The Legend of the Medical Concubine

Chapter 427 Further Questioning of the Mystery

In front of the dilapidated hut. Night has quietly fallen, and the sky seems to be covered by a huge piece of black silk. Only a few stars flicker with faint light, sprinkled in this small courtyard. The oil lamp in front of the hut is lit, and the dim light sways in the night wind, as if it will be swallowed by the darkness at any time, just like the mystery of Lin Ruoxue's life experience at this moment. Although there are some clues, she is still deeply trapped in the fog.

Lin Ruoxue stood beside the oil lamp, her figure elongated by the light and projected on the wall of the hut. Her face was slightly pale, but her eyes showed a stubbornness and determination, which was the determination that had been re-gathered after the shock just now. She frowned slightly, clasped her hands in front of her, and her fingers unconsciously tapped her arms lightly, showing her inner eagerness to solve more mysteries.

After Lin Ruoxue calmed down a little, she took a deep breath, took a small step forward, approached the old man, stared at him closely, and asked with a hint of urgency in her tone: "Old senior, you mentioned just now that the important person escorted by the Khitan caravan might be a princess of the Khitan royal family, but this is just a rumor. Do you know if there are any more accurate clues to confirm her identity?"

The old hermit still sat on the worn wooden bench. Under the dim light, the wrinkles on his face became deeper, like mysterious runes carved by time. His eyes were deep and solemn, looking at the flickering lights, as if he was recalling those long-lost and vague rumors through the firelight. There was a hint of helplessness in his eyes, after all, he only knew a few words.

The old man raised his head, glanced at Lin Ruoxue, sighed softly, and said slowly: "Girl, I have only heard this story. Rumors in the martial arts world are hard to tell. There is no more solid evidence or clues about the specific identity of the princess. It has been so many years since the events at that time, and not many people know the details, and most of them are no longer alive."

Lin Ruoxue was a little disappointed when she heard this, but she did not give up. She asked again, "Old Senior, do you know why this princess of the Khitan royal family went to the Central Plains secretly? Is it to seek some kind of cooperation as you said before, or is there another hidden reason?"

The old man frowned slightly, as if trying to recall something. After a long while, he said, "Girl, I have only heard vague stories about this. Some people speculated that she was trying to avoid the internal disputes in Khitan and thought that the Central Plains might provide her with a place to stay. Others said that she was on a special mission and had to discuss cooperation with an important figure in the Central Plains to maintain peace between Khitan and the Central Plains or other matters of interest. But these are just speculations. It is really hard to know the specific reasons."

Lin Ruoxue bit her lip, a hint of helplessness flashed across her eyes, but she still didn't give up and continued to ask: "Then... who are the mysterious people who attacked the caravan? Why did they attack a caravan so cruelly? Is it just to stop the princess from going to the Central Plains?"

The old man shook his head slightly, a bitter smile appeared on his face, and said: "Girl, the origin of this group of mysterious people is even more of a mystery. The rumors I have heard are also varied. Some people say that they are hired by a force in Khitan that opposes the princess's trip and want to use this to destroy the princess's plan. Others speculate that they are sent by a force in the Central Plains that does not want to see Khitan and Central Plains cooperate, with the purpose of provoking disputes between the two sides. But these are just hearsay, and there is no real evidence. In this world, the various forces are intricate and the conspiracies behind them are countless. It is not easy to find out their true origins."

As Lin Ruoxue listened to the old man's answers, she felt more and more that the mystery of her life was complicated and difficult to solve. She lowered her head slightly and fell into deep thought, flashing through the fragments that the old man had just told her, trying to find some connections or new clues from them.

After a while, Lin Ruoxue raised her head and looked at the old man with a hint of pleading in her eyes, and said: "Old senior, I know that these questions may be difficult to have definite answers, but you have been in this world for many years and have seen a lot. Even if it is just some subtle clues, it may be the key to solving the mystery of my life experience for me. Please think about it carefully and see if you can remember anything else?"

The old man looked at Lin Ruoxue's earnest eyes, and his heart moved slightly. He also knew the importance of this life experience to Lin Ruoxue. So, he fell into deep thought again, and his eyes revealed a look of trying hard to recall.

After a long while, the old man slowly spoke: "Young lady, to be honest, I have tried my best to recall. But regarding these issues, I can only provide you with these vague rumors. However, I do remember hearing about one thing, which may give you some ideas."

When Lin Ruoxue heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes, and she hurriedly said, "Old senior, please tell me quickly. No matter what it is, I am willing to listen."

The old man said, "I've heard that before the caravan was attacked, some suspicious people frequently appeared near the border between the Central Plains and Khitan. These people seemed to be secretly monitoring something, and their clothing was a bit strange, not like the common style in the Central Plains, nor completely the style of the Khitan. Some people speculate that these people may have some connection with the mysterious person who attacked the caravan. But this is just a guess, and the specific situation is unknown."

Lin Ruoxue grasped this clue tightly, pondered it carefully in her mind, and said: "Old senior, do you know what specific characteristics these suspicious people have? For example, are there any special marks on their clothes, or are there any special features in their behavior?"

The old man shook his head and said, "Miss, I'm not sure about this. After all, I wasn't there at the time. I just heard about it, so it's hard for me to know the specific details."

Lin Ruoyue lowered her head in disappointment again, but she soon raised her head again, a glimmer of hope rekindled in her eyes, and said, "Thank you for telling me this, old senior. Although these clues are still vague, they are better than nothing. I will continue to investigate and will definitely find out the truth about my life experience."

The old man nodded with satisfaction and said, "Girl, it's good to have this determination. The road of the martial arts world is long and arduous, and it is even more difficult to pursue the mystery of your life. I hope you can solve the mystery of your life as soon as possible and find your own destiny."