After returning to the capital, the eldest daughter saved her entire clan with her medical skills.

Chapter 335 (70 words added)

Xue Ruanruan watched Murong Xun's carriage, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She and Murong Xun had shared a beautiful past, but now he was going to marry another woman. Xue Ruanruan bit her lip, about to turn and leave, when unexpectedly the carriage curtain was lifted, and Murong Xun's gaze met hers. For a moment, the air seemed to freeze, and the two stared at each other, past memories flooding back. A hint of surprise and panic flashed in Murong Xun's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He gently lowered the curtain, and the carriage continued on its way. Xue Ruanruan watched the departing carriage, tears welling in her eyes. She couldn't understand why the two who once loved each other had come to this. Just then, a magnificent sedan chair stopped beside Xue Ruanruan. The curtain was lifted, and inside sat the woman Murong Xun was about to marry. The woman's gaze softened, and she said with concern, "Miss, I know about your past with Brother Xun, but marriage is a matter beyond one's control." Xue Ruanruan looked at her in surprise, unsure how to respond. The woman continued, "I can see he has feelings for you. If you can't let go either, why not come to the palace to find me? The three of us can talk things out." With that, the woman lowered the sedan curtain, and the sedan slowly departed. Xue Ruanruan stood there, her heart rippled with emotion. She pondered whether to heed the woman's advice and go to the palace, filled with intrigue and scheming, to make a final stand for her love. A flicker of surprise crossed Murong Xun's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He gently jumped down from the carriage and walked towards Xue Ruanruan. "It's been a long time. Are you... alright?" Xue Ruanruan looked at Murong Xun, who was so close to her, and her nose tingled, almost bringing tears to her eyes. She suppressed her emotions and said softly, "I'm fine. But you, you're getting married soon. Congratulations." A bitter look appeared in Murong Xun's eyes. "Ruan Ruan, this marriage is an imperial decree, and I cannot disobey it." Xue Ruan Ruan sneered, "An imperial decree? If you truly wanted to protect me, how could you have let me end up in this state?" Murong Xun reached out to grasp her hand, but she dodged it. "Go to the palace. I don't want you to suffer like this forever. I will protect you, and I will make sure she treats you well," Murong Xun said urgently. Xue Ruan Ruan's heart stirred, recalling the woman's words, but the thought of the palace's intrigue made her hesitate. Just then, a servant's voice came from afar: "Your Highness, the auspicious time is approaching. Please return to the palace immediately." Murong Xun looked at Xue Ruan Ruan, his eyes filled with reluctance. "Give me some time, and I will definitely give you an explanation." "Having said that, he turned and hurriedly boarded the carriage, disappearing into the dust. Xue Ruanruan stared at the direction the carriage had vanished, finally gritting her teeth and secretly making up her mind to go to the palace and fight for her love." Murong Xun's voice trembled slightly. Xue Ruanruan returned home and began preparing to enter the palace. She knew the palace was dangerous, but for the love in her heart, she was fearless. On the day of her entry into the palace, Xue Ruanruan deliberately dressed simply and stepped into the palace gates with the crowd. As soon as she entered, she felt a sense of oppression. Murong Xun's wife had already arranged everything in the palace, placing Xue Ruanruan in a quiet courtyard. At a banquet, a concubine deliberately tripped Xue Ruanruan, spilling wine on her. Just as everyone was laughing, Murong Xun appeared in time, coldly surveying the crowd and rescuing Xue Ruanruan from the predicament.