The funny counterattack of traveling through time and space and becoming a vicious female supporting

Chapter 54: Planning a new life

Morning sunlight streamed through the curtains into the room. Gu Yichen sat at his desk, spread out on it were several books and a map. The books he had found in the stables the previous night caught his eye. They contained the secrets of high-ranking officials and the inner workings of the prefectural capital, seemingly revealing some hidden secret. He realized that this information might be connected to the disappearances of Doctor Shen Li and Lu Ling'er's father, Lu Chenting, especially the coincidence of their timing.

Gu Yichen flipped through the book, his brow furrowed slightly. He decided to share this information and his suspicions with Lu Ling'er so they could work together to develop a strategy. He walked into the living room, found Lu Ling'er, and placed the book and map before her.

"Ling'er," Gu Yichen said in a serious and firm tone, "These books and maps I found in the stables last night record the secrets of the dignitaries in the prefectural city. I suspect this is related to the disappearance of Doctor Shen Li and the capture of your father, Lu Chenting, by the prefect."

Lu Linger took the book and flipped through it, a hint of shock and doubt flashing in her eyes: "The contents of these books are indeed disturbing. We need to find an effective way to explore this information, while also ensuring that the Shen family does not appear too conspicuous."

Gu Yichen nodded and continued, "I have a suggestion. Since we now need a legitimate business to conceal our true identity and provide a stable livelihood for the Shen family, I suggest opening a clinic in the capital city. You have medical skills, so you can use this opportunity to explore the news in the capital city."

"A clinic?" Lu Linger pondered for a moment, a look of approval gradually emerging in her eyes. "This is indeed a good idea. We can use Doctor Shen Li's identity as the father you, Mo Yan, and Mo Xian forged to inherit his legacy and establish a legitimate presence in the city."

Gu Yichen smiled and added, "That's right. If we can open a clinic in the capital, in addition to being able to gather valuable information, we can also help more people. As for the odd jobs in the pharmacy, Mo Yan and Mo Xian can help. Xuan Ping and Xuan An can serve as medicine boys, and you can teach them medical skills and poison treatment."

A hint of relief flashed in Lu Linger's eyes. She was very satisfied with Gu Yichen's plan: "This plan is very good. It can not only conceal our true identities, but also establish a stable livelihood in the capital city. I will arrange the opening of the clinic as soon as possible."

A few days later, they found a pharmacy that was on the verge of bankruptcy. The pharmacy had a prime location, but due to poor management, it was about to close down. After some bargaining, Gu Yichen and Lu Ling'er finally decided to take over the pharmacy and transform it into a medical clinic.

Everything inside the pharmacy looked a bit shabby, the herbs were arranged in a mess, and the store needed renovation. Gu Yichen and Lu Ling'er invested a lot of energy in cleaning the shop, rearranging it, purchasing new herbs, and changing the shop's sign to "Ji Shi Tang." They also renovated the pharmacy's backyard to provide a comfortable environment for future patients.

The backyard is a highlight of the clinic. It is meticulously maintained, with bluestone paving and surrounding vegetation. It houses 10 guest rooms, each meticulously furnished. Some have been converted into wards, providing a comfortable resting environment for inpatients. The wards are furnished with clean beds, tables and chairs, and windows for ventilation, ensuring maximum patient comfort.

The backyard also housed a kitchen for the clinic's use. It was stocked with cooking utensils, and a large well in the corner ensured the clinic's daily water needs. Two toilets were also located on either side of the backyard, maintaining good sanitary conditions and ensuring patients felt relatively comfortable.

Lu Ling'er had a wing specially converted into an operating room. While the conditions couldn't compare to modern operating rooms, she did her best. The walls were painted a light blue for easy cleaning, and the floor was paved with smooth stone slabs. Inside, a neat workbench was laid out, displaying new surgical instruments and sterilization supplies, crafted by the blacksmith according to Lu Ling'er's own drawings. While these instruments and sterilization techniques were relatively primitive in ancient times, Lu Ling'er had managed to create a clean, tidy, and fully functional space.