jdhmnovel Chapter 380 (110 words added)
Chapter 380 (110 words added)
As soon as Xue Ruanruan stepped into the space, a refreshing scent enveloped her. Before her lay a vibrant sea of flowers, their blossoms swaying in the breeze as if welcoming her. Xue Ruanruan took a deep breath, her tense emotions instantly easing. She walked along the path, and not far away was a spiritual spring, its water crystal clear and radiating a soft glow. Xue Ruanruan crouched down and gently touched the water; a warm current flowed down her arm and throughout her body, sweeping away her fatigue. Further on, there was an ancient wooden house, its door ajar. She gently pushed it open, revealing various ancient books and elixirs inside. Xue Ruanruan curiously flipped through them, when suddenly a faintly glowing ancient book caught her eye. As soon as she opened it, the words on it appeared automatically, as if recounting a mysterious cultivation technique. Just then, the space suddenly shook, and a voice came: "Time's up, leave immediately." Xue Ruanruan didn't have time to think and quickly exited the space, but the content of the cultivation technique she had just learned was deeply imprinted in her mind.
Xue Ruanruan returned to her courtyard at the Regent's Palace. She had barely sat down when her personal maid, Xiao Cui, rushed in, her face filled with panic: "Miss, something terrible has happened! Madam says you've gone out without permission and wants you to go to the main hall to report!" Xue Ruanruan's heart tightened, but remembering the cultivation techniques she had learned in her spatial dimension, she instantly calmed down. She straightened her clothes and followed Xiao Cui to the main hall. In the main hall, Madam sat regally in the main seat, her face grim. Seeing Xue Ruanruan enter, Madam slammed her hand on the table: "As a young lady of the palace, how dare you go out without permission! What kind of decorum is this!" Xue Ruanruan calmly curtsied and said, "Madam, I went out to find a medicinal herb that I heard is effective for my grandmother's old ailment." Madam sneered: "Eloquent tongue, but who can prove it?" At this moment, Xue Ruanruan activated her cultivation technique, and a faint herbal fragrance emanated from her body. Madam and those around her all showed expressions of surprise. Xue Ruanruan continued, "This is proof that I've been to the herb field." The lady was momentarily speechless. Just as everyone was captivated by the fragrant herbs, the second young lady, Xue Lingling, slowly emerged from the side hall, saying sarcastically, "Sister, this scent is quite novel. Who knows if you deliberately used some kind of fragrance to disguise it?" Xue Ruanruan sneered inwardly; this second young lady always loved to antagonize her. She calmly replied, "If you don't believe me, second sister, you can send someone to the herb field to verify. The owner of the herb field can certainly testify for me." Xue Lingling's expression changed slightly. She was only being deliberately difficult; she had no intention of actually verifying anything. The lady, not wanting things to escalate, waved her hand and said, "Alright, alright, I'll trust you this time. But if there's a next time, I won't let you off so easily." Xue Ruanruan curtsied in thanks and was about to leave when Xue Lingling said, "Since you say you've found herbs to cure Grandmother's old ailment, why don't you show them to everyone now?" Xue Ruanruan was already prepared. She took out a herb that emitted a faint glow from her sleeve and said, "This is the herb I found. Just add a few common herbs and decoct it, and it will definitely alleviate Grandmother's old ailment." Everyone was amazed. The lady's expression softened, and she told Xue Ruanruan to take the herb to the old lady. Xue Ruanruan was secretly delighted and left the main hall with the herb. She didn't know how to refute him. Looking at Xue Ruanruan's calm demeanor, she thought to herself, "When did this girl become so opinionated?"
Murong Xun, dressed in a brocade robe, strode confidently into the Regent's Palace. He had come specifically to visit the old lady, having heard of her relapse of her old illness. Just as he entered the inner courtyard, he saw Xue Ruanruan hurrying towards him, carrying herbs.
Their eyes met, and Xue Ruanruan was slightly taken aback before curtsying. Murong Xun's gaze fell on the herbs in her hand, and he asked with interest, "What kind of herbs are these, so precious?" Xue Ruanruan respectfully replied, "Your Highness, these are herbs I found to treat my grandmother's old ailment." Murong Xun nodded, feeling a surge of curiosity about this woman.
At this moment, Xue Lingling arrived. Seeing Murong Xun there, she hurriedly stepped forward and greeted him sweetly. Seeing Xue Ruanruan talking to Murong Xun, she was consumed by jealousy and deliberately said, "Sister, I wonder if these herbs are genuine. If they don't cure Grandmother's illness, it will be a real problem." Xue Lingling said sarcastically. Xue Ruanruan remained calm and smiled, "Second sister, if you don't believe me, you can have the doctor in the manor examine them. If they are fake, I am willing to bear all the consequences." Murong Xun watched this scene with great interest, thinking that Xue Ruanruan was quite courageous.
Just then, the old lady's head maid rushed over anxiously, saying, "The old lady's condition has suddenly worsened! Quickly, fetch a doctor!" Xue Ruanruan's heart tightened, and she hurriedly said, "My herbs might be able to save her in an emergency." With that, she ignored the stares of those around her and quickly ran towards the old lady's courtyard. Murong Xun and Xue Lingling followed closely behind.
Upon arriving at the old lady's room, Xue Ruanruan quickly prepared the herbal decoction and fed it to her. Before long, the old lady's complexion gradually improved, and her breathing became much more stable. Everyone was amazed and gained a new understanding of Xue Ruanruan's medical skills. Murong Xun looked at Xue Ruanruan with more appreciation and praise. Xue Lingling, on the other hand, gritted her teeth in anger, but was helpless. After the old lady woke up, she greatly praised Xue Ruanruan, and Xue Ruanruan's position in the household became even more secure. "Don't delay Grandmother's condition," Xue Ruanruan calmly explained the effects of the herbal medicine. Murong Xun, upon hearing this, felt even more approval for her and nodded, saying, "From what you've said, this herbal medicine is indeed rare. Your filial piety is commendable." Seeing Murong Xun praise Xue Ruanruan so highly, Xue Lingling grew even more jealous. Her eyes darted around, and she said sarcastically, "Sister, although your explanation sounds plausible, the actual effectiveness of these herbs will depend on Grandmother's reaction after taking them."
Just then, the old lady's maid rushed over anxiously and said, "Something terrible has happened! After taking the herbal medicine, the old lady suddenly experienced unbearable abdominal pain!" Xue Lingling immediately screamed, "I knew there was something wrong with the herbal medicine! Xue Ruanruan, what are you up to?!" Xue Ruanruan was startled, but quickly calmed down. She hurriedly said, "Something must have gone wrong. I'll go take a look."
Upon arriving at the old lady's room, Xue Ruanruan carefully examined her condition and smelled the dregs of the medicine, gaining an understanding of the situation. She calmly stated, "The problem isn't with the herbs, but with the water used to decoct the medicine. Someone added croton powder to the water." Everyone was shocked, and Xue Lingling's face instantly turned deathly pale. Murong Xun coldly said, "We must find out who's behind this." Xue Ruanruan looked at Xue Lingling, her gaze sharp; a new contest was about to begin. Murong Xun, even more impressed by Xue Ruanruan's intelligence, smiled and said, "It seems Miss Xue is very perceptive, and her filial piety is commendable." Xue Lingling's face grew even more unpleasant, but she dared not speak further. Xue Ruanruan continued towards the old lady's room with the herbs, while Murong Xun watched her retreating figure, a faint smile playing on his lips.