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

Afternoon, at the Gu residence in Shihou Town.

In the cozy room, Gu Xinyue's body stretched freely in the warm water, revealing her delicate, jade-like shoulders.

With her eyes closed, she enjoyed the pleasure of bathing, her radiant smile captivating all who saw it.

No one could have imagined that this girl had faced life and death several times in the forest, and the fatigue of the past few days had long since dissipated in her bath.

Gu Xinyue was about to scrub her body when Granny Liu started washing her. She wanted to refuse, but thinking that Granny Liu had served her every bath for the past five years, she didn't say anything. She couldn't let Granny Liu feel that she disliked her.

Granny Liu moved very gently. When she was washing Gu Xinyue's arms, she stopped and couldn't stop sobbing.

Gu Xinyue looked at Granny Liu with a puzzled expression. Tears kept falling from Granny Liu's eyes, but she kept looking at Granny Liu's arm, with a relieved smile on her face.

When Gu Xinyue saw the conspicuous little red mole on her arm, she realized that this was the legendary virginity mark. It turned out that Granny Liu was afraid that she would be violated during the days she was missing.

Granny Liu's face was a complex mix of emotions: helplessness, guilt, and heartache. She was worried about the original owner's safety.

As Granny Liu combed Gu Xinyue's hair, Gu Xinyue looked at her gentle and busy reflection in the bronze mirror. She thought that the relationship between her mother and daughter must be so warm and loving. At that moment, she longed to see her mother and enjoy the happiness of being with her daughter.

The fragrant aroma of a bowl of steaming porridge filled Gu Xinyue's sense of smell, warming her stomach and her heart. Is this the warmth of home?

Looking at Granny Liu, who took such good care of her, dressed in a simple short shirt, Granny Liu had become a middle-aged woman in the past five years, no longer the gentle and smiling girl beside her mother.

Xiao Mei persuaded her to stay away from others, and she did as Xiao Mei wished, even distancing herself from Granny Liu.

Xiao Mei took her out without telling Granny Liu many times, which led to her being kidnapped.

Seeing that Granny Liu hesitated several times, carefully suppressing her emotions, Gu Xinyue said, "Granny, just say what you want to say. Don't keep it bottled up."

Granny Liu glanced at Gu Xinyue in surprise, then replied respectfully, "Miss, this time you were abducted because Xiaomei conspired with the maid Li in the courtyard to harm you. This old servant failed to manage the servants properly, please punish me, Miss."

Looking at the loyal Granny Liu, whom the original owner disliked, Gu Xinyue said softly, "Granny Liu, I know Xiaomei betrayed me. Don't blame yourself. Her betrayal is my fault. You have served me wholeheartedly for the past five years. I should thank you."

"Miss!" Granny Liu was startled and burst into tears instantly. She choked out, "Miss, I have been unable to eat or sleep these past few days. I have failed Madam's trust and have caused you to suffer."

Granny Liu sobbed softly, tears streaming down her face. After a quarter of an hour, she calmed down a little and hesitated for a long time before asking, "Where has Miss been these past few days? Who took you away?"

“I was sold to Black Fox Mountain, but I escaped and ran to the forest behind Black Fox Mountain. There I met a hermit who taught me medicine. After I learned it, I came back.”

“Miss, that’s the Forest of Death! The people here don’t dare go into that forest.” Granny Liu said with a heavy heart, “Miss has suffered so much. No wonder we couldn’t find you no matter how hard we looked.”

That forest was originally called the Forest of Death. Indeed, Chu Yize's handsome face flashed before her eyes. If she hadn't met Chu Yize, she would have already died there.

Hearing from Granny Liu that they were looking for her, Gu Xinyue felt incredibly warm inside. In this life, she would cherish the love and care of those around her and enjoy the warmth of family.

For a girl whose parents are mentally challenged and not around, this affection is very precious, and she should cherish it.

"Miss, are you feeling better?" Granny Li asked excitedly.

"Hmm," Gu Xinyue didn't know what to say. If Granny Liu continued to ask, she could only lie kindly and say that she was cured by a reclusive master. That would make sense.

“Miss, that’s wonderful.” Granny Liu’s eyes glistened with tears. “Miss has been exceptionally intelligent since childhood, with a photographic memory. Madam has always believed that Miss’s illness will eventually get better. Madam will be very happy to know this, and this old servant is happy too.”

Gu Xinyue felt admiration and relief. She didn't press the matter further; he was a smart and loyal person who could share her joys and sorrows. As long as they were of one mind, the matter of returning to the capital could be planned slowly.

"What about the rest?"

"Huilan has gone shopping to prepare a welcome dinner for Miss."

"Where are the guards?"

"They were ambushed, and Gu An is in very bad shape. We've called a doctor, but it hasn't helped much," Granny Liu said sadly.

"Take me to see her." Hearing Gu Xinyue's words, Granny Liu was very happy. The young lady was different now. She liked the young lady now. It was as if the young lady had returned to the age of four or five and always loved to stick to them.

Gu Xinyue picked up the medicine box, and Granny Liu quickly took it from her, saying, "Miss, go see them. They will be very happy with your concern."

As they passed through the hall, they saw Gu Yang standing outside, anxiously peering inside.

Granny Liu rushed forward, about to ask him what had happened, when Gu Yang anxiously said, "Miss, Brother Gu is in bad shape, he's feeling very unwell."

Granny Liu immediately placed the medicine box in Gu Yang's arms and pulled Gu Xinyue away quickly.

In the guards' room in the front yard, the person lying on the bed was emaciated, pale, and foaming at the mouth. The unconscious person was convulsing continuously.

Gu Wu stood beside him, his eyes red and his expression one of deep sorrow.

Gu Ran was about to wipe Gu An's face with a towel when she saw Gu Xinyue come in, and stopped what she was doing.

Gu Xinyue walked to the bedside, bent down and took Gu An's pulse. Gu An had been poisoned by the Seven-Day Intestinal Severing Powder. The poison was very faint and not easily detected when mixed with food. She took out an antidote pill from the medicine box and put it in Gu An's mouth.

"Quickly take off his shirt, I need to do acupuncture." Gu Xinyue took out an acupuncture kit from her medicine box. "Hurry up, it's a matter of life and death."

Gu Ran and Gu Wu were still reeling from the shock of their young lady's medical skills. In fact, Gu Yang, who was standing at the door, was also confused. Their young lady, who had been away from home for a few days, suddenly knew medicine and was even going to treat illnesses that the town's doctors couldn't cure.

Upon hearing that a life was at stake, Gu Ran felt that everything was unbelievable, but her body was much more obedient than her brain, and she quickly took off Gu An's clothes.

After Gu Xinyue finished administering the acupuncture, Gu An stopped convulsing, and his complexion gradually improved. The tense atmosphere in the room also eased.

At this moment, they all believed that Miss Gu had medical skills. Fortunately, Miss Gu had medical skills, which saved Gu An. At the same time, they were saddened by Miss Gu's disappearance for several days and felt guilty for not being a good nurse.

Gu Xinyue sat in a chair next to the square table, wrote out two prescriptions, and gave Gu Ran some instructions. Gu Ran then went out to get the medicine.

Fifteen minutes later, Gu An woke up and was stunned for a moment when he saw Gu Xinyue. He quickly regained his composure. The young lady never came to them or took the initiative to find them. In the past two years, she had grown up and they didn't even dare to enter the inner courtyard. At most, they would go to the main hall. This was the first time in five years that the young lady had come to their room.

“Miss, I have failed in my duty and have allowed you to go missing for six days.”

"This is a one-time exception. You should recover well and make sure this matter is thoroughly investigated."

"Okay, Miss." After saying that, Gu An found that his body was no longer weak and his breathing was smooth. He had consulted several doctors before, but they were all helpless.

Seeing Gu An's puzzled expression, Granny Liu said, "Miss was abducted to Black Fox Mountain. When she escaped, she was rescued by a reclusive master who also taught her medical skills."

Everyone suddenly realized that learning medical skills in just a few days was genius, a skill of a god. Mortals couldn't possibly learn it in a few days. The young lady had actually turned misfortune into blessing.

Lost in thought, Gu An understood that things were not as simple as Granny Liu had said. She must have suffered a lot on the way, but she was unwilling to tell them that her young lady was no longer a cowardly little fool, but a young girl who could endure hardship and take responsibility.

“From now on, if you have any headaches or fevers, come to me immediately. Don’t delay. Brother Gu was in great danger today.” Gu Xinyue said, then turned to Gu Yang, “You were standing outside the hall just now, why didn’t you go in and call me and Granny Liu?”

Gu Yang frowned and said with difficulty, "Miss, Granny Li and Xiao Mei are not in the inner courtyard, so I... I didn't go in. I didn't dare."

"why?"

Granny Liu looked at everyone and broke the silence in the room, saying in a low voice, "Miss, you used to not allow the four of them to enter the inner courtyard, so that men and women could avoid suspicion."

As soon as Granny Liu finished speaking, Gu Yang and Gu Wu said in unison, "We will comply with Miss's request."