The fragrance of medicine fills the countryside in 1990

Chapter 115 The writer of the mysterious letter, a sunny smile under the sunflowers in the countryside
Qin Yu's eyes were as sharp as a torch, and he immediately saw through Chen Xue's intention.

Under her keen insight, the intention hidden deep inside was like a veil penetrated by the sunlight, with nowhere to hide.

Chen Xue's purpose is simple and direct, without the need for excessive concealment or embellishment.

She hoped that Qin Yu could lend a helping hand to save Chen Shanshan, who was becoming increasingly depressed in the difficult situation.

However, Qin Yu's heart was like a tranquil lake, calm and peaceful, with deep thoughts hidden deep inside.

Her sharp eyes seemed to have already seen through the essence of everything in the world, yet she was able to hide her true self deeply.

Her words are like a needle hidden in a cotton ball. They seem gentle, but in fact they are as sharp as a blade.

In response to Chen Xue's request, Qin Yu just shook his head gently, his movements elegant and calm.

"I understand your feelings, Chen Xue."

Her tone was calm as water, yet it revealed an unshakable determination.

Qin Yu's voice was like a spring flowing in a mountain stream, clear and transparent, with a lingering echo.

Her gaze was like the rare warm sunshine in winter, penetrating through the freezing temperature and quietly falling on Chen Xue's sad face, trying to bring her a little warmth.

However, she refused so calmly, as if she had already seen through the cause and consequences of it all.

"But, I'm sorry, I really can't help you."

She sighed softly, her voice full of regret and powerlessness.

Chen Xue's body trembled slightly, and she slowly raised her head. In her bright eyes, expectation and loss were like two intertwined streams, surging and colliding in the depths of her pupils.

Her lower lip was bitten gently, as if she was suppressing the surge of emotions deep inside.

The slightly pale color of her lips revealed her inner tension and anxiety.

She seemed to have a lot to say, and the words were lingering in her throat, almost about to come out.

However, she finally chose to remain silent. She lowered her head silently, letting the unspoken words linger in her heart and dissipate.

At that moment, her figure seemed so lonely and helpless in the interweaving of light and shadow.

Qin Yu continued, "Everyone has his or her own path in life, and so does Chen Shanshan. This path is what she wanted in her heart, and it is the path she chose herself."

Although her voice was as gentle as the wind, it revealed a firmness and determination, as if she was stating a fact that could not be changed.

Chen Xue, the woman who usually holds her head high and is as proud as a swan, now lowered her head, as if her neck was bent by the invisible force of gravity.

She let go of her pride and arrogance, just like a snow lotus standing proudly on the top of a mountain that suddenly fell into the mortal world and was contaminated by the worldly air.

Her voice, usually clear and pleasant, like the gurgling of a mountain stream, now carried a hint of indescribable trembling and pleading, as if the stream was frozen by the ice and snow of the cold winter and could only flow with difficulty under the ice and snow.

"Please, Qin Yu." She said softly, her voice almost swallowed up by the silence around her, but it was like a stone thrown into the silence.

That plea was like a ray of sunshine in winter. Although weak, it penetrated Qin Yu's heart with warmth and longing.

Qin Yu looked at her. She opened her red lips slightly, her voice as clear as spring water, calm but with a hint of indifference: "Chen Xue, you should know that the reputation of the Hou family did not come out of thin air. It has gone through countless trials and tribulations, and has been tempered by generations to maintain its current glory. This glory was created by every generation of the Hou family with sweat, wisdom, and faith."

She paused, her eyes like a knife, piercing Chen Xue's heart: "Chen Shanshan has come to this point today, it is all her own fault. She chose the wrong path, abandoned the teachings of the Hou family, and betrayed the expectations of the family. For all this, she can only blame herself and no one else."

Chen Xue's face turned pale, she bit her lower lip tightly, as if she wanted to say something but was speechless.

Every word Qin Yu said was like a needle piercing her heart, leaving her unable to refute.

Qin Yu said slowly: "If the purpose of your trip is to expect the Hou family to lend a hand and save the person who has gone astray, then I am afraid I will disappoint you. Our Hou family has always valued reputation and dignity. It is difficult for us to interfere in such matters. Chen Shanshan must bear the consequences of her own choice. This is the only way for her to grow up and the reality she must face."

A look of disappointment appeared on Chen Xue's face. She seemed to want to say something, but ultimately remained silent.

Qin Yu's words were like a huge rock, pressing on her heart and making it difficult for her to breathe.

Chen Xue's heart sank as she listened. She understood that Qin Yu's statement was clear enough and the Hou family would never take that risk for Chen Shanshan's sake.

There were sparkling tears in Chen Xue's eyes, like morning dewdrops hanging on the flower petals, trembling, yet full of strength.

Her emotions were like a surging tide, hitting her heart wave after wave, making it impossible for her to remain calm.

She couldn't help but retort, her voice trembling and firm: "You are talking nonsense! How could Mr. Hou ignore what happened to Shanshan? He has always regarded her as a treasure in his palm, the flesh and blood of his heart, and doted on her like his own eyes. How could he watch her being wronged and remain indifferent?"

There was a slight tremor in her voice, and every word was filled with trust in Mr. Hou and anger at what happened to Shanshan.

Her rebuttal was so powerful that it seemed to shatter the opponent's fallacy.

Qin Yu's face looked particularly stern under the dim light. She raised her chin slightly and a cold smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, as if all her disdain for the ugliness in the world was condensed in this short moment.

Her eyes are so deep and sharp that people dare not look directly at her.

She spoke lightly, and there was a sense of indifference and alienation in her voice that could not be ignored, like the cold wind in winter, piercing into the bone marrow.

"Being wronged? Humph, speaking of this, Chen Shanshan would be lucky if she doesn't cause trouble everywhere."

There was a hint of contempt in her words. In her eyes, what Chen Shanshan did was nothing more than a clown's performance.

Chen Xue stood aside, her face pale. She bit her lower lip tightly, as if she wanted to refute but dared not speak out.

Qin Yu turned his gaze towards her, with a hint of warning in his tone.

"Chen Xue, I have to kindly remind you that before you give birth to the baby, it's best to stay in peace and don't cause trouble everywhere."

Although her voice was calm, it carried an unquestionable majesty that made Chen Xue shiver involuntarily.

She knew Qin Yu's position in the Hou family, and she knew her methods. Qin Yu's words were like an invisible sword hanging over the heads of the two sisters, forcing Chen Xue to act cautiously.

Qin Yu continued, "After all, in the face of irrefutable facts, you two sisters will only make Mr. Hou more disappointed and heartbroken."

There was a hint of coldness in her voice, as if she had already foreseen the future outcome.

When Chen Xue heard Qin Yu's words, her face turned pale as paper in an instant. She bit her lower lip tightly, trying with all her might to suppress the anger and grief surging in her heart.

She knew very well that what Qin Yu said was not groundless, and reason told her that she should accept reality. However, she still could not tolerate Mr. Hou's cold and ruthless attitude towards Shanshan.

In Chen Xue's mind, Mr. Hou has always been Shanshan's most solid backing and her unyielding support in the wind and rain.

She couldn't imagine how Mr. Hou, who had once given Shanshan countless warmth and care, could give up on her so easily now?

For Chen Xue, this change was a cruel reality that was hard to accept.

Qin Yu stared at Chen Xue's painful and struggling face, but his heart was calm, not a single ripple of sympathy appeared.

She knew Mr. Hou's character very well. His iron-clad principles were as unshakable as a mountain.

Hou Lao was extremely disappointed with Chen Shanshan's behavior. Qin Yu's words to Chen Xue were not out of cruelty.

Instead, he wanted Chen Xue to understand that the current situation did not allow for any emotional impulse.

What they need is calmness and rationality, and they must not let the pain and anger in their hearts affect the future of Chen Xue herself and her children.

Tears welled up in Chen Xue's eyes, but Qin Yu seemed not to notice.

Chen Xue took a deep breath of the cool air. The struggle in her heart was like the waves in a storm, surging endlessly.

However, after some intense inner dialogue, she finally firmed up her resolve.

She couldn't just sit there and watch her 20-year-old sister fall into trouble. The feeling of helplessness and despair pierced her heart like a sharp knife.

Qin Yu stared at Chen Xue quietly, complex and unspeakable emotions flashing in the depths of her eyes, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, bright and distant.

She spoke slowly, revealing a hint of helplessness and deep worry: "Chen Xue, you must understand that the Hou family is not as simple as you think. It is not a place that welcomes you. Your presence will only bring them more disturbance and trouble. I say this not only for you, but also for your sister."

After hearing this, Chen Xue felt an indescribable bitterness in her heart.

She understood that Qin Yu's worries were not groundless. She had long heard about the complexity and danger of the Hou family.

However, thinking of her sister struggling in that whirlpool, she couldn't just stand by and watch.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm her heart: "I know the Hou family is not friendly to me, but I can't just give up. I must do my best to help her. No matter how many difficulties and challenges are ahead, I will not back down."

Chen Xue clenched her hands into fists, her nails almost digging into her flesh.

She took a deep breath, as if to inject strength into her determination. "I am carrying the blood of the Hou family in my belly. This is the responsibility given to me by fate, and it is also a fact that I cannot escape."

She whispered to herself, her voice was soft but full of unquestionable force.

Thinking that her sister was still in prison, Chen Xue's heart felt like it was being burned by fire and she was in so much pain that she couldn't breathe.

She knew that as an older sister, she had the responsibility and obligation to rescue her younger sister. This was a blood-related emotion and also a call from deep in her heart.

Qin Yu looked at her deeply, and silence spread between the two of them, as if even the air had frozen.

After a long while, she finally nodded slowly, with a hint of helplessness and determination in her voice: "Okay, since you have made up your mind and are so persistent, then I will fulfill your wish and let you go to see Mr. Hou."

She paused, her tone becoming serious. “But I have to remind you that this may very well be your last chance. You know Mr. Hou’s character. Once he makes up his mind, it is difficult for him to change it. If you cannot successfully convince him, then you should not have any unrealistic fantasies anymore.”

Although Qin Yu's words were plain, every word was like a heavy hammer hitting her heart, making her feel a heavy pressure.

Chen Xue looked at Qin Yu gratefully. She knew that this was the greatest help the other party could give.

When Chen Xue finally saw her husband, her heart felt like it was hit by an invisible boulder, so heavy that she almost couldn't breathe.

She was originally sitting quietly in the house, her heart filled with eager anticipation for her husband's return. That anticipation was like a burning flame, warm and hot.

However, when the familiar figure finally appeared in her sight, it did not bring the warmth and joy she had imagined.

Her husband's eyes were as cold as ice, like an invisible barrier that isolated all her enthusiasm and expectations.

His words were as biting as a cold wind, making Chen Xue's heart sink into an ice cellar in an instant.

She stood there in a daze, unable to believe what she saw.

The man who was once gentle, considerate and caring towards her has now become so strange and indifferent.

She tried to find a trace of warmth in his eyes, but she only saw emptiness and alienation.

Chen Xue's heart felt as if it was torn apart, and she didn't know how to face all this.

She had thought that her husband's return would bring her endless happiness and comfort, but she had never expected that what awaited her was such a cruel reality. The chill, like the cold wind of late autumn, silently invaded Chen Xue's body. She seemed to be in a world of ice and snow, surrounded by endless cold and loneliness.

She tried to say something, but found that her voice was hoarse and weak due to the sudden cold.

At this moment, Chen Xue's world seemed to collapse, and she felt unprecedentedly confused and helpless.

The husband who once loved her deeply has now become so cold and strange.

She could only sit there silently, letting the chill erode her soul bit by bit.

However, there is no wall that is completely airtight.

Chen Shanshan's poisoning and injury had spread like a cold wind, mercilessly penetrating every corner of the Hou Mansion.

Hou Lao's voice was like winter ice, cold and merciless. Every word was like a carefully sharpened blade, cutting Chen Shanshan's fragile heart. "Everyone in the family knows."

He said it indifferently, as if this was just an insignificant farce that had nothing to do with him.

"If you still refuse to turn back, then our Hou family will no longer be able to protect you from the wind and rain."

Every word he said was like a heavy stone, pressing on Chen Shanshan's heart and making her breathless.

What the two sisters had done in the past had already disappointed their family, and now even their husbands were no longer willing to stand on their side.

She felt a deep sense of powerlessness, as if the whole world was moving away from her.

However, all of this is their own fault and they cannot blame anyone else.

If they had been able to stop at the brink, perhaps things would not have developed to this point.

But now, it's too late to say anything.

Chen Xue's body suddenly trembled violently, as if she was hit by an invisible force. She felt that the whole world was spinning in front of her eyes, and her legs seemed to have lost support, and she fell to the ground uncontrollably.

Tears, like beads that had broken off the string, instantly filled her eyes and then slid down silently.

"Mr. Hou, for the sake of the child, can't you lend a hand and help me?"

Chen Xue's voice had become hoarse, and every word seemed to be torn out from the depths of her heart, filled with endless despair and deep pleading.

Her voice echoed in the empty space, like a lonely ghost begging.

With Chen Xue's almost stubborn persistence, Chen Shanshan finally broke free from the restraints and slowly walked out from the shadow of the cold iron bars.

Her eyes sparkled with eager anticipation for a new life, but also revealed a faint relief about the past, as if the days of imprisonment were just a brief setback in the long river of her life.

In order to escape the shadow of the past, the two sisters resolutely chose to leave their hometown, and Chen Shanshan transferred to a school in a distant province.

They changed their names, and like two fallen leaves, they quietly took root in new land and started their lives anew.

They choose to bury the pain and tears they once had deep in their hearts, not wanting them to be mentioned again, only wishing to welcome the sunshine of the future in a new environment.

Deep in the majestic and stately Qin family mansion, Qin Yu, with his outstanding wisdom and decisive decision-making, finally won a decisive battle for the family that was related to its rise and fall, honor and disgrace.

The night was like thick ink, slowly pouring down, shrouding the entire house in deep darkness.

Even the bright moon seemed to feel the solemn and dignified atmosphere and quietly hid in the clouds, not daring to easily break the quiet night.

At this moment, a vague figure gradually appeared in the night, and appeared quietly in front of Qin Yu's room like a ghost.

That was none other than Yao Lao, a reclusive master. His existence seemed like a mystery in this world, unfathomable and elusive.

His arrival added a bit of weirdness and mystery to this night that was already full of mystery.

He stood quietly in front of Qin Yu's room, as if waiting for something, or thinking about something.

The powerful aura emanating from him made people afraid to approach him easily.

The two men sat opposite each other, the lights were dim, stretching their shadows long, like murals carved by time, hiding unfathomable secrets.

Qin Yu leisurely raised the wine glass in his hand. The color of the wine was as deep as blood, and it sparkled with an alluring luster under the swaying light. It was like a ruby ​​hidden in the deep sea, quietly exuding alluring charm.

She looked towards Yao Lao, a smug smile on her lips, her eyes flashing with the light of a winner, as if she had stood at the pinnacle of the world, overlooking all living beings.

"Uncle, if you hadn't lent a helping hand in time and helped me in today's battle, I'm afraid I, Qin Yu, would have been defeated long ago, let alone achieve such a glorious victory."

Qin Yu's voice was full of respect and deep gratitude for his elders, like a warm current flowing between the two of them.

The corners of Yao Lao's mouth lifted slightly, outlining a faint smile. His eyes were as bright as stars, containing endless wisdom and foresight.

He sat leisurely on the rattan chair, his hands lightly resting on the back of the chair, as if savoring the troubles of this world.

"The key to the smooth progress of this matter is that Mr. Kui skillfully wrote that mysterious letter."

"The letter from Mr. Kui is really brilliant." He continued, his eyes gleaming with admiration, "He cleverly used the psychology of the Qin family and diverted all their attention elsewhere. In this way, we can take the opportunity to act in secret without any worries."

As Yao Lao continued to talk, everything around him became quiet.

"Master Kui's move not only allowed us to proceed smoothly, but also made the Qin family fall into our trap without knowing it." Yao Lao's voice revealed a sense of pride and satisfaction, "This really achieved twice the result with half the effort!"

The corners of his mouth curled up into a faint smile again, and his eyes flashed even brighter.

That mysterious letter, like a carefully planned chess piece, successfully opened a gap in their plan, allowing them to act quietly out of the sight of the Qin family.

Qin Yu nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with approval, "Indeed, we won this contest brilliantly."

During those twelve hours that seemed like a dream, Qin Yu seemed to be in a vast ocean of chess, and every move of the game affected his mind.

Yao Lao and Qin Feng's subordinates were like chess pieces in her hands. She skillfully placed them on the chessboard, sometimes attacking, sometimes defending, and cooperating seamlessly.

They planned carefully and set one trap after another, luring Chen Xue's remaining forces into them and catching them all in one fell swoop.

Those enemies who originally thought they could escape the law were completely unable to fight back and had to surrender due to Qin Yu's careful planning.

And those branch families that had been lurking in the dark and coveting the Qin family's wealth could not escape Qin Yu's calculations.

They were like cunning foxes, trying to take advantage of the chaos to get a piece of the pie, but they didn't expect that Qin Yu had already seen through their thoughts and took decisive action to expel them one by one from the core circle of the Qin family.

Throughout the whole process, Yao Lao and Qin Feng's men showed extraordinary wisdom and courage.

Sometimes they transform into cunning hunters, sometimes into ferocious tigers. Whether setting traps or launching attacks, they seem to be at ease and it is breathtaking.

Qin Yu sat in the central military camp, with a sharp eye and a clear understanding of the overall situation.

She is like a skilled chess player, controlling the development of the entire game and making the enemy perish step by step in her calculations.

Yao Lao and Qin Feng's subordinates are like the sharp swords in her hands, clearing away all obstacles for her and paving a path to victory.

After listening to this, Yao Lao couldn't help but burst into laughter. The laughter echoed in the quiet night sky, like a flowing spring, carrying a magical power that could penetrate the dust of history.

He laughed and said, "Haha, the matter has finally come to a successful conclusion. Heaven's net is vast and nothing can escape it!" His words revealed a deep sense of relief, as if a huge stone in his heart had finally fallen to the ground.

However, after the laughter, Yao Lao's expression became serious again.

He warned solemnly, "But remember, remember, this matter must be kept secret, and not a single word of it can leak out. This matter involves a wide range of people, and if it is leaked, it will inevitably lead to unnecessary disturbances and variables. The result we have worked so hard to achieve must not be ruined because of a momentary negligence."

The next afternoon

The sun is like an elegant poet, gently spreading its poems and covering the vast countryside with a layer of warm glow.

In this fertile land, sunflowers are blooming, like a golden ocean, surging and full of vitality.

The flowers of these sunflowers are large and plump, like smiling faces, blooming the brightest smiles towards the sky.

Their flower disks always follow the footsteps of the sun, just like the most loyal believers under the sky, looking up devoutly at the scorching sun.

The sunlight shines on the petals of the sunflower, creating layers of golden ripples.

The warm light was attracted by these flowers, hugging them tightly, unwilling to leave.

The petals are soft and smooth, like golden fragments scattered by the sun. Each petal sparkles with charming brilliance, like stars in a dream, lighting up this golden ocean.

Above this field gently shrouded in golden light, a smiling face filled with sunshine is like a bright star, dazzling yet gentle.

Su Chenjin was wearing a light yellow dress, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind, like a blooming sunflower dancing in the summer breeze.
The brilliant smile on her face was like the rising sun, warm and bright, making everything around her glow with vitality.

The innocence and joy revealed in that smile were like sunlight penetrating through the clouds and shining onto the earth, illuminating every inch of land and warming the heart of Gu Xinliang who was standing behind her.

The girl stood among the sunflowers, gently stroking the golden petals. Her fingers danced on the petals as if she was playing a beautiful piece of music.

Her eyes sparkled with love and longing for this pastoral land, as if she had found her home on this land.

Su Chenjin walked lightly, as if she was afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the sea of ​​flowers. She walked slowly among them, and every step seemed to reach some kind of tacit understanding with the sea of ​​flowers.

She lowered her brows and sniffed. The elegant fragrance lingered around her nose, like the softest feather brushing across her heart.

When she turned around inadvertently, she found that Gu Xinliang had quietly appeared behind her.

He stood there quietly, his eyes deep, as if this sea of ​​flowers was just the background of their world.

His presence did not break the tranquility, but instead added a different kind of harmony.

Su Chenjin was slightly stunned, then smiled faintly

Su Chenjin's eyes were twinkling with searching stars. She asked Gu Xinliang softly, "Director Gu, is this the mysterious place you mentioned?"

A faint smile appeared on Gu Xinliang's lips. That smile seemed to carry a magical power, making this originally quiet and deserted place more mysterious because of his presence.

He replied leisurely, "Not bad. After dinner every day, I like to come here alone, stroll around, and feel the rare tranquility and peace."

Su Chenjin looked around and nodded slightly, with an approving look on his face, "This place is indeed a peaceful haven. The Qin family's affairs are now settled. What do you think about this?"

Gu Xinliang's expression looked even more solemn in the sunlight. He lowered his eyelids slightly. "The dark hand behind Chen Shanshan is probably not as simple as Chen Xue."

Su Chenjin's heart moved, as if he had caught something, and his eyes met with Gu Xinliang's in the air. They both uttered the name almost at the same time: "Xing Miao!"

The two looked at each other and smiled. At this moment, a wonderful resonance occurred in the depths of their hearts.

Gu Xinliang sighed softly, revealing a bit of emotion in his voice, "I didn't expect that we would think of this person at the same time."