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

That evening, Wei Susu was still worried about Jiang Muxin, so she went to her courtyard with Jiang Lingyang.

Jiang Muxin sat on the bed, struggling to get up. Falling into the icy water in the dead of winter had taken a toll on her. Her lungs were chilled, and the cold energy in her body was stagnant, making even her breathing difficult. No one could say for sure whether she would suffer from any long-term health problems.

When she saw Jiang Lingyang and Wei Susu, a wave of sadness washed over her, and tears streamed down her face.

When Wei Susu saw that she was pale and disheveled, her heart softened.

It must all really have been an accident...

Mu Xin has always cherished her body, so why would she risk something like this?

You should know that if you fall into the water in such a cold winter, even if you are rescued, you are very likely to be seriously injured, making it difficult to conceive in the future.

I doubt Mu Xin would do something so foolish; I must be overthinking it...

Jiang Lingyang and Wei Susu gently comforted Mu Xin, promising that Doctor Qian would treat her properly and ensure she wouldn't suffer any lasting health problems. After speaking, Wei Susu gave Jiang Lingyang a look, signaling him to leave first, as she wanted to have a private conversation with her daughter.

After Jiang Lingyang left, Wei Susu took Jiang Muxin's hand and said gently, "What happened today really frightened Mother. You've always been afraid of the cold, so why did you think of going to the lakeside pavilion to brew tea today?"

Jiang Muxin was quick-witted and immediately sensed that Wei Susu was testing her.

Did she have doubts? She calmed herself, her years of poise and self-control having paid off, and replied calmly:

"I do dislike the cold winter, but Brother Shaoyang mentioned before that he likes to see the beautiful scenery in the snow. Today, I passed by the pavilion in the middle of the lake and saw that the scenery after the snow was breathtaking, so I thought of inviting him and my brother to enjoy it together. I never expected such an accident to happen..."

As she spoke, she sighed softly, her voice filled with melancholy.

Wei Susu understood immediately; it was indeed for Chu Shaoyang's sake.

Seeing her daughter like this, clearly deeply in love, yet Chu Shaoyang's attitude remained ambiguous, she was ultimately heartbroken and wanted to give her daughter some peace of mind, so she said softly, "We were all panicked when you had that accident today. This afternoon, your father and I went to see Chu Shaoyang to discuss your marriage with him."

Jiang Muxin was startled, a flash of surprise and joy crossing her eyes, which she quickly concealed, her voice trembling slightly: "Then... what did Brother Shaoyang say?"

Wei Susu sighed slightly and relayed Chu Shaoyang's words to Jiang Muxin verbatim.

Even though Jiang Muxin was usually calm and collected, she couldn't help but lose her rhythm of breathing and gripped the brocade quilt beneath her tightly with her fingertips.

What does Chu Shaoyang mean by this?

She thought the same as Wei Susu: Chu Shaoyang was young and promising, and already had considerable influence in the clan. Although the marriage of a noble family's son could not be entirely decided by himself, if he really wanted to agree, he would naturally have a way to make it happen.

But he said something that seemed reasonable, yet it was actually full of alienation.

Chu Shaoyang was always cold and aloof to other women, but he was much closer and gentler to her. Was it all just her imagination? Had he never shown her any special treatment at all?

Jiang Muxin has always been calm, composed, dignified, and self-respecting, but she is still just an eighteen-year-old girl who still has expectations for love. Upon hearing this news, she couldn't help but reveal disappointment and confusion in her eyes.

Seeing her daughter like this, Wei Susu felt a pang of pain in her heart. She held her daughter's hand tightly and said slowly, "Shaoyang is from a prominent family with a special status. Your aunt is the current Empress, so his marriage is not entirely up to him. It's a responsible thing for him not to agree rashly here. He hasn't said anything definitive. After this surgery, your father and I will accompany you back to the capital and personally visit him to discuss your marriage. Don't worry, if he is interested in you, this matter will definitely be settled."

Jiang Muxin listened and nodded silently, without saying anything more.

She could sense that Wei Susu's words were all for her sake; her mother ultimately loved her. She gently leaned her shoulder on Wei Susu's shoulder and whispered, "I will listen to Mother in everything."

After Wei Susu left, Jiang Muxin sat alone on the bed, repeatedly comforting herself:

Even if Chu Shaoyang had feelings for her, he was, after all, from a prominent family and needed to follow the rules and etiquette. Now, on official business, how could he rashly discuss matters of the heart?

In the end, it was that Doctor Qian who ruined her plans! Otherwise, if she and Chu Shaoyang had been intimate, he would have had no choice but to agree, even if he didn't want to.

However, she also sensed something amiss from Wei Susu's words.

My mother's initial skepticism about Dr. Qian's medical skills has turned into complete trust.

Then she hoped that Doctor Qian could really save her mother's life, so that her marriage could proceed smoothly.

Chu Shaoyang did not stay in the mansion for long. He was on official business and only stayed one night before leaving. Before leaving, he left behind a lot of expensive tonics and specifically instructed that they be given to Jiang Muxin and Wei Susu to nourish their bodies.

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After nearly ten days of careful treatment, Wei Susu's physical condition finally met the criteria for surgery.

The day of the surgery was a clear, sunny day.

According to Dr. Qian's old rule, everyone must stay away during the operation, except for Director Zhang, who stands guard outside the door to ensure that the operation is not disturbed in any way.

Inside the room, only Nie Qianqian and Wei Susu remained, and the silence was so profound you could hear a pin drop.

Nie Qianqian looked at Wei Susu through the black veil and saw that her face was calm and showed no sign of panic. She couldn't help but ask in a hoarse voice, "Are you scared?"

Wei Susu was remarkably calm. She gently shook her head and said, "I'm not afraid."

“In the past, I did not seek to live, so I was not afraid of the outcome of the surgery; now I am striving to live because I believe in Dr. Qian’s medical skills and believe that I can live. I will do my best to treat you, Dr. Qian.”

Nie Qianqian nodded. A patient's trust in their doctor is always key to a cure. If a patient harbors doubts or doesn't follow medical advice, even the most skilled doctor will find it difficult to succeed.

Her hoarse voice rang out again: "Since you trust me, I will certainly not let you down."

Outside, everyone waited anxiously.

The day finally arrived, and no one could say whether they felt it came too quickly or too slowly.

Can Dr. Qian really cure it?

From the moment the door closed, Jiang Lingyang's heart never calmed down.

He felt this was the most nerve-wracking moment of his life, far surpassing the time he took the imperial examination and met the emperor.

He prayed repeatedly in his heart: Gods, please save Susu. She has lost her daughter and suffered so much pain in her life.

Jiang Zheng'an trusted Doctor Qian. Whenever a doubt arose, he would recall the firm voice in the dilapidated temple: "Jiang Zheng'an, I will definitely save you. Just hold on."

With his superb medical skills and decisive actions, Dr. Qian is sure to save my mother from this predicament and save our family.

Among the crowd, Qin Jichuan was the one with the most conflicted and torn mindset.

He naturally hoped that Wei Susu's surgery would be successful, but on the other hand, a voice in his heart kept questioning: How is it possible? Wei Susu's heart disease is stubborn and she has already developed heart failure. How can there be a cure for such a serious illness?

Qiu Niang didn't dare to get close at all. As soon as she saw the closed door and thought of Wei Susu suffering the pain of surgery inside, her heart felt like it was being cooked in a pot of oil, and she couldn't help but shed tears.

But she knew it was bad luck to shed tears at this moment, so she forced herself to hold them back and hid in a corner to pray silently: "Madam, please don't leave Qiu Niang behind."

The maids and servants in the mansion also knew that today was a special day, as the mysterious Doctor Qian was going to perform surgery on the lady. Although they did not know the specific procedures, everyone tiptoed and spoke softly, afraid of disturbing the doctor inside the room.