The Reincarnation of the Beauty: The Concubine Doctor and the Conspiracy

The carriage swayed as it drifted further and further away from the capital. The scenery along the way gradually opened up, and the green mountains and clear waters seemed to open their arms, welcoming Ling Xuan and his family. Yi Chen slept soundly in Yun Mengting's arms, his delicate face occasionally wrinkling, causing the two of them to smile at each other.

Arriving at the small mountain town for the first time, the people were simple and the air was filled with the leisurely atmosphere of everyday life. Ling Xuan found a house with a small courtyard. It was small, but full of warmth. In the yard stood an old locust tree, its branches slanting, as if telling the story of the years. Yun Mengting held Yi Chen in her arms and strolled happily around the yard. "Your Highness, this will be our home from now on. How wonderful!" Ling Xuan put his arm around her shoulders and said, "With you and Yi Chen here, anywhere is home."

But the peace didn't last long before trouble struck. Although this small town was known for its simple folk customs, it also had its share of rogues. Seeing that Ling Xuan's family had just arrived and was dressed in unusual clothes, they began to blackmail them.

One day, Ling Xuan went out to buy something, and several scoundrels blocked the door. The leader tilted his neck and shouted, "Outsiders, if you want to stay here, you have to pay protection fees!" Ling Xuan raised his eyebrows and looked cold: "Get out!" The scoundrels saw that he was very imposing, but relied on their numbers and refused to give up, and actually wanted to attack him.

Ling Xuan wasn't afraid of them, and in a few quick moves, he beat them to a pulp. The scoundrels fled in disgrace, still grumbling in the shadows, plotting even more sinister revenge. Yun Mengting, upon learning of this, expressed concern: "Your Highness, it's easy to dodge an open attack, but it's hard to guard against an arrow from the dark. We must be careful." Ling Xuan reassured her, "Ting'er, don't be afraid. I'm here for you."

To prevent further trouble, Yun Mengting devised a plan. Born a concubine of a physician, she was well-versed in pharmacology. While gathering herbs in the mountains, she concocted a powder that temporarily paralyzed and disabled the victim, concealing it in her sleeve. She also had Ling Xuan contact several respected elders in the town, explain the situation, and perhaps even gain their support.

Sure enough, a few days later, late at night, the scoundrels crept into the courtyard in the dark. Before they could make a move, Yun Mengting quietly sprinkled a powder. A gust of night wind blew, and the scoundrels inhaled the powder, instantly collapsing to the ground, unable to move. Ling Xuan turned on the light, looked at the embarrassed group, and sneered, "You dare to come?" The scoundrels realized that they had hit a wall and cried for mercy.

After this incident, the townspeople's admiration for Ling Xuan's family grew even stronger, and the neighborhood became increasingly cordial. Yi Chen also thrived in this warm atmosphere, stumbling around the yard every day as he learned to walk, his giggles filling his days with sweetness.

However, the calm was once again disturbed. Yun Mengting stumbled upon a suspicious figure haunting the mountains and forests outside the town. Feeling uneasy, she discussed this with Ling Xuan.

Ling Xuan decided to investigate secretly. After following them several times, he discovered that these people were the remnants of the previous dynasty, who were trying to accumulate strength in this remote place and make a comeback.

"If the remnants of the previous dynasty take root here, the people of this town will be in danger." Ling Xuan's expression was solemn. Yun Mengting nodded, "Now that we know about this, we can't just sit back and watch." The two of them made plans. Ling Xuan wrote a letter and asked a former confidant to rush it to his old acquaintance in the court, informing him of the hidden danger. Meanwhile, Yun Mengting used her knowledge of pharmacology to prepare a drug and an antidote, preparing for a battle.

Just before the remnants of the previous dynasty prepared to revolt, the soldiers, led by their trusted confidants, quietly surrounded the forest. Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting also joined the encirclement and suppression, bringing with them the young men of the town.

During the melee, Yun Mengting administered drugs to knock out a large number of rebels, while Ling Xuan bravely fought with his sword. Yi Chen was carefully placed in the home of an elder in the town. The naive little fellow thought it was just adults playing around, babbling and clapping.

After the turmoil subsided, the town returned to peace. Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting's relationship, tempered by this incident, became even more solid. In their spare time, they took Yi Chen on long walks through the mountains, admiring the spring flowers, autumn moons, summer rains, and winter snows.

"Ting'er, if it weren't for you, how could we have escaped danger time and time again?" Ling Xuan sighed sincerely. Yun Mengting smiled softly, "Your Highness, we are family. We go through ups and downs together, which makes life more meaningful."

As time goes by, they stay with each other and Yi Chen in this idyllic town. The pain of the past gradually fades away, and the days ahead are filled with longing and warmth. The disputes in the court and the cunning in the rivers and lakes have all become topics of conversation after dinner, and their lives are filled with simple happiness.