After being forced to leave the marriage, I became the wife of a top scholar.

Chapter 114 Being followed
"As for Man Niang's affairs with the Fang family and Wei Qian's abduction, I will have someone investigate them."

As for Wei Qian's injuries

“I know! Even if you use your power to force the Fang family to treat Wei Qian’s illness, you can’t guarantee that the Fang family won’t have any more intentions to harm Wei Qian.”

"After all, whether a doctor is dedicated or not can determine a patient's life or death."

"So I will be treating Wei Qian during this period."

Lin Yunche thought so too and nodded, "However, the Wei family will probably still have to repay the money they owe the money lender, but I will send someone to the money lender to give them a warning so that they don't block the Wei family's livelihood."

"Yes! That would be perfect."

When Bai Wanqing looked up, she met Lin Yunche's eyes. Only then did they realize that, without them noticing, the two of them were sitting close together, so close that Lin Yunche could smell the fragrance emanating from Bai Wanqing.

Lin Yunche blushed instantly and quickly stood up, "I'll go to the kitchen and see if the water is boiled yet."

Lin Yunche ran away in a hurry, leaving Bai Wanqing looking bewildered, her mind still preoccupied with their earlier discussion about opening a clinic in Huaizhou City.

As for inviting Master Luo to Huaizhou, this was something Bai Wanqing had promised Master Luo long ago. However, at that time, she was unaware of the situation in Huaizhou City and never imagined that there would be a family in this vast city who could monopolize the medicine business.

Now that they've entered this game, they're essentially taking advantage of someone else's situation. She still needs to explain these things to Master Luo. If he's unwilling to get involved, she won't force him.

So she immediately got up and went to the study to write a letter to Master Luo, informing him of her upcoming plan to open a clinic in Huaizhou, and also mentioning the Fang family in Huaizhou.

When Lin Yunche returned, Bai Wanqing had even drawn up the budget and plan for establishing the clinic.

Lin Yunche looked at the pile of papers on the table and said, "I didn't expect Madam to be such a decisive person."

Bai Wanqing glanced up at him, then continued building her new clinic.

"How about I have Magistrate Bi accompany you to look for a shop tomorrow?" Lin Yunche suggested.

Bai Wanqing shook her head, "This is our own business. It would be wrong to trouble the government. I will go to the brokerage firm myself tomorrow or the day after."

Lin Yunche nodded. "Madam, it's getting late. Why don't we go to bed early?"

Bai Wanqing looked up at him, then glanced at the things on the table. "Alright, I'll go wash up first."

After saying that, Bai Wanqing got up and left.

Lin Yunche watched Bai Wanqing's departing figure and couldn't help but sigh deeply. He knew perfectly well that nothing could happen between the two of them now, but he just couldn't control the excitement in his heart.

The next day, Bai Wanqing took the letter she had written the night before and mailed it out at the post station.

Then she took Ruixin to the Wei family first. At that time, Sister-in-law Wei was making breakfast. When she saw Bai Wanqing arrive, she warmly greeted her.

"Madam, have you not had breakfast yet? Our master specially saved some wontons for you, shall I cook them for you?"

“Sister-in-law Wei, we already ate when we came from home, so there’s no need to trouble yourself. I just came to see Wei Qian.”

Sister-in-law Wei was also worried about her son, so she took Bai Wanqing into the house first.

"How did things go last night?" Bai Wanqing asked, placing her hand on Wei Qian's wrist.

“Qian’er still had a fever last night, but it wasn’t as bad as it was the previous two days. Madam, does this mean Qian’er is all better?” Sister-in-law Wei asked.

"Although he doesn't have a high fever, he still has a low-grade fever, and this situation isn't necessarily optimistic. Today I'll change his prescription, and we'll see how it goes after he takes it." After Bai Wanqing finished speaking, she asked Ruixin to take out the medicine they had brought.

She rewrote the prescription and then prepared the medicine for Sister-in-law Wei.

"Let's give him some to drink today. Do you still remember how to make it?"

Sister-in-law Wei took the medicine and immediately said, "I remember, I remember!"

Bai Wanqing then asked Sister-in-law Wei to leave first, and she and Ruixin reapplied the medicine to Wei Qian. "The medicine powder is quite effective, and Wei Qian's wound has stopped bleeding."

"It looks like it's healing now."

"Remind me later that I should ask Master Luo for the prescription for this medicine."

Ruixin helped Bai Wanqing wrap the bandages around Wei Qian's body and nodded in agreement, "I remember, I will definitely remind Miss when the time comes."

After they had settled everything, they left the Wei family.

Although Sister-in-law Wei was uneasy, she did not take the initiative to ask about how the prefect was going to deal with the Fang family.

"The Wei family is indeed a kind family, it's just a pity," Bai Wanqing sighed after leaving the house.

“Miss, once our clinic opens, this kind of thing won’t happen again!” Rui was even more excited than Bai Wanqing, thinking about her family’s clinic opening in Huaizhou.

"You're right this time." Bai Wanqing's gloom dissipated considerably, and she took Ruixin for a stroll on the street to see if they could find a reliable broker to recommend a shop to them.

Those following behind saw Bai Wanqing and her group enter the brokerage firm and wanted to follow, but Lin Yunche caught them red-handed. At this moment, Meng Tongzhi and Bi Tongzhi were also with Lin Yunche. The two of them frowned as they saw the people acting suspiciously in front of them.

The man was naturally annoyed that his path had been blocked. He turned around and faced Lin Yunche's face, about to unleash a torrent of curses. But then he turned his head again and saw that his master was also there, so he swallowed back the words he was about to say.

Now Lin Yunche and Bi Tongzhi were also puzzled, and they both turned to look at Meng Tongzhi.

"Lord Meng, do you know this person?" asked Bi Tongzhi, who was always eager for a good show.

Meng Zhan didn't recognize him! But the next second the other person called him "Master," and if he said he didn't recognize him again, it would only make things worse.

"You're a member of the Meng family?" Meng Zhan felt embarrassed, especially since Prefect Lin was right beside him. He had lost face in front of his superior.

"Master, yes! I am from the madam's estate. I have seen you twice before." The servant revealed his identity because he did not know that Lin Yunche was the prefect. He thought that since Lin Yunche was a member of the Meng family, even if he looked somewhat sleazy, he would not really disrespect the Meng family and arrest him for interrogation.

Meng Zhan felt a chill run down his spine, turned around and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Lin Yunche, "Lord Lin, this is my fault for not managing the inner palace properly, please do not take offense."

Lin Yunche raised an eyebrow and glanced at the brokerage firm in the distance.

Meng Zhan immediately asked the servant, "What are you doing here sneaking around like this?"

Meng Zhan's gaze was fierce; he hoped to intimidate the other party and prevent him from making rash statements without understanding the situation.

But the man clearly misunderstood Meng Zhan's intention. He was so frightened that his legs went weak, and he immediately bowed and said, "Master, it was Madam... Madam asked me... asked me to..."

The man looked up at Meng Zhan and saw that his face had turned ashen. He immediately changed his words and said, "Madam said that some of the servants in the house have already been released, and there are not enough people left. She asked me to come to the brokerage to take a look. If there are any satisfactory ones, I will bring them back for Madam to choose from."

Upon hearing this, Meng Zhan finally breathed a sigh of relief. "If I tell you to go to the brokerage, then go openly and honestly. Why are you acting so sneaky!"

"I've got it! I've got it!"

Meng Zhan then said to Lin Yunche, "Lord Lin, what do you think?"

"Since we misunderstood, let him go." A sly glint flashed in Lin Yunche's eyes, and he waved his hand gently, relenting.

Meng Zhan immediately gave his servant a look, and the servant dared not linger any longer, hurriedly running away in the opposite direction from the brokerage firm.

Meng Zhan's lips twitched twice, while Bi Tongzhi still harbored doubts.

Of course, this doubt was only dispelled after Bai Wanqing came out of the brokerage.

"Madam, what are you doing here?" Lin Yunche called out loudly, and then walked over with Bi Tongzhi and Meng Tongzhi.

Bi Tongzhi had never met Bai Wanqing, but he knew that Lord Lin was already married, so he greeted Bai Wanqing with utmost respect.

"Madam Lin, my name is Bi Yi, and I am the Assistant Magistrate of Huaizhou."

Meng Zhan also wanted to pay his respects, but when he saw Bai Wanqing's face, he paused. Bai Wanqing, on the other hand, remained calm, as if she had seen a stranger.

Bi Yi looked back at Meng Zhan, who was still frozen behind him, with a puzzled expression. Meng Zhan was usually very good at flattering people, so why was he standing there like a piece of wood, not moving at all?

When Meng Zhan saw Lin Yunche's gaze shooting over, he instantly felt his hands and feet turn cold. He had heard that Bai Wanqing had found someone to marry again, but wasn't it said to be a poor boy from Linjia Village?
Wait, that person's surname is Lin? Meng Zhan stared blankly at Lin Yunche, unable to utter a single word.

"Prefect Meng, judging from your expression, do you know my wife?" Lin Yunche asked this deliberately.

At this moment, Bai Wanqing noticed that the person who had been following her was gone, and seeing Lin Yunche suddenly erupt in anger, she knew that the person was probably sent by the Meng family.

As long as it's not someone from the Fang family, it's fine; otherwise, her shop would face obstacles before it even opens.

When Lin Yunche asked Meng Zhan that question, he hesitated and stammered.

Could he say he didn't know him? Wouldn't that mean he was treating Lin Yunche like a fool? Anyone who has lived in Huai'an County for a while knows the Meng family and the Bai family.

What's more, their divorce was amicable, and you can't find two other families like that in the entire Huai'an County!
He now feels that Lin Yunche is targeting him.

"Yes, sir! We both come from Huai'an County, and the lady's family is a wealthy household in Huai'an County, so of course we know each other."

After Meng Zhan finished speaking, he felt that he had been very clever. He had neither mentioned his relationship with Bai Wanqing nor failed to answer Lin Yunche's question honestly.

"Hahaha! Lord Meng, since you know my wife, that's perfect. You'll have to take good care of her in the future! After all, my wife is new here, and if she accidentally offends someone she shouldn't, I'll have to ask Lord Meng to protect her."

Meng Zhan was slightly taken aback, but immediately understood what Lin Yunche meant.

At this moment, even Magistrate Bi understood Lin Yunche's meaning. So, Meng Zhan's servants were keeping an eye on the Prefect's wife.

He gave Meng Zhan a very courageous look. You dare to follow even the prefect's wife. You've got guts.

Meng Zhan forced a smile, "Of course, of course!"

(End of this chapter)