Fleeing from famine? Not a chance; the divine healer's wife made her fortune.
Chapter 45 The Truth Revealed, All Wrongs Cleared
The truth is revealed, and all injustices are dispelled.
The man in black moved like a ghost, his dagger pointed directly at Su Yunlan.
At the critical moment, Su Yunlan instinctively dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow.
The dagger grazed her arm, tearing her sleeve instantly, and a sharp pain shot through her arm.
She took a deep breath, suppressing her fear, and stared firmly at the man in black.
Xiao Yuhan turned around, forced the man in black back with a sword, and protected Su Yunlan behind him.
"Lan'er, are you alright?" Xiao Yuhan asked with concern, his tone tinged with self-reproach.
Su Yunlan shook her head. "I'm fine, let's go!"
The two stopped fighting and, taking advantage of the moment the man in black was stunned, quickly left.
The sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the silent woods as Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan, carrying crucial evidence, rushed toward the exile team's camp.
The night wind howled, and the shadows of the trees swayed, as if countless dangers were lurking beneath the surface.
Su Yunlan gripped the cloth bag tightly in her hands, feeling the sweat on her palms. She had only one thought in her mind: she had to get back as soon as possible!
The darkness before dawn always seems exceptionally long. When the first rays of sunlight illuminated the earth, they finally saw smoke rising from the camp.
The two looked at each other and saw hope in each other's eyes.
Back at the camp, they were immediately met with surprised stares and whispers.
Su Yunlan ignored all of this and went straight to Captain Sun's tent.
When Captain Sun saw them return safely, a hint of surprise flashed across his face, but he quickly regained his serious expression.
“You’re finally back,” he said coldly. “Is there anything else you want to say?”
Su Yunlan took a deep breath and met Captain Sun's gaze firmly. "Lord Sun, I have evidence to prove my innocence!"
Upon hearing this, the people around immediately erupted in a commotion, and the murmurs grew even louder.
"Evidence? What evidence?" Commander Sun
Su Yunlan didn't speak, but slowly opened the cloth bag in her hand...
Inside the cloth bag were a letter, a bloodstained purse, and a broken jade pendant.
Su Yunlan handed the letter to Captain Sun, "My lord, please take a look. This is the evidence that Young Master Bai colluded with Master He to frame the Xiao family."
Captain Sun took the letter, read it quickly, and his face instantly turned ashen.
In the letter, Young Master Bai bribed Master He at a high price to frame the Xiao family and pin the blame on Su Yunlan.
Every word and phrase reveals the conspiracy, which is outrageous.
He suddenly looked up at the pale-faced Young Master Bai and Master He, and roared, "Men, seize these two!"
The surrounding soldiers immediately stepped forward and tied up Young Master Bai and Master He.
Young Master Bai wanted to argue, but Master He grabbed him and whispered, "Stop talking, it's all over."
Su Yunlan then took out the bloodstained purse and the broken jade pendant. "This purse belongs to Wu Xiaobing, and the jade pendant belongs to the man in black. When I was fighting with the man in black, I tore off his jade pendant. When Wu Xiaobing was silenced by the man in black, the purse fell nearby and I picked it up. This jade pendant is precisely what Young Master Bai keeps close at hand."
The surrounding crowd erupted in uproar, condemning the despicable actions of Young Master Bai and Master He.
Grandma Cui, tears streaming down her face, tightly grasped Su Yunlan's hand, "Child, you've suffered so much!"
Xiao Yuhan stood beside Su Yunlan, gazing at her tenderly, his eyes filled with pride and love.
Su Yunlan felt his support and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
She smiled slightly and gently took his hand in return.
With the truth revealed, Su Yunlan's injustice was finally cleared.
Captain Sun looked at Su Yunlan, a complex mix of emotions in his eyes, "Su... Lady Su..."
Captain Sun looked at the irrefutable evidence in his hand, then at Young Master Bai and Master He, who were bound hand and foot, and his face turned red and white in turns.
He took a deep breath, his clenched fist trembling slightly, and regret surged into his heart like a tide.
He lowered his head in self-reproach, and the atmosphere in the tent immediately became heavy.
A stifling silence permeated the air, like a taut string that could snap at any moment.
Seeing this, Granny Cui sighed softly, walked to Captain Sun's side, patted his shoulder, and her kind voice rang out in the tent: "Lord Sun, it is a great virtue to admit one's mistakes and correct them. Lan'er is a lucky girl, and the truth coming to light is the best outcome."
Captain Sun raised his head, his eyes filled with gratitude. He bowed deeply to Su Yunlan and said, "Madam Su, I was rash before and offended you. I hope you will forgive me."
Su Yunlan smiled faintly, said nothing more, and simply nodded slightly.
Her gaze swept over the crowd, her eyes carrying a hint of authority, and an aura of superiority quietly emanated from her.
According to the rules of the exile team, those who frame others will be expelled from the team and left to fend for themselves.
The crimes of Young Master Bai and Master He are obvious, and they will face the most severe punishment.
The soldiers escorted the two men out of the camp. Young Master Bai was pale and staggering, his former elegance completely gone.
Master He looked dejected, and the two disheveled figures gradually disappeared from everyone's sight, as cheers erupted in the camp.
Su Yunlan stood in front of the tent, watching the two figures disappear into the distance, her eyes deep and thoughtful.
She knew that this was just the beginning, the road ahead was long, and more challenges were waiting for her.
Xiao Yuhan walked to Su Yunlan's side, gently took her hand, and intertwined their fingers.
He didn't say anything, but his eyes were full of trust and love.
Su Yunlan grasped his hand in return, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves came from afar, growing clearer and clearer as they approached...
A voice broke the camp's silence, "Imperial decree has arrived—"
With the dust settled, the atmosphere in the camp was completely refreshed.
Su Yunlan stood in the sunlight, a gentle breeze brushing her face, bringing a touch of coolness.
People gathered around, and their previous skeptical gazes now turned into admiration and respect.
"Lady Su is truly a woman who is just as capable as any man!" an old man said excitedly, his cloudy eyes glistening with tears.
"Yes, thanks to Madam Su, we weren't deceived!" another woman echoed, her voice choked with emotion.
Grandma Cui held Su Yunlan's hand tightly, tears streaming down her face: "Good child, you've suffered so much injustice, and now the truth has finally come out!"
Su Yunlan felt the warmth and kindness around her, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
She gently patted Granny Cui's hand, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Xiao Yuhan stood beside her, gazing at her tenderly, his eyes filled with pride and love.
He held her hand tightly, their fingers intertwined, as if silently expressing their feelings for each other.
Just then, the sound of approaching hooves broke the tranquility of the camp.
"Imperial decree has arrived—" A sharp voice pierced the sky and echoed throughout the entire camp.
Everyone knelt down to welcome the imperial edict.
The official who proclaimed the imperial edict unfurled the bright yellow edict and read it aloud.
In the imperial edict, the emperor praised Su Yunlan for his wit and bravery, announced the restoration of the Xiao family's titles, reprimanded Commandant Sun for his oversight, and ordered him to atone for his crimes by escorting the Xiao family members safely to their place of exile.
Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with joy.
They knew that this hard-won victory was the result of their joint efforts.
After the imperial edict was read aloud, the official handed it to Su Yunlan and respectfully said, "Madam Su, please accept the edict."
Su Yunlan accepted the imperial edict with both hands, her heart filled with gratitude.
She knew that this was not only the emperor's recognition of her, but also an affirmation of justice.
A cheer erupted from the crowd as people congratulated Su Yunlan.
Standing in the center of the crowd, Su Yunlan felt the warmth and blessings from everyone, and her heart was filled with joy and pride.
Just as Su Yunlan was immersed in the joy of victory, she suddenly noticed several unfamiliar figures appearing at the edge of the camp.
These people were dressed in black and wore straw hats, so their faces could not be seen, but the cold aura they exuded made Su Yunlan feel uneasy.
She stared intently at these people, her mind filled with suspicion.
Xiao Yuhan also noticed these strangers. He gently patted Su Yunlan's hand and whispered, "Be careful."
Su Yunlan nodded, her gaze fixed on the men in black, wondering to herself, "Just who are these people?"
One of the men in black slowly raised his head, revealing a pair of cold eyes that stared directly at Su Yunlan. A strange smile curled at the corner of his lips as he coldly uttered two words: "Long time no see..."
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