The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Chapter 428



Chapter 428

Chapter 428

The mysterious figures were utterly astonished by what they saw. They had initially believed the poison was incurable, yet this seemingly frail woman had easily neutralized it, leaving them filled with shock and confusion. Seeing this, Su Jinran seized the opportunity to step forward and earnestly advised, "You've been used. If you truly care for him, stop aiding and abetting evil. Continuing will not only fail to save him, but you yourselves will also be doomed."

The leader of the mysterious figures showed a struggle on his face, a hint of confusion and pain flashing in his eyes. He looked up at the young man lying on the couch, gradually regaining his strength, then at his companions around him. Finally, he sighed deeply, slowly lowered his weapon, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "So be it, we are willing to abandon darkness and embrace the light." Then, he revealed some clues about the mastermind behind it all.

Su Jinran and Ye Jiuchen exchanged a smile, finally relieved. A crisis had been averted, and the free clinic could continue smoothly. Sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating the clinic and everyone's faces, as if lighting their way forward.

However, the brief calm was merely the calm before the storm, and this tranquility did not last long.

A few days later, in the early morning, sunlight streamed through the dappled windowpanes, illuminating every corner of the clinic. Su Jinran, dressed in a plain white robe, was intently organizing medicinal herbs. Her slender fingers gently caressed the various herbs, her eyes filled with tenderness and familiarity. The characteristics and effects of each herb were deeply etched in her heart.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the clinic. Ye Jiuchen, his expression grave, rushed in. Beads of sweat glistened on his forehead, indicating he had traveled a long way. Upon seeing this, Su Jinran felt a sudden unease and stopped what she was doing, looking up at Ye Jiuchen.

"Jinran, something's happened." Ye Jiuchen's voice was low and hoarse, tinged with anxiety. It turned out that, following the clues provided by the mysterious person, they had traced the trail and discovered that the mastermind behind it all possessed an unimaginably vast power and extremely ruthless methods. When these evil forces learned of the betrayal and the leak of information, they began secretly and meticulously planning a mad revenge operation, and their targets were none other than Su Jinran and Ye Jiuchen.

Upon hearing this, Su Jinran's delicate brows furrowed slightly, but a resolute and determined glint flashed in her eyes: "Now that I've been drawn into this conflict, I will never back down." Her voice was clear and powerful, conveying an undeniable resolve.

So the two acted swiftly. Su Jinran first found every employee and apprentice in the clinic, solemnly informing them of the current dangerous situation and organizing them to prepare for defense. At the same time, Ye Jiuchen went to the government office without stopping, reporting all the intelligence he had gathered to the authorities and requesting support.

Before long, darkness fell, and night, like a vast black ribbon, slowly enveloped the entire town. Suddenly, a series of soft footsteps echoed from all directions, and a group of mysterious figures dressed in black and masked appeared like ghosts around the clinic. They wielded sharp blades, their eyes flashing with a fierce light, and approached the clinic step by step.

The battle erupted instantly. Su Jinran swiftly drew an exquisite needle pouch from her waist, filled with slender silver needles. Her movements were agile, like a lotus blooming on the battlefield. The silver needles in her hands gleamed coldly in the moonlight, like silver lightning bolts, accurately striking the men in black. Each needle shot was accompanied by a scream from one of the men in black. She not only used the needles to defend herself but also took advantage of the lulls in the fighting to heal the wounded of her comrades and innocent civilians.

Ye Jiuchen, wielding a longsword, stood agilely like a war god blocking the entrance to the clinic. His swordsmanship was fierce and swift; each swing created a whistling sound, and in the flash of cold light, the men in black fell one after another. His eyes were firm and sharp, constantly monitoring the situation on the battlefield, protecting the clinic and everyone behind him.

Just as the fierce battle was raging, a series of orderly and rapid footsteps suddenly echoed from afar. It turned out that government reinforcements had arrived. The soldiers, armed with long spears, stood in neat rows and charged towards the men in black like an iron torrent. Caught in a pincer attack, the men in black gradually found themselves in a difficult situation and were ultimately wiped out.

After this battle, Su Jinran's reputation soared thanks to her superb medical skills and courageous actions. People throughout the town and even the surrounding areas heard about her deeds, and people flocked to her clinic for treatment. The clinic was bustling with activity every day.

Su Jinran and Ye Jiuchen were not satisfied with this victory. They knew that a greater conspiracy lay hidden behind it all, and the evil forces would not give up easily. So, the two exchanged a knowing smile and decided to join hands to uncover the deeper secrets behind it all, to completely eradicate this evil force, and to protect the people from its harm.

They knew the road ahead would be fraught with difficulties and dangers, and unknown threats could strike at any moment. But as long as they stayed together and supported each other, their hearts were filled with hope. This hope, like the sunlight that shone in the clinic that day, was bright and warm, illuminating their path forward and giving them endless courage and strength to meet every challenge in the future.

With her superb medical skills that brought patients back to life time and time again, Su Jinran's reputation spread rapidly far and wide, and people lined up to see her for treatment. As praise poured in, Su Jinran did not feel any relief. On the contrary, each compliment felt like a heavy stone, making her feel an even greater sense of responsibility on her shoulders.

That day, the sun blazed fiercely, and the air was thick with heat. The clinic was bustling with people, and Su Jinran was busy treating patients. Suddenly, a commotion arose from the entrance, and several burly men hurriedly carried in a makeshift stretcher. On the stretcher lay an elderly man, barely breathing. The old man's face was ashen, his lips cracked, his eyes tightly closed, and his weak breathing seemed as if it might stop at any moment.

Su Jinran immediately put down what she was doing and quickly went to the old man's side. She skillfully took his pulse, her expression gradually becoming serious, her brows furrowing into a deep frown. The pulse was abnormally irregular, and the illness was extremely rare. In all her years of medical practice, she had never encountered such a difficult case.


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