novelaction Chapter 131 Xue Li's Late Return
Chapter 131 Xue Li's Late Return
The Left Prime Minister's embezzlement case in Jiangnan is being investigated by Murong Xun. Desperate, he resorts to desperate measures, even influencing the academy. Xue Ruanruan is heartbroken, as no one in the court seems to be speaking up for the people.
Back in Medicine King Valley, she had honed her lightness skill to perfection. Xue Ruanruan gathered her energy, used her lightness skill, and in a few leaps, she vaulted over the wall and landed steadily on the ground.
"Miss!" Jiang Wu's voice came, tinged with anxiety.
"I'm fine." Xue Ruanruan smiled at her. "Awu, go and see how your second sister-in-law is doing."
Jiang Wu responded and hurriedly ran towards the carriage. Xue Ruanruan glanced back at Murong Xun, who was standing not far away, holding Xue Li, his expression cold and stern.
"Thank you for your help today, Your Highness," Xue Ruanruan said again.
Murong Xun nodded slightly, "No need to be polite." He looked down at the little guy in his arms and saw Xue Li blinking at him, his eyes full of curiosity.
Murong Xun's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but reach out and touch his hair.
"Li'er, come home with your sister," Xue Ruanruan said softly.
Xue Li nodded, broke free from Murong Xun's embrace, ran to Xue Ruanruan's side, and took her hand.
"Goodbye, Your Highness." Xue Ruanruan led Xue Li towards the carriage.
Murong Xun watched their figures gradually disappear into the night.
The news that the Regent Prince saved the young master of the General's Mansion and had an affair with Miss Xue has spread, and it was deliberately orchestrated by someone.
Seeing this, Xue Ruanruan didn't know what else to say, so she thanked them and got into the carriage with them.
They traveled in silence and soon arrived at the entrance of the General's Mansion.
Murong Xun handed Xue Li over to Xue Ruanruan, and then drove away.
As Xue Ruanruan watched his departing figure, she couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.
The three quickly returned to the General's Mansion. Murong Xun handed Xue Li over to the steward who had been waiting for a long time, then turned to look at Xue Ruanruan.
"Thank you for today's matter." His tone remained indifferent, but a hint of tenderness flickered in his eyes.
Xue Ruanruan smiled slightly, "Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite. It's all I should do. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."
Murong Xun nodded, and the three of them quickly returned to the General's Mansion. The mansion was brightly lit, clearly indicating that they were anxiously waiting.
Murong Xun handed Xue Li over to the steward who had been waiting for a long time, then nodded to Xue Ruanruan and turned to leave.
As Xue Ruanruan watched his departing figure, a feeling of gratitude welled up in her heart.
She decided that once she had dealt with things at home, she would definitely thank Mu properly.
Xue Ruanruan patted Xue Li's head and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Li'er. Big sister knows what she's doing. As for marriage, big sister isn't in a hurry." She secretly vowed to make the Xue family rise again and protect her younger siblings.
In the days that followed, Xue Ruanruan studied medicine and toxicology even more diligently. She continuously improved her medical skills using the rare medicinal herbs in her jade pendant space.
Soon after, news spread throughout the city that a powerful and wealthy man had contracted a strange illness and sought medical help everywhere without success. Upon learning this, Xue Ruanruan decided to give it a try. After some diagnosis and treatment, she successfully cured the man's illness.
From then on, Xue Ruanruan's reputation spread throughout the city, and many people came to her for treatment. She not only cured her patients' physical ailments but also won their respect and trust.
"Then it's settled!" Xue Li held Xue Ruanruan's hand and laughed happily.
Looking at his smile, Xue Ruanruan felt incredibly warm inside.
The Left Prime Minister's brows furrowed even more. He knew that his youngest daughter had always had feelings for the Regent, but he never imagined that she would be so bold as to hide the Regent's portrait by her side.
"I do not agree to your marriage with the Regent." The Left Chancellor's tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.
The youngest daughter suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with astonishment and disappointment.
"Why? Father, the Regent and I..."
"No need to say anything more." The Left Prime Minister interrupted his youngest daughter. "The Regent's status is too high for our Zuo family to match. Don't think about him anymore. I will find you another good marriage."
After saying this, the Left Prime Minister threw the portrait to his youngest daughter, turned around and left the room, leaving his youngest daughter standing there silently crying.
She knew that the Regent and her father didn't get along, but she really liked him, that handsome and dashing man. She fell deeply in love with him the moment they met.
If he marries the Regent in the future, he certainly won't make things difficult for his father.
"Father, I only like him, I have no other thoughts," Miss Zuo said, crying.
The Left Prime Minister trembled with anger, “You still don’t know your mistake! The Regent is ruthless and vicious; how could you possibly control him? If he truly had feelings for you, why didn’t he propose marriage openly and honestly, instead of secretly investigating our Left family?”
Miss Zuo felt a mix of doubt and unease after hearing her father's words.
Just then, a commotion erupted outside the door. It turned out that the Regent's men had stormed in, claiming that the Left Chancellor was suspected of treason and that they were taking him away.
The Left Chancellor was shocked and exclaimed, "This is slander! I am loyal to the Emperor and have no disloyal intentions whatsoever!"
But the regent's men wouldn't listen to his explanation and simply took him away.
Miss Zuo watched helplessly as her father was taken away, her heart filled with grief. She finally understood that the Regent was not the kind person she had imagined. She resolved to pull herself together and clear her father's name.