Fleeing from famine? Not a chance; the divine healer's wife made her fortune.

Smear campaigns and countermeasures: pharmacists are hard to find.

The shop assistant was breathless and his face was ashen. "Madam, something terrible has happened! Outside... outside people are saying that our medicinal herbs are fake, and some people are even saying... saying that our medicinal herbs are poisonous!"

The list of medicinal herbs in Su Yunlan's hand floated to the ground with a soft rustling sound.

Her eyes narrowed, a cold glint flashing in them, and her clenched fists turned white at the knuckles.

The air was filled with a faint medicinal fragrance, but at this moment it felt particularly solemn.

The noise in the shop disappeared, as if even the air had frozen, with only the shop assistant's rapid breathing echoing in the air.

Xiao Yuhan sat to the side, his hand, which had been flipping through military books, paused, and his deep gaze fell on Su Yunlan, silently offering her support.

His brows furrowed slightly, and he exuded a cold aura, like the calm before a storm.

Su Yunlan took a deep breath, trying to suppress the anger in her heart.

She understood that in this era of slow information dissemination, the power of rumors was even more terrifying.

Moreover, medicine is a matter of life and death; once trust is lost, how easy is it to rebuild?

She walked quickly to the door and looked around. The once bustling street now seemed unusually deserted.

Her herbal medicine shop was deserted, with only a few pedestrians hurrying by, occasionally casting strange glances and whispering among themselves.

An atmosphere of doubt and unease permeated the air, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Su Yunlan frowned, an invisible pressure weighing on her heart like a boulder.

She could sense that this was not just simple malicious competition; there seemed to be an invisible hand manipulating everything behind the scenes, trying to completely destroy her.

"Madam, what do we do now?" The waiter's voice trembled slightly. He had never seen anything like this before, and his heart was filled with fear and helplessness.

Su Yunlan did not answer. Her gaze swept firmly across everything around her as she quickly considered what to do.

After a long silence, a cold smile appeared on her lips, and her eyes gleamed with confidence.

"Go and summon Young Master Xiao." Her tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

The waiter paused for a moment, then quickly agreed and left, disappearing into the crowd.

Su Yunlan turned and went back into the shop, her gaze falling on the medicinal herb inspection report issued by an authoritative institution on the table.

Su Yunlan picked up the medicinal herb test report that she treasured. The paper felt delicate yet resilient, just like her mood at that moment.

She walked to the shop entrance, meeting the suspicious and uneasy gazes of the crowd, and called out, "Fellow villagers, I know you have doubts, which is normal. But words are not enough; facts speak louder than words." Her clear voice pierced through the whispers of the crowd, carrying an undeniable confidence.

She unfolded the report in her hand, which bore the official seal of the government and stood out prominently in the sunlight.

Pointing to the text above, she read it aloud, word by word: "This is an inspection report issued by an authoritative institution in the capital. It clearly states that the medicinal herbs in my shop are of superior quality and contain absolutely no adulteration or poison!" She paused, her sharp gaze sweeping over everyone present, and continued, "Those who spread rumors are despicable! They can't stand seeing our business doing well, so they resort to such despicable means. It's truly hateful!"

Whispers began to rise from the crowd as people started talking amongst themselves, discussing the contents of the report.

The initial suspicion gradually turned clear, replaced by anger.

"I knew it! How could Madam Su sell fake medicine? She's a miracle doctor!"

"It must be those competitors who are jealous and deliberately sabotaging us!"

"How despicable! They actually tried to harm us!"

An angry outburst surged forth like a tidal wave, completely washing away the previous oppressive atmosphere.

The crowd began to surge toward Su Yunlan's pharmacy, scrambling to buy medicinal herbs.

The once deserted streets have become bustling again, filled with the sounds of vendors hawking their wares and bargaining, brimming with vitality.

Looking at the bustling shop again, Su Yunlan couldn't help but smile smugly.

She let out a soft breath, and the weight that had been hanging over her heart finally lifted.

She knew this was just the beginning, and she would make those who sabotaged her pay the price.

Xiao Yuhan stood silently behind Su Yunlan, and he felt proud as he saw Su Yunlan fight back so decisively.

He walked to Su Yunlan's side, gently put his arm around her shoulder, and silently expressed his support and love.

Su Yunlan felt his warmth and leaned into his arms.

The two clung tightly to each other, ignoring the envious glances from those around them.

The sunlight shone on them, bathing them in a golden glow, making them appear exceptionally warm and beautiful.

Just then, Young Master Xiao came running over, panting. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said urgently, "Sister-in-law, you're amazing! Those who spread rumors must be furious right now!"

Su Yunlan smiled and was about to say something when she suddenly heard a voice in her ear: "Madam, the shop... the shop is too busy!" She turned her head and saw a shop assistant with an anxious face, pointing to the crowded people in the pharmacy, his tone full of helplessness.

Su Yunlan's smile faltered slightly as she glanced at the busy figure, lost in thought.

In the bustling pharmacy, the fragrance of herbs mingled with the smell of sweat, and the air was stuffy and humid.

Su Yunlan frowned as she looked at the long queue in front of her.

The pharmacist dispensing the medicine had beads of sweat on his forehead, but he dared not slacken his movements in the slightest.

The clinking sound of the steelyard and the medicine scales against each other seemed particularly faint in the noisy environment.

"Why is it so slow! I've been waiting for ages!" A gruff voice broke the busy yet orderly rhythm of the pharmacy.

"Yes, this is too slow! My child is waiting for this medicine to save his life!" A woman holding her pale-faced child urged anxiously.

Discontented voices rose and fell, spreading like ripples throughout the pharmacy.

The once orderly queue began to stir, and people's faces were filled with anxiety and unease.

There was a tense atmosphere in the air, like a taut string that could break at any time.

Su Yunlan felt an invisible pressure surging towards her like a tide.

"Sister-in-law, this can't go on, we're clearly short-handed!" Young Master Xiao said anxiously, looking at the chaotic scene before him.

His sleeves were soaked with sweat and clung tightly to his body, making him look somewhat disheveled.

Su Yunlan took a deep breath, trying her best to remain calm.

She looked around, her gaze settling on several pharmacists who were busy at work.

Although their movements were skillful, their speed was clearly not keeping up with the customers' needs.

She realized that the biggest problem the pharmacy was now facing was a shortage of manpower.

"Tenth Brother, go and write a notice right away, saying that we are recruiting pharmacists with high salaries and excellent benefits." Su Yunlan made a decisive decision, her tone firm.

Upon hearing this, Young Master Xiao immediately agreed and left.

He ran out of the pharmacy quickly, and soon a conspicuous notice was posted at the entrance of the pharmacy.

The notice read, "High-salary pharmacist wanted, excellent benefits," the words shining brightly in the sunlight, attracting the attention of many passersby.

The notice caused an immediate sensation.

Many young pharmacists came to apply, hoping to get this well-paid job.

Su Yunlan personally conducted the interviews, carefully examining the abilities and character of each applicant.

She selected several promising young pharmacists and personally mentored them, sharing all her experience with them.

The new pharmacists quickly adapted to their work at the pharmacy.

Their arrival alleviated the pressure of manpower shortage in pharmacies, and the speed of dispensing medicine also increased significantly.

The atmosphere in the pharmacy gradually eased, and the anxiety on the customers' faces slowly disappeared.

Su Yunlan breathed a slight sigh of relief as she watched the pharmacy regain its order.

She walked up to a new pharmacist, patted him on the shoulder, and encouraged him, "Do a good job, I believe in you."

The young pharmacist was flattered and quickly nodded in agreement.

His eyes gleamed with excitement and were full of energy.

However, at this moment...

“Madam, this guest says…” A waiter rushed over, hesitant to speak.

However, the newly recruited pharmacists, while enthusiastic, lacked experience.

I frequently made mistakes when preparing some complex prescriptions.

An old man took the freshly prepared medicine, sniffed it, and his face changed drastically: "This medicine is wrong! The smell is wrong!" His cloudy eyes widened, and his voice trembled, "I've been taking medicine for fifty years, how could I not smell right or wrong? This medicine is missing astragalus and has an extra licorice! You are treating human life like dirt!"

The old man's roar was like a thunderclap, exploding in the pharmacy and instantly igniting the already tense atmosphere.

The surrounding customers stopped what they were doing and all turned their attention to the old man and the new pharmacist.

The young pharmacist stood there, pale-faced and helpless, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead, and he nearly dropped the medicine scale in his hand.

His lips trembled as he tried to explain, but he couldn't utter a single word.

"Quack doctor! Quack doctor!" The old man trembled with anger, and he slammed the medicine packet in his hand to the ground, scattering the herbs all over the ground and emitting a strong medicinal smell.

His voice was hoarse and shrill, like the harsh sound of an old bellows being pulled, echoing in the pharmacy.

"My prescription was written by the imperial physician. You've got the wrong prescription; it could kill someone!" The old man pointed at the young pharmacist's nose, spitting as it landed on the pharmacist's face. The pharmacist dared not dodge and could only silently endure the old man's rage.

"Pay up! You have to pay up!" The old man's son rushed up, grabbed the pharmacist by the collar, and roared.

The surrounding customers echoed their demands for compensation.

The pharmacy was thrown into chaos, filled with shouts, curses, and cries that created a deafening cacophony.

Su Yunlan's heart sank to the bottom. She took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, walked up to the old man, and said sincerely, "Old man, I am really sorry. It was our pharmacy's negligence. We are willing to compensate you for your loss."

However, the old man did not accept Su Yunlan's apology. He still angrily pointed at the young pharmacist and shouted, "Pay up! You must pay up! If I hadn't known the quality, I would have almost taken this poison! I'm going to sue you for disregarding human life!"

Su Yunlan frowned, racking her brains for a solution, when a shop assistant leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Madam, I've heard there's an old pharmacist in the west of the city with superb medical skills, but he has a strange temper. Perhaps he can help us..."