The Legend of the Medical Concubine

Chapter 148 Lin Ruoxue's Painful Struggle

Lin Ruoxue's heart was filled with struggle and pain. Ever since the news of Nangong Yi's wedding came, her world seemed to be swept by a sudden storm, leaving behind only mess and endless sorrow.

In the morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone through the gap in the curtains and onto Lin Ruoxue's face, she felt not warmth but a biting cold. She sat up from the bed and stared blankly at the world outside the window, which was once filled with the laughter and joy of her and Nangong Yi, but now became so strange.

"Miss, it's time to get up." Xiao Tao's voice sounded outside the door, with a hint of concern.

Lin Ruoxue did not respond. Her heart seemed to have lost its strength to beat. The scenes of her being with Nangong Yi kept appearing in her mind. Those beautiful memories were like sharp blades, piercing her heart again and again. She murmured to herself: "Xiao Tao, my world has collapsed. What else can I do? I thought we would always be together, but why did he leave me?"

Xiao Tao opened the door, walked to Lin Ruoxue, and said softly: "Miss, you can't go on like this. That Nangong Yi is not worth your sadness. You are so good, you will definitely meet someone better."

Lin Ruoxue shook her head slightly, tears welling up in her eyes, "No, Xiaotao, you don't understand. I love him, and I can't accept that he left me like this. He once said that he would be with me forever, were those vows all false?"

Xiao Tao looked at Lin Ruoxue distressedly, "Miss, maybe he has his own difficulties, but you can't give up your life because of him. You still have us, and there are many people who care about you."

Lin Ruoxue was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Xiao Tao, I know you care about me, but my heart really hurts. I don't know how to face all this."

The afternoon sun shines through the gaps in the leaves and falls on Lin Ruoxue, creating mottled light and shadows. She wanders in the garden, and every step seems so heavy. The flowers in the garden are still blooming, and the butterflies are still dancing, but she can no longer feel the vitality and energy.

"Ruoxue, don't be too sad." Liu Mei walked to her side and comforted her softly.

Lin Ruoxue stopped and looked at Liu Mei, with a trace of confusion in her eyes, "Mei'er, did I do something wrong? Is it because I'm not good enough that you left me?"

Liu Mei held her hand tightly and said firmly: "Ruoxue, this is not your fault. Love is not a one-person thing. You have tried your best. That Nangong Yi is blind and can't see your goodness. He doesn't know how to cherish you. It's his loss."

Lin Ruoxue sighed softly, "But my heart hurts so much. I don't understand why our love is so fragile. We loved each other so much, why does he want to marry someone else now?"

Liu Mei gently patted Lin Ruoxue's shoulder and said, "Ruoxue, love is sometimes so unpredictable. Maybe it's fate that lets you go through these pains so that you can become stronger."

Lin Ruoxue's eyes were filled with pain and helplessness, "Mei'er, I really don't know what to do. I feel so helpless."

Liu Mei said gently: "Ruoxue, you have to believe in yourself, you will definitely be able to walk out of this shadow. Time will slowly heal your wounds."

As night fell, Lin Ruoxue sat alone in front of the window, looking at the stars in the night sky. Her heart was full of confusion. She didn't know where her future was and whether she could still find happiness.

"Yi, do you really not love me anymore?" Her tears rolled down again, with a hint of sob in her voice.

She was immersed in pain and couldn't extricate herself. At this time, Xiaotao walked into the room with a cup of hot tea.

"Miss, have some tea and stop thinking about the Third Prince." Xiao Tao advised.

Lin Ruoxue took the teacup but didn't drink it. She just stared out the window blankly. Her heart was filled with fear and anxiety about the future. She didn't know where her life would go without Nangong Yi.

Xiao Tao felt sad when she saw Lin Ruoxue in such pain. "Miss, please stop torturing yourself like this. Maybe one day you will meet someone who truly loves you and will bring you happiness."

Lin Ruoxue shook her head slightly, "Xiao Tao, I don't believe there will be such a person. My heart is dead, and I will never love again."

Xiao Tao said firmly: "Miss, you can't think like that. You are so kind and beautiful, you will definitely have your own happiness. You have to believe that the future will be better."

Lin Ruoxue was silent for a long time, then said softly: "Xiaotao, maybe you are right. But now, I really can't get out of this pain."