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Three days later, the imperial decree arrived as scheduled. His Majesty, considering the long-standing loyalty of the Jing'an Marquis Mansion, specially allowed Su Wanyin's engagement with the legitimate son of the Jing'an Marquis Mansion to remain valid and bestowed many treasures of gold and silver. The Prefect and Li, upon hearing this news, turned pale with anger but dared not defy the imperial order; they could only suffer in silence.
After this upheaval, Lin Wan felt even more grateful to Gu Chengyu, who had shown her support. Gu Chengyu, in turn, developed deeper feelings for this intelligent and brave woman. Although they could not meet often, they frequently exchanged letters, sharing their lives and innermost thoughts.
One day, while Lin Wan was studying medical texts in her room, Chun Tao suddenly burst in, excitedly exclaiming, "Miss, General Gu has won a great victory and is returning home now! He is waiting outside to see you!" Lin Wan's heart leaped with joy; she quickly set aside her book, tidied her appearance, and hurried to the front hall.
Gu Chengyu stood there in armor, imposing and majestic. Upon seeing Lin Wan, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes. "Miss Su, I have returned," he said. Lin Wan noticed the scars on his body and felt a pang of concern. "General, you have worked hard. Congratulations on your triumphant return."
The two engaged in cheerful conversation until they realized that night had fallen. As Gu Chengyu rose to take his leave and reached the door, he suddenly paused, pulled out a delicate box from his pocket, and handed it to Lin Wan. "This is a trophy I obtained on the battlefield. I thought you might like it, so I brought it back for you."
Curious, Lin Wan opened the box to find a translucent jade pendant carved with a phoenix poised for flight. Touched by the gift, she softly replied, "General, this is too extravagant. How can I accept such a precious gift?"
Gu Chengyu smiled gently and said earnestly, "Miss Su need not decline. This pendant suits you well; I hope you will accept it." Seeing his sincere attitude, Lin Wan no longer refused and carefully tucked the pendant into her bosom.
As time passed, Lin Wan and Gu Chengyu's feelings deepened. Although they had not formally confessed their love for each other, they both understood each other's sentiments. However, just when they thought they could spend their lives together, an unexpected turn of events shattered their happiness.
It turned out that the legitimate son of the Jing'an Marquis Mansion had tragically died in an accident. To preserve their engagement with the Su Family, the Jing'an Marquisate proposed that Lin Wan marry the Concubine’s Son instead. Upon learning this news, Lin Wan firmly opposed it; she knew that this decision was made solely for the benefit of the Jing'an Marquisate without any regard for her feelings.
Gu Chengyu was furious upon hearing about this development. He personally went to confront the head of the Jing'an Marquisate. "The Su Family's daughter has already been engaged to your legitimate son; now that he has unfortunately passed away, this engagement should naturally be voided. If you continue to force this matter, it would be unreasonable."
The head of the Jing'an Marquisate scoffed dismissively. "General Gu, this is a private matter between our Jing'an Marquisate and the Su Family; there is no need for you to concern yourself with it. Moreover, since Miss Su has already been promised to our family, she should honor her engagement; marrying the Concubine’s Son is simply part of that."
Furious yet unable to easily offend the powerful Jing'an Marquisate—who held significant influence in court—Gu Chengyu returned to his residence feeling anxious and uncertain about how to help Lin Wan escape from this predicament.
At that moment, Lin Wan unexpectedly came to see him with determination shining in her eyes. "General Gu," she declared resolutely, "I no longer wish to be manipulated by others. I have decided to break off my engagement with the Jing'an Marquisate; even if it means bearing public scorn from now on, I am willing to do so."
Seeing her resolute demeanor filled him with both heartache and admiration. He took her hand firmly and said solemnly, "Miss Su, I am willing to help you; no matter what it costs me, I will not let you suffer."
Moved by his deep affection reflected in his eyes, Lin Wan nodded gently and leaned her head on Gu Chengyu's shoulder, feeling his warmth and strength.
With Gu Chengyu's assistance, Lin Wan successfully broke off her engagement with the Jing'an Marquisate and freed herself from this long-standing shackles. However, this incident stirred up a storm in the capital; many pointed fingers at Lin Wan and accused her of being shameless and ungrateful.
Facing external gossip and slander did not deter Lin Wan; she resolved to prove her worth through her medical skills. She opened a clinic in the capital specifically for treating impoverished patients. With her superb medical expertise and kind heart, she gradually earned respect and recognition from everyone.
Gu Chengyu watched proudly as Lin Wan busily tended to patients at her clinic while feeling a pang of heartache. He realized that this woman was far stronger and braver than he had imagined—and he had unknowingly fallen deeply in love with her.
One day, a special patient arrived at the clinic: it was none other than His Majesty's most beloved little princess. The princess had contracted a strange illness characterized by red rashes all over her body that caused unbearable itching; none of the palace physicians could find a solution. After careful diagnosis, Lin Wan discovered that the princess was suffering from an allergy due to excessive seafood consumption. She prescribed an anti-allergy medication and advised the princess on dietary precautions.
After taking Lin Wan's medicine, the princess quickly improved. When His Majesty learned of this development, he was overjoyed and personally visited the clinic to reward Lin Wan with many treasures while bestowing upon her the title of "First-Class Physician," granting her free access to the palace.
From then on, Lin Wan's reputation spread throughout the capital; no one dared look down upon her again. Seeing that the time was right, Gu Chengyu personally visited the clinic to formally propose to Lin Wan: "Miss Su, I fell for you at first sight; after enduring so many trials together, I realize you are an indispensable person in my life. I wish to marry you with ten miles of bridal procession; would you accept?"
Looking at the engagement token in Gu Chengyu's hand brought tears of emotion to Lin Wan's eyes as she gently nodded and replied: "General Gu, my heart has long belonged to you; I wish to walk through life together with you from now on without parting."
Soon afterward, Gu Chengyu and Lin Wan held a grand wedding ceremony attended by citizens from all over the capital who came to congratulate them and witness this beautiful moment when two lovers finally became one.
After their marriage, Lin Wan and Gu Chengyu treated each other with respect and love. Lin Wan continued to care for the people at the clinic, while Gu Chengyu defended the borders and protected the nation. Their love, much like the Phoenix Jade Pendant, endured trials and tribulations yet remained brilliant and radiant, becoming a cherished tale in the capital.
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