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

As night fell and the city lights came on, the Yang family mansion was brightly lit. A fragrant aroma filled the dining room, where a sumptuous dinner was laid out.

However, the atmosphere today was somewhat unusual, because this would be Gu Xinyue's last dinner with her mother and younger brother at the Yang residence.

Grandpa Yang said, "Tomorrow your aunt, Xinyue, and Xiaohui will be visiting the family. Today, everyone should enjoy this delicious meal."

Yang Ziwei looked at her father and said, "Thank you, Father, Mother, and everyone else, for all you have done for me these past few years. This is my family home, and I will come back to visit you in the future. You should also come to the Marquis's residence to see us often. Father is right, let's be happy today."

During the meal, apart from Gu Xinyue and the other two, everyone else remained silent, their expressions revealing sympathy and even pity for them.

Looking at everyone, Gu Xinyue felt a complex mix of emotions. Were the mother and daughter really that pitiful? They seemed quite deserving of sympathy. She was dumbfounded, and she even had a reputation as a jinx. Her mother had been poisoned for five years, and she and her younger brother had suffered from illness for several years. Their father was still missing.

Seeing her grandmother sadly wiping away tears with a handkerchief, she gently said, "Grandma, this parting is for a better reunion next time. Don't be sad."

Yang Ziou said with a smile, "Mother, look how happy Ziwei and Xinyue are, you should be happy too."

Xin Yue added, "Grandmother, don't worry. The Marquis's mansion is our home, not a den of dragons and tigers. Even if it were, I would protect my mother and brother."

Yang Mujin said, "Grandmother, don't worry, I'll take my aunt back to the Marquis's residence tomorrow."

Yang Muzi said, "Grandmother, I will also escort my aunt back to the Marquis's residence."

Yang Muqian and Yang Muxiu said in unison, "I will also escort my aunt back to her residence."

Madam Yang was amused by her grandsons and said with a smile, "Good, good. Let everyone know that Xinyue and Hui'er are my precious grandsons, and the Yang family values ​​them very much. This puts my mind at ease."

Wang said, "Mother, don't worry. I will send my aunt back to the mansion tomorrow, and I will come back after they have settled into their courtyard."

The old lady said, "Good, good, good."

Mr. Yang smiled and said, "Let's enjoy this reunion dinner tonight and not think too much. No matter what the future holds, I hope we can cherish this wonderful time."

As the dinner progressed, everyone gradually relaxed, and afterwards they chatted about lighthearted and pleasant topics. Laughter echoed throughout the restaurant, making the evening warm and memorable.

After leaving the dining hall, Gu Xinyue returned to her room and began packing her luggage. She carefully placed her clothes and medical books into her luggage, as if she were sorting out her feelings.

The next morning, Gu Yan, the steward of the Marquis's residence, came to pick up Gu Xinyue and her daughter. Everyone in the Yang household was very happy about this, as Gu Yan represented the Marquis of Changning.

Gu Xinyue bid farewell to the Yang family with her mother and younger brother and embarked on her journey home. As the carriage slowly drove out of the Yang residence, Gu Xinyue looked back, a touch of reluctance in her heart; this place held many beautiful memories for her.

Yang Ziwei was extremely grateful for her family's help, and also grateful to the Marquis, who, upon learning of her pregnancy, decisively allowed her to return to her family home to prepare for childbirth.

The carriage finally arrived at the gate of the Marquis's mansion. After getting off the carriage, Gu Xinyue looked at the magnificent mansion in front of her, and saw the familiar gate from her memory.

Led by Gu Yan, they entered the Marquis's residence. The servants inside had been waiting for a long time, and they greeted Gu Xinyue and the others with utmost respect.

The pavilions, rockeries, carved beams and painted rafters, and flying eaves and brackets were all familiar to her.

Arriving at the Marquis's Qingfeng Courtyard, and entering the main hall, Gu Yong sat directly in front, his body upright, his hair somewhat gray, but his face, weathered by time, still handsome.

After Yang Ziwei and Madam Wang greeted the Marquis, the Marquis expressed his gratitude to the Yang family for taking care of Yang Ziwei and her son.

Yang Mujin and his three brothers bowed to the Marquis.

Finally, it was Gu Xinyue and her brother's turn to bow.

"Granddaughter Xinyue greets her grandfather."

"Grandson Gu Hui pays respects to his grandfather."

Gu Yong said excitedly, "It's good that you're all back. Is Hui'er feeling better?"

Gu Hui patted his chest with his small hand and said, "Grandpa, I've recovered now. I'm eating more and I'm in great shape."

"Come here to your grandfather quickly," Gu Yong said, beckoning.

Gu Hui walked up to Gu Cheng, and Gu Yong picked him up in his arms, saying, "My dear grandson, it's so good to see you."

He kissed Gu Hui's forehead precisely, "Hui'er, do you want to learn martial arts?"

"Do you think my grandfather taught me? My sister said that my grandfather's martial arts skills are as powerful as those of a god."

"Hahahaha," Gu Cheng laughed loudly.

The eldest sister also started laughing.

Seeing the harmonious relationship between grandfather and grandson, Yang Ziwei was so happy that tears welled up in her eyes. Her child's father's fate was unknown when he was born, but with his grandfather's love and care, he would not be looked down upon by others.

Madam Wang comforted Yang Ziwei, "The Marquis dotes on Gu Hui so much, you can rest assured."

Yang Ziwei wiped away her tears and nodded.

Gu Xinyue felt an unbearable pang of sorrow as she looked into her grandfather's empty, unfocused eyes. Despite being blind, he acted as if he were a normal person, completely oblivious to her mother's unease. Her younger brother, though he had been watching his grandfather for a while, was unaware that his four-year-old father was blind.

Butler Gu led everyone away, but Gu Xinyue stayed behind to treat her grandfather.

"Mother, I'll talk to Grandfather for a bit, then I'll come find you later."

Yang Ziwei and everyone else took their leave.

“Grandfather, let me look at your body, let me look at your eyes.”

While taking her grandfather's pulse, Gu Xinyue's expression became unusually serious and grave. She could sense the stagnation of qi and blood in his body, which worried her. Although they had been diligently trying to regulate and treat him, it didn't seem to bring about any significant improvement.

My grandfather's condition was extremely complex and difficult to treat, the most serious problem being the blood clot in his brain. This wretched blood clot was relentlessly pressing on his optic nerve, causing my grandfather to lose his sight and plunging him into endless darkness.

This blindness not only brought great inconvenience to my grandfather's life, but also caused him unspeakable pain.

At this moment, the grandfather fell into deep thought, his brows furrowed, and he no longer had the cheerful demeanor he had when he was holding his younger brother.

What exactly happened to my grandfather?

Where is Grandma? In her memory, Grandma was always smiling and always kept Gu Xinyue by her side. After she became mentally impaired, as long as Grandma was around, no one dared to bully her.

“Grandfather, you are ill. Where is Grandmother? When I was little, if you were still in the manor, Grandmother would always be with you. You were always together.”

Gu Yong remained silent, while Gu Xinyue waited quietly.

Fifteen minutes later, Gu Yong slowly said, "Your grandmother always misses you. She was very happy to know that your mother gave birth to Gu Hui. Even though Gu Hui is not in good health, your grandmother looks forward to seeing you every day. I always lie to her and tell her that you will come to see her soon."

Gu Yong paused for a moment and then continued, "She should be very happy that you're back."

“Grandfather, I want to see Grandmother now. I’ve missed her a lot all these years.”

Gu Yong was silent for a moment and then said, "Two years ago, on March 12th, your grandmother kept saying that you were her only granddaughter. I laughed at her for favoring you. She made me my favorite pastries and laughed, trying to shut me up with the pastries. She also said that I didn't understand her."

Gu Yong was in low spirits. "We fell asleep together that day. In the morning, I got up to practice martial arts. When I came back, your grandmother hadn't gotten up yet. I went to call her, but she just lay there quietly. I couldn't wake her up no matter what I did." He kept muttering, "I couldn't wake her up no matter what I did."

Could it be that Grandmother has passed away? Judging from Grandfather's mood, it's true.