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

Yang Ziwei pondered for a moment and said, "I've thought about it a lot. This time I've been sick for five years. I don't know how I got poisoned. If it's someone in the manor, they'll eventually slip up. I won't let Hui'er suffer any harm. I will take good care of Hui'er."

"Mother, let's work together."

"You know about your grandmother's situation, right?"

"Mother, I know."

"Your grandmother's mourning period is not over yet, so be careful in all aspects."

“Okay, I know, I miss Grandma very much,” Gu Xinyue said, leaning on Yang Ziwei’s shoulder.

After a long silence, Yang Ziwei finally said, "Your grandmother is very gentle. She always takes care of my mother and me and never lets us suffer any grievances."

Let us remember them silently in our hearts.

"Okay, why don't you go and see your aunt?"

"My aunt doesn't like me, so I don't want to go for now. I'll go with my grandfather later."

“If you don’t go, she’ll say you don’t know the rules.”

"I've been a fool for so many years, and nobody bothers with fools. I think sometimes the title of 'fool' is still useful."

"How can you treat yourself like this?" Yang Ziwei poked Gu Xinyue's forehead with her finger and said, "You're about to come of age, be careful you won't be able to get married."

"If I can't get married, I won't get married. I want to stay with my father and mother."

After Gu Xinyue finished speaking, she took Yang Ziwei's arm and kept rubbing her head against her shoulder.

After bowing to her mother, Gu Xinyue turned and left. Crossing the courtyard, she arrived at Lingmeng Courtyard. Every blade of grass, every tree, every stone, and every drop of water here felt incredibly familiar to her.

Stepping inside, looking around, the familiar furniture and decorations seem to be silently telling stories of the past.

She stood quietly in the center of her boudoir, feeling the tranquility and warmth, her heart filled with joy.

Granny Liu and Huilan also returned to Lingmeng Pavilion. Gu Xinyue appointed Granny Liu as the head nanny. There was a small kitchen in her courtyard, and Huilan continued to be the cook. Chuntao and Huilan were first-class maids, and the others each had their own duties. She asked Granny Liu to observe carefully to see who was still usable and who was no longer usable.

Before dinner, Gu Xinyue came to Qingfeng Courtyard and saw her grandfather practicing boxing in the courtyard. Butler Gu and guard Qingdong watched her grandfather happily.

"The Third Miss is a lucky star. With your arrival, the Marquis has come out to stretch his muscles."

Gu Xinyue smiled and said, "Grandfather will have plenty of time later. Let him rest today. Butler Gu, has Grandfather taken his medicine?"

Gu Yong said, "After you've had your drink, why don't you have dinner with your grandfather?"

"Okay."

For more than two years, her grandfather had not received anyone, so she was very happy to have him accompany her for meals.

After the meal, Gu Yong asked, "Studying medicine must be tough for you. Shall I ask Gu Yan to find you some medical books to read?"

It seems that her grandfather, like her maternal grandfather, supported her studying medicine. The two of them chatted.

Butler Gu brought in the medicine and said, "Miss, I've bought all the medicinal herbs you asked me to prepare. Everything's ready today, so brewing the medicine will be quick. This is the second batch."

Gu Yong drank his herbal medicine, while Gu Xinyue prepared to massage her grandfather's head again.

Fifteen minutes later, Gu Xinyue gently helped her grandfather sit up on the bed. Her movements were gentle and skillful as she adjusted his position to make him as comfortable as possible.

Next, Gu Xinyue washed her hands, wiped them with alcohol, took a deep breath, and calmed herself down.

Her gaze was focused and resolute, yet her movements were extremely gentle. Once all the preparations were complete, she examined her grandfather's head and adjusted the massage according to his needs.

She kept a close eye on her grandfather's reactions, carefully controlling the pressure and frequency of the massage. As time passed, sweat gradually soaked her forehead, but she didn't care; she only wanted her grandfather to be more comfortable.

Half an hour later, Gu Xinyue checked on her grandfather and found that everything was fine.

Three peaceful days passed.

Just as dawn broke, Jixiang rushed over to find Gu Xinyue, saying that the young master had a stomachache.

When Gu Xinyue arrived at Plum Blossom Courtyard, she saw Gu Hui lying there quietly, his face as pale as a sheet of paper, devoid of any color. His eyes were tightly closed, his brows were furrowed, and snot was running down his face; he seemed to be enduring immense pain.

Gu Xinyue felt as if her heart was being torn apart, and tears welled up uncontrollably in her eyes. She gently grasped Gu Hui's hand, preparing to take his pulse. Seeing her, Gu Hui's lips trembled slightly, and he let out a weak groan: "Sister...it hurts..."

Seeing Gu Hui in such agony, Gu Xinyue felt extremely distressed.

It turned out he had caught a cold. Gu Hui had just recovered, and his small body couldn't withstand the cold, so how could he have gotten sick?

Gu Xinyue quickly wrote out the prescription and asked Jixiang to find Butler Gu to fill the medicine and then decoct it.

Granny Li was an old servant in the courtyard, given to Yang Ziwei by the old lady, and she had always taken good care of Yang Ziwei. This time, Yang Ziwei entrusted Granny Li with the care of Gu Hui without any worries.

Gu Hui was perfectly fine yesterday, but he's gotten so sick today?

"Granny Li, Gu Hui was perfectly fine yesterday, why is he sick today?" Gu Xinyue asked.

Seeing the fleeting panic in her eyes, Gu Xinyue immediately said, "Perhaps the young master caught a cold from kicking off the covers at night."

Now that it's cold, kicking off the blankets shouldn't be this serious, right?

Gu Xinyue then summoned several maids and servants to inquire about the situation. They learned that the young master was perfectly fine before going to bed that night, so there was only one possibility: he fell ill after falling asleep.

Gu Xinyue quietly asked Yang Ziwei, "Mother, do you have these people's indentures?"

"No, it should be in your aunt's hands."

Was it Li Mama who did it? Li Mama is my aunt's person, and everyone in this courtyard except for Jixiang and Ruyi is my aunt's person.

She needs to find the evidence discreetly.

Gu Xinyue asked Granny Li to make the charcoal brazier in the room burn brightly, and then Gu Xinyue rubbed Gu Hui's body.

The medicine arrived, and Gu Xinyue fed it to Gu Hui. After a while, Gu Hui fell asleep.

Half an hour later, Gu Hui's complexion improved significantly, which put Yang Ziwei at ease, and Gu Xinyue dared to leave.

In Qingfeng Courtyard, Gu Xinyue looked into Gu Yong's eyes. Now that her grandfather's eyes were healed, they looked bright again.

Looking at his granddaughter, Gu Yong felt an indescribable surge of emotion. This lovely and strong child had miraculously cured the eye disease that had plagued him for more than two years, restoring his sight.

Looking back on the days when he struggled to find his way in the dark, now things are better, it's time for him to get moving.

At this moment, his heart was filled with gratitude and love for his granddaughter.

This kindness was like the warm spring sun, warming his entire heart. From the moment his second son disappeared, he felt that there was a hand controlling the Marquis's mansion, framing his second son's family of three for the sake of his military power. His son disappeared, his daughter-in-law Yang was poisoned, and his granddaughter became a jinx. He had no choice but to go with the flow. Fortunately, his daughter-in-law was understanding and did everything according to his plan.

After his wife passed away, he couldn't believe it and became emotionally distraught. He fainted and woke up to find himself blind. In the past two years, he has not remained silent but has secretly made many preparations.

The granddaughter, who had lived in a remote place for five years, never complained and remained cheerful, just like when she was four or five years old.

He fought on the battlefield for over 30 years. He returned before Emperor Yongfeng ascended the throne and, entrusted by the late emperor, helped Emperor Yongfeng secure his rule. He had dedicated over 40 years to the royal family, and now it was time for him to make proper plans for the Marquis's estate.

"Xinyue, Grandfather never expected you to be such a good doctor. The imperial physician treated her for two years but she still couldn't get better."

This illness isn't difficult to treat; it would be a joke if she couldn't cure it. She's a medical doctor, and after coming to the Great Yue Dynasty, she learned the essence of her master Nianxi's medical skills. She's read many medical books, and more importantly, she even has her own all-powerful testing device!

“Grandfather, the imperial physicians are also very skilled. Without their superb medical skills as a foundation, I wouldn’t have been able to cure you so quickly.”

Gu Yong grew increasingly fond of his granddaughter, who was neither arrogant nor humble.