nycdaug Chapter 362 (97 words added)
Chapter 362 (97 words added)
However, just as the Regent was about to recover, news arrived from the palace that the Empress was seriously ill. Xue Ruanruan was urgently summoned to the palace again. The Empress's illness and the Regent's illness were strikingly similar, leading Xue Ruanruan to suspect that the same group of people were behind it.
Everyone in the harem coveted her, believing that her exceptional medical skills must be linked to the poisoning. Xue Ruanruan knew this was yet another conspiracy by those powerful figures to frame her. She remained calm and meticulously diagnosed the Empress's illness, searching for an antidote from the smallest details. Meanwhile, the Regent was secretly investigating the poisoner. Thanks to Xue Ruanruan's efforts, the Empress's condition gradually improved. The Regent also made a significant discovery: the poisoner was actually a close maidservant who had always been hidden by the Empress's side, acting on the orders of certain concubines. The truth came to light, Xue Ruanruan's reputation soared, and those who had framed her received their due punishment. She continued to travel between the palace and the common people, using her medical skills to help the sick and write one legendary chapter after another. "Miss Xue, please feel free to ask if you need anything." "Afterwards, Murong Xun sent people to search for medicinal herbs. Soon after, an urgent report came from the border that a large number of soldiers had contracted a strange disease, drastically reducing their fighting capacity. The emperor was extremely anxious and immediately summoned Xue Ruanruan to the palace, ordering her to go to the border to treat the soldiers. Xue Ruanruan knew the weight of her responsibility, and without hesitation, packed her medical kit and followed the army to the border. Conditions at the border were harsh, and the disease was rampant. When Xue Ruanruan arrived at the border and saw the suffering of so many soldiers, her heart tightened. She quickly threw herself into the treatment work, but this strange disease was more difficult to treat than she had imagined, and various methods she tried had little effect. At the same time, rumors spread in the army that Xue Ruanruan was a jinx, and that the disease only worsened when she arrived. Some soldiers began to develop a grudge against her. Xue Ruanruan was not distracted by these rumors and focused even more intently on studying the disease. By chance, she discovered that the soldiers' daily drinking water source might be problematic. After careful testing, it was confirmed that the water contained an unknown toxin. She immediately organized people to find a clean water source and readjusted the prescription. As the treatment progressed, the soldiers' condition gradually improved. Just as Xue Ruanruan was about to be treated, she discovered that the disease was caused by a strange disease. After careful testing, it was confirmed that the water contained an unknown toxin. She immediately organized people to find a clean water source and readjusted the prescription. As the treatment progressed, the soldiers' condition gradually improved." Just when Xue Ruanruan thought everything was going well, the enemy sent a spy to infiltrate the camp, attempting to sabotage her treatment plan. Under the cover of night, the spy sneaked into the medicine storehouse and mixed up some key medicinal herbs. The next day, some soldiers' conditions suddenly worsened after taking the medicine, causing panic in the camp. Xue Ruanruan realized something was wrong. Disregarding the danger, she personally inspected the medicine storehouse and finally discovered the spy's plot. But by this time, doubts about her reached their peak in the camp, and even the general began to suspect her. Xue Ruanruan did not back down. She decisively rearranged the medicinal herbs and ordered the general to arrange for guards to protect the medicine storehouse. Through her persistence and efforts, the soldiers' conditions were brought under control again. As time went on, more and more soldiers recovered, and the army's fighting strength gradually returned. The war on the frontier also took a turn for the better because of the soldiers' improved condition. With her superb medical skills and unwavering faith, Xue Ruanruan not only saved many soldiers' lives but also won everyone's trust and respect. Her story spread throughout the frontier and the capital, becoming a legendary tale. Just then, the enemy learned of Xue Ruanruan's presence and sent assassins to kill her. Fortunately, the Regent had made prior arrangements and secretly protected Xue Ruanruan, and the assassins were all captured. Although Xue Ruanruan escaped death, she realized the situation was becoming increasingly dangerous. With the border war easing somewhat, she decided to return to the capital to inform the Emperor about the strange illness among the border soldiers and how to deal with it. Back in the capital, in court, Xue Ruanruan explained the situation in detail, and the Emperor's appreciation for her abilities grew even stronger, wanting to appoint her as the head of the Imperial Medical Academy. However, this decision aroused the dissatisfaction of the other physicians in the Imperial Medical Academy, who... Jealous of Xue Ruanruan's fame and the Emperor's favor, they secretly conspired to make things difficult for her. In the Imperial Medical Academy, they deliberately provided incorrect information about medicinal herbs to interfere with Xue Ruanruan's research. Undeterred, Xue Ruanruan used her experience and wisdom to overcome each obstacle. Meanwhile, the Regent Prince publicly supported Xue Ruanruan, condemning those with ulterior motives. As time passed, Xue Ruanruan proved herself with her abilities, and the obstruction from those medical officials crumbled. She continued to uphold the benevolence of a healer, saving lives in the Imperial Medical Academy and among the common people, writing a new chapter in her legendary story.
Ultimately, thanks to Xue Ruanruan's efforts, the border soldiers recovered their health and their combat effectiveness was enhanced. She returned to the capital in triumph, continuing to create new legends in medicine. Ignoring the fatigue of her journey, Xue Ruanruan immediately threw herself into the treatment. She discovered that the soldiers' illnesses were extremely complex, subtly linked to the ailments in the palace. She studied prescriptions and prepared medicines day and night, working tirelessly with the assistance of the military doctors. Just then, rumors suddenly spread in the camp that Xue Ruanruan was a spy sent by the enemy, deliberately delaying treatment. The soldiers were filled with anxiety and began to resist Xue Ruanruan's treatment. Xue Ruanruan was anxious, having to deal with the complex illnesses on one hand, and the malicious rumors on the other. Just as the situation became increasingly tense, the Regent Prince disguised himself and arrived at the camp. After observing Xue Ruanruan for several days and seeing her working tirelessly day and night to treat the soldiers, he summoned everyone, presented the evidence he had gathered, proving that the rumors were spread by enemy spies, and cleared Xue Ruanruan's name. The soldiers regained their trust in Xue Ruanruan, and the treatment proceeded smoothly. Xue Ruanruan worked even harder, and through tireless research, finally found a way to cure the strange illness. With her and the army doctors' combined efforts, the soldiers' conditions gradually improved, and the military camp returned to its former vitality. The border war also achieved a major victory thanks to the soldiers' recovery, and Xue Ruanruan once again became a hero revered by all; her name would forever be remembered on this land. However, rumors circulated that Xue Ruanruan was a spy sent by the enemy to deliberately delay treatment. It turned out that the enemy, having learned of Xue Ruanruan's arrival, had sent people to infiltrate the military camp and spread rumors. Xue Ruanruan was not disturbed by the rumors and remained focused on treating the patients. Upon learning of this, the Regent immediately sent people to support her and severely punished the rumor-mongers. Thanks to Xue Ruanruan's efforts, the soldiers' conditions gradually improved, the army regained its fighting strength, and successfully repelled the enemy. Xue Ruanruan once again made a great contribution, and her medical skills and ethics spread throughout the entire country. Xue Ruanruan remained in the mansion, tending to her mother's health while secretly observing the situation. She had a feeling that the conspiracy behind it was far more complex than it appeared, and a storm of palace intrigue seemed to be quietly brewing. She said, "This poison is extremely well-hidden, seemingly a secret poison used in palace power struggles. I need time to research an antidote, and I also need some rare medicinal herbs."
Xue Ruanruan carefully picked a stalk of rice. Looking at it in her hand, a sudden thought struck her: the poison might be related to the rice. She began inquiring throughout the mansion about the source of the rice, and sure enough, she discovered that the rice consumed in the mansion came from a mysterious place. Following the clues, she discovered that it was the work of a favored concubine in the palace. This concubine was jealous of Xue Ruanruan's prestige in the palace and wanted to suppress her by poisoning the Prince's mother.
Xue Ruanruan remained calm and secretly gathered evidence. At the same time, she raced against time to research the antidote, using her connections to find rare medicinal herbs. Through her efforts, the antidote was finally successfully developed. After her mother took the antidote, her condition gradually improved.
Xue Ruanruan presented the evidence to the Regent, who was furious and went to the palace to impeach the concubine to the Emperor. After investigating the truth, the Emperor severely punished the concubine and her cronies. With this victory, Xue Ruanruan once again triumphed in the palace intrigues, her reputation soared, and those with ill intentions dared not easily harm her again. She continued to uphold her compassionate heart as a healer, writing her own legend with her medical skills in this complex palace world. She carefully observed the rice. The husk shimmered with a faint light, the grains inside translucent, like pearls. She couldn't resist taking a bite, and a sweet taste immediately spread in her mouth. This taste made her feel refreshed, as if all her fatigue had been swept away. A surge of joy welled up in Xue Ruanruan's heart; she knew she had discovered a precious spiritual rice. This spiritual rice not only had a delicious taste but might also contain miraculous effects.
The General, enraged, shouted, "How dare you! You dare to taste it without permission!" His eyes blazing, he strode forward, ready to reprimand her. Xue Ruanruan, startled, quickly knelt and explained, "General, please calm down. I truly didn't know this was tribute. I only saw the unusual nature of this rice and wanted to investigate it, hoping it might be helpful in treating illnesses." The General scoffed, "Hmph, you're all talk. Who knows what your true intentions are!" Just as the atmosphere became tense, the Regent arrived hastily. "General, please wait. Miss Xue is devoted to medicine; she surely has no ill intentions. If this spiritual rice can truly be used to treat illnesses, it would be a great achievement," the Regent said, defusing the situation. Although the General was displeased, he couldn't refuse the Regent's request. Xue Ruanruan quickly thanked the Regent and added, "General, if I could obtain some of this spiritual rice for research, perhaps I could develop a new medicine to combat the strange illness in the army." The General pondered for a moment and finally nodded in agreement. Xue Ruanruan was overjoyed and immediately began researching the medicinal value of the spirit rice. After several days of effort, she indeed discovered that the spirit rice had a miraculous effect on treating the soldiers' strange illness. A crisis intertwined in the palace and the frontier seemed to have taken a turn for the better because of this spirit rice. She then wrote a letter to warn the neighboring country. After this incident, Xue Ruanruan decided to open a medical clinic in her mansion, recruiting more disciples to teach not only medicine but also self-defense techniques, in preparation for any eventuality. From then on, the Zhenguo General's Mansion became increasingly peaceful and prosperous, and Xue Ruanruan continued to practice medicine and benefit the local people. After seeing off the Regent, the General's Mansion was peaceful. Xue Ruanruan looked at the night sky, knowing that this was only temporary peace, and that she needed to be even more vigilant in the future to protect the safety of her family.