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

Back at the county government office, the yamen runner at the gate said, "Dr. Gu, Young Master Ling said you should come back to see him."

Arriving at the door of a room, Ling Qi stood there and, seeing Gu Xinyue, quickly said, "Master is going to dine with the Divine Physician."

As soon as he finished speaking, a young girl walked out of the room. She was wearing a yellow dress and looked like she had dressed up carefully.

She saw Gu Xinyue give her a provocative look.

How childish! He barged into her room yesterday and didn't get anything out of her, so today he's provoking her. Look at the plate in his hand, he's definitely dressed as a young lady. Sigh, does a young lady really have to be so humble and do the work of a maid?

"I've eaten, and I'm tired. I want to rest early and not bother your master anymore."

After saying that, Gu Xinyue left.

Ling Qi stood there, unsure what to do. He hadn't completed the task his master had given him. Just then, he noticed a woman in the courtyard, smiling smugly. He thought this woman was insane.

After returning home, Gu Xinyue washed up and went to bed.

After transmigrating, she developed a good habit of going to bed early and waking up early.

As night fell, a figure entered Gu Xinyue's room without her noticing.

Chu Yize stood by the bed, listening to the even breathing and looking at the sleeping person, lost in thought.

She was incredibly brave to venture into the plague-stricken area, and she was equally capable of dealing with the dreaded plague.

In the Deadly Forest, she followed him closely at every turn.

We got along so well yesterday.

He wasn't by her side today, and she was living a carefree and joyful life. She could save lives and cure illnesses, ride horses freely, and happily barbecue meat, discovering new foods that she didn't share with herself.

It turns out she wasn't very important to him. That's fine, though; she can handle some things herself when she returns to the capital.

The next day, the city gates were open, and after breakfast, Gu Xinyue and her group were ready to set off.

Chu Yize escorted them to the city gate, and after they said their goodbyes, they rode away on horseback.

At noon, at the Gu residence in Shihou Town.

Everyone gathered in the hall. They were very happy to see Gu Xinyue back. Not only had she not contracted the disease, but she had also cured it.

Many people in Su County have temporarily completed the construction of their thatched houses, and the houses in the village are also finished. The bricks made by Master Guo are now available, and they are four times cheaper than those in Mianzhou.

The eight children and Teacher Li looked much better, and they told Gu Xinyue about their learning progress over the past few days.

Looking at Su Feng and Su Yu, Gu Xinyue felt that their treatment should begin.

After everyone had a pleasant lunch, Granny Liu took out a letter and gave it to Gu Xinyue, saying, "Miss, this letter arrived this morning."

It was a letter from her maternal grandfather, instructing her to depart for Beijing in two days. Her mother missed her dearly.

Now that her mother and grandfather should know about her situation, why was it her maternal grandfather who wrote the letter, and not her mother or grandfather?

"Miss, what's wrong?" Granny Liu interrupted Gu Xinyue's thoughts.

"We're setting off back to the capital the day after tomorrow, carrying important things. Shall we get ready, Granny?"

"Miss, don't worry, we'll see Madam when we get to the capital."

Gu Xinyue asked Gu Ran to go to Mingyue Manor and call the brothers and sisters, Master Guo and Master Hong, to come over now.

She asked Gu Wu to call Doctor Li an hour later so she could observe a minor surgery.

The children were all disappointed. Gu Xinyue said, "From now on, you will live here with Teacher Li. Study hard. Su Lei, take good care of your younger siblings. Your sister will be waiting for you in the capital."

Su Shuang and Su Xue wanted to follow Gu Xinyue, and Granny Liu also wanted to. She was always worried about her young lady not having any maids to serve her.

Gu Xinyue looked at the children and said, "I understand your feelings. I hope you will not be slaves or servants in the future. You two girls must also study hard."

She stroked the two girls' heads and continued, "I haven't been back to the capital for five years. I don't know what the situation is like now, and I'm afraid I can't protect you. I'll arrange for someone to take care of you."

Su Lei asked, "Sister, is the capital dangerous? Will you survive?"

"They will live."

Su Feng asked, "Are the people in the capital good to you?"

“My family has been very good to me. When my sister was six, she fell and hurt herself here,” Gu Xinyue said, pointing to her head. “The villains took advantage of a loophole to get my sister to leave the capital, and now she doesn’t even know who they are. That’s why I can’t take you back. I hope you grow up quickly, and I hope each of you will be happy.”

Su Shan said, "Sister, if anyone dares to bully you, tell me, and I'll practice my skills hard so I can beat them down someday."

The children chattered excitedly about how they wanted to help Gu Xinyue in the future, which genuinely moved her. The children also understood Gu Xinyue's difficulties and silently resolved to study hard and support their older sister in the future.

When the three members of the Guo family arrived, Gu Xinyue was waiting in the hall. Everyone else was busy with their own things, and Gu Ran served tea.

Gu Xinyue didn't know if Hong Yu would go to the capital with her in two days. She wanted to lure the Hong family brother and sister to the capital, but not only would Hong Yu not agree, she guessed that even the Guo family leader would not agree.

"I called you here today to tell you that I'm returning to the capital the day after tomorrow, and I may never come here again in my life." She wanted to test their thoughts.

Master Guo and Hong Yu accepted this fact, but Gu Xinyue found it difficult to say that they would come to the capital with her, and she was not sure why.

Hong Juan said weakly, "Xin Yue, do you really have to leave? I can't bear to part with you."

Hearing Hong Juan's words, Gu Xinyue felt that she had seen a glimmer of hope.

"I have to go back; my mother is waiting for me."

"Can you take me with you?" she asked, then looked at Hong Yu. "Brother, let's go to the capital too? I want to see the capital."

After a moment of silence, Master Guo said, "Then you should go to the capital. Everything at Mingyue Manor is developing in a positive direction. When you're tired or weary in the future, you can always come back to the manor."

He patted Hong Yu on the shoulder and said to Gu Xinyue, "Miss Gu, they are unfamiliar with the capital city, so please take good care of them."

"Brother Guo, you're too kind. I will certainly take good care of them. I will also need to trouble Master Guo to look after the eight children. For now, Master Li is here, but he will be leaving to participate in the imperial examination. After Master Li leaves, I will trouble you to take care of them."

"I will."

"I hope they study hard. Su Shan and Su Yun want to learn martial arts to go to the battlefield. I wonder if Master Nan could take them as his disciples and teach them."

"I will tell Yufen about this."

"Also, I'd appreciate it if Brother Guo could help out with the people on my estate."

"These are all fine."

Hong Yu suddenly asked, "Will it be inconvenient for the young lady if we go to the capital with you?"

"Don't worry, it won't happen."

After seeing off the three, including Master Guo, Gu Xinyue began to treat Su Feng and Su Yu. She instructed Gu Yang to prepare a dose of anesthetic powder.

When Doctor Li arrived, Gu Xinyue had everything prepared.