Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family
Chapter 88: The Medicine that Leaves Her Unable to Fend for Herself

Chapter 88: Chapter 88: The Medicine that Leaves Her Unable to Fend for Herself

No wonder the Young Master ordered the Secret Sect to investigate. There were indeed underlying issues.

The current Empress?

Gu Qingli remembered that the last time they left the city, they were tracked by someone. Yun No. 2 had killed that person, and Xiao Yunjing had claimed it was one of the Empress’s men.

In other words, it was this woman who had sent someone to stalk them that day.

SIGH! If I had known it was her, I should have slipped her some incapacitating medicine. It won’t be so easy to do that now.

Gu Qingli no longer had the mood to wander around. She wasn’t worried the Empress could do anything to Xiao Yunjing; she just felt gloomy at the thought that the woman was still fixated on Yunjing.

The mistress and servant decided to return to their residence.

Inside the antique shop, Lin Ying’er had never been publicly disgraced like this, and now she wished she could eliminate Gu Qingli immediately.

All who offended me ended up six feet under.

HUMPH! HUMPH!!

In my life, I’ve never failed to acquire what I wanted.

While her Lin family often conducted business inconspicuously, they actually did much for her aunt—the Empress—behind the scenes. They even had the Empress’s Secret Guards at their disposal. They simply handled underhanded affairs. HUMPH! Just a country woman – see how I’ll deal with her.

Lin Ying’er hid the venom in her eyes, entered the inner hall, and left through the back door.

The first thing she did upon returning to her residence was to order the Secret Guards to kidnap that woman. First, I have to find out who that man is before I dispose of that wretched woman.

The Secret Guard took Gu Qingli’s portrait and departed on his orders.

Meanwhile, Gu Qingli had returned to the residence. At noon, Wuyou came to cook and updated her on the condition of the woman and Uncle Yu.

"There are no problems at the moment; both are gradually recovering," Wuyou reported.

Gu Qingli listened without uttering a word. She had confidence in her medical skills and her medicine.

Wuyou then said, "Miss, a message has come from the Capital City. It says some important personage wants to visit. Shall we receive them?"

Gu Qingli looked up and asked Wuyou, "An important personage? How important?"

"I don’t know. The messenger didn’t specify."

"Ask them. If it’s someone from the Imperial Palace, turn them away without exception."

Even if someone from the Imperial Palace were standing right in front of me, I wouldn’t treat them.

"Moreover, for anyone who requires my personal attention, we need to be clear about their identity. The consultation fee starts at one thousand taels of gold."

I can’t risk healing an enemy. Especially those on Xiao Yunjing’s side. I certainly won’t heal his mortal enemies and cause him more trouble.

Wuyou nodded. That recent case with the woman was a losing proposition. Not only was she saved for free, but she also got free food and lodging. Luckily, Miss didn’t blame me.

"Miss, should we receive the people from Red Leaf Villa?" Wuyou asked after a moment’s hesitation.

"Red Leaf Villa? What’s their background?"

"Red Leaf Villa is considered a power in the martial arts world. They aren’t a sect, but their influence spans many countries. They primarily deal in weapons, escort services, and similar martial arts world enterprises." _{f|re(e)web.n\ovel. (c)o.m}

A martial arts world power, huh? This could be useful. Since they’re coming to my doorstep, it would be a waste not to use them. Resources are meant to be used; otherwise, they go to waste.

After pondering for a moment, Gu Qingli said, "Yes, we can receive them. I can waive their consultation fee, but I want to use their connections to expand the Gu Clinic to all countries."

Wuyou nodded. "Alright, Miss. I will inform you once everything is confirmed. Do you have any other instructions, Miss?"

"Wuqing can handle other matters. You just focus on this."

"Yes. In that case, your servant will take her leave."

Gu Qingli waved her hand, signaling her to go and attend to the matter quickly.

After Wuyou left, Gu Qingli reclined lazily on the couch, pondering. Some things are best prepared for in advance.

She beckoned Wuqing over. "Wuqing, have Wushuang return to see me."

Wuqing replied, "Yes, Miss."

Wuqing immediately sent a message to Wushuang.

At that moment, Wushuang and Wuxin were en route to Beining County. They had just departed from Wuxin County when they received a carrier pigeon message from the Secret Sect. On this trip, they had already completed establishing Gu Clinics in four commanderies. The Gu Clinic now had branches across half the Daqian Kingdom.

"Wushuang, what’s the matter?" Wuxin asked.

"Wuxin, you’ll have to handle the remaining tasks alone. Can you manage? Miss has ordered me back to Qiyang County," Wushuang replied.

Wuxin grinned. "Is that all? You looked so serious. Don’t worry, I can handle it alone."

Wushuang placed her hand on Wuxin’s shoulder and looked at her earnestly. "Be careful!"

Their journey so far hadn’t been entirely smooth; it was their martial arts skills that had seen them through.

Wuxin winked at Wushuang. "MM-HM, hurry back. Miss must have something important for you. You be careful on your journey too!"

"MM-HM!"

The two nodded to each other, then parted ways.

「Two days later,」

A travel-weary Wushuang hurried back and went with Wuyou to the residence to see Gu Qingli.

Wushuang and Wuyou bowed. "Your servant Wushuang greets Miss," Wushuang said.

"Your servant Wuyou greets Miss," Wuyou added.

"First, go and freshen up," Gu Qingli said, glancing at the travel-stained Wushuang.

"Yes, Miss."

Wushuang hurriedly retreated.

Once Wushuang had left, Wuyou said to Gu Qingli, "Miss, I’ve received confirmed information. The important personage from the Capital City is actually the Seventh Prince. His ailment is poisoning."

"The Seventh Prince is the current Emperor’s biological younger brother and one of only two survivors from the last struggle for the throne."

"The person from Red Leaf Villa is their Young Villa Master. He is crippled; apparently, the meridians in his knees were severed, leaving him unable to walk ever since. The Old Villa Master only has this one son. Hearing that our Gu Clinic is backed by the Medicine King, he wishes to seek treatment here. Naturally, they’ve agreed to your condition, provided that the Young Villa Master’s legs can be healed."

Having said her piece, Wuyou waited for Gu Qingli’s reply.

Gu Qingli nodded. That prince from the Capital City... if I cure him, what benefits could I gain? And the poisoning... HEHE, it’s obvious who was behind it without even needing to ask. Curing that prince could certainly stir up trouble for certain people. That’s a possibility. As for the Red Leaf Villa’s Young Villa Master... severed meridians are tricky. I’ll only know if they can be reconnected after examining him in person.

"Wuyou, do you want to learn how to reconnect meridians?"

"HUH?"

Wuyou had expected Miss to first say whether she would take the case or not. Reconnecting meridians! Wuyou quickly understood and nodded eagerly. Meridians can be reconnected too? I absolutely have to learn that!

"HEHE, Miss, I absolutely must learn this! People in the martial arts world are always fighting and getting injured. Injuries involving severed meridians are very common." Once I learn it, I’ll be able to take on so many major cases from the martial arts sects and factions, I won’t know what to do with all the business!

Thinking this, Wuyou rubbed her hands together, then darted to Gu Qingli’s side like an eager puppy and began to massage her shoulders.

Wuqing, standing nearby, twitched her lips, trying to suppress a smile. Wuyou is really going all out. Our personalities have changed quite a bit since we started serving Miss. Before, would we ever have been so physically close to anyone? Let alone try to curry favor with Miss to learn something, like Wuyou is doing now. Even our former gang leader never received such treatment.

When Wushuang re-entered, this was the scene that greeted her: Wuyou was diligently massaging Miss’s back and legs, Miss was enjoying it with her eyes closed, and Wuqing was standing by, lips pursed in a suppressed smile.