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

Jiang Lingyang had not drunk alcohol for a long time, but that night, he and Xie Mingyuan got completely drunk.

Xie Mingyuan took out his treasured old cellar wine, which had been stored for more than ten years. After opening it, the wine was mellow and fragrant. As the two toasted each other, the worries and burdens that had been weighing on their hearts for many days dissipated, leaving only the joy of surviving a disaster.

After a few rounds of drinks, both of them became quite drunk.

Jiang Lingyang, unable to hold his liquor, was already flushed and slumped on the table, murmuring, "Brother Mingyuan, do you still remember... that Lantern Festival? That was the first time I met Susu, and it was love at first sight..."

How could Xie Mingyuan not remember?

The scene from that night is etched in his memory for the rest of his life.

At that time, he and Jiang Lingyang had just passed the imperial examination and were going to the capital to participate in the Lantern Festival. The prosperity of the capital was far beyond what they could see in their hometown. The city was brightly lit and bustling with people, which greatly excited these poor students. They made a pact on the spot to make a name for themselves under the emperor's nose.

Just as they were in high spirits, Wei Susu happened to be traveling with her friends.

She had just come of age and was not yet made up, but she possessed the unique clarity and charm of a young girl. Dressed in simple clothes, she was full of talent and eloquence. During the banquet, she recited poems, composed couplets, and solved riddles, which overshadowed the many candidates present.

Some arrogant scholars disagreed, saying that women's talents were nothing more than vulgar matters of romance and nature, unworthy of being discussed in a refined manner, let alone serving the court. Their words were full of contempt.

Wei Susu appeared delicate, but possessed a certain arrogance within her. She immediately posed a difficult question that combined practical application with literary ingenuity. None of the candidates present could answer it, and they looked at each other in bewilderment.

Just then, Jiang Lingyang stood up and calmly gave a perfect answer.

The answer not only solved the mystery of the question but also contained insights into governing the country and ensuring peace. It made Wei Susu's eyes flash with amazement and also made the other candidates applaud, feeling that Jiang Lingyang had boosted their morale.

But after Jiang Lingyang finished speaking, he did not feel smug. Instead, he looked at Wei Susu and said seriously, "Talent and learning are not limited by gender. If a woman is talented, she may not be inferior to a man. If we judge people based on gender, how are we any different from those powerful people who select talents based on status and position?"

These words made the scholar who had spoken rudely earlier blush and lower his head in silence, and also made Wei Susu fall in love at first sight with the gentle yet dignified man in front of her.

Xie Mingyuan stared at the drunken Jiang Lingyang, his eyes filled with complex emotions, and murmured to himself, "How could I not remember? I'll never forget that night... Every midnight, I dream of what would have happened if I had stood up and answered Susu's question back then, would everything have been different..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he collapsed onto the table and fell into a deep sleep.

Jiang Lingyang across from him had long since fallen into a deep sleep. This regret, hidden in his heart for over a decade, finally dissipated into the air along with the aroma of wine, unheard by anyone...

For the next seven days, Nie Qianqian and Director Zhang remained at the mansion. The critical period after the surgery had passed, and they no longer needed to stay by Wei Susu's side. They only needed to come to care for and monitor Wei Susu's vital signs every day.

The remaining time was spent discussing medicine with Director Zhang and Qin Jichuan. Nie Qianqian, bringing with her modern medical knowledge, offered many novel and unique viewpoints, insights, and treatment methods, shattering the two's preconceived notions. Meanwhile, Director Zhang and Qin Jichuan were no ordinary practitioners either. Having practiced medicine for many years, they possessed rich practical experience in diagnosing and treating common and prevalent diseases. All three felt they had gained a great deal from their exchange.

On Wei Susu's side, with Nie Qianqian's carefully prepared conditioning medicine and various precious tonics from the mansion, and with everyone's meticulous care, she recovered very well. Her complexion became rosier day by day, and she visibly radiated vitality.

Freed from her constant mental ailment, Wei Susu felt that she was living each day to the fullest. After rekindling her hope of finding her lost daughter, her mental state was completely different from before, with more determination and anticipation in her eyes.

During this time, she would often do one thing: gently press her hand on her chest and feel her heart beating strongly.

"Thump, thump."

With each heartbeat, she could clearly perceive the vibrant life force.

Nie Qianqian once told her that a mother and son or a mother and daughter are the only lives that have shared a heartbeat, and this bond is the deepest.

She must cherish this regained health, and with this bond, find her child who has been lost for many years.

As everyone watched Wei Susu transform little by little, from her pale and worried face to her radiant and energetic appearance, their gratitude towards Nie Qianqian grew even deeper.

The maids and servants in the mansion secretly spread the word, saying that Doctor Qian was indeed a divine physician, whose medical skills were even better than those of the imperial physicians in the capital.

This lady, who had lived in the mansion for a year and was constantly tormented by illness, was actually pulled back from the brink of death by her.

Seven days later, Wei Susu had basically returned to normal, but a full recovery would require a recovery period of three to six months.

After writing out the remaining prescriptions and carefully explaining all the precautions, Nie Qianqian prepared to take her leave.

Upon learning that Dr. Qian was leaving, Wei Susu felt inexplicably sad, and her eyes welled up with tears.

Nie Qianqian understood this mentality very well—patients who have just recovered from a serious illness often develop a dependence on the doctor who saved their lives, and this dependence will gradually dissipate over time.

But in fact, Wei Susu's feelings for Nie Qianqian go beyond that.

From the inexplicable sense of kinship that arose upon their first meeting, to the later discovery that their values ​​were so aligned; from Nie Qianqian giving her a mirror and makeup products, rekindling her love of beauty, to Nie Qianqian performing surgery and tirelessly caring for her day and night...

Every detail is vivid in my mind, and it has long surpassed the ordinary doctor-patient relationship.

As agreed, Jiang Lingyang took out 1,500 taels of silver as consultation fee. He had been an official for many years and was incorruptible. This money was all accumulated from the businesses he had built up over the years, but he was not reluctant to part with it. Compared to Wei Susu's life, what was this amount of money?

On the day of their departure, the entire Jiang family, along with Xie Mingyuan, saw Nie Qianqian and Director Zhang off at the gate of the mansion.

Director Zhang stood tall and proud.

Dr. Qian cured a difficult and complicated disease that even the most famous doctors in the provincial capital had been unable to treat for more than a year. When he returns to Jishetang this time, he will definitely stand tall!

This was a talent he had discovered, and although he hadn't personally treated him, he was still honored to share in the honor.

To be personally escorted by the governor and a first-rank official from the capital was an honor he had never dared to dream of before. Since meeting Doctor Qian, his life had been filled with more and more highlights.

Wei Susu suppressed the reluctance surging in her heart. Having lived to this age, she had long understood that gatherings and separations are inevitable. Moreover, she always felt that she and Doctor Qian had a deep connection and that they would surely meet again in the future.

She turned to Qiu Niang beside her and gestured, and Qiu Niang quickly stepped forward with a carved wooden box. Wei Susu took the box and solemnly handed it to Nie Qianqian, saying softly, "Doctor Qian, my husband and I have always lived a simple life and have nothing of value. This pearl was acquired by my father by chance many years ago, and it was quite a stroke of luck. Today I would like to give it to you, and I hope you will accept it."

Nie Qianqian was about to decline, but seeing the earnest look in Wei Susu's eyes, she knew that Wei Susu had made up her mind, so she had no choice but to accept the brocade box. "Thank you for your generous gift, Madam Jiang."

Jiang Muxin, who was standing to the side, saw this and was startled.

She was very familiar with this pearl; it was her mother's most prized possession, acquired by her maternal grandparents through a fortuitous encounter and later passed down to her mother.

Jiang Muxin had always thought that her mother would give this precious pearl as part of her dowry when she got married in the future. However, she never expected that her mother would give such an important token to the mysterious Doctor Qian in front of her!

Nie Qianqian and Director Zhang got into the carriage, and the carriage drove away. Wei Susu stared at the carriage for a long time, lost in thought.

Doctor Qian, I will never forget your kindness in this lifetime. May your future be smooth.