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

In the morning, Gu Xinyue was reading a book when Chuntao came in and said, "Miss, let's get ready to leave. Madam said she wants to stay at the Yang residence for a few days."

"Okay, where is Father?"

"The general is discussing matters with the marquis at Qingfeng Courtyard. They were discussing matters there yesterday afternoon as well."

"Okay, I understand. Let's go."

When Gu Xinyue arrived at the gate, she saw Yang Ziwei and Gu Hui standing in front of the carriage.

Gu Xinyue walked up to Yang Ziwei and asked, "Is everything ready, Mother?"

"We'll wait for your father to come back."

Gu Siming had a cartload of gifts prepared. When he arrived at the Gu residence, Yang Ziwei said, "Husband, didn't we prepare the gifts yesterday?"

"These all came from our private coffers. This is not enough to express my gratitude to my parents-in-law. Ziwei, I also thank you for your unwavering support over the years and for giving birth to Gu Hui. You've worked so hard."

Yang Ziwei glared at the gentle-looking Gu Siming, "Why are you being so glib this time you've come back?"

Gu Xinyue was stunned by the scene before her. She had never seen her parents showing affection in public before.

Could it be that during the five years of separation, the father missed his mother deeply every day, and he cherished every day he spent with her now?

When Gu Siming turned around, he found Gu Xinyue staring blankly at them.

"Moon, you are a hero to our family. Father thanks you."

Before Gu Xinyue could reply, Gu Hui looked up and asked, "Father, what about me?"

Standing beside him, Gu Siming picked up Gu Hui and said, "Of course you are our family's treasure. You are so young and love reading so much, and you are also learning martial arts. You will definitely be a pillar of the Great Leap Forward in the future. It is a blessing for our family and a blessing for our country to have you."

Although he couldn't fully understand what his father meant, Gu Hui was happy because his father was praising him, and he would work even harder.

"Husband, wait a moment, I'll take the children to say goodbye to their father."

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

When Gu Xinyue and the others arrived at the gate of the Gu residence, they saw Gu Hao standing at the gate chatting with Gu Siming. Yang Ziwei walked over with a smile.

Did you come to see us off?

"Second Aunt, I've come to see you off." After saying that, she picked up Gu Hui and said, "Your eldest brother is here to see you off."

Seeing this scene, Gu Xinyue was suddenly overcome with a feeling, just like how she always wanted to get close to Gu Hao whenever she saw him.

Gu Xinyue laughed, realizing that she really was a sucker for good looks and had been captivated by Gu Hao's appearance. She couldn't bring herself to dislike him anymore.

"Thank you for seeing us off, brother. Would you like to come with us to the Yang residence?"

Gu Hao smiled broadly, "I won't be going this time, but I'll go with you guys next time if I have the chance."

When Gu Siming arrived at the Yang residence with his family, he found Yang Zi'ou waiting at the gate with his sister-in-law Xu, his wife Wang, and the Yang family's five children.

Gu Siming helped Yang Ziwei down from the carriage, then carried Gu Hui down, while Gu Xinyue walked beside Yang Ziwei.

After everyone exchanged greetings, Yang Mujin led Gu Hui behind them.

Gu Siming and Yang Ziou walked at the front, chatting as they went.

Wang pulled Yang Ziwei along and said, "Ziwei, it's so good that the general is back. You look so energetic."

Madam Xu said gently, "We didn't dare mention the General in front of you before. I saw how good the General was to you. When the General returned, Mother was so happy that she cried tears of joy."

"Thank you, sisters-in-law."

Mrs. Wang said happily, "Don't thank me, let's see Mother go. Mother can't wait any longer."

Yang Muyan whispered to Gu Xinyue, "Grandma is overjoyed that you're staying for a few days this time."

"Our whole family came together."

“You can’t stay in your aunt’s yard this time. I know you like peace and quiet, so I’ve arranged a place for you to stay. I’m sure you’ll like it.”

Upon arriving at the old lady's courtyard, Yang Jing sat in a chair, drinking tea and waiting, while the old lady kept standing up and looking towards the door.

Hearing the voices and seeing Yang Ziou and Gu Siming enter, the old lady quickly sat back down in her chair. The maid beside her said, "Old Madam, please take your time."

The old lady whispered, "They're all here, we can't be slow."

Gu Siming and his family paid their respects to Madam Yang, who beamed with joy and quickly told everyone to rise.

Madam Yang looked at Gu Siming and asked him all sorts of questions, showing concern for his experiences over the past five years. Gu Siming answered modestly and thanked Madam Yang for taking care of Yang Ziwei and the children.

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone took their seats. Looking at her well-behaved grandchildren, Madam Yang was filled with joy, especially showing great affection for Gu Hui.

She instructed Gu Siming to treat his wife and children well, and that the family should love each other. Gu Siming repeatedly agreed, saying he would definitely make his family happy.

Yang Jing then asked Gu Siming to go to his study, and then left with Yang Ziou and Yang Mujin.

Yang Muzi led Gu Hui away, and Yang Muqian and Yang Muxiu followed them out.

Yang Muyan and Yang Ziwei were talking to each other quietly. When Wang Shi saw this, she said, "Why don't you go back to your own courtyard to talk?"

“Okay,” Yang Muyan and Gu Xinyue said in unison.

Wang said, "Mother, look how well these two children understand each other."

The old lady said happily, "Let's go to your yard. Xinyue, do you like your yard?"

So, Gu Xinyue and Yang Muyan left the old lady's courtyard.

Inside the house, the old lady chatted with her two daughters-in-law and daughter about everyday matters, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Gu Xinyue and Yang Muyan arrived at the entrance of a courtyard. "Why isn't there a name?"

"If you want to live in this courtyard, you can name it whatever you like."

"Let's call it the Nameless Courtyard."

"Lazy girl, isn't this courtyard quiet?"

"How can it not be quiet? Isn't this the innermost courtyard of your mansion? Whose house is next door?"

"It's not exactly the innermost part; it's not too far from Grandma's yard, and there's never anyone next door, so no one bothers you, right?"

"Ok."

Stepping into the courtyard, one sees an elegant and tranquil setting, with flowers, plants, and trees arranged in a pleasing and harmonious manner.

Yang Muyan showed Gu Xinyue around the room, which was simply and comfortably furnished.

Gu Xinyue was very satisfied with the courtyard, and she decided to enjoy a few days of peace and quiet.

"Xinyue, why did you whip Zhao Jie? I was shocked when I heard about it."

"You feel sorry for him, don't you?"

"Look at what you're saying, do you think I'm that kind of person?"

"What kind of person?"

"She disregards sisterhood for the sake of a man."

"Thank goodness, you're not love-struck."

What is "love-obsessed"?

"So all you care about is romantic love between men and women, and you don't care about anything else?"

"Oh, cousin, how much do you like Zhao Jie?"

Yang Muyan looked directly at Gu Xinyue and said, "How can you ask someone such a question? Don't you know any shame?"

"Don't you know shame now? Don't men ever deceive women's feelings? Sigh, his stepmother has passed away, and you're going to wait three years to get married?"

"His stepmother was divorced by his father, won't that affect his future?"

"why?"

"Ten years ago, his mother, Madam Zhao, was robbed on her way back to Beijing after visiting her parents in another city. She was stabbed and fell into a pool of blood. Then she met an orphan girl who saved her."

"Is that orphan his stepmother?" Gu Xinyue thought of this old, tired trope.

"Yes, she took meticulous care of Madam Zhao and her son, even more attentively than a maid, and won Madam Zhao's trust. Later, Madam Zhao found her health deteriorating day by day. Before her death, she asked her husband to marry her after her passing, so she could entrust her and her son to that woman with peace of mind. She hoped her husband would not mistreat her in the future. Lord Zhao complied, only to find out now that it was a scheme to save her. Madam Gu was poisoned to death with a slow-acting poison, and the orphan successfully became Madam Zhao, outwardly complying but inwardly defying. Lord Zhao discovered all of this, and in the end, the Dali Temple confirmed that she was a spy."

"Oh, I won't comfort you anymore. Don't be sad. The evil people took advantage of Madam Zhao's kindness."

"Yes, I know. Do you have someone you like?"

Just then, a guard's voice came from the courtyard: "Miss, the old master wants you to go to his study immediately."