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

When Gu Xinyue arrived at the old lady's room, she found that there were many people inside. After she greeted them one by one, the old lady beckoned her to come closer.

The old lady held Gu Xinyue's hand and said, "Xinyue, these two maids will be with you from now on. They were specially chosen by your grandfather, so you can use them without worry."

"Thank you grandma."

Gu Xinyue looked at the two maids in front of her. One had a delicate appearance and a clever look in her eyes; the other had a beautiful appearance and a dignified and composed demeanor.

Madam Yang said to the two maids, "You two, from now on, follow Miss Yang and serve your mistress well. Pay your respects to your mistress."

Two maids greeted Gu Xinyue, "Greetings, Miss."

"What's your name?"

"This servant is Xiao Cui."

"The maid Xiao Huan."

"it is good."

"Xinyue, take this." Old Madam Yang handed two contracts to Gu Xinyue. "These are their indentures."

Gu Xinyue thought to herself, the Yang family really treats her very well, thinking of everything for her. No wonder her mother is gentle and happy to grow up in a family where she is pampered.

Aunt Xu smiled and said, "Xin Yue, give them names. They'll stay by your side from now on."

"Let's call them Spring Peach and Summer Lotus."

The two maids smiled broadly and thanked her, saying, "Thank you, Miss, for bestowing upon us the name Chun Tao (Xia He)."

"From now on, you will all stay by my side and serve me."

Chuntao and Xiahe knelt down together and said in unison, "Thank you, Madam, thank you, Miss. We will serve you wholeheartedly from now on."

Xu said, "Xinyue, I've prepared a courtyard for you. You can move there later."

The Yang family raised her as their daughter, but she was not actually their daughter.

Gu Xinyue looked at Madam Xu gratefully and said softly, "Thank you, Aunt. I would like to live with my mother so that it will be more convenient to take care of her. I hope that you, my maternal grandmother and aunt, will grant my request."

Everyone in the room was taken aback upon hearing this. The old lady then smiled with satisfaction, stroking Gu Xinyue's hair and saying, "Good child, whatever you like."

Madam Xu smiled and nodded, saying, "Xin Yue is so filial. This courtyard will be kept for you. If you need anything, just come and find your maternal aunt."

Gu Xinyue thanked them again, feeling incredibly warm inside. She resolved to repay the Yang family's kindness in the future.

Back at Qingya Courtyard, the staff had already prepared a room for her.

Yang Ziwei called the two maids to her side and said to Gu Xinyue, "This is Jixiang, and this is Ruyi. They have been taking care of me for the past few years."

"Mother, I understand."

Then Yang Ziwei said to the maids, "You should get along well with Miss's maids. We will return to the Marquis's mansion in the future."

Ji Xiang Ru Yi respectfully replied, "Yes," and then left.

Gu Xinyue looked at Gu Hui's handwriting and praised the little guy, who then wrote even more diligently.

Gu Xinyue told her mother that she wanted to thank her maternal grandfather for arranging a maid for her. Yang Ziwei was very pleased to see her sensible daughter.

Gu Xinyue arrived at Old Master Yang's study and saw that Old Master Yang was practicing calligraphy.

"Grandfather is well."

"Xinyue, what do you think of this calligraphy?"

Gu Xinyue walked closer and saw that the paper had four large characters written on it: “Ningjing Zhiyuan” (宁静致远), written in a vigorous and powerful style, with a peaceful and fluent tone.

"Beautiful calligraphy!" Gu Xinyue exclaimed. "Grandfather's calligraphy is vigorous and natural."

Grandpa Yang chuckled, put down his pen, and gestured for Gu Xinyue to sit down.

"Xinyue, did you come to see me because you need something?"

“Grandfather, I’ve come to thank you for arranging a maid for me. Thank you for your trouble,” Gu Xinyue said.

Old Master Yang nodded. “Xin Yue, you can use these two people without worry. They will be your maids from now on. Your grandfather asked me to find them. When your father went missing and you went to the estate, your grandfather made arrangements for them. He was afraid that someone with ulterior motives would take advantage of the situation.”

Gu Xinyue was deeply moved, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Grandfather, thank you anyway."

Grandpa Yang patted Gu Xinyue on the shoulder, "Good child, what are your plans for the future?"

"Grandfather, I want my mother and younger brother to return to the Marquis's mansion after they recover, to help you with your worries. Also, I want to find my father."

“Xinyue, your grandfather had a hard life. No one can understand the bitterness in his heart. You are growing up now, and there are some things you have to face on your own.”

"I know."

"If you need help, just say so."

“Grandfather, I am unaware of the situation in the capital. I would like to learn about it first so that it will be easier for me to act in the future.”

Grandpa Yang took a booklet out of the drawer and handed it to Gu Xinyue. "This is about the situation of various families in the capital. Take a look. If you want to know anything else, ask your eldest cousin. He will tell you in detail. For the female relatives of the powerful and wealthy in the capital, ask your two aunts."

Gu Xinyue took the booklet and gratefully thanked her maternal grandfather.

After leaving the study, Gu Xinyue returned to Qingya Courtyard and carefully perused the booklet.

The more she looked, the more alarmed she became. She realized that the situation in the capital was so complex, with various forces deeply entrenched in their own power.

But she did not back down; instead, she became even more determined to go back and help her grandfather. She believed that as long as she continued to work hard, she would be able to meet the challenges of the future.

Gu Xinyue and her mother watched her younger brother playing in the room, where he was having a great time playing with a ball of yarn.

"Moon, look how much better Hui'er looks."

"Yes, Mother will have acupuncture for another day tomorrow, and then she will be fine. She won't need any more herbal medicine after that."

"Your mother is very happy. Your father must be very happy to see you like this! Ah!"

"Mother, don't sigh. Take care of yourself first, and when Father comes back, our family will be together again."

"I feel much better today, and I don't get tired of talking anymore."

"In a couple of days, Mother can go for a walk in the yard."

"Thank you, Mom. I'm so proud to have such an excellent daughter like you."

"Because I have a mother, I feel incredibly happy. If there is an afterlife, I still want to be my mother's child."

Yang Ziwei looked at Gu Xinyue gently, "Yue'er, is Granny Liu coming back today?"

“They’re back. They’re staying temporarily in Pear Blossom Lane on West Street. How about we let them come see you again once your mother is better?”

“I’ll listen to you, so tell me about your experiences in Shihu Town.”

At this moment, Yang Muyan came in. She smiled and said, "Aunt, we are all very happy to see that you have recovered so quickly."

Yang Ziwei took her hand and said, "Sit down and talk."

“Aunt, I could feel how happy you were when I was outside. I want to hear you talk too.”

"We want to hear Yue'er tell his stories about the village."

"Great! I love hearing that."

Gu Xinyue pulled Gu Hui to sit next to her mother and said, "How about I tell you about my life these past few years?"

"Okay," said the ashes, clapping their little hands.

She told them about what happened in the village of Shihou Town, about how Liu Cheng and his wife devoted themselves to their family, how Liu Cheng became disabled and was almost left penniless after the family was divided, about how Liu's wife was warm and capable, about the farcical situation where Liu's wife's brother wanted his son to become a "sugar baby," about her sister-in-law's gentleness and generosity, and about how they made their life together full of love and warmth.

Gu Xinyue spoke with a face full of envy, while Yang Ziwei was lost in memories of her beautiful past with the general.

Gu Hui touched his mother's hand, pulling Yang Ziwei out of her reverie.

Yang Muyan felt that ordinary families lived a down-to-earth and warm life.

She smiled and said, "Although they are not materially wealthy, they have aspirations, which is to make the most of every day. Their spirit is rich."

"Although we can't envy our mother's happiness, we can still live each day to the fullest, just like them."

Before dinner, Gu Xinyue met Yang Mujin playing the zither in the pavilion next to the garden.

"Big cousin, I want to go to Prince Yi's residence tomorrow afternoon to see Prince Yi and his wife. I would like to ask you to deliver an invitation so I can take someone with me to pay them a visit."