Jiangsu Changzhou, also known as Dragon City. In his previous life, Gu Jin was born here.

  However, it is now called Yanling Prefecture.

  Yanling Prefecture is picturesque, with the Longxi River flowing alongside the city. The Longxi River is adjacent to the Grand Canal and is close to the East China Sea, Yangtze River, and Taihu Lake, making transportation convenient, earning it the reputation of "Central Wus important auxiliary, famous capital of eight counties".

  Yanling is a land of fish and rice, with treasures from heaven. Nowadays, the world is at peace, and its even more crowded with boats competing to flow, merchants like clouds, wealth and prosperity are naturally beyond words.

  In her previous life, Gu Jingzhous parents were both from noble families in the capital city, but she herself was born and raised in Changzhou.

  When she was young, her father entered politics and went to the grassroots level. He was the vice mayor of Changzhou City, and her mother also followed him to work in Changzhou. Gu Jingze was born in Changzhou. When she was 13 years old, her father, who had become the secretary of the Changzhou Municipal Party Committee, was transferred to Beijing, and she returned to her home in Beijing with her parents.

  Later, Gu Jinzhi occasionally passed through Changzhou due to work, but never had the opportunity to stay long again.

  When she died, she always dreamed of the small courtyard in Changzhou. The lush gardenia tree, before and after the Dragon Boat Festival, was covered with snow-white flowers on the emerald green branches, filling the entire yard with a rich fragrance.

  She never smelled that strong fragrance again in her life.

  She never thought that she would cross over and have the opportunity to return to Changzhou.

  However, this Changzhou is now Yanling, an even more ancient and charming ancient town.

  She is no longer Miss Gu Jinzhi of a Chinese medical family, but the seventh miss of the Chengguo Mansion, Gu Jinzhi.

  Like her past life, her ancestors were all renowned medical practitioners; her grandfathers were all saintly doctors who saved the world, but her father and uncles did not want to inherit the family business, each wanting to go into commerce or politics instead.

  Grandfather had no one to rely on, so he passed on his medical skills to his most beloved granddaughter, who was just like her grandfather in her past life.

  When her grandfather Gu Shi Fei taught her the introductory medical classics every day, Gu Jinzhi didnt find it dry and dull, but instead was thoroughly engrossed and showed great diligence in learning. Although what Grandfather Gu Shi Fei taught her were things she had already memorized long ago.

  She understood the old man and didnt want her grandfather to be sad.

  Grandfather originally didnt want to teach Gu Jinzhi. He started teaching Gu Jinzhi when she was already ten years old, and in this era, she would be married off in another three to five years.

  Grandfather wanted to teach Gu Xuanzhi, who was Gu Kuis younger brother.

  Gu Xuan was only five years old and couldnt read books, his grandfather told him about the Inner Canon, how could he understand what his grandfather was saying? His grandfather often got frustrated and angry about this.

  Gu Jin thought of his grandfather in his past life and couldnt bear it.

  The old mans late years were spent thinking about who would inherit his lifes work. His sons all thought his medical skills were mediocre, and his other grandchildren lived far away in the capital city, with only Gu Jins family keeping him company.

  Gu Jinzhi has two younger brothers, one is a seven-year-old half-brother and the other is a five-year-old biological brother.

  Grandfathers likes and dislikes were clear-cut; he did not like Gu Jingzhous younger half-brother, Gu Xuanzhi.

  Looking at his grandfathers dejected and disheartened appearance, Gu Jin began to intentionally recite a few sentences from the Nei Jing in front of him. His grandfather was surprised and tentatively taught Gu Jin something. Soon, he discovered that Gu Jin had an astonishing memory and extraordinary comprehension skills.

  He sighed: Gu Jinzhi is a natural talent, and should be his successor.

  From then on, Gu Jin followed his grandfather to learn medicine every day.

  For two years, she re-studied "Huangdi Neijing", "Nanjing", "Shanghan Lun" and "Jin Kui Yao Lue".

  Gu Jinzhis parents were initially opposed. They thought that girls reading a few books of "Four Books for Women" and "Five Classics", learning "Admonitions for Women" and "Classic of Filial Piety", was about enough. Later, there would still be time to recite some poetry to decorate the family gate. Embroidery and needlework were a womans proper duties.

  However, Gu Jinzhi used to be listless and didnt like to talk, and Grandfather was also lazy and didnt ask about worldly affairs. Since starting to study medicine, Gu Jinzhi has become spirited and occasionally shows the liveliness of a little girl; Grandfathers spirit is also sufficient, with a loud and powerful voice when speaking.

  Gu Jingzhous parents never interfered again.

  In Yanling, the rules and regulations are not as strict as those in the capital city.

  Children are healthy and elderly people are in good health, this is the greatest blessing.

  In the blink of an eye, two years have passed, and Gu Jinzhi has mastered 90% of her grandfathers knowledge. Whenever someone in the family gets a headache or fever, she prescribes medicine for them to take.

  She didnt need to hide her past life skills anymore.

  Whenever someone in the family got sick and showed signs of illness, Gu Jingzhong would discover it and write a prescription. After taking the medicine, the illness would be cured.

  Because they were cured when the disease was still mild, everyone didnt know that their condition was serious and thought it was just a minor illness from the start. Gu Jinzhengs method was also a small trick.

  She thus earned herself the nickname of "half a bucket of water".

  No one believes she has medical skills.

  "Jian Jie Er, why are you spacing out again?"

  On April 3rd, it was the birthday of Sun Shi, the elder sister-in-law of Gu Yun. Mother took Gu Yun and his younger brother Gu Xuan to celebrate her birthday.

  The carriage moved forward with a creak, and Mrs. Gu San helped her brother Gu Xuan adjust his collar. She turned around to see Gu Jin sitting in a daze, and couldnt help but call out to her softly.

  Gu Jing raised her eyes and revealed a faint smile.

  But what her mother disliked most was that she often got lost in thought. Every time she saw her dazed, her mothers heart would skip a beat, fearing that she might be foolish and wanting to call out to her.

  "Later on, your mouth should be sweet and you should call out when you see people..." Mother reminded Gu Jin again.

  Gu Jinzhi was notoriously taciturn.

  She nodded and said, "I remember, Mother." She stopped her mothers nagging.

  "Dont be distracted when youre sitting!" Her mother still couldnt stop and reminded her again.

  Gu Jinyi used to be listless all the time, sitting alone and not liking to talk to anyone, quietly thinking about things. Her relatives at home often said behind her back that she was mentally ill and had some problems, which made her mother furious.

  Time passed and Gu Jinzhi was a foolish girl with a notorious reputation. This year, at the age of twelve, no one came to ask for her hand in marriage.

  Her mother was worried about this.

  Gu Jinzhi smiled faintly and continued, "I understand."

  Whether it was true or false, Mrs. Gu couldnt know. Seeing Gu Jins obedient face, she didnt say anything else to her.

  The car arrived at Qingguo Lane.

  Qingguo Alley is one of the most famous places in Yanling Prefecture, where two big families of Yanling live: Song and Jiang.

  The Song family mentioned here is the maternal relatives of Gu Jinzheng.

  The Yanling Song family is renowned in Jiangnan and has been a prominent clan for 300 years.

  The Song family has produced many famous people throughout its history.

  For example, Song Ming, the great-grandfather of Gu Jinzhengs mother, was a famous anti-Japanese general who died on the battlefield and was highly praised by scholars and writers, and his reputation has been passed down to this day.

  Also, Song Xi, the second uncle of Gu Jinzheng, was a prodigy who shocked Jiangnan. He passed the imperial examination at the age of 15 and became the number one scholar of the current dynasty. He spent two years in the Hanlin Academy before resigning and returning to Yanling, where he devoted himself to poetry, books, calligraphy, and painting, earning him the reputation as the number one talented young man in Jiangnan.

  His calligraphy and painting are priceless.

  In the annals of history, there will be the names of Song Ming and Song Xi, which makes Gu Jinzhi sigh.

  So this is what they mean by leaving a name for eternity.

  Gu Jinzhis maternal grandfather and eldest uncle were not very famous. His maternal grandfather had been the governor of Wenzhou, while his eldest uncle was currently the Salt Law Envoy of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, a very lucrative position.

  The Song family has been thriving until now.

  The carriage went straight to the front of the Song Mansions Weeping Flower Gate.

  Gu Jinzhi and the other two got off the carriage, and Second Aunt Qin led the maids and servants to welcome them personally.

  "Kuangs son has grown up again!" Second Aunt smiled and said to her mother, "Our Jies son is two months older than him, but his height is only half of his."

  Song Ge is the youngest son of his second aunt, whose real name is Song Yan Ge, and he is also seven years old this year.

  "Theres no fixed rule for how tall a child will grow," said the mother with a smile. "If they develop late, theyll turn out well in the end. Youre being too impatient..."

  "Indeed, I wish he could grow up all at once..."

  Everyone burst out laughing.

  Then Second Aunt again praised Gu Jins tall and handsome appearance.

  Gu Jingzi called out to her second aunt and then quietly followed behind her mother.

  A group of people went to the eldest maternal aunts courtyard.

  Today is the birthday of my husbands aunt, Sun Shi. Unlike previous years bustle, this year only invited Song Shis clans sister-in-law and a few close relatives, others are not invited, its quite simple.

  Her mother looked at this and was slightly surprised in her heart, wanting to ask whats going on.

  The elder sister-in-law has always loved extravagance.

  The Yue Hua Pavilion had set up a small stage, and after all the guests arrived, they went to the Yue Hua Pavilion for dinner.

  The great aunt is somewhat mentally unwell.

  Her mother then asked her: "Sister-in-law, are you tired?"

  Her aunt and mother were close, so she whispered to her: "I havent been feeling well... I caught a cold last month and had a fever. After taking Dr. Zhaos medicine, the fever went away and the cold got better. However, my heart has been burning like a fire, and nothing feels right, eating is not good, sleeping is not good..."

  Mother looked at her aunts face and saw that she had indeed lost some weight. She said, "It wont do to force it. Lets ask Dr. Zhao to take another look?"

  Zhao Daifu was named Zhao Dao-yuan. He used to be a Taoist priest, who was good at fortune-telling and even better at diagnosing diseases. He was one of the most famous doctors in Jiangnan region.

  "He went to the capital." His aunt was somewhat regretful, then lowered her voice and said, "I heard that a noble in the capital is ill, and they specially invited Dr. Zhao."

  Mother was slightly taken aback.

  Zhao Daoyuan was very proud and particular about the relationships between doctors and patients. He had some acquaintance with Gu Jinzhis maternal grandfather, so his elder sister-in-law could invite him to come and take a look.

  Ordinary nobles dont move him unless they are big shots.

  Her mother remained silent and refused to respond.

  After a pause, her mother said, "Then lets ask another doctor to take a look?"

  "Alright..." said the aunt, "The gentleman from Yanling has taken his leave. After taking the medicine, he still doesnt feel better and his heart is even more burning. Hes been craving something cold to eat. Last time he had a bowl of iced lotus seed porridge and slept well that night. But things that are iced are generally cold in nature, and its not the hottest summer, so I dont dare let him eat too much..."

  Her mothers eyebrows slightly furrowed.

  She didnt understand medicine, so she was at a loss what to do.

  "Last time you said your headache was cured after taking the medicine prescribed by your familys old man. Can I ask your familys old man to prescribe a dose for me too?" The big auntie thought of the old man in the Gu family.

  That old man is said to have mediocre medical skills.

  Ke Das aunt thought that since he had been a medical intern at Tai Hospital, he should have some skills, and was at least better than those unknown doctors in Yanling.

  Yanling is a bit famous doctor, and his aunt has seen it all.

  After taking medicine for a month, there is still no effect.

  She is now desperately seeking medical treatment.

  "Ah... my husband hasnt written a prescription for five or six years now. Last time I was in so much pain, the usual medicine didnt work and I was at deaths door, it was Jing who wrote the prescription. What does she know? Afterwards I thought about it, probably because my husband remembered how filial I am every day, he told Jing the prescription..."

  The elder sister-in-law showed a hint of regret.

  As she spoke, beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and a strange heat rose up in her heart.

  One is parched with heat, his heart is burning straight away, and he feels extremely uncomfortable.

  "Bring a bowl of chilled lotus seed paste over." The elder aunt hesitated for a moment, then instructed the little maid beside her.

  When she couldnt hold on anymore, she would eat ice to calm down a bit.

  Mother watched in horror beside him.

  She has been married to the Gu family for over a decade and has learned some medical knowledge through osmosis. With internal heat, medication should be used to clear it out; using ice to suppress it will only make the illness worse.

  But she only understood these and didnt know what to do, so she didnt say much.

  In the evening when I returned home, Mother mentioned Big Aunts illness to Father Gu Yanzhen.

  Gu Jinzhi and his younger brother Gu Xuanzhi were eating fresh peaches brought back by their father on the side.

  This season, peaches are not yet on the market, and I dont know where Father got them from. My younger brother is eating happily. Gu Jinzhi doesnt particularly like the taste of peaches, and he nibbles at one occasionally while listening to his parents talk.

  "Is it serious or not?" Gu Yanwen asked with concern.

  "It doesnt show," said Song Shi. "Originally, Dajie was plump and had lost some weight, but she still looked spirited. However, she said her heart was burning. This is not a good thing after all."

  Gu Jinzhi took another bite of the peach, crunchy and slightly sour.