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

Pharmacist training program, another round of smear campaigns.

Su Yunlan gazed at the simply dressed but determined-looking Miss Sun before him, his mind churning with emotion.

She could sense Miss Sun's thirst for pharmacology, a passion so similar to her own when she first arrived. However, her own dedication to medicine was tinged with an unspeakable secret.

She pondered for a moment, a faint smile appearing on her lips, her tone carrying a hint of expectation, "I can give you a chance, but you have to be prepared to suffer."

Upon hearing this, Miss Sun's eyes lit up instantly, like a seedling that had been parched for a long time and then received rain. She immediately straightened her back, her voice trembling with excitement, "Mrs. Su, I will definitely not let you down!"

Seeing this, Young Master Xiao, who was standing to the side, also grinned and patted Miss Sun on the shoulder to encourage her, "Miss Sun, do a good job! My fourth sister-in-law is very capable. If you learn from her, I guarantee you will become an outstanding pharmacist in the future." The sincerity in his tone eased the tense atmosphere a bit.

Inside the pharmacy, sunlight streamed through the window lattice, illuminating the group and creating a warm yet subtly intimate atmosphere.

However, this warm atmosphere did not last long.

Just as Su Yunlan was preparing to further arrange Miss Sun's study plan, a commotion suddenly came from outside the pharmacy, growing louder and louder as it approached, like the rumble of thunder before a summer downpour.

"These unscrupulous pharmacies are causing immense harm!"

"I took your medicine and my stomach is killing me! Come and pay me back!"

"Everyone, please stop coming to this pharmacy! They sell fake medicine that can kill you!"

The shouts and curses rose and fell like sharp knives, stabbing viciously at the pharmacy.

The once peaceful street was instantly surrounded by an angry crowd.

Su Yunlan frowned slightly, put down the medicinal herbs in her hand, and walked towards the door.

She could sense that this commotion was no accident.

Sure enough, most of the people in the crowd were unfamiliar faces, with obvious signs of incitement.

The entrance to the pharmacy was crowded with angry customers, their faces flushed, pointing at the pharmacy and shouting their accusations.

Zhao, one of the patients, was already suspicious of the pharmacy. Now, he was even paler and his voice was trembling as he said, "I told you, I told you we shouldn't trust them so easily. My stomach, my stomach is still hurting."

Butler Qian's forehead was already covered in fine beads of sweat. He had never seen such a scene before. He stood helplessly to the side, wanting to explain, but was drowned out by the roar of the crowd.

The atmosphere in the pharmacy suddenly became oppressive; the air seemed to freeze, and even breathing became difficult.

Upon seeing this, Young Master Xiao's face darkened, and he rolled up his sleeves, ready to rush out to argue, but was stopped by Xiao Yuhan.

Xiao Yuhan pursed his lips, his sharp gaze sweeping across the crowd before finally settling on Su Yunlan.

He knew that his wife needed calm, not recklessness, at that moment.

Su Yunlan looked around, her gaze sweeping over every angry face. There was no panic in her eyes, but rather a chilling calm.

She took a deep breath, slowly walked to the entrance of the pharmacy, faced the dark mass of people in front of her, and slowly spoke.

"Everyone, please be quiet for a moment." Her voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to have a special magic that quieted the noisy crowd down a little.

As soon as Su Yunlan finished speaking, someone in the crowd pointed at her and shouted, "Don't listen to her! This woman is vicious and only knows how to lie!"

Su Yunlan's lips curled up slightly, showing no fear. She merely glanced at the person who had spoken before her gaze returned to the customers with their varied expressions.

"Everyone, please calm down, I promise..."

Su Yunlan didn't rush to defend herself. Instead, she first calmed the customers. She raised her hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and said in a calm and firm tone, "Everyone, I know you are all very anxious and angry right now. But please believe me, I, Su Yunlan, guarantee with my life that the prescription I wrote is absolutely correct." Her calm attitude surprised the customers, and the crowd gradually quieted down, waiting for Su Yunlan's explanation.

"I know some of you are experiencing stomach discomfort and suspect there's something wrong with our medication." Su Yunlan's gaze swept across the crowd, finally landing on the pale-faced patient, Zhao. "Sir, how are you feeling right now? Could you describe your symptoms in more detail?"

When Zhao was called out by Su Yunlan, he panicked and stammered, "I...I have a stomachache, and...I feel a bit nauseous."

Su Yunlan nodded slightly, her tone gentle: "When did you start experiencing these symptoms? What did you eat?"

After carefully recalling the events, Zhao said, "About an hour ago, I...I ate a few wild fruits."

Su Yunlan's eyes sharpened, and she pressed, "What wild fruit?"

The patient, Zhao, stammered and couldn't give a coherent answer. His eyes darted around, and he dared not look directly at Su Yunlan.

Just then, someone in the crowd shouted, "I saw him! He's eating hawthorns, and quite a lot of them!"

Su Yunlan suddenly realized and turned to the crowd to explain, "Hawthorn is good, but it should not be eaten in excess, especially on an empty stomach. This man's symptoms were not caused by our medicine, but by the fact that he ate too much hawthorn."

The crowd buzzed with discussion, and Zhao's expression grew even more grim.

Taking advantage of the momentum, Su Yunlan took out detailed records of herb inspections and prescriptions from the pharmacy and showed them to everyone, explaining, "The herbs in our pharmacy have all undergone strict inspections, and the prescriptions have all been personally reviewed by me. There will absolutely be no problems."

She paused, her gaze sharp as she swept across the crowd. "I know there have been some rumors circulating about our pharmacy lately, saying we sell fake medicine and harm people. These rumors are deliberately spread by someone to damage our pharmacy's reputation."

No sooner had Su Yunlan finished speaking than someone in the crowd pointed at a suspicious-looking man and shouted, "That's him! I saw him stirring things up in the crowd just now!"

The man's face changed drastically, and he turned to run away, but was caught by the crowd and taken to the authorities.

The rivals' scheme failed once again, and the pharmacy's reputation only grew stronger.

Su Yunlan watched the dispersing crowd, a faint smile appearing on her lips. Turning to Xiao Yuhan, she said, "It seems some people won't give up until they're completely cornered..."

Xiao Yuhan's gaze followed Su Yunlan the entire time, from her calmly walking into the crowd to her clear and logical explanation, and then to her exposing her competitor's conspiracy. His eyes were full of admiration and affection.

He knew that his wife was not only a highly skilled doctor, but also possessed a strong and calm mind in the face of danger.

After the crowd dispersed, he walked behind Su Yunlan and gently embraced her.

Su Yunlan did not refuse. She leaned against his warm chest, feeling his strong heartbeat. A faint medicinal fragrance mixed with the man's unique scent made her feel at ease.

People around them, whether they were pharmacy clerks or pedestrians on the street, all looked at them with envy. This perfect couple could support each other and advance and retreat together no matter what difficulties they faced.

However, the atmosphere in the pharmacy was not peaceful.

Ms. Sun encountered a bottleneck in her study of pharmacology.

The properties, processing methods, and contraindications of various medicinal materials weighed heavily on her, making it hard to breathe.

She originally thought that she could overcome everything with her passion and hard work, but reality dealt her a heavy blow.

She tried to concoct a simple ointment, but failed three times in a row. Each time, the ointment's efficacy was greatly reduced because the proportions of the ingredients were incorrect.

Looking at yet another failed piece of work in front of her, Ms. Sun was filled with frustration. She slumped into her chair, the light in her eyes gradually dimming.

Seeing this, Butler Qian sighed helplessly.

Although he admired Miss Sun's diligence, he also understood that to become a qualified pharmacist, both talent and hard work were indispensable.

He walked up to Miss Sun, his tone tinged with disappointment, "Miss Sun, if you really find it too strenuous, why don't you..." Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Young Master Xiao.

"Miss Sun, don't be discouraged! This is nothing! When my fourth sister-in-law was learning medicine, it was much harder than this, but she didn't give up. You can't give up either!" Young Master Xiao tried his best to encourage Miss Sun, but Miss Sun just lowered her head and didn't say a word. A depressed mood filled the pharmacy, like a dark cloud, suffocating everyone's breathing.

Miss Sun bit her lower lip tightly, but finally put down the medicine-pounding tool in her hand and whispered, "I'm sorry, Madam Su, I...I still..."

Seeing this, Su Yunlan walked over to Miss Sun and gently patted her shoulder, "What's wrong? Have you run into a problem?"

Miss Sun raised her head, her eyes slightly red, and choked out, "Madam Su, am I...am I too stupid? I can never seem to get the ointment right, I..."

Su Yunlan smiled gently, picked up the ointment that Miss Sun had failed to prepare, and examined it carefully. "Look, here, there's too much astragalus, making it too dry, while there's too little honeysuckle, which can't neutralize the medicinal properties. That's why the ointment's efficacy is greatly reduced."

Su Yunlan explained and demonstrated at the same time, her movements were skillful and elegant, as if she were playing a beautiful piece of music.

Miss Sun watched intently from the side, and a glimmer of hope gradually ignited in her eyes.

Under Su Yunlan's careful guidance, Miss Sun tried again and again, improving each time.

She carefully sensed the properties of each medicinal herb and meticulously studied Su Yunlan's every move. Her hands stopped trembling, and her eyes grew increasingly resolute.

Butler Qian and Young Master Xiao stood aside, watching Miss Sun's progress with smiles of satisfaction on their faces.

Butler Qian's tightly furrowed brows relaxed. He stroked his beard and exclaimed, "Madam Su is truly a miracle worker. Not only is her medical skill superb, but she is also such a good teacher."

Young Master Xiao also chimed in, "That's right! My fourth sister-in-law is the most amazing!"

Under Su Yunlan's guidance, Miss Sun made rapid progress. She gradually mastered the properties and contraindications of various medicinal materials and became more and more adept at preparing medicinal ointments.

Her originally timid personality has become more cheerful, and her face is always filled with a confident smile.

The previously somber atmosphere in the pharmacy vanished, replaced by a vibrant and energetic spirit.

A month later, Miss Sun was able to handle some simple illnesses independently and even assist Su Yunlan in preparing some complex prescriptions.

She looked at Su Yunlan gratefully, tears welling in her eyes, "Mrs. Su, thank you so much. Without you, I..."

Su Yunlan interrupted her with a smile, "No need to thank me, it's all thanks to your own hard work and talent. I believe you will definitely become an excellent pharmacist in the future."

The pharmacy's business flourished, and Su Yunlan's reputation grew, with a constant stream of patients seeking medical treatment and medicine every day.

Butler Qian and Young Master Xiao were getting busier and busier, but their faces were filled with happy smiles.

Inside the pharmacy, everyone was filled with hope and dreams for the future.

Just as Miss Sun was gradually becoming capable of handling things on her own and the pharmacy was thriving, a yamen runner suddenly appeared at the pharmacy's entrance, breaking the tranquility.

Holding a document stamped with the official seal, he said to Su Yunlan with a serious expression, "Madam Su, the authorities have received a report that your pharmacy is suspected of operating illegally. Please come with us."