"We both hope that you can have a good life and live with dignity. You should not always have to follow other women, bow your head and obey them, compete with them for the insignificant favor, and wait for the favor of men. A woman like you should be regarded as a treasure by a man who only has you in his heart."

Mei Yun asked blankly: "Is there really such a person?"

Gu Qinlan answered affirmatively: "Of course there will be."

Mei Yun bowed to Gu Qinlan and said sincerely: "Thank you for your advice, Madam. I was young and ignorant before and caused you a lot of trouble."

Gu Qinlan smiled and replied: "It's okay, this is just my willfulness, I don't take it to heart."

Mei Yun felt a little embarrassed and whispered, "Thank you for your generosity, Madam. I... am still a little confused at the moment and need time to sort out my thoughts. Madam, could you give me some time to think about it?"

Gu Qinlan nodded and agreed: "Of course, you can live here with peace of mind. When you have thought it through, you can come to me at any time."

Mei Jun looked at Gu Qinlan's figure gradually walking away, and at the same time reviewed what she had done during this period of time, feeling extremely ashamed.

She suddenly realized where she lost. Compared with Gu Qinlan, she was indeed far behind.

As Mrs. Zheng said, she didn't have to waste her life in a man's private courtyard.

She should live an honest life relying on her own abilities like Gu Qinlan.

Just like Gu Qinlan relied on her own ability to win the title of county lord, making everyone envy Zheng Dinglian's luck, rather than the other way around.

Mei Yun tightly grasped the hand warmer in her hand, and suddenly she had a clear direction in her mind.

The next day, she found Gu Qinlan again and put forward her ideas.

"Madam, I want to open a clinic. Can you lend me some money?"

Mei Yun looked calm and confident when she made this request.

Gu Qinlan smiled knowingly: "No need to borrow money, I will cooperate with you, I will provide the funds, you will provide the medical skills, and we will share the profits equally, how about that?"

Mei Yun responded with a smile: "Deal!"

On the second day after dawn, Gu Qinlan and Meiyun walked through the streets and alleys of the northern city and carefully inspected several shops. Among the many choices, the two coincidentally decided to settle down in this vibrant land and open their own clinic.

Most of the residents in North City are diligent civilians. Opening a clinic here may not be comparable to other prosperous areas in terms of economic benefits, but the purpose of the clinic is not just to make a profit. The real purpose is to save the world and heal the wounded. This is the original intention of the doctor.

The people of the Western Wei Dynasty were increasingly struggling to make ends meet, and medical expenses were a considerable expense. Many common people, when they had some minor illnesses such as headaches and fevers, could only rely on folk remedies to cope with them. Often, when the illness became serious, they were forced to visit a doctor.

The choice of opening a clinic here is not only affordable, but also has a small profit. However, as the number of patients increases, the trickle of money will eventually converge into a river. This not only ensures the sustainable operation of the clinic, but also reduces the economic pressure of the general public in seeking medical treatment. It is really a good thing that benefits both the country and the people.

Meiyun was worried that Gu Qinlan would not agree to this plan, but unexpectedly, Gu Qinlan agreed with her, which made her excited and moved. She said sincerely: "Madam, I used to find it difficult to understand why Prince Zheng favored you so much and even made extraordinary promises to you, even though you are a woman from a deep house and a merchant family. But now I understand that it is because I am too narrow-minded. Although you are a woman, your mind and vision are far better than many men. You not only care about the people around you, but also are very tolerant to me. Prince Zheng is lucky to marry a woman like you."

Gu Qinlan smiled and replied: "You are too flattering. I just did my best and did my part."

Mei Yun said seriously, "I am not exaggerating. Every word I say is from the bottom of my heart. Madam, my thoughts in the past were too narrow. I thought that a woman's life was only to rely on a good man, take care of her husband and children, and live a plain life. But now I understand that I can also become a respectable person, just like you."

Gu Qinlan patted her hand with emotion: "You will definitely do better than me."

Mei Yun nodded firmly: "I will do my best."

The two shared the same ideals, and the preparations for the clinic were in full swing. They named the clinic after the two of them, calling it "Meilan Medical Clinic."

Under the guidance of Gu Qinlan, Meiyun went to the pharmacy to select several young and strong servants and maids to work as staff in the clinic. At the same time, she also hired two experienced counter clerks to specialize in the collection and distribution of medicinal materials.

After half a month of intensive preparation, Meilan Medical Clinic finally officially opened. On the opening day, Gu Qinlan, Zheng Huiyi, Zhao Qingyu and Zheng Huaiyu came to the scene to express their sincere congratulations.

Mei Yun was standing in front of the clinic, waving a large soup spoon in her hand. Next to her was a steaming pot, in which was boiling a soup to prevent colds. All of this was Gu Qinlan's idea. She proposed to distribute this soup to the people passing by for free in the first three days of the opening.

Although this decoction cannot cure the disease, it is enough to play a preventive role. It is now February, and the temperature fluctuates, which is the peak period for colds. These inexpensive but significant decoctions have made the surrounding people know about Meilan Medical Clinic.

Medical clinics are different from ordinary businesses. When they first open, they are often deserted. After all, no one knows how good the doctors are. Most people will choose a clinic they are familiar with to avoid wasting money and not getting their illnesses treated. Therefore, proper publicity and promotion is particularly important.

On the quiet streets, there are very few people coming to ask for medicine, because there is a general taboo about medicine in the minds of the public.

"Taking medicine when you are not sick is the same as asking for illness, isn't it?"

Just when the clinic seemed a little deserted, Mei Yun saw a few people stepping over the threshold. She immediately put down the spoon in her hand and hurried over to greet them.

Gu Qinlan's face was filled with a friendly smile, and he congratulated: "Dr. Mei, congratulations on your grand opening."

Zheng Huiyi and others also took out red envelopes and handed over blessings: "Good luck in opening the business."

Mei Yun was a little shy: "Your presence is enough, why bother to spend money on such a generous gift."

Zheng Huiyi stuffed the red envelope into her hand and said gently, "It's just a small gift, not a token of respect, please accept it."

They all knew that Meiyun was not well off. Although the opening funds of the clinic were provided by Gu Qinlan, Meiyun had also invested all her meager savings in it. Therefore, they deliberately chose to send this gift at the opening time to relieve Meiyun's financial pressure.

Meiyun understood their good intentions and was so moved that tears filled her eyes.

She knew very well that this kindness came from Gu Qinlan's care. If she had insisted on becoming Zheng Dinglian's concubine, no one would be willing to associate with her until now.

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