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

When asked, he waved his hands repeatedly: "How could I dare to look up and take a closer look! I only caught a quick glance out of the corner of my eye and vaguely saw the figure of a woman. She looked very slender."

"That's a noble lady from the capital, a daughter of a prominent family! She must have an unparalleled beauty and charm. Alas, it's such a pity I couldn't catch a glimpse of her!"

"Don't dream about it. How could we ordinary people like us just see such a noble and precious woman? Being able to catch a glimpse of her sedan chair from afar is already a rare opportunity."

Jiang Wenxuan, who had been listening intently, suddenly became interested and patted Gu Xiao on the shoulder:

"Brother Gu, did you see that just now? There was a noble lady from the capital in the sedan chair! I'm really curious, what does such a woman look like? Is she really as stunningly beautiful as they say?"

Gu Xiao pursed his lips into a straight line, his expression calm, and uttered only a few words: "Not interested."

Jiang Wenxuan chuckled and winked, "Tch, I bet you're only saying you're not interested because Sister-in-law Qianqian is here! I know, I know!"

Gu Xiao turned his head and unusually added an explanation: "I'm really not interested. None of the so-called noble ladies in the capital can compare to Qianqian."

Jiang Wenxuan, standing to the side, quipped sourly, "Oh, oh, oh, you talk as if you've seen countless noble ladies of the capital, Brother Gu."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiao simply lowered his eyes silently, without uttering a word.

Ye Qianqian's lips curved slightly, and a faint smile lingered in her eyes.

Whether Gu Xiao's words were true or false, it was still pleasing to hear them come from his mouth.

Little did they know that Gu Xiao's words came from the bottom of his heart.

In his early years, he had seen many noble ladies in the capital, but none of them could compare to Nie Qianqian in terms of appearance, talent, and character.

Those young ladies in their boudoirs were nothing more than birds kept in gilded cages, while Nie Qianqian was an eagle soaring through the heavens; they were simply incomparable.

The group returned to their lodgings, where Director Zhang was already waiting.

He was old and could not withstand the arduous journey. After arriving in the provincial capital, he returned to the inn to rest. Tian Dong, who was by his side, heard the commotion outside and was now looking at Nie Qianqian with curiosity.

"Sister Qianqian, it was so lively outside just now, did some officials from the capital arrive?"

Nie Qianqian nodded and explained the situation.

Upon hearing this, Director Zhang seemed to be deep in thought. After a moment of contemplation, he said to Nie Qianqian, "This official is very likely a family member of the lady we are going to treat."

He paused, then added, "I learned about this when I was still at Jishetang in the provincial capital. This lady comes from the capital and is the family member of a high-ranking official. More than a year ago, for some unknown reason, she moved to the provincial capital and has been staying at the governor's mansion on Changqing Street."

“I received news a few days ago that her family would come from Beijing to visit her after the New Year, and they would also bring a renowned doctor from Beijing to treat her.”

Director Zhang stroked his beard. "Thinking about it now, that commotion just now must have meant that the family of that important person had arrived."

Nie Qianqian nodded in agreement: "What a coincidence! It's clear that this lady's identity is indeed extraordinary."

“You don’t need to feel too much pressure,” Director Zhang comforted her gently. “I believe that with your medical skills, you can definitely relieve her worries.”

Nie Qianqian poured herself a cup of tea, her fingertips tracing the rim of the cup, and slowly said, "Doctors treat illnesses and save lives, and should do their best. But even the most skilled doctor will eventually find themselves powerless."

With her medical knowledge ahead of her time, she has indeed saved many lives, but snatching people from the clutches of death is never a sure thing. There were times in Fulin County when she felt helpless, and only a doctor can truly understand the powerlessness and torment she experienced.

Director Zhang, well aware of this principle, sighed softly upon hearing this and said leisurely, "Do your best and leave the rest to fate. As long as you live up to the original intention of a doctor, that's enough. Let's rest for a day tomorrow. I'll go to Jishetang to inquire about the patients' recent conditions, and then visit them the day after tomorrow. That should be just right."

The lady's condition was critical, and since they had already arrived in the provincial capital, it was not appropriate to delay any longer.

Meanwhile, inside the governor's residence on Changqing Street, Governor Xie Mingyuan was accompanying a distinguished guest.

Xie Mingyuan was a first-class Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations). Born into a poor family, he rose through the ranks by passing the imperial examinations. He was exceptionally talented and insightful.

He admired few people in his life, but Lord Jiang, standing before him, was one of them.

The two were not only graduates of the same imperial examination, but also from the same hometown.

We met and became friends when we were preparing for the imperial examinations in the capital. We spent every day together, discussing our studies, and became like brothers, sharing a deep friendship.

Lord Jiang was the top scholar in the imperial examination that year, and his talent was so great that he was admired by all the scholars who took the imperial examination.

Xie Mingyuan watched him rise from an overnight sensation as the top scholar to a position promoted by the previous emperor, and then soar to great heights.

Witnessing his acquaintance and love with his wife, and their harmonious and respectful marriage.

And I also witnessed...

Life is unpredictable. After the upheaval of the previous dynasty, Lord Jiang lost his beloved daughter and was depressed all day long.

In order to find some solace, Madam Jiang did not hesitate to separate from her family and move to the provincial capital alone, leaving Lord Jiang to be separated from his wife.

Looking at his old friend with graying temples, Xie Mingyuan was filled with emotion.

A big dream in the world, several times in life is cool.

"Lord Jiang, you must be tired from your journey," Xie Mingyuan said gently, stepping forward half a step.

"You should wash up and rest first. Madam lives in the backyard. After you have rested for a while, I will take you to see her."

Jiang Lingyang waved his hand, a familiar warmth in his eyes: "Between you and me, there's no need for such formalities. There are no outsiders here, just call me Brother Lingyang."

"Alright, Brother Lingyang." Xie Mingyuan laughed heartily, his gaze then falling on his two children behind him.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Zheng'an and Jiang Muxin stepped forward together and respectfully greeted Xie Mingyuan: "Greetings, Lord Xie."

Both men had visited the provincial capital before and had already met Xie Mingyuan, so they were not strangers to each other.

Xie Mingyuan smiled and helped them up, then turned to Jiang Lingyang and sighed, "Brother Lingyang, your son and daughter are truly the envy of everyone."

"Zheng'an is working in the capital, young and promising, already a leader among his peers; Muxin is even more renowned for her talent, I've heard of her even in the provincial capital, she's hailed as the 'Number One Talented Woman in the Capital,' a model of noble ladies in the capital, who has countless young men dreaming of her. You are truly blessed!"

Parents everywhere love to hear others praise their children. Jiang Lingyang smiled with satisfaction and waved his hand, saying, "You flatter me. It's all thanks to the children's hard work."

But as soon as he finished speaking, his smile froze slightly, and the warmth in his eyes faded away.

When his children were mentioned, he couldn't help but think of his youngest daughter who had been missing for many years.

This is the very place where I tragically lost my beloved daughter. Seeing this place evokes painful memories, and a wave of sorrow inevitably rises in my heart.

Xie Mingyuan, being so perceptive, noticed the slight change in his expression and knew it had stirred up painful memories, so he immediately changed the subject:

"You must be tired from your journey. Come on, I'll personally take you to your rooms to rest..."