Chapter 52: The Secret of the Medical Clinic

The patient Zhao walked into the secret room with unsteady steps. Under the dim light, the smile on his face looked increasingly eerie, resembling an evil spirit that had crawled up from the abyss of hell.

"Heh, heh, heh... It seems you all have a very vibrant nightlife tonight," he said in a sarcastic tone, his gaze darting back and forth between Qu Wanqing and Jiang Yu.

Alarm bells rang loudly in Qu Wanqing's heart. Was this really the terminally ill patient Zhao? It was as if he had completely transformed into a different person!

Without a sound, Jiang Yu shielded Qu Wanqing behind him, his sharp eyes fixed intently on patient Zhao, instantly charging the atmosphere with intense hostility.

"Who are you?" Jiang Yu asked in a deep voice.

Patient Zhao let out a strange laugh. "Me? I am patient Zhao, but... right now, I am version 2.0 upgraded!" As he spoke, his eyes suddenly turned fierce. "I know what you are investigating, and I know what you have discovered. Unfortunately, you know far too much!"

He paused, a flicker of sinister ruthlessness flashing across his eyes. "This medical clinic is hardly a place that heals the sick and saves lives; it is a den of iniquity! Doctor Li, tell me, am I right?"

The moment those words fell, Doctor Li's expression changed drastically. He lunged out from the crowd, pointing at patient Zhao and roaring, "What nonsense are you spouting! You lunatic!"

"A lunatic? Heh, whether I am a lunatic or not, you know best in your heart!" Patient Zhao showed not a shred of fear, becoming even more arrogant instead. "Do you think the filthy deeds you've committed can be hidden from the world? Do you think that by colluding with powerful nobles, you can hoodwink the entire realm? Let me tell you, today I am going to expose every single one of your crimes to the public!"

Patient Zhao began to recount the secrets hidden behind the clinic, every single word striking like a bomb exploding in everyone's ears.

He exposed how Doctor Li used the clinic for illegal transactions, how he colluded with powerful nobles, and even brought up Qu Wanqing's remarriage crisis, pointing the finger directly at a meticulously planned conspiracy!

Everyone around was stunned by this sudden turn of events. Apprentice Sun and Physician Zhou turned pale with fright; they had never imagined that the seemingly normal clinic in their daily lives harbored such terrifying secrets.

Seeing his plot exposed, Doctor Li flew into a rage from embarrassment and lunged fiercely at patient Zhao, attempting to stop him from speaking further.

However, patient Zhao was well-prepared. With a swift dodge, he evaded Doctor Li's attack, and then with lightning speed, he drew a letter from his sleeve and held it high above his head. "Look at what this is! This is the proof of your collusion with Steward Qian! It is written clearly..."

"Shut up!" Doctor Li roared hysterically, lunging at patient Zhao once more.

"Trying to grab it? No way!" Patient Zhao sneered coldly and handed the letter to Jiang Yu. "Mr. Jiang, I leave this letter in your hands!"

Jiang Yu took the letter, swept his piercing gaze across it, and his expression instantly grew grave.

He handed the letter to Qu Wanqing. "Wanqing, take a look."

Qu Wanqing took the letter, scanned it quickly, and her expression turned exceptionally grim as well.

This letter not only corroborated patient Zhao's words but also revealed an even more astonishing secret—her remarriage crisis was actually connected to the reigning Crown Prince!

"It seems matters are far more complex than we imagined..." Qu Wanqing took a deep breath, a flash of resolute determination in her eyes. "Jiang Yu, we must stop them!"

"Wanqing..." Jiang Yu grasped Qu Wanqing's hand, his eyes filled with worry. "What do you plan to do?"

The corners of Qu Wanqing's lips curled into a cold smile. "Since they want to play games, we will play with them to the very end! I want them to know that I, Qu Wanqing, am not someone to be trifled with!" Her gaze sharpened as she turned to face the crowd. "Everyone, I know you are all shocked, but now is not the time for shock. I know that some of you among us also participated in this conspiracy..." Her eyes swept over Apprentice Sun and Physician Zhou, causing both to tremble violently and turn even paler.

Apprentice Sun and Physician Zhou trembled with fright, wishing they could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Qu Wanqing paused, her tone growing even firmer. "However, right now, you still have a chance—a chance to make amends for your wrongs..." Her gaze was sharp as she spoke each word clearly. "I have proof!"

Qu Wanqing raised the booklet in her hand, the very one she had previously found in Doctor Li's secret room. It detailed all the illegal transactions the clinic had engaged in over the years, and even contained evidence of collusion with certain high-ranking officials.

"Every single stroke is recorded right here clearly! You thought you acted without anyone knowing, but heaven's net is wide, and nothing escapes it!"

Doctor Li's complexion shifted from pale blue to white, and then from white to purple, collapsing limply to the ground like a deflated ball.

Apprentice Sun and Physician Zhou trembled so violently they looked ready to faint.

The onlookers who had gathered to watch the spectacle buzzed with discussion, expressing shock and contempt for Doctor Li's actions.

"I... I was momentarily confused..." Doctor Li stammered, attempting to justify himself, only to be cut off by Qu Wanqing.

"Momentarily confused? You used the clinic for personal gain and treated human lives like grass, and you call that momentary confusion? You colluded with the powerful to frame the innocent, and you call that momentary confusion?" Qu Wanqing pressed forward step by step, every word like a sharp blade piercing straight to Doctor Li's heart.

"I... I was wrong..." Doctor Li completely gave up struggling and lowered his head like a defeated rooster.

Seeing this, Apprentice Sun and Physician Zhou likewise dropped to their knees, confessing their wrongdoings.

Witnessing this scene, a surge of vindication welled up in Qu Wanqing's heart.

She had finally uncovered the clinic's secrets, cleared her grievances, and brought due punishment to those who had committed such wicked deeds.

At that moment, Miss Bai, who had remained silent throughout, suddenly walked up to Qu Wanqing and bowed deeply. "Miss Qu, I'm sorry. I misunderstood you before and wronged you. I am willing to help you make amends for my mistakes."

Miss Bai's action caught everyone completely off guard, including Qu Wanqing herself.

Looking into Miss Bai's sincere eyes, Qu Wanqing felt a complex mix of emotions.

She knew Miss Bai harbored special feelings for Jiang Yu, but she never expected that Miss Bai would cast aside her inner prejudices, apologize to her of her own accord, and express a willingness to help.

"To know one's errors and be able to reform is the greatest virtue." Qu Wanqing magnanimously accepted Miss Bai's apology and offered her an encouraging look.

Everyone around who witnessed this could not help but be won over by Qu Wanqing's broad-mindedness and magnanimity.

"Wanqing, you..." Jiang Yu walked over to Qu Wanqing's side.

Qu Wanqing turned to look at Jiang Yu and smiled slightly. "This is only the beginning..." She paused.

By piecing together the terror in Steward Qian's eyes, Qu Wanqing unraveled all the clues.

It turned out that Steward Qian had acted under the Crown Prince's instigation to forge evidence, intending to ruin Qu Wanqing's reputation and force her to marry the Crown Prince as a secondary consort.

And the medical clinic was precisely the stronghold where they carried out their conspiratorial activities!

This was completely different from the plot before she transmigrated into the novel. It seemed the wings of her butterfly had flapped rather fiercely indeed.

"Well, Steward Qian, despite my trusting you so completely, you actually dared to betray me!" Qu Wanqing's tone was as cold as ten-thousand-year-old ice.

Steward Qian trembled all over, babbling incoherently as he tried to defend himself, but the more he explained, the more damning it became, until he finally collapsed limply, awaiting the judgment of fate.

"Wanqing, are you alright?" Jiang Yu asked with deep concern, his eyes full of tenderness.

"I'm fine." Qu Wanqing turned to look at Jiang Yu, breaking into a brilliant smile. "Thanks to you, we managed to turn danger into safety."

Jiang Yu pulled Qu Wanqing into a tight embrace, whispering softly in her ear, "Wanqing, no matter what happens, I will stay by your side."

Warm applause erupted from the crowd as everyone offered their blessings.

At this moment, the gloomy shadows hanging over the clinic were swept away, replaced entirely by happiness and deep emotion.

A surge of warmth flooded Qu Wanqing's heart.

With eyes slightly reddened, Qu Wanqing nodded gently, her heart overflowing with emotion.

After weathering the storm, their love had finally welcomed the rainbow.

Walking out of the medical clinic, it was already late into the night.

The bright moonlight spilled across the earth, as if paving a radiant path before them.

"Wanqing, what do you plan to do next?" Jiang Yu tightened his grip on Qu Wanqing's hand and asked softly.

Qu Wanqing raised her gaze to the starry sky, confidence gleaming in her eyes. "Naturally, we strike back! I will make those who framed me pay the price they deserve!"

Watching Qu Wanqing's resolute expression, Jiang Yu curved the corners of his lips into an indulgent smile.

He knew his Wanqing could never be defeated.

"Oh, by the way, Wanqing..." Jiang Yu suddenly halted his steps, looking deeply into Qu Wanqing's eyes.

"What is it?" Qu Wanqing asked with a puzzled look.

Jiang Yu smiled mysteriously. "I suddenly remembered there is still one more thing I haven't told you..."