News of Ye Yuanchen and Mu Wanyue's encounter at Qingfeng Temple spread throughout the capital and the martial arts world. He originally intended to take this opportunity to investigate those martial arts sects that maliciously provoked him. However, the news from the Ye family disrupted his plans.

One day, Ye Yuanchen was organizing medicinal herbs at the Imperial Hospital when a servant from the Ye family rushed over, knelt down in a panic, and said, "Young Master, something terrible has happened at home! The patriarch... he has been falsely accused of treason and has been detained by the court. The Ye family is in chaos. Please return home immediately, Young Master!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Yuanchen's expression changed drastically. He knew that although his uncle Ye Hongsheng often made things difficult for him and his son, he had no intention of rebelling. There must be someone deliberately framing him, trying to seize the Ye family's assets and status. He was extremely anxious and immediately requested to resign from his post and prepare to return to the Ye family.

The emperor took the matter very seriously upon learning of it. After all, the Ye family was a powerful clan in the area, and Ye Yuanchen had devoted himself wholeheartedly to treating his illness. The emperor issued an edict ordering Ye Yuanchen to thoroughly investigate the matter and, if there was any injustice, to bring justice to the Ye family.

Ye Yuanchen and Mu Wanyue rushed back to the Ye family without stopping. Along the way, his mind was filled with thoughts of the possible mastermind and how to save the family. Upon arriving at the Ye family, he found the atmosphere oppressive, the family members filled with anxiety, and everyone looking worried and distressed.

Ye Yuanchen went straight to the room where Ye Hongsheng was being held. Ye Hongsheng looked haggard, but his eyes held a stubborn glint. Seeing Ye Yuanchen arrive, Ye Hongsheng coldly snorted, "What are you doing back here? To see me make a fool of myself?"

Ye Yuanchen ignored his cold words and calmly said, "Uncle, this is not the time to be angry. I believe you have no intention of rebelling, and someone must have framed you. Please tell me the details of what happened, and I will definitely find a way to clear your name."

Ye Hongsheng looked at Ye Yuanchen's determined eyes and felt a slight tremor in his heart. He slowly said, "A few days ago, a group of soldiers suddenly came to my house, claiming that they had found letters and tokens of treason in my study. But I have no idea where these things came from. Someone must have secretly sneaked into my room and placed them there."

Ye Yuanchen frowned and asked, "Has anyone suspicious entered or left the Ye family recently? Or do you have any grudges against anyone?"

Ye Hongsheng pondered for a moment and said, "I have offended some people in family affairs, but it is not enough to be falsely accused of treason. However, the Li family, who have recently been competing with me for a piece of land in the city, seems to be very close to a certain official in the court. I have heard that they are plotting something in secret."

Ye Yuanchen's heart skipped a beat, and he listed the Li family as a prime suspect. He began to investigate the Ye family compound meticulously, leaving no corner unchecked. He examined Ye Hongsheng's study and found signs that the window had been pried open, indicating that someone had broken in. He also questioned the Ye family's guards and servants, learning that in the days leading up to the incident, several suspicious strangers had indeed been loitering near the Ye family residence.

During his investigation, Ye Yuanchen discovered some internal problems within the Ye family. Some family members, prioritizing their own interests, not only failed to unite when the family faced a crisis, but also distrusted and shirked responsibility. This made Ye Yuanchen realize that to truly save the Ye family, he not only needed to find the mastermind behind it all, but also to rectify the family's internal affairs.

Ye Yuanchen decided to start with the so-called "evidence of treason." Leveraging his connections in the palace, he requested the emperor's permission to examine the evidence. After careful examination, he discovered that while the handwriting on the letters closely resembled Ye Hongsheng's, there were still some subtle flaws. Furthermore, the tokens were all common objects, easily forged.

He became even more certain that Ye Hongsheng had been framed. Therefore, he began secretly investigating the collusion between the Li family and court officials. He and Mu Wanyue disguised themselves and ventured deep into the streets and alleys of the capital, gathering clues. After much effort, they finally discovered some leads.

It turned out that the Li family had colluded with a court official named Lord Wang in order to acquire the Ye family's land. Lord Wang was in charge of supervising local affairs in the court, and he used his position to instruct his subordinates to fabricate evidence of treason and frame Ye Hongsheng. Their goal was not only to obtain the Ye family's land, but also to use this opportunity to eliminate dissidents in the local area and expand their own sphere of influence.

After obtaining this evidence, Ye Yuanchen did not rush to report it to the court. He knew that Lord Wang had cultivated influence in the court for many years and his power was not to be underestimated. Acting rashly might alert him and give him the opportunity to destroy the evidence. He decided to first devise a plan to lure Lord Wang out of the capital, then capture him en route and force him to reveal the truth.

Ye Yuanchen and Mu Wanyue devised a meticulous plan. They first spread rumors that a treasure related to a treasury had been discovered in an ancient temple outside the city. This news quickly reached Lord Wang's ears, and his greed was aroused; he decided to go and investigate personally.

When Lord Wang arrived at the ancient temple with his men, Ye Yuanchen and Mu Wanyue had already laid an ambush. After Lord Wang entered the temple, he found it empty and was about to leave when Ye Yuanchen suddenly appeared.

"Lord Wang, why are you in such a hurry to leave?" Ye Yuanchen said coldly.

Lord Wang was startled and shouted, "Who are you? How dare you obstruct me here!"

Ye Yuanchen smiled slightly and said, "Lord Wang, do you still remember the Ye family's treason case? Today is your end!"

With that, Ye Yuanchen and Mu Wanyue led their pre-arranged forces to attack Lord Wang's men. Although Lord Wang's men outnumbered them, Ye Yuanchen and his companions were well-prepared. They used the terrain advantage of the ancient temple to rout the enemy.

Soon, Lord Wang was captured by Ye Yuanchen. Ye Yuanchen interrogated him, "Lord Wang, why did you frame the Ye family? Tell the truth!"

Lord Wang initially tried to deny it, but after Ye Yuanchen presented some evidence, his mental defenses completely collapsed. He then confessed his conspiracy with the Li family in detail.

Ye Yuanchen recorded Lord Wang's confession and then took him back to the capital. He presented the evidence and confession to the emperor, who was furious and ordered severe punishment for Lord Wang and the Li family. Ye Hongsheng was thus acquitted, and the Ye family's crisis was averted.

After this incident, Ye Hongsheng's attitude towards Ye Yuanchen underwent a tremendous change. He realized how foolish he had been in his previous actions towards Ye Yuanchen and his son, and his heart was filled with remorse. He personally went to find Ye Yuanchen and said, "Yuanchen, your uncle has wronged you before. From now on, you are the pride of the Ye family, and everything in the Ye family will be under your control."

Looking into Ye Hongsheng's sincere eyes, Ye Yuanchen felt a mix of emotions. He knew that the responsibility of the family now rested on his shoulders. He said, "Uncle, let bygones be bygones. I only hope that the Ye family can unite as one in the future and that such things will never happen again."

After resolving the family crisis, Ye Yuanchen began reforming the Ye family. He introduced modern management concepts into family affairs, established a series of rules and regulations, and clarified the responsibilities and rights of family members. At the same time, he vigorously developed the Ye family's medical career, passing on his medical knowledge to the younger generation of the family, hoping to cultivate more outstanding doctors.

At the Ye Family Medical Clinic, Ye Yuanchen established a special school where he regularly taught family members and apprentices. He not only taught ancient medical classics but also explained the basics of modern medicine, such as anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology, in an easy-to-understand way. Initially, the family members were curious about this novel knowledge, but they gradually became attracted to it and their enthusiasm for learning soared.

Ye Yuanchen also emphasized practical teaching. He led his apprentices into rural areas to provide free medical care to the people. During these visits, he personally demonstrated diagnostic methods and treatment techniques, allowing his apprentices to gain experience through practice. He encouraged them to raise their own insights and questions, cultivating their ability to think independently and innovate.

As the Ye family's medical practice developed, the reputation of the Ye family clinic grew. More and more patients came seeking treatment there, including not only local residents but also those with complex or rare illnesses from other regions. Ye Yuanchen and his apprentices served each patient with utmost dedication, and their medical skills and ethics earned widespread praise.

However, Ye Yuanchen was not content with this. He knew that his medical journey was far from over, and many unknown areas awaited his exploration. By chance, he discovered a fragment of a scroll in the Ye family's ancient book collection, concerning the fusion of cultivation and medicine. This fragment greatly intrigued him, and he decided to delve into its mysteries, hoping it might bring a new opportunity for his medical breakthrough.

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