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

Push open the door and enter the stone chamber.

The stone chamber was small, no more than two zhang in length and width. Four egg-sized luminous pearls were inlaid on the surrounding walls, illuminating the inside.

The first thing that catches the eye is a small table in the middle, on which are placed several books, many small bowls, and porcelain vases.

On the right was a large medicine cabinet. Gu Xinyue opened it and saw that it contained medicinal herbs of good quality. There was a door on the right, and Gu Xinyue was about to go in to take a look when she noticed that Chu Yize was staring motionlessly at the elegant regular script engraved on the front wall:

If you are destined to find this place, you are my only disciple. I will impart to you all the medical and toxicological skills I have learned in my life, hoping that you can use them widely to benefit all living beings.

September of the fourth year of the Great Leap Forward (1665) Reflecting on the past

After Gu Xinyue finished reading the words on the wall, she saw Chu Yize staring at them with a serious expression, and she quickly asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Chu Yize pulled Gu Xinyue's hand and sat her down on the cushion in front of the table. He said to Gu Xinyue, "Xinyue, shall I tell you a story?"

"it is good."

"More than 20 years ago, there was a rebellion within the Qingyang Sect, which was dedicated to healing the sick and saving lives. Hu Ying, the second senior brother who was researching poisons, made a breakthrough in his research on poisons. He poisoned those in the sect who did not support him. A year later, he became the sect leader. The poison he developed was very powerful, and no one else could cure it."

Twenty years ago, the chivalrous Mu Feng, wielding the Azure Dragon Sword, swept across the land and held a high position in the martial arts world. Later, he was tricked and fell victim to the Xiaoyao Tribulation.

The divine physician Nianxi and he were originally a couple. They discovered that the poison came from the Qingyang Sect, and Nianxi led people to the Qingyang Sect to ask for the antidote.

They only care about money, not people. They claim there is no antidote, but people will pay to reserve it and receive it whenever it is made. They even heartlessly make innocent civilians test the poison.

Nianxi joined forces with righteous people in the martial arts world to destroy the Qingyang Sect, and then treated the victims. Xiaoyao Jie Hu Ying also did not have the antidote, and the victims were in despair without the antidote.

Later, it was rumored that there were several poisons for which no antidote had been developed, and Nianxi promised that he would develop an antidote.

Afterwards, Nianxi and Mufeng disappeared from the martial arts world. Legend has it that someone saw Nianxi in the forest near Shihu Town. No one knows whether she ever created the antidote.

However, many people covet Mu Feng's Azure Dragon Sword and Nian Xi's Crescent Moon Blade, as these swords and blades are said to be able to cut through iron like mud. It is rumored that some people are willing to risk their lives to find these swords and blades.

I recaptured two cities on the battlefield, but was poisoned by a spy. Doctor Huo confirmed it was Xiaoyao Jie, and he suspected it was a descendant of Hu Ying who knew how to make poison. He led his men to find Hu Ying's descendants, and I came here hoping to find Doctor Nianxi to treat me.

"Everything will be alright," Gu Xinyue comforted him. She didn't know how to bring up this heavy topic. She wanted to ask if Nianxi had made an antidote for Mu Feng yet, but she suppressed her gossipy impulse and listened to Chu Yize continue.

"The Great Leap of Shunqing was 18 years ago. Nianxi spent two years here researching the antidote. I wonder where they are now?"

"Let's take a look inside."

Inside the room was a bed, a square table directly opposite it, two chairs, and a huge portrait on the wall above the table. At first glance, it looked like a handsome man and a beautiful woman, but upon closer inspection, it was two portraits pieced together.

The first painting depicts a woman of unparalleled beauty, standing amidst a profusion of flowers. Her graceful figure is captivating as she turns her head, her face beaming with happiness. Her smile is infectious, and even the viewer is drawn to her joy.

Bottom right corner—A gift to my wife, Nianxi, by husband Mufeng

The second painting depicts a man dressed in black brocade robes, with a handsome face and an imposing presence. He wears a faint smile and gazes intently and affectionately ahead, as if his entire world lies before him.

The two lines of poetry in regular script at the top right corner read: "Fine rain and slanting wind, feelings linger; moon and stars, thoughts hard to suppress."

Gu Xinyue looked at the painting. What a perfect couple, a talented man and a beautiful woman, who were born at the wrong time and are now separated by death.

Chu Yize looked at Gu Xinyue and said, "I hope that one day, people will live in peace, and that all lovers in the world will be united in marriage and stay together for life."

Gu Xinyue said softly, "I hope so." She prayed that Nianxi would live, that a divine doctor could save many people from the torment of illness, and that good people would live long lives.

Back in the outer room, Gu Xinyue sat on the cushion to look at the books. Chu Yize helped her wipe the dust off the table and books, and finally carefully wiped the small porcelain bottle.

Such a thoughtful and considerate handsome man is truly pleasing to the eye. Gu Xinyue smiled and said to Chu Yize, "I'm going to read now."

Gu Xinyue opened the first book, a medical book written in small regular script. She slowly began to read it. It was a compilation of the essence of a physician's medical skills and experience, and she became more and more engrossed in it.

She sat at her desk, engrossed in reading for a long time, the only sound in the quiet stone room being the turning of pages, sometimes fast, sometimes slow.

Chu Yize sat beside Gu Xinyue, who was focused on her. The peace in his heart made her feel that happiness was so simple. At this moment, he hoped that the bloodshed outside would end as soon as possible. He wanted to live a normal life of love and affection.

After reading the books, Gu Xinyue had already accepted Nianxi as her master. She was impressed by her master's superb medical and poison skills while reading the books, and she gained a lot from these four books.

I am so lucky to have met a master who is highly skilled and of noble character right after I transmigrated.

One of the books was on acupuncture. Although she was skilled in acupuncture, she gained a lot from it. Sometimes happiness comes so easily. She thought about how much effort she had put into learning acupuncture in modern times.

She studied under an old Chinese medicine doctor. Not only did she have to teach the doctor's grandson surgical skills, but she also only learned a little bit of acupuncture each time she went to learn it. Because the journey to learn was long, expensive, and time-consuming, it made her suffer greatly.

A book of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions gave her an understanding of the local medicine, making it much easier for her to treat illnesses in the future.

A book on poisons, with its antidote formulas that are incredibly rare. She was able to detect the components of the poison when she gave Chu Yize the antidote, but her master had obtained it through practical experience. Now she realizes that the "Carefree Tribulation" is the carefree state before death.

One of the master's insights mentioned that the prescriptions in the first three books were the result of his continuous improvement process, including the methods and ideas for making antidotes.

The prescriptions here have been passed down through generations and improved many times. Gu Xinyue felt that she had earned this rare medical essence through hard work and a kind heart to help people in her previous life.

When good things happen, people are in high spirits. Gu Xinyue thought that after seeing her master's medical skills, she should become his disciple. Seeing that Chu Yize was no longer by her side, she came out of the stone chamber.

Seeing Chu Yize sitting on the stone bench waiting for her, with grilled fish and fish soup on the stone table, Gu Xinyue felt hungry from the delicious smell. Her stomach cooperated with the "rumbling" sound. Since transmigrating, she was always hungry and felt that everything tasted delicious.

After dinner, Gu Xinyue felt sleepy, but she knew that going out would not be safe. She did not want to become a burden to Chu Yize, so she made some sleeping pills and antidotes. Chu Yize took the initiative to help with the physical work. With men and women working together, the work was not tiring.

About an hour later, after Gu Xinyue had packed up the finished medicine and some medicinal herbs, Chu Yize said, "Rest now, we'll go back when you're rested."

“I think my master has already acknowledged me as his disciple, and I want to perform the apprenticeship ceremony.”

"I'll accompany you."

They arrived before the portrait. Gu Xinyue carefully straightened her clothes, stood before her master's portrait, and solemnly said, "Please accept three bows from your disciple Gu Xinyue, Master." Then she respectfully kowtowed three times to her master.

Chu Yize handed her a bowl of water, and she took the bowl and said, "Master, please have some tea. This disciple offers you water instead of tea." After saying that, she poured the water on the ground.

After the ceremony, Chu Yize said, "Xin Yue, the ceremony is complete. Let's rest." He then pulled Gu Xin Yue and walked outside.

Gu Xinyue quickly said, "Isn't there a bed ready? We can make do for one night. I'll clean up the dust, and you can help me."

Gu Xinyue walked to the bedside, rolled up the bedding, which consisted of a felt blanket, a quilt, and a sheet. She took it outside the stone room and shook off the dust.

As Chu Yize was preparing to make the bed, he looked around under the bed and tapped the floor underneath, but found nothing, which made him a little disappointed.

He's already found Mu Feng Nianxi's secluded residence, so how could he not have the Azure Dragon Sword and the Lingyue Blade?

Gu Xinyue asked, "Are you looking for something? Let's look for it together?"

"Maybe it's not here. I looked in other places while you were reading, but I didn't look around this bed."