Fleeing from famine? Not a chance; the divine healer's wife made her fortune.

The truth has come to light, and the epidemic has finally subsided.

Su Yunlan's heart tightened; Doctor Qian had run away!

She knew very well that if she let Dr. Qian escape, the truth would be buried and the epidemic would continue to spread.

In the dense forest at dusk, the light grew increasingly dim, and the shadows of the trees loomed like lurking monsters.

Su Yunlan gritted her teeth and quickened her pace. The withered leaves crunched under her feet, startling the birds in the forest.

Anxiety spread rapidly among the exiles.

Hunter Chen asked gruffly, "Madam Su, why is Doctor Qian running away? Has something happened?" Feng's mother hugged her child tightly, her eyes filled with fear.

Xiao Yuhan walked to Su Yunlan's side with a stern face and whispered, "Yunlan, be careful." Su Yunlan gripped the cloth bag in her hand and nodded heavily.

The forest path was rugged and uneven, and Su Yunlan nearly tripped several times.

She discovered that Dr. Qian's escape route seemed to deliberately avoid easy main roads, choosing instead overgrown thorny areas.

Did he plan this all along?

Alarm bells rang in Su Yunlan's mind.

Suddenly, a "crack" sound came from beneath her feet. Su Yunlan knew something was wrong and instantly lost her balance, falling into a deep pit.

She reacted very quickly, grabbing a branch next to her to steady herself.

Looking down, one sees the bottom of the pit filled with sharpened bamboo, their cold light gleaming, sending chills down one's spine.

This is clearly a trap set by Doctor Qian!

Su Yunlan took a deep breath and carefully climbed up, her back already soaked with cold sweat.

She dared not be careless again and took every step with extra caution.

Just then, she noticed a stream not far ahead, with some medicinal herb residue scattered along its banks.

Su Yunlan bent down to examine it carefully, and gradually the answer came to her mind.

These medicinal herbs are the very culprits behind the epidemic!

It is very likely that Dr. Qian escaped along this stream.

“Qian Langzhong…” Su Yunlan murmured softly. She did not immediately follow the stream, but turned and walked in another direction.

"Yunlan, where are you going?" Xiao Yuhan asked from behind her.

Su Yunlan turned around, a confident smile playing on her lips. "I'm going to find him."

Instead of following the stream to find Doctor Qian, Su Yunlan turned back to the exile team's camp.

She carefully observed her surroundings, her mind filled with memories of her interactions with Dr. Qian.

Although Dr. Qian's medical skills were not excellent, he cherished his reputation very much and would never let anyone see him fleeing in such a disheveled state.

So, where is he hiding?

Su Yunlan's gaze fell on a mountain peak not far away, hidden by dense forest.

The mountain peak was steep and easy to defend, but difficult to attack. There was an abandoned cave halfway up the mountain, which was the most likely place for Qian Langzhong to hide.

"Yuhan, take men to that mountain peak." Su Yunlan pointed to the mountain peak, her tone firm, "Qian Langzhong must be hiding there."

Without hesitation, Xiao Yuhan gathered Chen the hunter and others, and the group headed towards the mountain peak.

The mountain path was steep and overgrown with thorns, making the journey extremely difficult for everyone.

Su Yunlan followed closely behind Xiao Yuhan, a hint of worry in her heart.

If her deduction is wrong, then Dr. Qian has likely already fled.

Finally, they arrived at the entrance of the cave.

The entrance to the cave is hidden by dense vines, making it difficult to spot without careful observation.

Xiao Yuhan parted the vines, and a putrid smell wafted out.

He drew his sword and was the first to enter the cave.

The cave was dark and damp, with a strong medicinal smell permeating the air.

Doctor Qian huddled in the corner, his face pale and trembling.

Upon seeing the crowd appear, he

"Madam Su, what do you mean by this?" Doctor Qian asked, feigning composure, though his voice trembled slightly.

Su Yunlan sneered, took out a handful of medicinal residue from her cloth bag, and threw it in front of Doctor Qian.

"Dr. Qian, what else do you have to say?"

Doctor Qian's expression changed drastically; he hadn't expected Su Yunlan to have found this evidence.

He opened his mouth, wanting to argue, but found himself speechless.

"Qian the Physician, to cover up your incompetence, you actually used these herbs to cause an epidemic! Do you have any conscience?" Hunter Chen roared, waving his fist as he was about to punch him.

"I didn't..." Doctor Qian weakly defended himself, his voice growing softer and softer.

Su Yunlan felt no pity for Doctor Qian when she saw his desperate appearance.

She turned to Xiao Yuhan and said, "Yuhan, hand him over to Magistrate Wu for disposal."

Xiao Yuhan nodded and ordered his men to tie up Doctor Qian.

When Dr. Qian was dragged out of the cave, he was greeted by angry curses and contemptuous looks as he passed by the crowd.

Seeing the disheveled figure of Doctor Qian, Su Yunlan finally felt a huge weight lifted from her heart.

She took a deep breath, turned to look at Xiao Yuhan, and found a strange light flashing in his eyes.

"Yunlan..."

Xiao Yuhan excitedly pulled Su Yunlan into his arms, his strength strong yet his care gentle, as if he were holding the most precious treasure in the world.

“Yunlan,” he whispered in her ear, his deep voice trembling slightly, “you did it.” He was proud of her, of her intelligence, of her courage, and even more so of her kind and compassionate heart.

Su Yunlan leaned against him, feeling his firm and warm chest and listening to his strong heartbeat, and her tense nerves finally relaxed.

The faint scent of pine resin lingered around her nose, mixed with his unique cool aura, making her feel incredibly at ease.

The emotions between the two reached their peak at this moment, and their hearts drew even closer.

Seeing this, the people around them all looked on with relief. Hunter Chen even took the lead in clapping, and his rough voice echoed through the mountains: "Lady Su is truly amazing! We are saved!" Feng's mother also wiped away her tears with excitement, and held Su Yunlan's hand, thanking her profusely.

Leaving Xiao Yuhan's embrace, Su Yunlan looked around at the sincere and grateful faces, and her eyes welled up with tears as she recalled the slander and difficulties she had suffered during the epidemic.

She took a deep breath and forced back her tears.

The images of those who were incited by Magistrate Wu to mock and ridicule her, and even hurl insults at her, flooded her mind like a tide.

She thought of the exiles groaning in pain from illness, of her tireless work preparing medicines, and of the repeated difficulties and schemes against her by Doctor Qian…

Those difficult moments were etched into her memory like a brand. Now that the truth has come out, her suppressed emotions have finally been released, turning into two lines of clear tears that streamed down her cheeks.

She reached into her sleeve pocket and pulled out a delicate little porcelain bottle. She uncorked it, and a refreshing medicinal fragrance wafted out.

"This is..." Xiao Yuhan looked at the porcelain bottle in her hand and asked in confusion.

Su Yunlan gazed at the crystal-clear liquid in the bottle, a meaningful smile playing on her lips. "This is..."

Looking at the crystal-clear liquid in the bottle, Su Yunlan smiled meaningfully. "This is a medicine that can completely cure the plague." Without further explanation, she handed the porcelain bottle to Xiao Yuhan, indicating that he should distribute it to everyone.

The medicine was cool and sweet upon entering the mouth, and a warm current instantly flowed through the body, dispelling the fatigue and pain of the past few days.

The patients' originally sallow complexions gradually returned to a rosy hue, and their weak breathing became steady and strong.

They felt the changes in their bodies in disbelief, their joy overflowing. They all knelt down and kowtowed to Su Yunlan in gratitude.

"Lady Su, you are truly a living Bodhisattva!"

"We're saved! We're really saved!"

Cheers, gratitude, and sobs mingled together, creating a deeply moving symphony.

Looking at the scene before him, Su Yunlan was filled with mixed emotions.

She knew that she had finally won this difficult battle.

With her medical skills, she not only saved many lives but also earned their trust and respect.

Magistrate Wu's face turned ashen as he looked at the scene before him. He had originally wanted to shift the blame for the epidemic onto Su Yunlan, but now he had become a complete laughingstock.

His advisor, Master Ma, was so frightened that his legs went weak, and he had completely lost his previous arrogance.

Hunter Chen walked up to Su Yunlan, his rough hands gripping hers tightly, his eyes filled with gratitude. "Lady Su, you saved my life! From now on, you are my benefactor, and my life is yours!"

Feng's mother also led her child to Su Yunlan and knelt down again, saying, "Madam Su, you gave us both our lives. I kowtow to you!"

Su Yunlan quickly helped them up and said softly, "There's no need for this. Saving lives and healing the wounded is a doctor's duty."

As the sun set, it painted the clouds on the horizon red, reflecting the joy on everyone's faces as they succumbed to the calamity.

With the disease completely eradicated, the exiled groups regained their hope.

Su Yunlan stood in the crowd, receiving the heartfelt respect of everyone.

At this moment, Xiao Yuhan walked to Su Yunlan's side, looked at her tenderly, and his eyes were overflowing with love.

"Yunlan, it's time for us to set off," he said softly, a hint of excitement in his voice.

Su Yunlan nodded; she also vaguely sensed that something seemed to be waiting for them ahead.

Having bid farewell to this land ravaged by disease, a new journey is about to begin. The exiled group will, under the leadership of the couple, head towards the light.

"There seems to be something ahead..."