Exile at the start? The princess is no ordinary woman.

"Madam, how did you come up with the idea of ​​building a stove like this? This stove is much more useful than a brazier..."

"Just some random guessing,"

Don't ask. Anyway, if you ask about these things, you're just speculating.

"Huaiqing, let's send the other one to our maternal grandmothers tomorrow."

"it is good"

When the stove was delivered to the Qi family, everyone looked at it with great curiosity. After Gu Nanzhi explained it to them, Butler Li even helped to set it up and light a fire. As the stove gradually heated up, everyone gathered around it to warm themselves.

"Nanzhi, this stove you made is much better than a brazier. Once the fire is lit, the whole house is warm."

"Yes, yes, this stuff is good. Nanzhi is such a smart child..."

"........."

Before they knew it, it was already December, and the weather had become even colder. Everyone was bundled up in winter clothes, and Gu Nanzhi's life in the village had become much more comfortable thanks to this new type of stove.

At home, you don't have to curl up to feel warm; just sit by the stove, and your whole body will be warmed by the heat.

This comfortable life is something to be greedy for.

Therefore, Gu Nanzhi wasn't worried about things in the city at all. Everyone in the city was capable enough; she didn't need to concern herself with anything.

But in the end, I still have to go.

Sure enough, on the evening of the second day of the twelfth lunar month, Bai Zang returned.

"Master, everything is ready at Nanshan Hall. We would like to ask you to take a look and see if there is anything that needs improvement."

"so fast?"

Because life in the village was so comfortable, Gu Nanzhi subconsciously felt that things were moving too fast.

"Ah... alright then, let's go take a look tomorrow. So many days have passed, Mrs. Xu should be ready for surgery soon."

"Yes, Master,"

Bai Zang's return to the village meant that Gu Nanzhi could no longer stay in the village; this matter had to be resolved before the end of the year.

"Master, my lord, people are building houses in that village ahead. Whose house is it?"

After finishing the business, Bai Zang also remembered the differences in the village this time he returned.

"Oh, there? That's where my family built it. After I go back to the village, I plan to build a small workshop there to produce rice noodles."

"A small workshop? Rice noodles?"

These guys are all the same when faced with something new: doubt, then curiosity, and a faint sense of anticipation...

"Yes, there's still some left at home. Xiahe can cook you a bowl to try later."

"Alright, thank you, Master. Thank you, Miss Xiahe."

"You certainly know how to take advantage of a situation,"

Bai Zang finally got to eat rice noodles, and as always, it was delicious.

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The next morning, forced by circumstances, the group set off for the city again.

Ren Shuyuan could only stay at home for the time being, so Zhou Cai had to look after the house.

"Master, Madam, please take care. Your subordinates are looking after the house and will be waiting for your return."

"Miss, these are the books I wanted. Could you please bring them back next time you come back?"

Ren Shuyuan handed Gu Nanzhi a piece of paper with the titles of several books written on it, all of which he wanted.

"Of course, no problem. You two stay home and take good care of the house and study hard. We're going to the city to take care of some things. Once we're done, we should be able to spend New Year's Eve at home next time we come back."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Set off"

The others boarded their carriages and left.

Upon arriving in town, we went straight to the Chuiyanlou Restaurant. It was still a while before noon, but the restaurant was already packed with customers.

Hot pot is still popular in winter; with such cold weather, who wouldn't want a hot meal?

When the people at the cooking smoke tower saw them arrive, they all ran out to greet them.

"Master, Madam"

"Miss, young master..."

"Hmm, why are you all out? We haven't been in the city for the past few days, nothing major has happened, right?"

"No, no, everything is fine,"

"Miss, nothing major has happened lately, but business at our Chuiyan Restaurant is getting better and better. Look, we already have customers."

"Hmm, not bad. Go, take the carriage down. We'll go check on Nanshan Hall first and then come back."

"Okay, Miss."

The distance wasn't far. They unloaded the carriage and walked along Tongxin Lane for about seven or eight minutes before arriving at a shop that didn't yet have a signboard.

And this is Nanshan Hall.

Bai Zang stepped forward, opened the door, and invited Gu Nanzhi inside.

"Master, please."

Upon entering, you are directly opposite the counter, and behind the counter is a wall of medicine cabinets...

The clinic's main interior is made up of medicine cabinets, which replace the front counter. Behind the counter, there are two more walls lined with medicine cabinets, each containing small boxes with labels.

Turn right at the counter to enter the clinic's lobby. Screens separate the doctor's office from the waiting area for patients.

Behind the examination table is another room with a small bed, serving as an examination and diagnosis room. Adjacent to it is an acupuncture treatment room, much larger than the monitoring room, which includes not only a small bed but also chairs and can accommodate several people...

And at the very back of the entire clinic, in the most private place, was the operating room that Gu Nanzhi had specially set up.

Gu Nanzhi entered the clinic and began to inspect the surroundings. Bai Zang and Ren Shuqing silently followed behind, observing everything as they went.

"Master, are you satisfied? Is there anything that needs improvement?"

"Satisfied, very satisfied. Xiao Baicang, Xiao Shuqing, you two disciples have truly won my heart. Well done!"

"I'm glad Master is satisfied."

Satisfied, of course I'm satisfied! This apprentice I got for free is really great!

"Huaiqing, haven't I made a good choice in taking this disciple?"

"it is good"

Now Gu Nanzhi understands better. She wonders who was it that flatly refused Bai Zang when he asked to become his disciple...

"Hmm... Huaiqing is still the best, and the people around him are very capable."

The clinic is now ready and just waiting to be opened on an auspicious day.

"Master, when will the clinic open?"

"No rush, let's wait until after Mrs. Xu's surgery,"

"Yes, Master. When can Madam Xu have the surgery?"

"Based on what you've told me, there shouldn't be any problem. How about this, we'll go to the Xu residence this afternoon. I'll take Madam Xu's pulse. If she's feeling well, we can arrange it within the next couple of days. Treatment this morning will allow us to focus on running the clinic without worry."

The Xu family can finally rest easy..."

"Yes, I will follow Master's arrangements."

"Alright, let's go back to the Cooking Smoke Tower first,"

The group returned to Chuiyanlou. In the short time they had been gone, the restaurant had become even busier. Seeing the thriving business, Gu Nanzhi was extremely satisfied.

Then we went up to a private room on the third floor.