Chapter 172 Actually, you've already regained your memories, haven't you?
Lin Wan'er took in his reaction. "It seems that Prince Xiao already knows. Is that right?"
A determined glint flashed in Lin Wan'er's eyes as she continued, "I'm sure the young master already knows that if we want Miss Su to wake up, we must 'set things right' and put everything back in its proper place!"
"Only in this way can Miss Su break free from her shackles and return her soul to its rightful place!"
Xiao Jingheng's heart sank suddenly.
Lin Wan'er's words were similar to what Doctor He had said before.
Moreover, it was quite obvious that Lin Wan'er knew some things that even the Divine Doctor He didn't know.
Could it be true, as Xiaoyu previously revealed in her inner thoughts, that she is the female protagonist of this world, possessing some kind of special aura?
Observing Xiao Jingheng's expression, Lin Wan'er became even more convinced of her judgment and slowly said:
"To be honest, Your Highness, I once had a very long dream," she said, her eyes vacant, as if she were truly lost in memories.
"In my dream, the Crown Prince did indeed fall from his horse and was seriously injured, rendering him unable to walk. He ultimately withdrew from the competition for the throne in disgrace, while the Third Prince... through his merit in suppressing the rebellion, ultimately won the popular support and smoothly ascended the throne, ushering in a golden age. As for me..."
She paused, looking directly at Xiao Jingheng with a complex mix of emotions in her eyes, as if she still felt regret.
"Your subject has obeyed the will of Heaven and formed a marriage alliance with Your Highness, marrying into the Yongning Marquis's household and becoming Your Highness's wife. We... should have been a match made in heaven, jointly assisting the new emperor. That should have been... the most perfect ending."
“But…” Lin Wan’er’s tone shifted, now tinged with resentment and accusation: “Now all of this has been rewritten! His Highness the Crown Prince has not only risen to power, but has also become the ultimate winner, while the Third Prince has failed! Consort Rong is dead… All of this was orchestrated by the Heir Apparent, wasn’t it?”
She stared at Xiao Jingheng and said, word by word, "Why? Since the young master already knows the trajectory, why did he still forcibly 'intervene'? Is it for Su Xiaoyu?"
"The young master clearly knows that Su Xiaoyu is an anomaly, and it is because of her existence that the world has been completely turned upside down!"
Xiao Jingheng's voice was cold, and his gaze was deep: "Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together. Miss Lin, if you are willing to follow your predetermined fate, that is your business. You cannot expect everyone to be like you and have to accept the so-called 'predetermined arrangement'."
"If you have a way to save her, state your conditions. If not, then please do so. I, Xiao, will find a way to wake her up."
It's clear they're already telling you to leave.
Lin Wan'er seemed surprised by his reaction. She took a deep breath, her tone becoming increasingly urgent. "Your Highness, Miss Su probably won't last much longer. If we don't 'correct' things in time to restore some parts of the plot and stabilize this collapsing 'worldline'... Miss Su will probably soon lose all consciousness and her soul will be scattered!"
She stepped closer, "Can you really bear to see her end up like this?"
Xiao Jingheng raised an eyebrow: "So?"
Lin Wan'er took a deep breath and finally revealed her solution: "Your Highness, as long as you agree to the marriage alliance with me, I guarantee that Miss Su will wake up within a day."
...
As evening fell, Su Xiaoyu finally woke up. The moment her consciousness returned, she saw the familiar blue and white patterned canopy above her head and was momentarily disoriented.
"Little Fish! You're finally awake?"
Just then, Zhao Yueru brought in a bowl of porridge and saw Su Xiaoyu open her eyes, which greatly excited her.
"Dr. Crane, come quickly! Little Fish has woken up!"
Soon, upon hearing the commotion, Doctor Crane hurriedly entered the room and took Su Xiaoyu's pulse.
After a long while, a relieved smile appeared on his face. "I'm fine now. My pulse is still a little weak, but it's not a big problem. The blood clots on my head have also mostly dissipated."
"This girl has finally survived this ordeal."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yueru burst into tears and repeatedly expressed her gratitude: "Thank you so much, Doctor He! Thank you so much!"
The Divine Physician Crane waved his hand: "Madam, there's no need for such formalities. This is all her own destiny."
"She has just woken up and her stomach is still weak. Let her drink some light rice porridge first, and then eat something easily digestible later. Remember to avoid greasy and highly nourishing foods. After she rests for a few days, I will prescribe a few doses of calming medicine. She can take it on time."
After saying that, he began packing his medicine kit, preparing to leave.
Just then, Su Xiaoyu, who had been quiet all along, suddenly spoke, her voice hoarse from not speaking for so long.
"Elder He...I'm sorry!"
The Divine Physician Crane paused in his packing, turned his head in surprise, his eyes flickered, and he feigned ignorance: "Girl, what are you talking about? What have you done to wrong this old man?"
Su Xiaoyu looked at him, her gaze complex, tinged with guilt; "Actually... you've already regained your memories, haven't you?"
The expression on Doctor Crane's face froze for a moment, and his usual mask of 'confusion' seemed to crack.
"When I was unconscious, I could hear some sounds, so I heard all the things you were muttering to yourself..."
Su Xiaoyu realized that Doctor Crane, and indeed the entire Medicine King Valley, were all guardians of the book, each with their own mission and hardships.
She saw the shock flash in Doctor Crane's eyes and knew she had been right.
"Back at the hunting grounds, in my haste to stop you, I knocked you unconscious... I'm sorry. I really didn't mean to, it was just an accident. I've been wanting to apologize to you ever since..."
As Su Xiaoyu spoke, her eyes reddened and filled with tears.
It wasn't the pain in the back of my head, but the belated apology and the complex emotions I felt for this seemingly eccentric but actually long-suffering old man.
Seeing this, Doctor Crane finally let out a long sigh, the disguise on his face fading away, revealing a peace and helplessness that came with the vicissitudes of life.
He waved his hand at Su Xiaoyu: "Forget it, it's all in the past. Don't say sorry. I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?"
"Besides, you haven't mistreated me. You've cooked so many delicious meals for me, and I've even gained weight. This compensation for my 'work injury' is quite generous."
He tried to ease the tension, but then suddenly remembered something and solemnly instructed Xiaoyu: "But girl, there's something you must understand. Your fainting spell this time was extremely dangerous, and it wasn't because of the blow to the back of your head."
He looked into Su Xiaoyu's bewildered eyes and said, word by word, "You forcibly interfered with a plot that you shouldn't have been involved in, causing too much karma. The fact that you woke up this time was also because... someone else took on most of the karmic backlash for you."
He didn't specify who it was, but Su Xiaoyu felt a chill and Xiao Jingheng's face inexplicably popped into her mind.
However, since her mother was still alive, she didn't ask any further questions.
"I advise you, some things should be let go, don't be too attached to changing established facts. Sometimes, going with the flow is not necessarily a bad thing."
"Your kindness is certainly commendable, but you must act within your means and understand the importance of cherishing the people around you and this hard-won 'new life'."
His words were so profound that Zhao Yueru didn't understand a single word, but putting them together, she felt that Xiaoyu's coma this time was definitely not that simple.
Zhao Yueru was uneasy, but she didn't ask any more questions.
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