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

Gu Yang found two bowls, divided the porridge into three portions, gave one steamed bun to the man, and half a steamed bun to the woman. She then picked up the bowl and half a steamed bun and began to feed the little girl.

After they finished eating, Gu Xinyue asked Gu Yang to expose the man's legs. She looked at them and realized they hadn't called a doctor in time.

Just then, the constable who had just served Gu Yang his meal arrived. She said to Gu Xinyue, "Dr. Gu, just tell me what you need, and I'll take care of it."

"I need to write a prescription for a cold, and I need paper and pen. Are you available?"

"That's convenient. Is there anything else I need?"

Gu Xinyue saw the charred tree branch and picked it up.

“I don’t need paper and pen anymore, I’ll write on that piece of wood with this twig,” she said, pointing to a wooden board.

"Dr. Gu, that won't do. One of your prescriptions is worth a fortune; it has to be written down. Dr. Gu, is there anything else you need? I'll take care of it all."

"Could you find a few people to help them rebuild the house exactly as it was? Otherwise, they'll be living in the open and their illnesses won't get better."

"Okay, I'll take care of it right away." With that, the constable ran off quickly.

Gu Xinyue said gratefully, "Thank you, Dr. Gu. This way, my wife and children always have a place to shelter from the sun and rain."

“I will treat your leg in a moment. It will be very painful, but you will be able to work like a normal person next year. Enduring the pain now will save you from a lifetime of suffering.”

The man's eyes lit up, and he was no longer as dejected as before. He said excitedly, "Dr. Gu, please treat me. I'm not afraid of pain. I'm only afraid of burdening my wife and children."

Gu An and Gu Yang found a table from the nearby clutter and placed it there. They also found a bed board and put it in a semi-shaded, semi-cool place, covering it with some dry straw.

They brought paper and pen. Gu Anyan used fine ink, and Gu Xinyue wrote down the prescription. The yamen runner gently blew on the ink until it was dry before picking it up.

Gu Yang went back with the yamen runner.

Gu An instructed the constables to carefully lift the man onto the bed.

Just then, a middle-aged woman came and helped the girl into the sunlight, where she sat on a bench with a backrest. The little girl kept looking at her father and mother, busy and happy.

In the courtyard of the county government office, a group of doctors were arguing over the best prescription for treating a cold.

It turns out that in the past few days, many people have been sleeping outdoors because they have nowhere to stay, and the number of people catching colds has increased.

The bailiff handed the prescription to Ling San, who looked at it and said, "Master, it's a prescription for a cold written by Physician Gu."

After reading the prescription, Chu Yize handed it to Doctor Wu: "Doctor Wu, what do you think of this prescription?"

Dr. Wu examined it repeatedly for a long time, and his brows, which had been tightly furrowed at first, suddenly relaxed. He exclaimed, "Wonderful!"

“Young Master Ling, if the people in the city catch a cold, they can recover in three days with this prescription.” Doctor Wu rubbed his forehead and said with a smile, “Um, could everyone here take a look at this prescription?”

The prescriptions are never passed on to outsiders; they are treasured like precious gems within the family. A good prescription is something that money can't buy.

Chu Yize chuckled and said, "This prescription can be used by any doctor present, and it can be used in your pharmacies and dispensaries. This is a reward for your participation in the epidemic."

Dr. Wu quickly had someone bring paper and pen to make a copy, giving one to everyone present.

After the first copy was completed, Ling San took Gu Yang to get the medicine. The other doctors started discussing the prescription after seeing it.

Dr. Wu said, "The combination of Schizonepeta and Saposhnikovia is good. This dosage enhances the effects of dispelling wind, relieving exterior symptoms, promoting rash eruption, and relieving itching."

"This Doctor Gu is so young, yet his medical skills are so superb. I wonder who his teacher is?"

"They must have been learning medicine since their early childhood."

"We don't know when we will be able to witness Dr. Gu's medical skills."

"Having obtained this prescription, our journey was well worth it."

"This prescription will benefit many people in the future!"

Gu Yang brought the medicine and also brought Gu Xinyue's medicine box.

The middle-aged woman busied herself preparing the medicine.

After Gu Xinyue finished preparing everything, she said to the man, "I'm ready. May we begin?"

Gu Xinyue placed her hand around the fractured shinbone and quickly set the bone. The man broke out in a cold sweat from the pain, biting his handkerchief tightly, but he didn't make a sound.

Although the external injury was minor, Gu Xinyue had several stitches to help her recover as soon as possible. This stunned Gu An and Gu Yang. If Ling San were present, he wouldn't be surprised at all, because he had already seen it in the Soul-Snatching Forest.

Finally, she tied him up with a wooden stick she had found beforehand, explained the precautions to the man, and told him to rest.

She said to Gu Yang, "Have the yamen runner set up a tent for this family so they can recover as soon as possible."

After the three left, the streets were under reconstruction, and there was nowhere to go.

"Brother Gu, do you know how to barbecue outdoors?"

Before Gu An could speak, Gu Yang quickly said, "Brother Gu is very good at it."

"Miss, I'd like to go hunting."

"Hunting is out of the question. Look, there are mountains over there. The three of us can ride around them on horseback, and when we get tired, we can find some wild game to roast and eat."

Gu An said, "Okay."

Gu Yang said, "That's great."

The three returned to the county government office and led the horse they had ridden in Panxian back to the county.

Mounting the horse, holding the reins, listening to the clatter of hooves, and feeling high above others made Gu Xinyue feel wonderful.

Once they reached a secluded spot, they quickened their pace. The horses moved with powerful strides and graceful movements, galloping across the wilderness. The dust kicked up by their hooves receded like waves.

Her mood was calm, relaxed, and resilient; she felt a clarity and ease she had never experienced before.

An hour later, they arrived at the hill and let the horses rest and graze.

Gu Xinyue looked around the mountain searching for herbs, Gu held down the wild game, and Gu Yang started a fire to prepare for roasting the meat.

Gu Xinyue discovered the stem of the potato, dug around with a twig, and unearthed several small potatoes, the largest about the size of an egg, and some even smaller.

Gu An caught a wild rabbit and a pheasant, killed and cleaned them, and brought them over.

Gu Yang and Gu An started grilling meat, while Gu Xinyue wrapped potatoes in mud and put them on the fire to roast.

The aroma was irresistible, making one's mouth water; the sizzling sound of the firewood released a truly unforgettable experience.

After the meat was grilled, Gu Yang said, "Miss, I grilled the chicken, and Brother Gu grilled the rabbit. You should try them and see who grilled it better."

"Eat together, it smells delicious to me."

The roasted meat has a golden-brown, crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior, offering a rich and unique flavor. Each bite is a delightful experience.

Gu Xinyue knocked the mud off the potatoes, revealing their rich flavor and enticing aroma.

They picked up the potato and put it in their mouths; it was delicate, soft, and melted in their mouths.

"Miss, it's delicious, so delicious!" Gu Yang said excitedly. Gu An also said it was delicious.

The three of them dug up some plants to take back with them, so that Liu Cheng could plant them next year, while Gu Xinyue planned to take a few back to the capital to grow and eat.

On the way back, Gu Xinyue visited the family who had their bones set today. Their tent was already set, and no abnormalities were found in the set bones. The woman's cold had improved a lot, and she was able to get out of bed and walk around.