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

Chapter 189 An Opportunity to Balance Loyalty and Filial Piety

Seeing that her mistress was upset, Ruixin quickly comforted her, "Madam, perhaps the master is entangled in something with Hai Shengyang. Why don't we follow him and see?"

Bai Wanqing said somewhat defiantly, "No, we're not going with them! Our clinic needs us! What's the point of following them?"

"But, but"

"No buts, let's hurry to the clinic!"

With that, Bai Wanqing strode away without looking back, leaving Ruixin alone, constantly looking back. Oh dear! The young lady is so angry even without following her; the young master is probably in for a rough time when he gets home.

Ruixin suddenly turned back when she thought of this. Her young lady had always been calm and composed. She hadn't been this angry when her son-in-law Meng had an affair with someone else before!
It seems, it seems, that Miss has truly fallen for Young Master Lin.

Ruixin was about to grin when she stomped her foot angrily. "Sigh! I hope this young master Lin won't disappoint Miss!"
"Madam, Madam, wait for me!" Ruixin ran after him, carrying steaming hot wontons in both hands.

When Bai Wanqing arrived at the clinic, all the doctors except for Master Luo were already there.

However, at this moment, Doctor Wang had his head down, while the other doctors looked at him with hostility.

"Wang Ming, I even gave my boss a guarantee that I would let you come to the clinic for treatment."

"Is this how you repay your employer?"

The person who is most angry right now is Dr. Zheng. After he was released from prison, he heard the whole story from his family.

Only then did I realize that it was Dr. Wang who, at the urging of the Fang family, made the decision to change the dressing.

If the owner hadn't questioned everyone and uncovered some clues, the owner's century-old medical clinic would have been finished.

Their livelihoods are ruined.

So at this moment, he was truly furious as he looked at Doctor Wang beside him.

Of course, the other doctors were also angry, so no one stood up to speak when Doctor Zheng questioned Doctor Wang.

Doctor Wang looked at the ground, his face flushed, but he was too ashamed to refute it.

What Dr. Zheng said is true. Even if he was coerced, it was still unjust for him to do this.

"You're not saying anything now? What were you doing before?!"

Dr. Zheng cursed angrily.

Bai Wanqing had just entered the clinic when she overheard Doctor Zheng's accusation.

"Boss! Boss! You've arrived!" Doctor Liu was relatively old and had long passed the age of being quick to condemn evil, so he was able to understand Wang Ming's choice more deeply.

Upon hearing what Dr. Liu said, everyone turned to look at the doorway.

Their faces, which had been filled with anger, instantly transformed into smiles.

"Master!"

"The boss is here!"

"Hmm!" Bai Wanqing looked at the two forces in front of her.

One group consisted of Dr. Wang standing alone in a corner, while the other group consisted of Dr. Zheng and the other group of doctors.

"What's wrong?" Bai Wanqing asked calmly, looking at everyone.

Dr. Zheng and Dr. Liu remained silent, and Dr. Wang stood in the corner without saying a word.

It was Doctor Yang who stepped forward, pointed at Doctor Wang, and said, "Master, Doctor Wang is so treacherous, why do you still keep him in the clinic!"

"Master, aren't you afraid that Doctor Wang will betray the clinic in the future?"

After Dr. Yang finished speaking, the other doctors all nodded in agreement, "Yes! Yes! Keeping someone like that in the clinic is just a disaster."

"They might harm our clinic again at any time."

"What will happen to the clinic then? Will they be able to have such good luck every time?"

Dr. Wang listened to everyone's accusations, but just lowered his head, feeling so ashamed he wanted to disappear into the ground. However, he had promised to stay at the clinic for his employer.

His employer saved his family's lives, and he had to keep his promise.

Judging from the current situation, his days at the clinic are unlikely to be easy.

Bai Wanqing gave a soft "hmm," then walked to Doctor Wang's side. Doctor Wang looked at Bai Wanqing with a face full of shame, "Master, I..."

"Everyone, I've come here today to explain Dr. Wang's situation to you all."

Dr. Zheng and the other doctors suddenly realized what was happening, while Dr. Wang looked at his employer in surprise.

They probably finally felt he wasn't suitable to practice medicine at the clinic, and now they're kicking him out.

Dr. Wang pursed his lips, his fingers gripping his cuffs tightly, so nervous he didn't even dare to swallow.

"I knew in advance that Dr. Wang was going to change the dressing."

"The reason for staging this whole thing was to bring down the Fang family."

"Dr. Wang didn't say it before because I told him not to."

"So, everyone misunderstood him."

After Bai Wanqing finished speaking, not only did Doctor Wang look up in surprise, but even Doctor Zheng and the others were speechless with astonishment.

"Wang Ming, is that really true?"

"You really can handle this kind of grievance!"

Dr. Zheng walked over and put his arm around Dr. Wang's shoulder. "I'm sorry! We misunderstood you just now."

Doctor Yang also came over with shame. "Yes! Doctor Wang, I didn't expect you to be so magnanimous. I was harsh just now. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me."

Dr. Wang's eyes were already red. He raised his hand to wipe his eyes, and the next second he suddenly burst into tears.

Was he wronged? No, Dr. Wang was moved!
He never expected that his employer would take on such a responsibility for him.

Seeing Dr. Wang sobbing uncontrollably, Dr. Zheng and Dr. Yang were at a loss and could only try their best to comfort her, "Dr. Wang, don't cry, we know you've been wronged!"

Dr. Wang cried for a long time before stopping, "I'm so ashamed! I'm so ashamed!" Dr. Yang pulled Dr. Wang up, "Alright, if you keep crying, I'll think you're just trying to avoid work!"

When Dr. Wang opened his eyes, everyone was already busy in the clinic.

Doctor Liu led the other doctors to the branch clinic. Doctor Zheng was leading the patients inside, while the owner and Miss Ruixin were engrossed in looking at the account books.

Only I am here crying and wailing.

Dr. Wang stood up abruptly, and Dr. Zheng handed the patient he had brought in directly to him, saying, "Your patient."

Dr. Wang quickly got back to work, as if nothing had happened.

"Madam, why are you doing this!"

"Dr. Wang is indeed treacherous, but what Dr. Yang just said wasn't wrong!"

Ruixin didn't understand and asked softly.

Bai Wanqing smiled and said, "Doctor Wang did that for his family. Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been difficult to balance. Isn't it good that I've helped him achieve this?"

Ruixin still didn't quite understand, "Is it filial piety for Doctor Wang to betray the clinic for his family?"

Bai Wanqing nodded, "Mm!"

"So, Madam allowed him to resume his loyalty at the clinic, which was to allow Doctor Wang to fulfill both his loyalty and filial piety."

"Yes! That's how it is!"

“Then he has no regrets!” Ruixin finally said, understanding.

Bai Wanqing looked up at Dr. Wang, who was consulting patients in the distance, and said, "I don't know!"

While Bai Wanqing was getting the clinic back on track, Lin Yunche had already followed Hai Shengyang into the Hai family's courtyard.

"Miss Hai, is this the secluded place you were talking about?"

Lin Yunche was clearly somewhat angry.

Hai Shengyang slowly stepped down from the carriage, a broad smile on his face. "Lord Lin, the Hai family is full of trusted confidants, inside and out."

"If we're talking about seclusion, there's probably no more secluded place in Huaizhou City than here."

Lin Yunche suppressed his temper and asked, "Then may I ask Miss Hai, what do you know? Can you tell me now?"

Hai Shengyang did not answer directly, but smiled and said, "Lord Lin, there's no need to rush. Why don't you come with me to the side hall and sit down, and we can talk over tea?"

Lin Yunche laughed heartily, revealing his long-unseen wicked smile.

“That’s great! I’ve heard that Miss Hai is quite knowledgeable about the tea ceremony.”

"Today I have finally had the chance to learn from you."

Hai Shengyang covered his mouth and smiled shyly, but inwardly he was even more pleased with himself.

Isn't Lin Yunche a man? How could a proud and talented man like him possibly like a country gentry's daughter who is tainted with money?

She is the right match for Lin Yunche.

Only she can lead the Lin family back to its peak.

Hai Shengyang walked with delicate steps, exuding the elegance of a young lady, her demeanor generous and poised. She smugly led Lin Yunche to a side hall.

When the maids in the side hall saw their master and guests arrive, they immediately stepped forward to serve tea.

"Please, Miss!"

"My lord please!"

Hai Shengyang sat down gracefully, holding the teacup in both hands, his every move revealing his high level of refinement.

She smiled, her eyes alluring as she looked at Lin Yunche. Lin Yunche plopped down in the chair, perhaps too forcefully, as the chair made a loud noise.

The servants around were so frightened that they all turned to look at them.

Lin Yunche crossed his legs, casually picked up the teacup with one hand, and then drank it all in one gulp. He was extremely rude and showed no trace of a refined scholar.

This surprised Hai Shengyang, who was sitting opposite him.

"What? Haven't you ever seen anyone drink tea like this before?" Lin Yunche snorted, tossed the teacup onto the table, and then looked up to ask.

Hai Shengyang quickly hid the disgust in her eyes and gave an awkward smile.

"Lord Lin is indeed generous. I never imagined that Lord Lin would not only be so talented but also so magnanimous. He truly deserves to be a descendant of the Duke of Zhenguo."

Upon hearing the name of the Duke of Zhenguo, Lin Yunche's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a chilling aura.

"Miss Hai, why don't we just stop beating around the bush?"

"Why don't you just say what you want to say?"

"What exactly do you know about the Lin family?!"

Lin Yunche's sudden change in aura sent a chill down Hai Shengyang's spine—cold-blooded and bloodthirsty! For some reason, she actually saw these two words in Lin Yunche's eyes.

Hai Shengyang clenched the handkerchief in his hand and mustered his courage to stand up.

"Lord Lin, before you know about the Lin family's affairs, I, Hai Shengyang, have a condition that I need you to agree to."

"If you agree, I will tell you everything without hiding anything."

"But if you are unwilling, even if you put a knife to Sheng Yang's neck today, Sheng Yang will not say a word."

Lin Yunche sneered, slowly stood up, and walked to Hai Shengyang.

This woman was just as fearless as Wanqing, and dared to threaten him with these conditions.

"Fine! Then tell me your conditions," Lin Yunche said coldly.

(End of this chapter)