Peerless Physician: The Path of a Foolish Eldest Daughter's Rise to Power

It was still quite cold in March. Gu Xinyue was reading a book in the room when Xia He rushed in and said, "Miss, the eldest young lady is here."

Xia He felt that the young lady taking the initiative to seek out the young lady was not a good thing.

"Third sister, you're reading a medical book. Are you interested in medicine? You're not good at music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, so reading a medical book is a good way to pass the time."

Inside the room, Gu Xinyue's maid looked at Gu Xinyao, the talented woman from the capital, and thought to herself, "Your talent is nothing special. Our young lady is much more capable than you."

Gu Xinyue thought to herself, "Didn't I cure my aunt's cold last time? Where did she get her confidence? It seems that it won't be easy to change my poor writing skills. So what if I'm not good at it? What else can I do?"

"Is something the matter, big sister?"

"There's a poetry gathering the day after tomorrow, and I'd like to invite my third sister to attend with me?"

"I'm not going. Aren't you afraid I'll embarrass myself?"

"Here, go out and take a look around, and make some friends while you're at it. Don't just stay cooped up inside all the time."

“I won’t go. You are the most talented woman in the capital, while I am unknown.”

"How come you're nobody now? You're quite famous."

"You are famous for your talent, I am famous for my infamy. How can you compare us?"

Gu Xinyao was in a good mood after being flattered by Gu Xinyue. She was initially a little unhappy, but now she felt much better.

She took a sip of tea and said, "What kind of tea is this? It tastes so good!"

Gu Xinyue was speechless. This was given to her by Chu Yize; how could she forget? From now on, she would drink it herself and not give it to anyone else.

"Xinyue, tell me quickly, I'll have someone go buy some."

"I don't know. My older cousin gave it to me. This is all that's left. There weren't many to begin with."

"Thank you for giving me such precious tea. The tea that Young Master Yang brought must be a rare find that you can't buy on the street."

"I am not sure."

"Since you've been so good to me, I'll give you this gift?" Gu Xinyao placed a small box on the table and pushed it towards Gu Xinyao.

"Big sister, this gift is from you."

Gu Xinyao thought, this person isn't stupid at all, how did he react so quickly?

This miserly guy never gives himself gifts, so there's definitely something fishy about him giving himself one today.

"no."

“He is my cousin, the Fourth Prince.”

Why did he give me a gift? We're not related at all.

"He likes you?" Gu Xinyao suddenly felt that her third younger sister was not easy to deal with.

"She likes me because I'm silly, she likes me because I'm not literate, is she out of her mind?"

Gu Xinyao was angry. How could she be so disrespectful to her cousin? Her cousin was a prince. "Xinyue, you know you are mediocre. It's your good fortune that the Fourth Prince has taken a liking to you."

"He's taken a liking to me? Isn't he getting married soon?"

"Aren't there concubines? Given your circumstances, wouldn't it be better to become a prince's concubine?"

"Wouldn't it be better for you to become the fourth prince's concubine?"

Enraged, Gu Xinyao stood up abruptly, pointing at Gu Xinyue and saying, "You, you... you're unreasonable."

Gu Xinyue stared at Gu Xinyao and said, word by word, "We are both legitimate daughters of the Marquis of Changning's family. Why am I inferior to you? In what way am I inferior to you?"

Gu Xinyao was so frightened by Gu Xinyue's fierce aura that she sat back down immediately.

Do you possess the same talent and reputation as me?

"Would you like to have a match with me?"

"Where do you get your confidence? You're being unreasonable. I'm leaving."

After saying that, she stood up and was about to leave when Xia He stopped her.

"Miss, please take your things away. It's against the rules to leave them here."

Gu Xinyao glared at her, picked up the box, and said angrily, "You don't know what's good for you."

"Big sister, take care. It's good that you know how to be sensible. I'll learn slowly."

After Gu Xinyao left, Chuntao said, "Miss, the eldest young lady went too far. They could have just asked the elders for help. Why did they have to come to you privately? Are you trying to ruin your reputation?"

"She's a pitiful person too; she wouldn't last more than a few days."

Xia He was silent for a while before saying, "Miss, the general is back. They want to win over the Gu family through you. I'm afraid they'll try another trick if one doesn't work. We should make plans as soon as possible."

Gu Xinyue looked at Xia He and said, "Alright, I'll leave this to you. Be careful, after all, he's a prince. Don't confront him head-on."

"Okay, Miss, I'll arrange it right away."

After Xia He left, Gu Xinyue continued reading her medical books, knowing that the matter concerning the Fourth Prince would not end easily. Sure enough, not long after, the Fourth Prince came to her door in person.

The Fourth Prince entered the room with a smile and said to Gu Xinyue, "Miss Gu, I have come to pay you a visit today."

Gu Xinyue quickly rose and bowed, "Greetings, Fourth Prince. May I ask what brings you here today?"

The fourth prince cut to the chase, "I fell in love with you at first sight and hope you can become my concubine." Gu Xinyue thought to herself, what a scumbag, a complete scumbag. He's about to get married, and he hasn't even married his principal wife yet, and he's already thinking about a concubine. I have no interest in sharing a husband with other women. If you mess with me, I'll make sure you meet your maker for no reason.

She said slowly, "Thank you for your kindness, Fourth Prince, but I know my own limitations and am not worthy of you, and I have no desire to steal another woman's husband."

The fourth prince, however, did not care. "I don't care about these things. As long as you are willing, I can arrange everything for you."

Gu Xinyue shook her head firmly, "I'm sorry, Fourth Prince, I don't like you and have no intention of having any connection with the royal family."

"I am a prince, and you want to refuse me?"

"Hmph, I'm not just some random girl," he said, raising his hand slightly. He then said to Chun Tao, "Tell Grandfather and Father that a man has broken into my boudoir."

The Fourth Prince's expression changed. Was Gu Xinyue really that stupid? How dare she turn against him? If it weren't for the power of the Gu and Yang families, this fool wouldn't have bothered to go out.

"Very well, since you are so determined, I, the prince, will not force you. But if you change your mind, you can come to me at any time." With that, he turned and left.

"Fourth Prince, is this how you, a member of the royal family, behave? Entering the boudoir of a subject's unmarried daughter at will?"

"General, that's not how it is. I, I, I..."

"You are already in my daughter's bedroom."

"Please come with me to confront His Majesty."

"I won't do it again next time, please don't bother Father Emperor." With that, he slunk away.

In the imperial study of the palace, the fourth prince knelt on the ground, being berated mercilessly by the emperor, and dared not even breathe loudly.

Only after the emperor ordered him to leave and be confined to his quarters for three months did he dare to get up and slowly withdraw.

Emperor Yongfeng looked at the memorials on the table. He had been too lenient with the mother and son. The fourth son was openly plotting to seize power from the crown prince. He wanted to take the throne, and he had to make him suffer.

Emperor Yongfeng never dreamed that the fourth prince could not be confined for more than a few days.