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

Nie Qianqian smiled and explained the origin of the silver notes to Liu Yan and Tuantuan in detail: "That day... I bet on Gu Xiao's imperial examination. He ended up passing all three levels of the exam with top honors. The silver I initially invested more than tripled, from 30,000 taels to this 100,000 taels!"

Liu Yan was stunned. After a long while, she murmured, "It can be like this... Everyone says money can make money, but I never thought it could make money like this. This is too ruthless!"

Although Tuantuan is small, she understands the use of money and knows that a few coins can buy her a full meal.

“One tael of silver can be exchanged for a thousand coins.” Tuantuan said, counting on her little fingers as she spoke.

"Ten taels of silver is ten thousand coins."

But he got stuck when he got to ten taels; his little brain just couldn't wrap his head around the numbers after ten thousand coins.

Tuantuan thought that if this were replaced with copper coins, it could probably fill the entire room!

His little mouth gaped open wide enough to fit an egg, and his eyes widened: "Wow, Mom, 100,000 taels is so much money! It's amazing! I didn't know that studying hard for the imperial examinations could make so much money. Tuantuan will study hard in the future too!"

Liu Yan laughed at his childish words, reached out and hugged Tuantuan, giving him a soft kiss on his head: "Of course Tuantuan should study hard. Your father is a top scholar, so you'll definitely do well in your studies in the future!"

After laughing, she looked at Nie Qianqian, her eyes filled with emotion: "Mother really didn't expect that Gu Xiao, who was still injured, would change so much in just one year. He is truly our family's lucky star. No, you and Gu Xiao are both our family's lucky stars, both of you!"

Upon hearing this, Tuantuan immediately looked up at Liu Yan with her little face and asked in a clear, sweet voice, "Grandma, what about me?"

Liu Yan pinched his little nose and smiled, her eyes crinkling: "Tuantuan is our family's little lucky charm. A lucky charm naturally brings good fortune. He's the best little lucky charm ever!"

Tuantuan was overjoyed to hear this, nestled in Liu Yan's arms and giggling incessantly, her little body bouncing up and down.

The candlelight flickered gently, its warm yellow light filling the entire room and illuminating the smiling faces of the three people. The atmosphere was cozy and lively, and even the night outside the window seemed gentler.

"Mother, do you remember? When I left the Nie family, I promised you that I would make sure you would live a peaceful and happy life without any worries."

Nie Qianqian held Liu Yan's hand and said, "Now that you have your own business and we have this 100,000 taels of silver, things will only get better from now on."

Liu Yan looked at her daughter in front of her, and her eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

The little girl who used to flit around her legs has grown into someone who can support her.

"Mother is blessed, all thanks to you, Qianqian. I used to think that what you said was a distant dream, but I never thought it would come true so quickly. I really have to thank you."

"We're family, no need for thanks," Nie Qianqian said softly, handing her a handkerchief.

"If it weren't for you, I would have died in that cold forest long ago. For the past ten years or so, you've always said you owe me something, but you've already given me the best of everything and worried yourself sick over me."

"Now, it's time to think about yourself. Gu Xiaolian has passed the imperial examination with top honors, and it's only a matter of time before he passes the provincial examination and enters the imperial court. You will also become an official's wife in the future. Yueji Pavilion and the future Qiyue Tower are both golden goose that generate money, so you won't have to worry about money. Mother, you should also consider your relationship with Lord Tang."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yan's face flushed bright red, and she nervously twisted the hem of her clothes.

She was old-fashioned and always felt that divorce and remarriage were not honorable things, and was even more ashamed to mention these things in front of her daughter.

Seeing this, Nie Qianqian squeezed her hand and smiled, "There's nothing to be embarrassed about. You and Lord Tang are in love and you're both single, so being together is a perfectly legitimate thing to do. I fully support you."

As she spoke, she took out a 10,000-tael note from her banknotes and handed it to Liu Yan. “Keep this 10,000 taels for your personal use. Buy whatever you want to eat, wear, or use. I have more when you run out. Also, I want to buy a property in the provincial capital and some shops. I’ll put them in your name. In the future, when you’re with Lord Tang, you’ll have property and you’ll have more confidence.”

Liu Yan refused to accept it, pushing the banknote back with an exceptionally firm attitude: "I don't want it! This money is too hot to handle, and it makes me uneasy. This is what you earned, so keep it for yourself. We have everything we need now, so I really don't need it. Housing prices in the provincial capital are high, and if we want to buy a house, it has to be in your name. I already have enough; you can keep it for Tuantuan in the future."

“Grandma, Tuantuan belongs to Grandma!” Tuantuan chimed in in a childish voice, nuzzling against Liu Yan’s arm.

Liu Yan's heart softened at the warmth of the gesture, but she still refused to give in.

Seeing this, Nie Qianqian changed her tune and said seriously, "Mother, the provincial capital is not like Fulin County, and the expenses are much higher. Besides, as you can see, I am now recognized as a daughter by the Jiang family, and from now on, my words, actions, and clothing will be watched. That eldest daughter of the Jiang family is arrogant and will probably find fault with me behind my back, laughing at me for not knowing the etiquette of a noble family and for dressing poorly."

Liu Yan: "This..."

Nie Qianqian: "You know my ambition. I only want to heal the sick and save lives in this life. The art of medicine is endless, and I have no interest in learning those things like etiquette and dressing up. I'll have to trouble you to help me with these things, Mother. You must take this money. It's your daughter's way of showing filial piety to you. How can you refuse it? The household expenses and everyone's clothing will all come from you. How can we manage without money? Besides, I'm troubling you with these things. This money should be yours anyway."

These words struck a chord with Liu Yan.

She had no good impression of Jiang Muxin's arrogant and condescending attitude towards Nie Qianqian, and she couldn't bear to see her daughter criticized.

She took the silver note and clutched it tightly, nodding emphatically: "Alright, Qianqian, Mother will keep it! I've been in frequent contact with Madam Wei lately. She's kind and patient, and she's taught me a lot. I'll follow her closely from now on and learn from her diligently, so you won't fall behind!"

Seeing that her trick had worked, Nie Qianqian couldn't help but chuckle to herself, "Alright, Mother, then I'll trouble you. Don't worry about the property; I'll take care of it myself. As for you and Lord Tang, let things take their course; I won't force you."

At night, after putting Tuantuan to sleep, Nie Qianqian lay in bed, still thinking about Liu Yan.

She knew that her mother was still bound by the constraints of this era, feeling that divorce and remarriage were inferior to others, and always felt that she was not good enough for Lord Tang. She had to find ways to help her mother overcome this inferiority complex and bring the two of them together as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, Liu Yan also tossed and turned, unable to sleep, staring at the top of the tent with her eyes open, Nie Qianqian's words echoing in her ears again and again.

In truth, she already had a place for Lord Tang in her heart.

Grandma Ma is right. Lord Tang helped her get a divorce, which is a great favor. He is an honest and upright official who dared to go to the epidemic area to fight the epidemic. How could such a responsible man not be moved?

Her inferiority complex was like a thorn, preventing her from reciprocating Lord Tang's feelings. Yet, an irrepressible affection deep within her made her want to get closer, to say a few more words to him…