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

After settling their luggage at the inn, the group couldn't resist the urge to stroll around the streets. Even Jiang Botao couldn't resist his wife and children's enticements and joined the crowds on the street.

The streets were so lively it was dazzling. Nie Qianqian walked around and looked around, her eyes drawn to all sorts of novel little items. She bought whatever she liked without hesitation.

She loved everything from the sparkling pearl hairpins and the sweet-smelling sugar paintings to the handkerchiefs embroidered with delicate flowers and the fans painted with misty landscapes.

Prices in the provincial capital were much higher than in Fulin County, but the fresh and unique items made her happy to buy them.

This idea coincided perfectly with that of Madam Sun, and the two shared remarkably similar values.

Money is earned to be spent, and women should dress themselves up and make themselves feel comfortable so that they can live a fulfilling life.

What's more, their aesthetic sense is remarkably compatible. When they see the same thing, their opinions on whether it's beautiful or ugly are exactly the same. They often smile at each other, showing perfect understanding, and their relationship has unknowingly grown much closer.

Despite their age difference of more than ten years, they get along as warmly as sisters.

Previously, Jiang Botao had already become sworn brothers with Nie Qianqian, and now Madam Sun was calling her "Sister Qianqian" repeatedly. Jiang Wenxuan stood aside, feeling utterly hopeless. The seniority between them was now completely fixed, and he was filled with helplessness.

Jiang Botao was already used to Madam Sun's love of shopping. No matter what she wanted to buy, he never stopped her. He just silently let the servants follow behind and carry the things. Later, when the servants' hands were full, he also took a few packages himself.

Needless to say, Gu Xiao was more than willing to stop her; he wanted nothing more than to present Nie Qianqian with all the good things in the world.

Now, Qianqian is simply using her own money to buy things she likes, which is perfectly normal. He accompanied her with a smile throughout the process and would occasionally help her choose.

Seeing this, Jiang Botao secretly gave Gu Xiao a look of "shared misfortune," but Gu Xiao didn't understand his meaning at all. He just smiled faintly, his eyes full of willingness. Jiang Botao couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

As they walked, Madam Sun was drawn to a jade shop. She pulled Nie Qianqian inside and immediately took a liking to a warm and translucent jade hairpin, which she bought on the spot.

Turning her head, she noticed that Jiang Wenxuan was still wearing that heavy gold hairpin, and immediately frowned, reaching out to pull it off: "Take it off right now!"

Jiang Wenxuan refused: "No! Mother, I've worn this hairpin for so long, it's so elegant!"

"Stylish my foot!" Madam Sun slapped him on the head. "Look around the provincial capital, which scholar wears a gold hairpin? They all wear jade! Jade shows true character. You're wearing such a heavy gold hairpin, you look like a peacock, it's an eyesore!"

Although Madam Sun was a kind mother in ordinary times, she was quite intimidating when she got angry. She grabbed Jiang Wenxuan's hair and pulled it down, almost tearing his hair bun apart.

Unable to withstand the pain, Jiang Wenxuan could only grimace and obediently remove the hairpin.

Nie Qianqian couldn't help but smile. She carefully selected a smooth, dark jade hairpin and turned to look at Gu Xiao: "Do you like it?"

Gu Xiao nodded.

Jiang Wenxuan thought to himself, "Given Gu Xiao's appearance, I'd love to have a tree branch placed on his head!"

Nie Qianqian: "Shall I help you put it on?"

Unlike Jiang Wenxuan, who was so aggressive, Gu Xiao immediately lowered his head and turned his face slightly to make it easier for Nie Qianqian to put the hairpin on him.

Sunlight shone on his sharply defined profile, and a faint smile filled his eyes, a stark contrast to his usual composed demeanor.

Jiang Botao stood aside watching this scene, and couldn't help but smack his lips. A strange feeling of sourness welled up in his heart. He turned to look at Madam Sun and said, "Look at Qianqian, she's so thoughtful."

Madam Sun, however, seemed not to have heard these words and continued to linger in front of the counter. Suddenly, her eyes lit up and she reached out to pick up a jade hairpin.

The hairpin was made of the finest mutton-fat white jade, its texture was lustrous and translucent, radiating a soft, creamy sheen, and its entire surface was clear and without a single flaw.

The hairpin is carved into a blooming white plum blossom, with petals that are naturally extended and delicate frost patterns carved along the edges. The plum branches are strong and glistening with dew, and a small jade butterfly perches among the branches. Its wings are as thin as cicada wings and the patterns are as fine as hair. The workmanship is so exquisite that it seems as if it is about to take flight at any moment. One glance is enough to tell that it is very valuable.

"Shopkeeper, how much is this?" Madam Sun asked, her eyes full of delight as she held the jade hairpin.

Just then, a young man dressed in a moon-white robe hurried into the shop. The robe was made of the finest brocade, with a jade belt around his waist and a white jade crown on his head. He had an outstanding demeanor but also a sense of aloofness.

His tone was polite, but he couldn't hide his condescending attitude as he said to the shopkeeper, "Shopkeeper, please bring out the best jade hairpin in your shop. I want it."

The shopkeeper's gaze instantly fell on the jade hairpin in Madam Sun's hand, and an embarrassed look appeared on his face. However, he still forced a smile and bowed to Madam Sun, saying, "Madam, could you please return this hairpin to me? This is the best jade hairpin in our shop."