Hearing Xu Linwei's excited tone, Chen Yi gently shook his head.

Many joys in this world are nothing but illusions.

Out of respect for Xu Linwei, he had already done more than enough for Old Madam Xu.

If she is fortunate enough, that talisman will be enough to help her escape danger and extend her life by ten years.

But if she doesn't have that good fortune, then it's fate. Although Chen Yi has extraordinary abilities, he can't defy fate.

It all depends on the old woman's own fate.

"That's great! Go and take a look. I'll be here for three days, giving acupuncture to the patients. I'll come back as soon as I'm done."

"Okay, be careful."

Xu Linwei asked with concern.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Linwei sped off towards the city hospital.

Director Jin said that as long as Grandma wakes up, everything will be fine, thank goodness.

Most importantly, I want to thank her husband.

I rushed into the special care ward, but the ward was empty.

Xu Linwei was very puzzled and called Xu Qiuxuan.

"Big sister, Grandma is in the ICU on the third floor, please come quickly."

Xu Qiuxuan said anxiously.

What?

Xu Linwei was struck dumb.

What happened?

How did you end up in the ICU?

She rushed to the ICU.

At the entrance, Xu Qiuxuan, Xu Guodong, and Li Lanzhi all looked anxious.

Mr. and Mrs. Xu Guoquan and Mr. and Mrs. Xu Guoliang were also there, standing quietly in the corridor.

"Xiao Xuan, what happened? Didn't Grandma wake up? What's going on?"

Xu Linwei grabbed Xu Qiuxuan and bombarded him with questions.

"Grandma was already awake, but that talisman..."

Xu Qiuxuan looked heartbroken.

"What's wrong with that talisman?"

Xu Linwei seemed to realize something, and glared angrily at Xu Guoquan and Xu Guoliang, who were standing in the corridor.

"Didn't I tell you to watch closely and beat up whoever knows?"

Xu Qiuxuan was utterly helpless.

"It was... Grandma who tore it herself."

"What did you say?" Xu Linwei was immediately shocked.

Xu Qiuxuan had no choice but to explain the whole story.

Grandma woke up around noon.

The doctor came to check and said everything was normal, and I could be discharged after another half day of observation.

The Xu family was overjoyed and busied themselves arranging for the old lady to be discharged from the hospital.

Xu Guodong was overjoyed and said, "That kid Chen Yi is really capable; that talisman actually worked."

The old lady then realized that her granddaughter had hung a Taoist talisman on her, and she immediately became unhappy.

"What does that brat have to do with it? It's just that I, the old lady, am blessed with good fortune and my life wasn't meant to end!"

He immediately tore the talisman to shreds, and Xu Qiuxuan couldn't stop him even if he wanted to.

However, less than half an hour after tearing off the talisman, the old lady fainted again and was immediately sent to the ICU.

Upon hearing this, Xu Linwei was heartbroken and stamped her feet in a long sigh.

"Why is Grandma so stubborn? Why does she have such a big prejudice against Chen Yi!"

Chen Yi's words echoed in her ears again and again. Could this really be her grandmother's doom?

The ICU lights kept flashing, and Xu Linwei's heart pounded with each beat as she prayed that her grandmother would wake up again.

An hour later, the door opened and a group of medical staff came out.

Han Xue was among them.

Xu Linwei grabbed Han Xue's arm: "Han Xue, how is my grandma?"

"She's awake."

Han Xue said, her face somber.

"Ah! This is wonderful!"

Xu Linwei was overjoyed.

Han Xue said, "Lin Wei, you need to be mentally prepared; this might be a final burst of energy before death."

Ah!

Xu Linwei felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her entire body.

"How...how could this happen?"

"Why!"

Han Xue sighed, "The old lady says she wants to see you. Go in quickly and say what you need to say."

Xu Linwei felt a lump in her throat and rushed into the ICU.

On the hospital bed, Old Mrs. Xu lay there, her face unusually peaceful.

"grandmother."

Xu Linwei walked over and gently took her hand.

The old lady opened her eyes and was very pleased to see Xu Linwei.

"Xiao Wei, don't speak, listen to me."

She was as domineering as ever.

Xu Linwei nodded.

The old lady said, "I just saw your grandfather, and I should go now. A dying man's words are kind. Chen Yi is a good boy; I was too stubborn. You must live a good life with him."

Xu Linwei's nose tingled with emotion: "Grandma, Chen Yi's medical skills are extraordinary. I'll call him back right now. He'll definitely be able to cure you."

"No!"

The old lady insisted, "I have to go see your grandfather. I haven't seen him in a long time... Listen to me."

"When you were born, your grandfather said that this girl was no ordinary person and that her future achievements would be unimaginable."

The second and third sons are ambitious but incompetent, more likely to cause trouble than to accomplish anything. The Xu family will have to rely on you from now on.

After I die, if they want to cause trouble and divide the family property, let them. Just remember that the main foundation of the Xu family must not be lost.

"Chen Yi..."

Then her eyes filled with shame, and she sighed:

"I am but a mortal with limited vision, unable to recognize heroes. With his help in the future, you should be fine."

"Yes, Grandma, he's actually a very kind person," Xu Linwei said.

Just then, the old lady looked up at the ceiling, a smile playing on her lips, her expression utterly serene.

"Xiaowei, I have to go now. Take good care of yourself!"

The sound grew softer and softer.

Xu Linwei followed her gaze and saw a faint light on the ceiling.

Suddenly, she felt her grandmother's hand sink, and when she looked again, her grandmother had peacefully closed her eyes.

"grandmother!"

Xu Linwei called out several times, but the old lady did not respond.

I checked his breathing; he was already dead.

"Grandma, sob—"

Xu Linwei was overcome with grief and burst into tears.

Hearing the noise, the Xu family members outside rushed in immediately.

Upon seeing this, both Xu Guodong and Xu Qiuxuan wore sorrowful expressions.

Xu Guoquan and Xu Guoliang, however, remained calm.

A moment later, Han Xue came in and comforted her.

"Lin Wei, please accept my condolences and make arrangements for Grandma's funeral."

Despite her grief, Xu Linwei discussed with her parents and arranged for her grandmother's body to be sent to the funeral home.

After finishing everything, it was already dark. I called Chen Yi to tell him what had happened here...

……

In the afternoon, led by Liu Xin, Chen Yi climbed Ying Mountain. Looking out at the continuous mountain range, he saw wisps of dragon energy undulating and swirling among the mountains.

Its origins are ancient and its flow is endless.

Chen Yi was overjoyed. The national fortune of China was still rising day by day, and the future he could see would be prosperous and far ahead of others.

Coming down from the mountaintop and descending from the eastern foothills, I passed halfway down the mountain and saw several young men and women dressed in Hanfu bowing to an old locust tree.

Chen Yi was a little curious and asked Liu Xin.

"What are they doing?"

Liu Xin said, "That's where Emperor Chongzhen died for his country. Young people come here to pay their respects from time to time."

"Emperor Chongzhen."

Chen Yi said, "This person is not bad. He has a strong moral compass, integrity, and is a true Chinese man with a sense of honor. It's just a pity that he lacks ability."

"Who can argue with that?"

Liu Xin also said.

Chen Yi said, "Since ancient times, emperors have all been burdened with the destiny of the human race. Since we have encountered them, let's go and pay our respects."

"Dr. Chen is right, let's go."

Liu Xin responded.

The two men walked over and stood solemnly under the old locust tree.

Chen Yi cupped his hands in a respectful bow and said, "I, Chen Yi, a descendant of the Chinese people, am passing through this place and have come to pay my respects to the late Emperor Chongzhen."

I hereby inform Your Majesty that, thanks to the blessings of our ancestors and the efforts of our descendants, the cultural heritage of our Chinese nation has not been severed, and our integrity remains in the hearts of the people.

"Now that the nation is safe and sound, and the land remains as before, it will soon reign supreme over the world, bringing tribute from all nations and eternal reverence to China! Rest in peace, Your Majesty!"

He finished speaking and bowed deeply.

hum!

Just then, the world trembled violently.

A strange aura descended from the depths of the starry sky and entered Chen Yi's body.

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