The fragrance of medicine fills the countryside in 1990

Chapter 1: Ancient and Modern Times, First Revealed
Su Chenjin slowly opened his eyes and found himself in the deepest part of the deep and mysterious medicinal fragrance space, with an ancient and elegant fragrance gently surrounding him.

She was dressed in a gorgeous Tang Dynasty costume, embroidered with intricate and exquisite patterns, as if she was still the noble and unparalleled eldest daughter of the Duke's Mansion, who had traveled through time and space, and every strand of her clothes carried the fragrance of history.

A dazzling fire phoenix descended from the sky, its wings as brilliant as flaming clouds, its eyes sparkling with wisdom and majesty.

It gracefully lowered its huge body and gently touched Su Chenjin's delicate face with its beak, which was so gentle that it might disturb her dreams, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness and comfort.

With this gentle touch, Su Chenjin's consciousness gradually awakened from the chaos. She sat up suddenly, anger and unwillingness intertwined in her heart, and her voice was filled with gnashing teeth and determination: "Kang Duan Luochen, how dare you do this to me! What a good trick, what a calculation!"

Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between teeth, filled with deep hatred and unwillingness.

The fire phoenix seemed to sense its master's emotional fluctuations. It flapped its wings and flew high, circling around Su Chenjin. Its fiery red figure drew brilliant tracks in the air, making the surrounding space more vivid and mysterious.

The dizziness came like a tide, ruthlessly swallowing up all the light around Su Chenjin, and her world was instantly shrouded in thick darkness.

At that moment, time froze. Only the sudden feeling of dizziness, like the raging waves in a storm, made her consciousness shaky. Only by clinging to the trace of clarity deep in her heart could she avoid completely sinking into the endless darkness.

The sounds around him gradually faded away and turned into distant and vague echoes. Su Chenjin only felt as if he was gently lifted up by an invisible force, and then slowly put down, and found himself in a void.

She tried to blink her eyes, trying to dispel the sudden darkness, but there was nothing in front of her except deep black.

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1996, Spring Festival.

The snow-covered Sujiazhuang is immersed in peace and joy. Every household is decorated with lights and laughter is heard everywhere.

Su Dali and his family are filled with the joy of the New Year and the miracle of life.

On the second night of the Lunar New Year, daughter-in-law Jiang Yue gently welcomed the arrival of her son Tianyi, adding endless joy and hope to the family.

However, within this joy, there is also a subtle shadow that is not easily noticeable.

On the morning of the third day of the Lunar New Year, the dawn broke through the cold frost. Jiang Yue, despite her weak body after giving birth, went to the river to wash clothes. However, she accidentally slipped on the slippery bank and fell heavily. She lost consciousness instantly and lay quietly on the cold river bank. The festivity around her seemed to freeze.

The news exploded in Sujiazhuang like thunder. The Su family was anxious and quickly sent Jiang Yue to the county hospital.

In 1996, medical resources in the county were still scarce, and medical technology could not be compared with today's. Every second that passed was heartbreaking.

Su Chenjin, the legitimate daughter of the Duke's Mansion, was born from a transmigrated womb and had long been integrated into the Su family. As a member of the family, she rushed to the hospital regardless of everything after hearing the news.

The moment I pushed open the door of the ward, time seemed to stand still. I saw my sister-in-law Jiang Yue lying quietly on the hospital bed, her face as pale as paper, and she had not yet woken up from her coma. Her weakness and helplessness made people feel pity.

In the ward, father Su Dali, brother Su Jin and mother Chen Hong sat around, their eyes full of anxiety and worry, and the air was filled with an indescribable heaviness.

Su Chenjin gently pushed the crowd away.

Su Jin's gaze fell gently on Su Chenjin who stepped into the threshold, and she whispered softly, "Xiaojin, you're here? Have the school matters been settled?" There was some concern and expectation in her words.

Su Chenjin's steps were hurried, his brows slightly knitted, and he could not hide his worry: "Well, the admission letter will be delivered in a few days. But my sister-in-law's current condition is really worrying. In addition to the scars all over her body, the cold water in this severe winter has penetrated her bones, making her even more weak. The high fever lingers, which may induce the risk of bronchitis. What's more worrying is that once the root of this disease is established, it may become a hidden worry in the future."

Su Jin heard this, and a look of heartache and determination flashed in his eyes: "I have asked her to take medicine to reduce the fever, but this fever is like a stubborn stone that is difficult to dissipate."

Su Chenjin slowly approached Su Jin, his voice softer and firmer: "Brother, my sister-in-law has always been as strong as a pine tree, but she was weak after giving birth, and suffered this disaster. The cold river water is not something that ordinary people can bear. I will do my best in this matter."

Su Jin pondered for a moment, his eyes flashed with determination: "In this case, I will go to the market later to find the best ginger and old hens, and make a pot of warm and nourishing soup for your sister-in-law."

Su Chenjin hurriedly said, "Brother, let me handle these trivial matters. You stay at home and take good care of my sister-in-law. I will take care of the rest."

Seeing that his sister-in-law was so weak, Su Chenjin took out a small herbal pill from the space and fed it to his sister-in-law while no one was paying attention. He waited until her breathing gradually stabilized before leaving the ward.

At the entrance of a bustling vegetable market in the county town, with sunlight dappled on the bluestone road, Su Chenjin met Xiao Cui unexpectedly.

Xiao Cui's figure looked a little bloated, and she was holding the young child tightly in her arms. Her eyes, which once flashed with cunning light, were now looking at Su Chenjin with ill intentions.

"Heh, isn't this Su Chenjin? It's really a narrow road for enemies to meet. How dare a girl like us from the countryside set foot in this prosperous county town?"

There was a hint of deliberate sarcasm in Xiao Cui's words, trying to uncover past grudges one by one in this bustling market.

Su Chenjin frowned slightly, a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes, but he tried his best to remain calm and distant: "Xiao Cui, we have already made peace between you and me. Why do we have to continue to argue here? Wouldn't it be better if we each go our separate ways and don't bother each other?"

However, Xiao Cui was not the kind of person who would give up easily. She suddenly stumbled and deliberately fell to the ground. The child in her arms was tightly protected by Su Chenjin and was not hurt at all, while she herself began to perform a "bitter drama".

"Oh my God, the world has really changed. Even little girls have learned to bully others! It's New Year's Day, and a weak woman with a child has to suffer such humiliation!"

The people around were gradually attracted by this sudden "farce" and cast curious glances at it.

Seeing this, Xiao Cui became even more angry. Tears welled up in her eyes but did not fall. She cried loudly, "Fellow villagers, please give us some advice! A woman like this has a heart more vicious than snakes and scorpions. No wonder she was rejected by her husband. She deserves it!"

When the word "broken engagement" was mentioned, Su Chenjin's heart couldn't help but tighten. That was the scar in her heart that she didn't want to touch easily.

But in front of so many people, she had to suppress the turmoil in her heart and refuted with a more determined tone: "Xiao Cui, I will find a chance to settle the grudge between you and me. But today, if you want to take advantage of this issue to tarnish my innocence, I, Su Chenjin, will never be a soft persimmon that can be manipulated by others!"

These powerful words not only shocked Xiao Cui, but also made the crowd of onlookers feel more sympathy and admiration for Su Chenjin.

In the county town in the 90s, the matter of breaking off an engagement was a serious matter, but Su Chenjin's tenacity and self-esteem quietly blossomed in this small disturbance.

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