; please, divine physician, find a way." Xue Ruanruan pondered for a moment, "I will personally go to the snow-capped mountain to find it." Everyone was shocked; the snow-capped mountain was fraught with danger. But Xue Ruanruan was determined. She packed her bags and set off for the snow-capped mountain. The journey was fraught with wind and snow, the mountain path rugged and treacherous. After countless hardships, they finally reached the foot of the snow-capped mountain. Gazing at the towering peaks reaching into the clouds, Xue Ruanruan took a deep breath and began to climb. She carefully retrieved the Ice Spirit Grass from a crevice in the mountainside, as if holding a precious pearl. The Ice Spirit Grass shimmered with a faint blue light in her hand, like stars in the night sky, mysterious and captivating. She examined the Ice Spirit Grass closely; its leaves were crystal clear, as if sculpted from ice, with clearly visible veins. Each leaf exuded a chilling aura, making one shiver involuntarily.
Xue Ruanruan sat quietly by the window, her gaze fixed on the vast, desolate land in the distance. Her thoughts drifted to the distant frontier, where her brave and fearless father and brothers fought valiantly against the enemy. Thinking of her father, his tall and resolute figure seemed to appear before her eyes. He always led from the front, charging into battle with boundless courage and determination in every swing of his sword. His numerous victories struck fear into the hearts of the enemy. Then she thought of her brother, equally outstanding. Young and promising, he was agile, intelligent, and courageous. On the battlefield, he was as fierce as a tiger, defeating the invading enemy time and again. Xue Ruanruan knew the dangers and hardships her father and brothers faced. She gripped the Ice Spirit Grass tightly, preparing to descend the mountain. However, an avalanche suddenly struck the snow-capped mountain. She hurriedly searched for shelter, fortunately finding a small cave. Upon entering the cave, Xue Ruanruan discovered that the cave walls were covered with strange runes, which seemed to be related to ancient medical techniques. She temporarily forgot about the danger and focused on studying them.
Just then, a small, snow-white beast appeared at the cave entrance. Its eyes, like sapphires, curiously observed Xue Ruanruan. Xue Ruanruan took out some dry rations, which the beast sniffed and began to eat. Then the beast turned and ran off, returning shortly with a medicinal herb placed at Xue Ruanruan's feet. This herb turned out to be a miraculous medicine for treating heart ailments.
After the avalanche stopped, Xue Ruanruan hurriedly descended the mountain with two medicinal herbs and returned safely to the thatched hut. She immediately began using the herbs to treat the young girl. After several days and nights of careful care, the girl finally awoke. Upon waking, the girl learned that Xue Ruanruan had risked her life to find the medicine and save her, and her eyes were filled with gratitude. When the girl's family took her home, they presented Xue Ruanruan with many treasures. Unable to refuse, Xue Ruanruan accepted some and used it to help the poor.
Not long after, on a bright and sunny morning, a gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the green leaves outside the window. Inside, Xue Ruanruan sat at her desk, a calligraphy brush in her hand, preparing to begin her daily calligraphy practice. Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by a knock. "Miss, there's a letter for you!" a maid's voice came from outside. Xue Ruanruan was slightly startled, a sense of curiosity and anticipation welling up inside her. She put down her brush, got up, and quickly went to the door, opening it. The maid held a letter in both hands, presenting it to her. The envelope was still slightly dusty, as if it had traveled a long way. Xue Ruanruan took the letter, carefully opened the envelope, and began to read. As her eyes moved across the paper, a look of surprise and delight gradually appeared on her face, her eyes sparkling with excitement. It turned out that the letter was from her father and brothers on the distant frontier. The letter reported their great victory in the border war, successfully repelling the enemy's attack and protecting the country's territory and the safety of its people. Xue Ruanruan was deeply moved. She imagined her father and brothers bravely fighting on the battlefield, filled with pride and admiration. At the same time, she was incredibly relieved that they had returned safely. She folded the letter again, put it back in the envelope, and clutched it tightly to her chest, as if she could feel their warmth and strength. However, her father and brothers were also seriously wounded. Xue Ruanruan was extremely anxious. She packed all the necessary medicines and tools and rode at full speed to the frontier. Traveling through wind and rain, she finally arrived at the military camp. Seeing her father and brothers' haggard and weak appearance, her eyes reddened, and she immediately used her superb medical skills to treat them. With her efforts, their injuries gradually improved. Hearing of the arrival of the divine healer, the soldiers in the camp flocked to her for treatment. Xue Ruanruan tirelessly treated the wounded and sick. Her kindness and medical skills earned her the respect of everyone. After her father and brother fully recovered, Xue Ruanruan decided to stay on the frontier for a while to teach the soldiers some basic healing skills, hoping they would be able to treat themselves if wounded in battle. Back in her hut, she immediately concocted a new elixir using two herbs. After the sick girl took it, her complexion gradually returned to rosy hues, and her heartbeat returned to normal. The girl's family was extremely grateful to Xue Ruanruan. After this incident, Xue Ruanruan's reputation grew even stronger. She combined the rune knowledge she learned in the cave with her medical skills to create a unique acupuncture therapy. Many difficult and complicated diseases were cured under her new treatment, and Xue Ruanruan continued to heal the wounded and sick everywhere with the compassion of a healer. But they never retreated. For the peace of the country and the happiness of the people, they threw themselves into this cruel war without hesitation. At this moment, Xue Ruanruan's heart was filled with admiration and concern for her father and brother. She silently prayed, hoping they would return safely. Meanwhile, she secretly vowed to live a hard life in her hometown and wait for the day her father and brother returned in triumph. Recently, the magnificent and renowned General Zhenguo's Mansion has been filled with joy and excitement! A series of happy events have immersed the entire mansion in happiness and joy. First, the eldest son of the mansion achieved great military exploits on the frontier, with frequent reports of victories. The emperor was overjoyed and not only bestowed upon him numerous rewards but also personally issued an edict granting him countless treasures and honorary titles. Upon hearing this news, everyone in the General's Mansion was overjoyed, spreading the word and praising the brave and fearless young general. Then, the young lady of the mansion also celebrated her marriage. She and a young man from another prominent family in the capital fell in love and, after careful preparation, finally tied the knot. On the wedding day, the General's Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and the sound of drums and music filled the air. Guests came in an endless stream to offer their congratulations, creating a scene of breathtaking grandeur. Before everyone could recover from the string of good news, more good news arrived—the wife of the General of the State was six months pregnant. Upon hearing of the pregnancy, Xue Ruanruan volunteered to help her. Using her medical knowledge, she carefully selected medicinal herbs and prepared a medicine to stabilize the pregnancy. After taking it, the General's wife's complexion improved significantly. One day, while gathering herbs, Xue Ruanruan encountered an injured old man deep in the mountains. The old man was barely breathing, with a peculiar short knife beside him. Xue Ruanruan quickly helped him. When the old man awoke and saw Xue Ruanruan, a strange glint flashed in his eyes. It turned out the old man was a retired martial arts master. He recognized Xue Ruanruan's noble character and gave her the short knife. "This short knife is called 'Breaking the Miasma,' it can dispel all illusions, perhaps it will be useful to you," the old man said before quietly departing. Xue Ruanruan returned to her village with the short knife, and soon after, an epidemic broke out. She tried various methods to no avail, then suddenly remembered that the short knife might be useful. So she entered the center of the plague, short knife in hand. Miraculously, the knife emitted a faint glow, and the plague slowly dissipated. The villagers held Xue Ruanruan in even higher esteem, but Xue Ruanruan knew that her path of learning and exploring medicine was still long, and she continued forward with unwavering faith. Soon, another new member would be added to the General's Mansion! This undoubtedly added even more joy to the already cheerful General's Mansion. For a time, the entire capital was abuzz with the good news of the General's Mansion, and everyone was filled with envy and blessings for the residence. Xue Ruanruan rode her horse across the boundless, icy snowfield.