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

Wei Susu felt even warmer inside and sighed softly, "Dr. Qian's words just now truly amazed me. It is evident that you have broad knowledge and an open mind, which is quite different from ordinary doctors."

Nie Qianqian didn't try to hide anything and said frankly, "Actually, I was being too talkative. As Miss Jiang said, everyone's thoughts and ideas are different, so there's no need to argue. It's just that the dancer Miss Jiang mentioned happens to be someone I know."

Wei Susu was slightly surprised. "Oh?"

Nie Qianqian: "She is a dancer from Fulin County, quite famous locally. She once said that she would never marry or have children, and would dance on stage forever, leaving her own unique brilliance in this world. I have been immersed in medicine for many years. Although we are far apart in gender and age, we share the same dedication and passion, which is why I have more respect for her. Hearing Ms. Jiang's words, I couldn't help but speak out in rebuttal."

Wei Susu murmured, "Unmarried and unmarried, she devoted her life to the study of dance, leaving behind a unique style... She is truly an extraordinary woman. Such a free-spirited and ambitious woman should not be slandered." She looked up at Nie Qianqian, her eyes full of approval.

Nie Qianqian raised an eyebrow and asked, "Madam Jiang, as the wife of a high-ranking official, living a secluded life, how could she understand the choices of such a woman?"

Wei Susu chuckled softly, a hint of longing flashing in her eyes: "Of course I understand. Every woman should have her own way of living; why be bound by worldly rules?"

"To tell you the truth, I was well-read in my youth, but because I was a woman, I was confined to my boudoir for many years. At that time, I thought that if I had the opportunity, I would travel around like a knight-errant, never marrying, and walk all over famous mountains and rivers on my own feet, to see the world in books, to see the heavens and earth, to see all living beings, and to see myself."

She paused, a gentle smile spreading across her face: "But then I met Lingyang and gave birth to Zheng'an. I'm not afraid to tell you this, even when Zheng'an was running around everywhere, I was still thinking about whether I should take the child with me on a trip. But then I got pregnant with my daughter. It's not easy for a woman to stand on her own two feet in this world, and I had to think more about my daughter, so I gave up those reckless thoughts."

Upon hearing this, Nie Qianqian realized that Wei Susu must have been referring to Jiang Muxin. She thought to herself that such a mindset of not discriminating against men and respecting women's self-pursuit was truly rare in this era.

No wonder Jiang Muxin is so delicate.

The two chatted for only a short while, but felt that the distance between them had been shortened considerably.

The connections between people are generally like this: if their paths diverge, even a thousand words will feel like talking to a brick wall; if their values ​​align, even a few words will reveal that they are kindred spirits.

After Nie Qianqian finished administering the acupuncture, Wei Susu felt incredibly refreshed and fell into a deep sleep, enveloped in the calming incense. Seeing this, Nie Qianqian quietly gathered her things and slipped out.

Jiang Lingyang had been waiting in the side room. When he saw her come out, he quickly went up to thank her and then went inside to check on Wei Susu. Seeing his wife breathing steadily and sleeping peacefully, he felt more at ease and trusted Nie Qianqian even more.

Nie Qianqian had only taken a few steps when she saw Qin Jichuan standing not far away.

She intended to walk past him without paying attention, but Qin Jichuan spoke first, his tone curt: "How is Madam Jiang's health? I'm not here to inquire about your medical skills, but to make sure something goes wrong so I can rush in and rescue you in time."

Upon hearing this, Nie Qianqian understood. This person was tough on the outside but soft on the inside; he was clearly worried about Wei Susu's condition.

She turned around and replied calmly, "Madam Jiang is fine and is fast asleep. If you are worried, you can go in and check on her."

Qin Jichuan immediately retorted, "Madam Jiang is stubborn and believes you, a charlatan. Why should I meddle in her affairs?"

Nie Qianqian chuckled inwardly: I don't believe you for a second.

If he weren't worried, why would he stand outside in this freezing weather? He was simply afraid that his medical skills were not good enough and that something might happen to Wei Susu.

Seeing that Nie Qianqian ignored him, Qin Jichuan stepped forward again and said, "You must have noticed that her heart disease is serious and her strength is damaged when you performed acupuncture today. Don't be stubborn. Quickly hand the patient over to me. I will do my best to treat her and she will have a better chance of survival."

Nie Qianqian raised an eyebrow: "Have you always been this confident?"

Qin Jichuan rolled his eyes, knowing she was being sarcastic, but still confidently replied, "Indeed. I've never been this confident since I started studying medicine."

"Never made a mistake or suffered a setback?"

Qin Jichuan replied firmly, "Never." He might have shortcomings in medical skills, but his judgment was always accurate.

He may seem frivolous, but he is actually very perceptive and always able to see the key points. It was precisely because of this that he was noticed by the former president of the Imperial Medical Academy and taken as his first disciple.

Nie Qianqian coughed lightly and mimicked his tone as she replied, "Then you're probably going to suffer a setback this time."

Qin Jichuan is straightforward and has a sharp tongue, but in front of Nie Qianqian, he feels that she is even better, like a rock in a latrine, smelly and hard.

"Hmph, old man, I think you're overconfident!" he sneered. "You have a three-star certification from the Medical Association, so you must have some skills, but this heart ailment is far more difficult to treat than you imagine. Why bother stubbornly insisting on this?"

"Just as you said, I've always been this confident since I started studying medicine." Nie Qianqian's confidence stems from her upbringing.

Born into a family of ancient doctors, she immersed herself in medical classics from a young age, studying diligently day and night.

She may not be the most intelligent in the clan, but she is certainly the most stubborn and hardworking.

Countless days and nights of dedicated research, countless surgeries, and countless times snatching lives from the jaws of death—this is the source of her confidence.

When two extremely confident people collide, they naturally can't stand each other and each thinks the other is showing off.

Qin Jichuan was still not giving up and questioned, "If you're so sure, what will you do if you can't cure Madam Jiang?"

Why did Nie Qianqian not answer him, but instead asked, "If I cure you, what will you do then?"

Qin Jichuan gritted his teeth: "If you can really cure her, I will become your disciple!"

Nie Qianqian: ......

You gritted your teeth so hard, and all you could say was this?

She took three steps back and flatly refused, "Why would I take you as my apprentice? To annoy me? To make me miserable?"

Qin Jichuan was so angry he stammered, pointing his finger at her: "You old man! Do you know who my master is?"

Nie Qianqian ignored it, simply shrugged and spread her hands.

Qin Jichuan was furious when he saw her like this.

At this moment, Nie Qianqian suddenly asked, "How much money do you have in your pocket?"

Qin Jichuan froze instantly, his whole body going numb.

This is hardly a reclusive doctor or a peerless master; he's just a vulgar commoner! All he talks about is money!

He has always disdained treating high-ranking officials and nobles, preferring to treat ordinary people.

The villagers were of modest means, and the consultation fee was nothing more than a few eggs or a few kilograms of rice; he never had much silver on him. If it weren't for his dire financial straits and his somewhat subtle connection with Jiang Lingyang, he would never have agreed to come and treat them.

Nie Qianqian could tell from his clothes that he was short of money, so she shook her head helplessly and said, "Fine, I'll do as you say. If I really cure Madam Jiang, you will become my disciple and take my surname, and be called Qian Jichuan."