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

The pharmacy prospers, and a new era begins.

Su Yunlan had heard of the old pharmacist in the west of the city. It was said that he was an expert in pharmacology and had superb medical skills, but he was eccentric and did not like to interact with people. Therefore, he lived in seclusion in the west of the city and did not care about worldly affairs.

Now, only he can help me.

She took a deep breath, her gaze as firm as a rock: "Take me there!"

Xiao Yuhan looked at her, his eyes full of encouragement and support.

The previously noisy crowd gradually quieted down, and everyone's eyes were focused on Su Yunlan, anticipating her actions.

In a dilapidated courtyard in the western part of the city, the aroma of medicine permeated the air, but could not mask a faint musty smell.

As Su Yunlan stepped into the courtyard, she saw an elderly man with white hair and beard standing with his back to her, intently working with medicinal herbs.

The old man was dressed in coarse linen clothes, patched upon patched, but they were washed very cleanly and meticulously.

"Sir, I am Su Yunlan, and I have come to request an audience." Su Yunlan bowed respectfully, her voice clear and melodious.

The old man didn't turn around, nor did he stop what he was doing. He just gave a faint "hmm," as if he didn't take her seriously at all.

Su Yunlan was not discouraged and spoke again: "My pharmacy has encountered some problems, so I have come to ask for your advice, sir."

The old man finally stopped what he was doing, slowly turned around, and looked Su Yunlan up and down with his cloudy eyes. He stroked his long white beard and said slowly, "Oh? What's the problem? Tell me."

Su Yunlan recounted the events that had occurred at the pharmacy in detail, her tone sincere and neither humble nor arrogant.

After listening, the old man sneered: "Hmph, you can't even handle such a small matter, yet you dare to open a pharmacy? I don't have time to meddle in these kinds of things."

Su Yunlan had anticipated this. She calmly took out a brocade box from her sleeve, and inside was a precious century-old Ganoderma lucidum.

“Sir, I know you enjoy collecting rare medicinal herbs. This century-old Ganoderma lucidum is a small token of my respect. Please accept it.”

The old man glanced at the lingzhi mushroom.

Su Yunlan smiled slightly, then took out an ancient book from his sleeve and handed it to the old man: "This is an ancient medical book that I obtained by chance. Perhaps it will be of some help to you, sir."

The old man took the ancient book, flipped through a few pages, and his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

He raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on Su Yunlan: "What else do you want?"

Su Yunlan was overjoyed, knowing that things had taken a turn for the better.

She took a deep breath and said slowly, "I hope that you, sir, can come out of retirement, take charge of my pharmacy, and offer guidance."

The old man pondered for a moment, then suddenly held up one finger: "One year."

Su Yunlan asked, puzzled, "A year?"

The old man's outstretched finger acted like a stabilizing force, instantly making Su Yunlan's heart leap into her throat.

"One year, I will stay here for you for one year." The old man emphasized again, his cloudy eyes flashing with shrewdness. "Within one year, I will do my best, but after one year, I will not linger."

After a moment's thought, Su Yunlan understood the old man's concerns.

Perhaps he was afraid of being entangled in worldly affairs, or perhaps he didn't want to be tied down by the pharmacy business.

In any case, being able to hire this old pharmacist for a year is already an incredible stroke of luck.

A radiant smile bloomed on her face, like a spring breeze brushing away the ice. "It's a deal. I will await your arrival, sir."

The old man nodded in satisfaction, a barely perceptible smile appearing on his aged face.

He stood up, flicked his sleeves, and said, "Let's go. My time is precious, and I don't want to waste it on these pointless formalities."

Su Yunlan was overjoyed and quickly followed the old man.

The two walked out of the dilapidated courtyard one after the other, the sunlight shining on them as if foreshadowing a new beginning.

The arrival of the veteran pharmacist was like throwing a boulder into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.

His superb medical skills and exceptional pharmacological knowledge immediately boosted the reputation of the pharmacy.

People flocked to the pharmacy seeking medical treatment, and the business was as booming as the summer sun.

The other pharmacy owners were green with envy, watching Su Yunlan's pharmacy prosper day by day, and they were itching to get their hands on it.

They gossiped amongst themselves and even began plotting to teach Su Yunlan a lesson.

At this moment, Su Yunlan paid no attention to these rumors. She sat behind the counter with a confident smile on her lips.

Her gaze swept over the bustling crowd, and she felt a sense of accomplishment.

She knew this was just the beginning, and her goals went far beyond that.

Xiao Yuhan stood behind Su Yunlan, gazing at her tenderly.

He watched Su Yunlan handle various matters with ease amidst the crowd, and her confidence and decisiveness captivated him.

He couldn't help but take her hand, his fingers gently caressing her delicate skin, as if conveying endless love.

Su Yunlan felt Xiao Yuhan's gentleness, turned her head, and smiled at him. The smile was as warm as a spring breeze, warming their hearts.

Seeing the two so intimate, Young Master Xiao silently touched his nose and tactfully took a few steps back.

Although he didn't like the overly affectionate atmosphere, he felt a great sense of pride seeing how capable his sister-in-law was.

As evening approached, business at the pharmacy gradually slowed down.

Su Yunlan stretched and was about to discuss the next steps with Xiao Yuhan when she heard a commotion at the door.

"There's something wrong with the medicine in your pharmacy!" A sharp voice shattered the silence.

The noise instantly shattered the evening tranquility of the pharmacy, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

Several well-dressed men stood at the entrance of the pharmacy, their faces unfriendly and their eyes gleaming with sinister light.

The man at the head of the group, dressed in a silk robe and holding a packet of medicinal herbs, spoke in a sharp and grating tone: "The medicine from your pharmacy is problematic! It hasn't helped at all; in fact, it's made things worse!"

His voice, like a sharp blade, pierced the silence of the air and attracted the attention of passersby.

The guests who were about to leave stopped in their tracks, looking puzzled.

The others joined in the commotion, loudly proclaiming that the medicine in the pharmacy was defective, and the scene immediately descended into chaos.

Su Yunlan frowned slightly as she calmly observed the farce unfolding before her.

She knew this was no accident, but a carefully orchestrated conspiracy by her rivals.

A surge of anger quietly burned within her; she would never allow them to slander her pharmacy.

"Please calm down, everyone!" Su Yunlan's voice was clear and firm, like a plum blossom in the dead of winter, standing proudly and instantly suppressing the noise.

She stepped forward, her sharp gaze sweeping over the group before her: "Since you say there's something wrong with the medicine in my pharmacy, then please tell me where you feel unwell? What specific medicine did you take? I need to know the details before I can give you an explanation."

The man in the lead was clearly taken aback by Su Yunlan's composure. He paused for a moment, then glared at her and said viciously, "Enough with the nonsense! I just feel unwell after taking your medicine! You heartless merchants should just shut down!"

Su Yunlan sneered; she had already anticipated their attempt at sophistry.

She gestured for Young Master Xiao to fetch paper and pen, then walked up to the troublemakers, her tone calm yet firm: "Since you say there's something wrong with the medicine in my pharmacy, then please write down your symptoms in detail, as well as the names of the medicinal herbs you purchased. We'll check them one by one to see who's lying."

The man's face turned a deep shade of liver; he hadn't expected Su Yunlan to be so difficult, and he was speechless for a moment.

The people behind him exchanged bewildered glances, their faces showing signs of panic.

Looking at their expressions, Su Yunlan became even more certain of her judgment.

She turned to the surrounding crowd and said, "Fellow neighbors, I, Su Yunlan, hereby guarantee that all the medicinal herbs sold in my pharmacy are of the highest quality and absolutely genuine. If anyone experiences any discomfort after taking medicine from my pharmacy, I will take full responsibility!"

Her voice was strong and resonant, echoing through the crowd and winning the trust of the people.

However, the suppression did not end there. In the days that followed, all sorts of rumors spread, and the price of medicinal herbs was driven up to an absurd level.

The pharmacy's business plummeted, with only a handful of customers coming each day.

Young Master Xiao was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth in the pharmacy: "Sister-in-law, what should we do? If this continues, our pharmacy will go out of business."

Su Yunlan remained calm and composed, gazing out the window with a burning fighting spirit in her eyes.

She said softly, "They want to suppress me? Not so easy. Since they want to play games, I'll play along."

A mysterious smile played on her lips as she turned and walked towards the backyard of the pharmacy, leaving everyone with an unfathomable silhouette...

"Xiao Yuhan, help me prepare. We're going to a medicinal herb planting base in the far suburbs."

Su Yunlan's pharmacy is now a leading pharmacy in the city.

The ornately decorated facade, with the three golden characters "Jishetang" on the plaque shining brightly, highlights its status.

Every day, a steady stream of patients flocked in from all over, all hoping to be cured by Su Yunlan's miraculous healing skills.

The shop was filled with the aroma of herbs, and various rare medicinal materials were displayed on the counter. The shop assistants were busy with their work, picking and dispensing medicines in an orderly manner.

The presence of a veteran pharmacist is undoubtedly a golden brand.

He not only possessed superb medical skills, but also imparted all his lifelong knowledge to others, which improved the quality of medicinal materials and prescriptions in the pharmacy.

The once deserted Jishetang is now bustling with activity.

The owners of other pharmacies could only watch helplessly as Su Yunlan's pharmacy grew stronger day by day, powerless to compete with it.

Their past schemes and plots were like ants trying to shake a tree, utterly ineffective in the face of Su Yunlan's wisdom and decisiveness.

Standing on the second floor of the pharmacy, Su Yunlan looked at the bustling crowd and felt a great sense of accomplishment.

A gentle breeze carries the fragrance of herbs, which is refreshing and pleasant.

She reached out and touched the exquisite carvings on the window frame; the texture was delicate and smooth, like silk.

Laughter drifted from downstairs, mingling with patients' words of gratitude, creating a beautiful melody.

Xiao Yuhan walked behind Su Yunlan, gently wrapped his arms around her waist, and rested his chin on her shoulder.

His warm breath brushed against Su Yunlan's ear, sending a shiver down her spine.

"Lan'er, you did it." His voice was deep and magnetic, as melodious as a cello.

Su Yunlan turned around and nestled in Xiao Yuhan's arms.

She looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

"All of this is the result of our joint efforts."

The two stood embracing, their eyes only for each other.

The afterglow of the setting sun fell upon them, coating them with a golden halo, making them look like a beautiful painting.

Downstairs, Young Master Xiao, watching the two being so intimate, smiled and shook his head, his eyes full of blessings.

Just as everyone was immersed in joy, a waiter hurried upstairs with a letter in his hand.

"Madam, there is a letter for you."

Su Yunlan took the letter. There was no signature on the envelope, only a black datura flower.

A hint of doubt arose in her mind, and she slowly opened the envelope.

The letter contained only one line: "The snow lotus has appeared in the world, and undercurrents are surging."

Su Yunlan frowned as she looked at the letter. "Snow Lotus..."