A peasant girl travels through time with a hospital, rising to become an empress.

The epidemic in Yishui County was spreading rapidly, and it seemed that no one could cure it; everyone was at a loss. That's why Lord Tang and Director Zhang went to Nie Qianqian together, pleading with her to go to Yishui to treat the epidemic.

Gu Xiao muttered to himself, "Are you out of your mind?!"

Yishui County is facing a crisis, its people are suffering greatly, and the epidemic is severe. Must Nie Qianqian, a woman, bear and solve all these problems?

In Gu Xiao's eyes, the lives of all the people in Yishui County were not as important as Nie Qianqian alone.

He bowed to Jiang Botao and said, "I need to leave the city. Please lend me a hand, Master Jiang. I will repay your kindness in the future."

Jiang Botao asked in surprise, "Now?"

Gu Xiao said firmly and decisively, "Now!"

Jiang Botao looked troubled. "The city gates are already locked. Unless you have the magistrate's order, it's difficult to leave the city. Why are you in such a hurry to leave now? Can't you leave the city early tomorrow morning?"

Gu Xiao couldn't wait until tomorrow. Although he knew that Nie Qianqian was a highly skilled doctor, it was the plague, and she was a woman going to the plague area alone. He couldn't wait a moment longer and wanted to go to her side immediately.

“I do have important business to attend to and must go out today. I know that Master Jiang will definitely have a way.”

Looking into Gu Xiao's unwavering eyes, Jiang Botao finally agreed, "Alright! I'll escort you out of the city."

Gu Xiao looked at A Ling, "You know where I'm going, do you want to come?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Ah Ling said, "Wherever Sister Qianqian is, that's where I'll be. I'm going."

Ah Ling didn't really know how terrible the plague was; she only knew from Jiang Botao and Jiang Wenxuan's reactions that it must be a very serious disease.

But if it's such a severe epidemic, how can Nie Qianqian be all alone? Ah Ling has to go, to take care of Nie Qianqian, even if she can't do anything, she still has to be with her.

Gu Xiao didn't try to persuade her. He felt the same way as Ah Ling at that moment, and putting himself in her shoes, he knew that no one could change his mind about this.

With Jiang Botao's help, Gu Xiao successfully left the city. Before leaving, he turned back to Jiang Botao and said, "I will remember your kindness, Master Jiang, and I will repay you in the future."

Jiang Botao waved goodbye to him. Although he didn't understand why he was going, how could someone as perceptive as him not guess where Gu Xiao was going?

He has seen countless people; Gu Xiao is no ordinary person.

A dragon lies hidden in the abyss; when it soars, it will surely reach the heavens.

This favor was totally worth it.

Jiang Botao felt a little uneasy. "Where are you going so late, Brother Gu?"

Jiang Botao slapped him on the head, "Is your head filled with water? Go back to your studies."

Jiang Wenxuan scratched his head. "Dad, it's so late. You want me to go back to school? Didn't you say I'm not good at studying and even have trouble passing the preliminary exams..."

Jiang Botao tried to kick him, but Jiang Wenxuan easily dodged it.

Jiang Botao: "Let alone becoming a student of the first level, I think you might even be able to pass the provincial examination and become a scholar."

Jiang Wenxuan's mouth was wide open, big enough to fit several eggs.

"Dad, are you crazy...?"

Gu Xiao did not bring a coachman; he drove the carriage himself, taking Ah Ling along in the night.

Gu Xiao: "Ah Ling, why don't you get some sleep?"

Ah Ling shook her head. "How can I sleep? To be honest, I'm a little scared."

Night had fallen, and the sky was overcast again, with only occasional glimpses of starlight. Traveling at such a night was truly frightening; what if we encountered wild animals...?

Gu Xiao comforted him, "Don't be afraid. We're traveling on the official road, which is usually peaceful. We've never heard of any wild animals appearing in this area. Go to sleep. Once we get there, we'll probably be busy and won't be able to sleep."

Upon hearing this, Ah Ling nodded obediently, leaned against the carriage, and closed her eyes.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Ah Ling's snoring began, quite loud in the quiet night.

Gu Xiao remained silent. He wondered who would be frightened to hear such deafening snoring on the street on a night like this.

Besides, didn't Ah Ling say she couldn't sleep...?

Gu Xiao was traveling alone on the road, the night as dark as ink.

"Qianqian, wait for me..."

Meanwhile, inside a temple outside Yishui County, Lord Tang was utterly exhausted. He slumped against the doorframe, his entire body seemingly drained of strength, with only his eyes still able to move a few times.

Although he took two breaks in between, by the second half of the night, his head began to feel dizzy and his thinking became sluggish, leaving him feeling confused.

He turned his gaze to Nie Qianqian, his eyes filled with deep admiration.

He could hardly imagine what Nie Qianqian's body was made of. From the moment she entered the epidemic area, she had been busy non-stop and had never rested at all.

What the others didn't know, Lord Tang knew perfectly well that Doctor Qian was actually just a woman who was only twenty years old.

Such a seemingly delicate woman possesses an incredibly strong heart, as resilient as steel.

He recalled his past interactions with Nie Qianqian and knew that she was exceptionally intelligent and resourceful, with unique and profound insights into various matters. Despite her young age, she was remarkably mature in handling affairs, far surpassing her peers.

Today, in this life-or-death struggle against the epidemic, he truly and thoroughly came to know Nie Qianqian.

Benevolence and righteousness are unbreakable.

Jiang Zheng'an had practiced martial arts since childhood. Although he later joined the ranks of civil officials and could no longer continue practicing martial arts, his physical fitness was still much stronger than that of Lord Tang. Even so, after a long period of intense medical work, his hands were trembling slightly as he bandaged a patient.

After finally finishing the bandaging, he felt all his strength drain away, and he could hardly continue.

He looked up at Dr. Qian's busy figure and couldn't help but feel a surge of heartfelt admiration.

Doctor Qian is mysterious and unpredictable, and his style of doing things is different from ordinary people, quite eccentric.

But in this critical moment of rampant epidemic, his medical ethics and skills have deeply impressed people. He truly deserves the title of "a doctor with a benevolent heart."

Jiang Zheng'an witnessed firsthand how Doctor Qian never stopped working from the moment he began treating patients, shuttling back and forth between them. All the noise and danger disappeared, leaving only the lives that urgently needed to be saved.

Among the doctors Jiang Zheng'an knew, none could match Dr. Qian's skill.