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In the Shen Residence, days later, dark clouds loomed overhead.
Shen Qingyi was confined to her own courtyard, and the servants in the manor kept their distance, fearful of being tainted by her misfortune.
"Pregnant before marriage... shameless..."
These harsh rumors echoed in her ears repeatedly, piercing her like sharp needles, leaving her feeling utterly wounded.
She clutched the handkerchief tightly in her hands, her nails nearly digging into her flesh, yet she felt no pain at all.
"Why? Why would Su Wanrou do this to me?"
She couldn't understand why her once close confidante had turned into someone with such a venomous heart.
"Is it just because I am favored more by Gu Yun Ci?"
The thought flashed through her mind, only to deepen her anguish.
If that were true, then what did Gu Yun Ci even mean to her?
He clearly knew the truth but chose to stand by and watch as she was slandered and trampled upon.
"He has ultimately betrayed me..."
Shen Qingyi forced a bitter smile, tears blurring her vision.
At that moment, a commotion of footsteps approached from outside.
She looked up to see several servants crowding around a middle-aged man with a round face and greasy skin as he entered.
"So this is the eldest daughter of the Shen Family? Truly a beauty beyond compare!"
The man leered at Shen Qingyi, his eyes filled with greed and desire.
A wave of disgust washed over Shen Qingyi, and she instinctively took a few steps back.
"This is Master Qian, here to marry the young lady," a servant stepped forward, speaking with an air of arrogance.
"Marry? Who would want to marry him!" Shen Qingyi retorted angrily.
"Miss, this is the master's and madam's decision. Please do not cause any more trouble," another servant sneered. "Given your ruined reputation, marrying Master Qian is already a tremendous blessing."
"A blessing? You are pushing me into a pit of fire!" Shen Qingyi cried out in despair.
"How dare you be disrespectful to Master Qian!" The servants' expressions darkened as they moved to seize Shen Qingyi.
"Stop!" A commanding voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone turned to see Gu Hongru, dressed in official robes, entering with a serious expression.
"Lord Gu?"
Master Qian and the servants were left in shock.
"Master Qian," Gu Hongru's gaze was piercing, his tone icy, "do you know the crime of forcibly marrying a common woman?"
Master Qian's expression changed, stammering, "Lord Gu, this... this was agreed upon by the Shen Family Master and his wife..."
"The Shen Family?" Gu Hongru sneered, "Does the Shen Family have the right to trample on human life?"
"I..."
Master Qian was momentarily speechless, too afraid to say anything further.
"Shen Qingyi," Gu Hongru turned to her, his tone softening, "come with me."
Shen Qingyi froze for a moment before tears streamed down her face.
"Uncle Gu..."
She choked on her words, unsure of what to say.
Gu Hongru gently patted her shoulder, signaling her not to be afraid.
"Someone, escort Miss Shen away."
He instructed the servants.
A few servants dared not disobey and quickly escorted Shen Qingyi away from the Shen Family.
Master Qian and his followers exchanged glances before leaving in disgrace.
The carriage sped along until it finally stopped in front of a dilapidated temple on the outskirts of the city.
Shen Qingyi felt a wave of anxiety wash over her, unsure of where Gu Hongru was taking her.
"Shen Qingyi, my dear," Gu Hongru said, looking at her with a gentle expression. "I know you have many questions and grievances in your heart."
Shen Qingyi nodded, tears welling up in her eyes once more.
"Your biological father was my closest friend," Gu Hongru continued. "Before he passed away, he entrusted you to me, hoping that I would take good care of you."
"My father..."
Shen Qingyi's heart trembled; she had not expected her father to think of her even at the end of his life.
"He also left a letter for you," Gu Hongru said as he pulled out an envelope from his robe and handed it to Shen Qingyi. "He expressed his hope that you would carry on his wishes: Relieve Suffering and Save Lives, to heal the wounded and save the dying."
Shen Qingyi took the letter with trembling hands, tears falling onto the paper and blurring the ink.
"Shen Qingyi, my dear," Gu Hongru said earnestly, looking at her with concern. "I know your situation is very difficult right now, but you must not lose hope."
"You are a kind and strong child. I believe you can overcome the challenges before you and start anew."
Shen Qingyi lifted her head, gazing at Gu Hongru with determination.
"Uncle Gu, thank you," she choked out.
He nodded appreciatively.
As night deepened, the dilapidated temple fell into silence.
Shen Qingyi sat on the worn-out mat, reading her father's letter over and over again by the dim candlelight.
In the letter, her father encouraged her to study medicine and use her own hands to help those in need.
"Relieve Suffering and Save Lives..."
Shen Qingyi silently recited these eight words, and a spark of hope gradually ignited within her heart.
Perhaps this was her true destiny.
Gu Hongru had prepared some simple luggage and a bit of silver for Shen Qingyi.
Looking at these items, she felt a surge of gratitude.
She knew that Gu Hongru had not only saved her but also given her a chance to start anew.
Taking a deep breath, she tucked her father's letter close to her and then stood up, walking out of the dilapidated temple.
Outside, the sky was beginning to brighten.
Shen Qingyi gazed at the sun rising slowly in the east, filled with hope.
She knew that her life was about to turn a new page.
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