jdhmnovel Chapter 148 The Divine Physician and the Regent's Wife (10)
Chapter 148 The Divine Physician and the Regent's Wife (10)
It took the three of them three days to reach the town closest to the Valley of Divine Healers.
Although it's the closest, it's still a hundred kilometers away from the Valley of Divine Healers, and that's just the straight-line distance.
In modern times, it would take more than an hour to drive there.
Moreover, this is ancient times, and the Valley of Divine Physicians is located deep in the mountains, where the mountain roads are difficult to traverse, taking more than a day to walk.
Fortunately, the town was relatively close to the Valley of Divine Healers and was quite well-developed. The three of them rested there for one night and set off the next day with some dry food.
The next morning, the three of them set off into the mountains.
The mountain roads near the town are relatively easy to travel, but the further away from the town, the less distinct the mountain roads become.
The people in the Valley of Divine Healers usually do not leave the valley and are self-sufficient within it.
Because the Valley of Divine Healers is located in a remote and difficult-to-find area, few people seek treatment there.
Unless they encounter some intractable disease that the Xuan Medical Hall cannot cure, people will think of seeking out the Divine Doctor Valley.
After walking for more than a day, the three of them finally arrived at a valley.
The valley was shrouded in mist, and Lin Jingyi looked up but could not see what was inside.
These mists contain toxins, making it difficult for outsiders to enter.
Xie Qing took out a porcelain bottle from his pocket, poured out two pills, and gave one to Lin Jingyi and the other to Yun Rong.
Lin Jingyi knew that this was the antidote to the poisonous fog.
"Yuan Yuan, let me lead the way." Lin Jingyi was about to step inside when Xie Qing stopped him.
Lin Jingyi stopped and looked at him with a puzzled expression.
"Since you ran away from home, the maze outside has changed."
"Oh."
With that, Xie Qing took the lead and stepped into the poisonous fog, followed by Lin Jingyi, and then Yun Rong.
Lin Jingyi released his divine sense and saw the entire maze. It was very much like a maze, a maze made of trees and thorns in the mountains, with only one way out.
Some dead ends were set up with traps, while others were provided with food.
It all depends on luck; when you get lost, you may end up on a dead end or a path to survival.
After following Xie Qing through many twists and turns for half an hour, we finally reached the exit.
"Wow……"
As Lin Jingyi reached the exit, he was captivated by the beautiful scene before him.
Before me stretched a grove of flowers; it was early summer, and the spring blossoms were beginning to fade.
A gentle breeze swept by, and pink and white petals drifted down from the tree, creating a shower of blossoms.
The ground was covered with flower petals, and a faint floral fragrance filled the air.
"It's not like we haven't seen it before." Xie Qing stared at Hua Yu with a smile, but couldn't help but retort.
“I’m always amazed when I see it,” Yun Rong exclaimed from the side.
“Yes, it’s a different view every time I see it.” Lin Jingyi ignored Xie Qing and echoed.
Lin Jingyi took a deep breath: "Let's go."
He then started walking forward.
Xie Qing and Yun Rong followed behind Lin Jingyi.
This must be a paradise on earth.
At the end of the flower forest, between two mountains, there is a large gate. At this time, the gate is tightly closed, and the words "Divine Doctor Valley" are engraved directly above the gate.
Xie Yuan, with Huangfu Yaoyu, climbed over the mountain on the right.
The three had just reached the bottom of the village gate when they were spotted by the people above, who happily ordered the gate to be opened.
The door opened shortly afterward.
"Young Master, Miss, Young Master Rong." The person who opened the door greeted the three of them respectfully.
"Hello, Brother Liang Er."
Lin Jingyi also greeted them with a grin. Most of the people here are members of the Xie family. They had previously taken in people with different surnames, but after being betrayed, the Xie family moved here to live in anonymity.
When Xie's father first took Yunrong in, he was opposed by some elders in the family. They only agreed after Xie's father made a guarantee.
"Hey, Yuan Yuan, you're finally back." Xie Liang responded happily as he opened the door.
Xie Qing and Yun Rong also greeted each other with smiles.
Lin Jingyi greeted everyone he met along the way with a smile.
"This might still be Yuan Yuan, but her personality has changed a bit." Yun Rong was lost in memories as he watched her walking ahead, smiling and greeting the people in the valley.
Back then, Yuan Yuan greeted everyone with a smile, just like she does now.
Xie Qing also fell into memories, and finally patted Yun Rong on the shoulder: "Senior brother, maybe Yuan Yuan has grown up after going out into the world."
"Hmm." The two tacitly ignored Lin Jingyi's mysterious and unpredictable methods.
This place is more like a village, surrounded by mountains. Entering through the village gate leads to another valley, where the houses are built.
There is a large river below the house, and the other side of the river is full of crops.
Lin Jingyi headed straight for the largest house in the valley.
The house was located to the right of the village gate. As soon as Lin Jingyi stepped inside, he saw a beautiful woman with red eyes running towards him.
"Yuan Yuan...my good child..."
The woman hugged Lin Jingyi tightly, her voice choked with sobs.
Lin Jingyi hugged the woman back and comforted her, saying, "Mother, I'm sorry."
This is what Xie Yuan wanted to say.
"It's alright, it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back." Xie's mother wiped away her tears, let go of Lin Jingyi, and looked her over carefully.
"Let your mother see if our Yuan Yuan has lost weight, and if she has suffered outside."
Lin Jingyi spun around in front of Xie's mother, then took her hand and said in a coquettish tone, "Mom, I've gained weight."
"You've definitely gained weight." Xie Qing walked over from behind and pinched Lin Jingyi's cheek, saying this with a serious expression.
Lin Jingyi slapped his hand away.
My face hurt from being pinched.
"Mother, look, Xie Qing is bullying me."
"Alright, Mother will avenge you." Mother Xie looked at Lin Jingyi with a loving smile.
Before Xie's mother could make a move, Xie Qing turned around and went into the house.
"Mmm." Lin Jingyi hugged Xie's mother: "Mom still loves me the most."
Yun Rong looked at the heartwarming scene before her with a smile in her eyes.
He left his country at a young age, and his master and mistress treated him like their own son; he had long regarded them as family.
"Mother, where is Father?" Lin Jingyi shrank back, thinking of Xie's father's strict nature, fearing he might be punished.
We need to slip away before Xie's father knows he's back.
"Your father went with your uncle and the others to check on this year's medicinal herbs." Xie's mother seemed to know her husband's temperament and quickly explained to reassure Lin Jingyi.
Hearing this, Lin Jingyi breathed a sigh of relief; she didn't want to be punished.
"What, you really don't want to see your father?" Xie's father walked in from the door with a serious expression and stood behind Yun Rong.
He was checking the herbs for insect damage when he heard someone say his daughter had returned, so he put down what he was doing and came back.
Although he was happy that his daughter was back, as the head of the family, he couldn't encourage her to run away from home, so before entering the house, Mr. Xie put on a serious face.
Seeing her daughter's obvious relief, she felt angry.
Why are you afraid of your father but not your mother?
Upon hearing this, Lin Jingyi released Xie's mother, slowly turned around, and whispered, "Father Xie."
"father……"
Father Xie was so angry that he blew his beard. He was furious when he thought about how this ungrateful girl had said she was grateful for their upbringing and that she could never repay them, so she asked to be their daughter again in the next life.
"Don't call me dad, I'm not your dad."
He then walked straight into the house.
Seeing this, Lin Jingyi exclaimed, "Holy crap, they're going to enforce family discipline!"
“Mother…” Lin Jingyi quickly hugged Xie’s mother’s leg tightly.
"Xie Yuan, come here." Xie's father held a wooden board in his hand and called out to Lin Jingyi with a serious expression.
Lin Jingyi shook his head, his eyes pleading for help from Xie's mother.
"Old Xie, your real daughter has finally come back, so don't punish her."
Upon receiving the look, Xie's mother quickly pleaded for Lin Jingyi.
Seeing this, Yun Rong stepped forward to plead for mercy.
“Master, my junior sister has suffered a lot and been frightened outside. Now that she has finally returned, please don’t punish Yuan Yuan.”
The thought that the soul inside Yuan Yuan's body might not be Yuan Yuan anymore caused Yun Rong's heart to clench with pain.
Upon hearing this, Lin Jingyi quickly squeezed out a few tears and knelt down in front of Xie's father.
"Father, I am an unfilial daughter and I have caused you worry. If it weren't for my elder brother and senior brother, Yuan Yuan might never have come back..."
As she spoke, Lin Jingyi cried even louder; she hadn't expected her tears to fall so easily.
Only when he felt a pang of sadness in his heart did Lin Jing realize that this was the lingering emotion of the original owner.
This time, her crying was even more heartfelt.
Xie's father's grip on the wooden board loosened slightly, his heart softened, and his eyes showed some emotion.
Seeing his wife and daughter crying in each other's arms, Xie's father ultimately couldn't bring himself to do it, but he couldn't disregard propriety.
Thinking about it, Xie's father used the paddle to slap his other hand.
"Old Xie, what are you doing?" Seeing her husband's behavior, Xie's mother quickly stepped forward to stop him.
"Master," Yun Rong said, his face also full of worry.
Lin Jingyi quickly stood up and took Xie's father's hand.
His left hand had already been hit three times by himself and was starting to turn red.
"Dad, this is my mistake, hit me if you want." Lin Jingyi didn't expect Xie's father to hit him, but he remembered that Xie Yuan's wish was to be filial to his parents.
Holding Xie's father's hand, she thought, "So what if it hurts for a while?"
She has spiritual power; we can nourish her with it when the time comes.
"It is the father's fault if he raises his child without teaching him. You are my daughter, and I can't bear to punish you, but I have to punish myself."
Father Xie patted Lin Jingyi's head, his eyes reddening, and said calmly.
Lin Jingyi shook his head: "Dad, I'm willing to take responsibility. I'm not afraid of pain."
As he spoke, Lin Jingyi pulled Xie's mother away, knelt down in front of Xie's father, spread his hands, and closed his eyes tightly.
Mother Xie looked at Father Xie with a pleading expression.
Mr. Xie's face was filled with complex emotions; his daughter had finally grown up.
Without further thought, he raised the wooden board in his hand and struck Lin Jingyi's palm hard.
Ultimately, people must take responsibility for their actions and choices.
Xie Yuan chose to leave, abandoning his parents and relatives, only to end up destitute and dying a violent death far from home, leaving behind a deep resentment.
Now that Lin Jingyi has arrived, he also has to take responsibility for Xie Yuan's actions.
Lin Jingyi was given twenty lashes, and Xie's father stopped.
“You should have received fifty strokes of the cane, but as your father, I should also bear some responsibility.”
As he spoke, he slapped his own palm.
Since Xie's father said so, Lin Jingyi stopped caring.
Indeed, as parents, it is irresponsible to spoil their children or fail to teach them manners.
Xie Yuan had lived in the valley since she was a child, and her parents never thought of letting her leave the valley. Marrying Yun Rong was the best thing for her.
They never taught her to be wary of outsiders, leading Xie Yuan to believe that outsiders were just as simple and kind as the people of Divine Healer Valley.
Xie's father was hit with the cane thirty times, until it bled.
Upon seeing this, Yunrong rushed to get the medicine, while Xie's mother watched from the side, wiping away tears.