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

Chapter 184 How Many People's Heartaches Have Been Resolved
Doctor Wang walked out of the yamen and went straight to Madam Wang.

Madam Wang hugged her husband with tears in her eyes, saying, "Good! Good! Everything is over now."

Dr. Wang wiped his eyes as well, "Yes! I never expected this."

Unexpectedly, his employer was such a formidable woman.

The Wang family had a warm reunion, and the Wei family also hugged each other.

Holding Man Niang's memorial tablet, Wei Qian cried and said to his parents, "Father, Mother! We have finally avenged our sister."

Old Wei and his wife were also crying their eyes out.

"We can't believe we actually saw it! We saw the Fang family get what they deserved!"

Sister-in-law Wei touched the memorial tablet of Man Niang, "Daughter, do you see! That hellhole you hated the most is gone."

"Evil will surely be punished! Evil will surely be punished!"

The Ning family's situation was similar to the Wei family's. Liu Shi held the belongings of the Ning family patriarch and his children and grandchildren, and stood quietly in front of the courtroom, as if letting them see and hear that their great revenge had been achieved.

Compared to the excited Wei and Ning families, Master Liang was even more shocked at this moment.

How did such a petite woman manage to do that!
Her steps were so meticulously planned? Not only Master Liang, but even Magistrate Han was now reflecting on the events of the day.

This prefect's wife is something else! She first used a minor case that seemed insignificant to the Fang family to provoke the arrogant Master Fang to come and make Lord Hai arrogant to conduct a public trial.

He wanted to teach her a lesson, but little did he know that he had already fallen into her trap at that moment.

The appearance of Wei Qian and Pan Hu was the most crucial element. He instilled fear in Master Fang, who was even willing to risk his life to conceal Pan Hu's true identity.

Magistrate Han and Master Liang had always known that the Fang family had powerful backers.

Could Pan Hu be someone connected to the Fang family's powerful backers?
But Pan Hu clearly came to move into the Fang family's house, so could it be Lord Lin?
Magistrate Han smiled slightly. He knew that Lord Lin must be leaving to do something very important, but he didn't expect it to be such a big deal.

With Pan Hu involved, the Fang family had no choice but to accept the subsequent lawsuits.

If one confesses, then all the charges must be confessed.

Lord Lin then arranged for the Ning and Liang families to come. He was not surprised that the Ning family came, but he was surprised that the Liang family was also willing to come.

It wouldn't be surprising if the Liang family had known all along that the Fang family would suffer a loss today, but the expression on Master Liang's face at the time was one of utter shock, not like someone who knew beforehand.

Having managed to persuade the Liang family, Magistrate Han held even greater admiration for Prefect Lin.

With the Liang and Ning families laying the groundwork, the people were no longer afraid that the Fang family would not fall. They came up one after another to complain, and the Fang family would never be able to recover.

"Wonderful! Wonderful!" Magistrate Han exclaimed.

At this moment, under Bai Wanqing's watchful gaze, Master Liang boarded the carriage.

"Master Liang, I have already prepared an inn. It's getting late, why don't you return tomorrow?"

At this moment, Master Liang's gaze towards Bai Wanqing had completely changed, and there was no longer any contempt in it.

"No, no! I won't go back; my family will worry."

"I originally thought I would be staying here for at least a while."

"That's great! That's really great!"

Master Liang smiled, and Bai Wanqing naturally didn't press the matter further, watching Master Liang's carriage depart.

Old Wei and his wife lived not far from them, and Bai Wanqing asked Ruixin to take them back.

Before leaving, Old Wei and his wife held Bai Wanqing's hands and thanked her profusely. Wei Qian also wanted to kneel down and kowtow to Bai Wanqing, but she refused.

"It's all what I should do! You don't need to take it to heart."

Holding Man Niang's memorial tablet, Wei Qian bowed deeply to Bai Wanqing. Wei's sister-in-law added, "When you're less busy in a few days, be sure to come over for wontons."

The somber atmosphere was dispelled by Sister Wei's words.

"Okay! I'll go."

After seeing the Wei family off, Liu from the Ning family also led her family forward to pay their respects to Bai Wanqing.

"Thank you for your planning, Madam. The Ning family will never forget it."

Bai Wanqing nodded slightly, "We've all suffered, and you've helped me too."

Madam Liu of the Ning family shook her head, "Our Ning family tried so many methods, all our possessions, and even the lives of the master and the great master, but we still couldn't get justice. It was Madam who helped us get it."

"This is a debt of gratitude, and the Ning family will never forget it."

Bai Wanqing smiled and said, "Then, Madam Ning, I will accept this favor."

Madam Ning's expression softened, and she smiled as she led her family back home.

The remaining Doctor Wang and Pan Hu followed Bai Wanqing back to the prefect's backyard.

Pan Hu went straight back to his residence with Feng Niang after getting off the carriage. Madam Wang and Doctor Wang returned together, and the Wang family's daughters-in-law and sons all breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems their father won't be thrown in jail.

"Father, Mother!" They went up to greet them, asking all sorts of questions.

Madam Wang glanced at the head of the household and said, "What are you standing there for? Go and go to Madam to receive your punishment."

Upon hearing the news of being punished, Wang's son and daughter-in-law immediately became nervous.

After Madam Wang explained the magistrate's verdict in court, Wang's son and daughter-in-law urged their father to hurry up.

"Father, you should go!"

Doctor Wang had no choice but to nervously walk to the front hall and call out to Bai Wanqing, who had just sat down, "Master."

Bai Wanqing turned her head slightly and saw it was Doctor Wang. She said softly, "Doctor Wang, is there something you need?"

Doctor Wang repeated the magistrate's verdict in court, then bowed and clasped his hands, saying, "Please punish me, sir."

Bai Wanqing remained silent for a moment, then calmly said, "He should be punished."

Doctor Wang kept his head down and remained silent. The current outcome was beyond his expectations, and he could accept whatever punishment his employer might impose on him.

"You'll be punished by having to stay at the century-old medical clinic for five years to practice medicine!"

"You are not allowed to open another shop unless the century-old medical clinic is no longer located in Huaizhou City." Doctor Wang was stunned. What kind of punishment was this?
"Boss, do you still trust me?"

Bai Wanqing said, "Dr. Wang, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, you might as well tell me directly!"

"I'll only believe you if you tell me!"

Wang Ming understood that his employer wanted him to become a role model for the century-old medical clinic.

In the future, if anyone in the clinic encounters any difficulties, it's unlikely that anyone will keep it from the owner anymore.

Dr. Wang nodded in agreement, "I am willing to dedicate myself to the century-old medical clinic."

With Doctor Wang's matter resolved, Ruixin and Fengniang also returned.

Fengniang knew Pan Hu was there, so her mind was already wandering over to him while she was talking to Bai Wanqing.

Seeing Feng Niang's absent-minded appearance, Rui Xin teased, "Feng Niangzi, you look like you have a son who is only two or three years old!"

Feng Niang blushed. "Madam, what about Pan Hu in the future?"

Bai Wanqing frowned as well. "Now that Pan Hu has gone public, I'm afraid someone will come knocking on our door."

"He should not appear here again."

“I will find him a place to go.”

"As for the estate in the suburbs, I'm afraid we'll have to trouble Fengniang."

Seeing that the madam had made all the arrangements, Fengniang felt relieved, knowing that her son was a loyal follower.

If the people above him in the Fang family find out about him, they won't let him off the hook. It would be best if he could find a secluded place to hide for a year or two. Even if they are interested, they will gradually forget about him.

"Don't worry, Madam, leave the estate in the suburbs to me."

The two women discussed family matters with Bai Wanqing for a while. After everything was finished, it was already getting light outside. Bai Wanqing told them to go back to their rooms and rest.

When Fengniang returned to her room, she saw Pan Hu sleeping soundly in the side room and couldn't help but laugh through her tears.

As soon as Ruixin returned to her room, she fell asleep on the bed without even taking off her clothes.

Although everyone went to bed late that night, they slept the best.

It seems that everyone has let go of their worries.

Meanwhile, Lin Yunche escorted Uncle Lin back to Linjia Village.

Lin Feiyun's heart tightened when he saw the injured Lin Feihu. "Have you been discovered?"

Lin Yunche shook his head, "No, it was just by accident that I got into a fight with the Prince of Huai's assassins."

"The Prince of Huai is not thinking about us yet."

Lin Feihu, however, did not feel that his injury was too serious, and vividly described to Lin Feiyun what they had gained from their trip.

However, Lin Yunche seemed somewhat distracted.

Madam Cui immediately saw through her son's thoughts.

"Is there something else going on with Wanqing?"

Lin Yunche nodded, "The Fang family has sealed off the century-old medical clinic, and Wanqing has gone against the Fang family."

"The conflict is likely to break out in the next two days."

Madam Cui frowned. "Then what are you waiting for!"

"Go back now!"

Lin Yunche glanced at his uncle, "I'm worried about you, Uncle."

Cui slapped Lin Yunche on the forehead, "Your uncle has been sent back, he'll be fine."

"As for Wanqing, she's been targeted ever since she married you. If you don't help her now, who will?"

Lin Yunche naturally knew this. He suddenly stood up, ignoring Lin Feiyun's situation analysis, and rode off on his horse.

"That kid, he just left without even listening to such an important matter?"

Lin Feiyun muttered something as he watched Lin Yunche's retreating figure.

Unexpectedly, he was scolded by Madam Cui, "No wonder you men are a disaster!"

"Because our Wanqing has suffered so much injustice!"

"You won't let him go back! You won't let him go back!"

Lin Feiyun was beaten by Cui and ran all over the yard. "You can wait for twenty years, can't you wait a day or two?"

Lin Feiyun hurriedly lowered his head, "I was wrong, I was wrong!"

"Please stop hitting me, okay?"

As Aunt Lin finished treating Uncle Lin's wounds, she smiled and said, "I think it was a good beating!"

"If it weren't for the fact that old man Fei Hu was injured, he should have been hit too."

Lin Feihu felt extremely wronged at this moment, but he didn't dare to speak. He had said that he wanted to come back on his own, but Da Tou wouldn't allow it.

Why is it that now the blame is being placed on him?

Women! They're so unpredictable.

Although the Lin family was joking, they all knew in their hearts that some things were about to come to light.

When Lin Yunche returned to the prefect's backyard, Bai Wanqing was still asleep.

He tiptoed back to his room, and looking at Bai Wanqing's peaceful sleeping face, he slightly curled the corners of his mouth.

"I'm so glad you're alright!"

At this moment, Lin Yunche had no idea what kind of storm was waiting for him.

(End of this chapter)