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

"Moon, what are you thinking about? I've already finished speaking, why haven't you said a word?" Chu Yize asked Gu Xinyue with a puzzled look on his face.

Gu Xinyue lowered her head slightly, her eyes somewhat unfocused. After a long while, she slowly spoke, "I'm thinking... perhaps this is our past life. Why are we so unable to be together in both lives?" Her voice carried a hint of helplessness and sorrow.

Upon hearing this, Chu Yize felt a pang of anxiety and quickly reassured him, "That must be it! I clearly saw the red mole behind your ear."

Gu Xinyue couldn't help but look up, surprised, "When did you see the red mole behind my ear? I didn't even notice it myself."

Chu Yize smiled slightly, reached out and gently stroked the red mole behind her ear, and said softly, "Do you remember that time in the Forest of Death? When you accidentally fell into my arms, I discovered this unique red mole."

Gu Xinyue recalled the scene, a blush rising to her face, and said reproachfully, "So that's what happened... alright."

Chu Yize embraced Gu Xinyue tightly and said affectionately, "In this life, God has allowed us to be husband and wife. I will never leave you and will make you the happiest woman in the world."

Gu Xinyue nestled in his warm embrace, feeling his heartbeat, and said softly, "I feel very happy now. However, staying together forever is not just empty words. The future is unpredictable, but you must keep your promise today."

Chu Yize gently tickled Gu Xinyue's armpit, making her giggle. He said with a smile, "Don't you trust your husband?"

Gu Xinyue laughed until she was breathless, and repeatedly begged for mercy, "Husband, you are naturally a man of your word. But it's the middle of the night, and we've been talking for quite a while now. I'm really exhausted. Can we rest now?"

Chu Yize looked at her with heartache and gently replied, "Okay, okay, go to sleep now." After saying that, he carefully adjusted his position so that Gu Xinyue could lie more comfortably in his arms, and then gently patted her back to coax her to sleep.

Gu Xinyue woke up, stretched, and muttered to herself, "Oh dear, I got up really late today!"

However, she felt a slight ache in her lower back, so she stayed in bed and didn't want to move.

The memory of last night flooded her mind, and her face flushed red, like a ripe apple.

Sunlight streamed through the window and fell onto the floor, creating dappled patterns of light and shadow.

Gu Xinyue rubbed her eyes, gazing at the bright and warm light outside the window, when suddenly a strong feeling of hunger washed over her.

"Someone come here!" Gu Xinyue shouted.

As soon as she finished speaking, Xia He and Shaoyao hurriedly walked in.

Peony's face was full of smiles, her eyes almost squinting into slits.

A rare, faint smile appeared on Xia He's face.

"Your Highness, we have prepared hot water. After your bath, you can enjoy lunch," Peony said softly.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xinyue was surprised: "What? It's already noon? Why didn't either of you wake me up?"

Peony replied with a smile, "Your Highness, His Highness has instructed that you should sleep until you wake up naturally and that we are not allowed to disturb your rest."

Hearing this, I couldn't help but ask angrily, "Hmph! Whose people are you anyway? Look at you now, the prince's words have made you forget that I am your master."

"You lot better understand your place and position. If you continue to let the Prince order me around like this, won't I become a mere figurehead Princess in this palace, all show and no substance?"

Seeing this, Xia He quickly stepped forward and explained, "Miss, please calm down. This will never happen again. Please rest assured."

Gu Xinyue looked at the two of them and sighed helplessly: "Sigh... Xia He, I'm really worried that if things continue like this, I'll become lazy and decadent. My sleep schedule is completely irregular, which is definitely bad for my health."

Peony withdrew her smile and said pitifully, "Miss, I'm afraid of the Prince. I wouldn't dare not address you as Princess Consort according to the rules. Miss, I try to stop being afraid of the Prince, but I'm such a coward. Waaah, Miss, what should I do?"

As Shaoyao spoke, tears welled up in her eyes like a burst dam, flowing continuously and uncontrollably.

Standing to the side, Gu Xinyue was full of doubt. She really didn't understand why Shaoyao was so afraid of Chu Yize. After all, in her opinion, Chu Yize was usually quite easy to get along with.

At this moment, Xia He thought to herself that the prince's powerful aura when he was unhappy was indeed frightening, and it was understandable that even the usually bold Peony would tremble with fear.

It's alright, as long as Peony remembers to avoid the Prince when the Princess isn't around. After all, the Prince only shows his gentle and approachable side when he's with the Princess.

After finishing a bowl of porridge, Xia He suddenly remembered something and quickly said to her young mistress, "Miss, Master Ling Ya Zi arrived at the manor this morning, and the steward has arranged for them to rest in the guest courtyard."

Master is here! Oh no! What if Master thinks she's just a lazybones who only knows how to sleep in? It's already this late! I wonder what Master will think of me…

Upon hearing the news, she dared not delay and hurriedly ran to the guest courtyard.

After standing still, she took a few deep breaths to calm her rapid breathing before respectfully stepping into the room and bowing down to her master, who was sitting upright in the main seat.

"Master, please accept my bow!" After performing the grand ceremony, she stood up with her head bowed.

The master nodded slightly and earnestly instructed, "Now you must take good care of your body and practice the skills I have taught you diligently. When the time comes, these skills will surely come in very handy."

She quickly replied, "Yes, disciple will remember it and dare not slack off in the slightest. I just wonder if Master encountered something on the way here that delayed your journey?"

Ling Ya Zi did not answer immediately, but slowly raised his head and stared straight into the distance, seemingly lost in deep memories.

After a long while, he slowly spoke, "My dear disciple, to tell you the truth, there was a misunderstanding between your master and your master's wife, which led to her leaving me in a huff."

Later, she gave birth to a baby boy for me. I thought life would continue peacefully like this, but fate had other plans…

At this point, Ling Ya Zi couldn't help but sigh, his eyes reddening slightly. "After that child grew up, he got married and had a son. However, not long ago, a sudden fire mercilessly devoured everything, burning his entire family to death in the flames."

Hearing this, Gu Xinyue felt a pang of sorrow and couldn't help but softly comfort him, "The deceased is gone, and I hope Master can take care of himself. We who are alive should cherish the present and strive to live our lives to the fullest."

Ling Ya Zi nodded silently, replying in a slightly hoarse voice, "Okay, Master will listen to you."

After a brief pause, Gu Xinyue seemed to remember something important and said to Ling Yazi with a happy expression, "Master, I have brought someone with me this time, and I would like you to meet them."