Chapter 341: Lingsu’s Mind

Chapter 341: Chapter 341: Lingsu’s Mind

Shangdu First Sanatorium was located by a picturesque seaside port.

It wasn’t technically a hospital, but its facilities and medical staff were superior to those of many top-tier hospitals!

This was because it was the favorite recovery institution for retired leaders and wealthy tycoons.

Retired leaders could stay for free, but only if they had been high-level municipal officials or higher.

As for the tycoons, they not only had to pay a fortune to enjoy the top-tier medical care but also had to apply well in advance.

That’s why there was a saying in Shangdu: if you wanted to find the truly rich and powerful, you didn’t go to nightclubs or luxury villas—you just had to take a look inside the First Sanatorium.

When Qin Tianxuan arrived at the sanatorium, he found it was heavily guarded.

"Sir, the God of Wealth Hall has already acquired this sanatorium. Everyone here is one of ours now!"

This was a security measure. No one wanted a repeat of Sisi’s kidnapping.

However, to maintain a low profile and avoid letting Qin Zhan Jun and his people find any weaknesses, all the personnel from the Northern Domain were disguised. On the surface, they looked like ordinary security guards.

Qin Tianxuan was very satisfied with this arrangement. He nodded and walked to the main entrance.

He cooperated fully with the guards, first undergoing a strict security check and then registering before entering the quiet inner courtyard.

Song Mingzhu and Sisi were in Zone C of the sanatorium. It was slightly smaller than Zone A, but it was still a private courtyard, with nurses from the Celestial Medicine Hall attending to them.

Gu Qingzhi stood in the small courtyard, a medical scroll in her hands.

She still looked dark and thin, but surrounded by assistants and subordinates, she now had an intangible air of authority.

"Brother Qin, you’re here?"

Gu Qingzhi had a calm and casual demeanor, flicking the medical scroll in her hand. "I found that arsenic-based formula in one of Sister Shuanghua’s books."

Qin Tianxuan said emotionally, "It’s all thanks to you. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to face my fallen comrade. Sisi is his only daughter, his only bloodline."

Gu Qingzhi rubbed her head. "I can’t say she’s fully recovered just yet. There’s at least a six-month observation period. But don’t worry, Brother Qin. As long as I’m here, I’ll make sure that child is safe."

From inside the house, a weary-looking Song Mingzhu came out and immediately knelt before the two of them.

"Doctor Gu, Brother Qin, I don’t know what to say. You are my saviors. If something had happened to Sisi, I definitely wouldn’t have gone on living."

Qin Tianxuan quickly helped her up, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. "Get some rest. Qingzhi will talk to you once the follow-up treatment plan is ready. Tonight, I want to celebrate properly."

He went back inside to check on Sisi, then came out and smiled at Gu Qingzhi. "Are you getting used to your position as the Grand Head of the Celestial Medicine Hall? I see you didn’t even ask for guards. They’re meant to protect you. You need to start thinking about your new status."

Gu Qingzhi looked troubled. "But I don’t know how to fight, and I’m not nearly as capable. I’m really no match for Sister Lingsu."

Qin Tianxuan waved his hand dismissively. "I appointed you myself. No one in the Celestial Medicine Hall would dare to defy you. Besides, your medical skills have already far surpassed Lingsu’s."

Once he made a decision, he rarely changed it.

Turning around, Qin Tianxuan, in a good mood, had Prince prepare a banquet. He only invited his brothers from the Northern Domain, asking to keep it low-key with just some home-style cooking.

Meanwhile, Gu Qingzhi went to find Lingsu and told her directly that she didn’t want to be the Grand Head of the Celestial Medicine Hall.

Lingsu was packing her things and had changed into a short skirt.

She rarely had the chance to wear skirts. Before, it was always trousers and plain clothes, and she had to wear a military uniform when on duty.

"My dear sister Qingzhi, don’t even think about making me go back. I’m the Sir’s adjutant now. I can wear whatever pretty clothes I want, I get an extra stipend, and I can take a vacation whenever I feel like it."

Lingsu had an excited look on her face. "I’m a girl, after all. Being the Grand Head made me act like a man all the time."

Seeing Gu Qingzhi was still hesitant, Lingsu grew serious. "The Sir founded the Celestial Medicine Hall to commemorate his late wife. You are Lady Shuanghua’s only successor. If you don’t take this position, who will?"

Gu Qingzhi was stunned. ’So that’s the story behind it all.’

Lingsu continued to encourage her, "You love to study medicine, so being the Grand Head is even better for you. The Celestial Medicine Hall has a wealth of medical resources. You can have anything you want."

Gu Qingzhi was overjoyed. After thinking it over, she gladly accepted the position.

That night, the low-key banquet was held. Qin Tianxuan toasted with tea instead of wine, offering special praise to Gu Qingzhi. Then he announced the change in leadership at the Celestial Medicine Hall and that Lingsu would be following him as his junior adjutant from now on.

Lingsu was happier than anyone and even had a drink.

She was wearing a stunning skirt, her skin as white as snow, looking fashionable and beautiful. Puckering her lips into a smile, she said, "I’m just afraid the Sir’s other adjutant, Lieutenant Li, won’t be too happy about it."

She was, of course, talking about that girl, Li Qingcheng.

Qin Tianxuan just smiled. "How could she compare to you!"

That one sentence was enough.

In Qin Tianxuan’s heart, Lingsu’s position was unshakable.

This girl, born into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, had endured hardships in her youth and nearly died in a war-torn land. It was Qin Tianxuan who had personally rescued her and trained her to become the head of the Celestial Medicine Hall.

The bond between them needed no further words.

The next day, people from the Northern Domain Battle Department, the Six Halls, and the Ninth Army all came, bringing countless gifts for Sisi.

Even Li Qingcheng sent a special gift.

It was a large box.

A very fashionable-looking box. Qin Tianxuan frowned as he looked at it. "What did Li Qingcheng send?"

When the box was opened, the first thing they saw was a small towel.

Song Mingzhu took one look and said, "Brother, this is a children’s towel from Hermès. This little one costs over 9,000!"

She used to be the young lady of the Song Family, so even after being driven out, she was still very familiar with luxury goods.

Qin Tianxuan was speechless. A small towel like this cost over ten thousand.

’What a ridiculous luxury brand,’ he thought.

The other items were, naturally, also top-tier luxury goods.

Children’s slippers, pajamas... the price tags all started at five figures.

The total value of the gift package Li Qingcheng sent was a staggering 700,000-plus.

The most expensive item was, surprisingly, a fluffy toy—a rainbow-colored pony doll.

Sisi loved it, hugging it tightly and refusing to let go.

"Oh, I recognize this one," Qin Tianxuan finally said, identifying an item. "I think they’re advertising it all over Shangdu."

Song Mingzhu smiled. "Mhm. A doll that costs over 500,000... even in Shangdu City, not many people would be willing to buy that for their child. This Miss Li is truly generous."

Her eyes twinkled. "Is she a friend of yours, Brother?"

Qin Tianxuan said flatly, "She’s my junior adjutant. By the way, she was the one who handled everything for Shaohua’s tombstone and the arrangements for the Chen Family."

Song Mingzhu was filled with gratitude. "Then I must find this younger sister and thank her properly."

Hugging the pony doll, Sisi was full of energy.

She was recovering quickly. Gu Qingzhi’s treatment plan was to have her be as active as possible to boost her own immunity.

Seeing Sisi run out of the courtyard, Qin Tianxuan quickly ordered a Personal Guard to follow her.

The weather was nice, and many people from the sanatorium were out for a walk.

"We shouldn’t let Sisi’s schooling be delayed. While we still have some time, we should go to Shaohua’s grave to pay our respects. It would be a way for the child to formally acknowledge her ancestry." Just as Qin Tianxuan was discussing the grave visit with Song Mingzhu, Sisi’s crying could be heard from outside.

Qin Tianxuan shot to his feet. "Someone! What happened?"