However, the ferocity of the Gu King was far beyond her imagination. As the ceremony progressed, an invisible force began to wreak havoc in the room. The air seemed to solidify. Jiang Yanwan's face gradually turned pale, and fine beads of sweat oozed out of her forehead.

At this critical moment, Wu Junyao's figure appeared at the door like a ghost. He saw through the crisis in the house at a glance, took action quickly, and stabilized the situation that was about to get out of control.

"Doctor Jiang, don't act rashly." Wu Junyao's voice was calm and powerful. He took a few steps forward and slowly injected his internal force into Jiang Yanwan's body to help her calm her mind. At the same time, he used a secret method to temporarily suppress the Gu King's riot.

Jiang Yanwan opened her eyes while panting, and looked at Wu Junyao gratefully, "Thank you for coming, otherwise I'm afraid I would have made a big mistake."

Wu Junyao smiled, but there was an unquestionable seriousness in his eyes, "True victory is not conquered by brute force, but the embodiment of wisdom and kindness. You already have all of this, and there is no need to resort to these extreme means."

Under the guidance of Wu Junyao, Jiang Yanwan adjusted her strategy and communicated with the Gu King in a more gentle and wise way. Finally, after a difficult contest, the unruly Gu King was influenced by her heart as a doctor and was willing to submit.

The next day, the sun was shining brightly and the largest square in the capital was packed with people. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the medical skills competition officially kicked off.

Jiang Yanwan, dressed in plain clothes, walked into the arena calmly. Beside her were the loyal Qiu Shuang, the newly joined think tank Li Mubai, and the tamed Gu King, who protected her in a secret way.

The witch doctors from the Western Regions took turns to demonstrate various strange treatments, which attracted waves of amazement from the audience. However, when Jiang Yanwan took action, everything became different.

Not only did she use her superb medical skills to cure seemingly unsolvable diseases, but she also demonstrated the harmonious philosophy of Chinese medicine, which emphasizes both treatment and care, winning the admiration of everyone present.

"Doctor Jiang, how do you manage to cure stubborn diseases so quickly without harming the patients?" a witch doctor from the Western Regions asked sincerely after being defeated.

Jiang Yanwan smiled calmly, her eyes gentle but firm, "Doctors are like parents to their children. We treat diseases and save lives. True medical skills are not only a display of skills, but also a respect and care for life."

As the competition drew to a close, Jiang Yanwan won with an overwhelming advantage, and the entire square erupted in thunderous applause.

Qiu Shuang excitedly held Jiang Yanwan's hand, her eyes full of pride and joy, "Master, we did it!"

"Yes, we did it." Jiang Yanwan responded with a warm smile, turned her head and looked at Wu Junyao not far away, her heart full of gratitude, "And all this is inseparable from the support of our friends."

Wu Junyao nodded with a smile, his eyes deep, "Doctor Jiang, next, it's time for you to express your wish."

Jiang Yanwan stepped into the magnificent palace, each step was solemn and firm. The sunlight shone through the glazed tiles, onto the carved dragons and painted buildings, covering this ancient palace with a layer of dazzling brilliance.

She had only one purpose for this trip - to express her wish to the emperor regarding Xiaoliu's future happiness.

The emperor sat upright on the throne, looking dignified yet kind. When Jiang Yanwan finished her greetings, he spoke gently, "Doctor Jiang, I am very pleased that you have brought glory to the country. If you have any wishes, please tell me. As long as it is within my power, I will definitely grant it."

Jiang Yanwan took a deep breath and told him everything she was thinking: "Your Majesty, I dare to ask you to cancel Xiaoliu's marriage with the noble family, so that she can freely choose her own life. She is still young and just an ordinary child. She should not be involved in power struggles."

The emperor's smile faded after hearing this. After a moment's silence, he slowly said, "Jiang Yanwan, I trust your medical skills, but this matter involves the agreement between the royal family and the nobles, which is very serious. I can agree to any other request you make, but this matter requires further consideration."

This sudden change made Jiang Yanwan feel depressed, but she did not give up.

Just as she was about to say more, the emperor gently raised his hand to stop her: "Doctor Jiang, I understand your intentions, but state affairs are complicated, I hope you can understand."

Although his words were gentle, the warning in his tone was obvious, and Jiang Yanwan could hear his anger.

When the emperor is angry, corpses will float all over the place. It seems that now is not a good time to bring up this matter again.

Jiang Yanwan had no choice but to bow and leave, feeling mixed emotions.

On the way out of the palace, she couldn't help but think, is there really no other way? Is she really going to watch this newborn child become a victim of politics?

Back at the clinic, Qiu Shuang had been waiting for a long time. When she saw Jiang Yanwan coming back, she hurried over to greet her: "How is it, Master? Did His Majesty agree?"

Jiang Yanwan shook her head and repeated the emperor's words. When Qiu Shuang heard this, her face darkened instantly, and tears welled up in her eyes: "How could this happen... Xiaoliu would definitely be very sad if he knew."

As night fell, the lights in the clinic dimmed. Jiang Yanwan and Qiu Shuang sat facing each other in silence, and the atmosphere was heavy.

At this time, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door, and then Xiaoliu's biological mother Liu Ying stumbled in, her face full of tears.

"Doctor Yan Wan, I heard..." Liu Ying burst into tears and tightly grasped Jiang Yan Wan's hand, "Xiao Liu has had a hard life with me. Thanks to you, she was born safely. I just hope she can live a happy life, but now..."

Jiang Yanwan felt a pain in her heart. She helped Liu Ying sit on the chair and comforted her: "Sister Liu, don't worry, there will always be a way. We will not give up Xiaoliu."

Qiu Shuang's eyes were red. The three of them were silent for a long time. Finally, Jiang Yanwan broke the silence: "We can't just sit there and wait for death. Since the right way is difficult, let's find another way. I have a plan, but I need your help."

Liu Ying and Qiu Shuang heard this and the flame of hope rekindled in their eyes. They said in unison: "Sister Yan Wan, tell us what you say. We will listen to you."

Jiang Yanwan pondered for a moment and said slowly: "We can start with the Western Region noble. They are now in the capital. If we can find their weakness that makes them unwilling to get married, or find evidence that Xiaoliu and the noble son are not a good match. As long as we have enough reasons, we may be able to convince His Majesty to change his mind."

Qiu Shuang nodded in agreement: "Yes, we can also contact the influential gentry in the capital and ask them to help speak for us."

Liu Ying wiped away her tears and said firmly: "I will also do my best, even if it is just a small effort, to fight for Xiaoliu."

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