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

Chapter 203 This is for you
When Cui Jingcheng heard that he was going to eat with so many people, his face immediately fell.

"Wanqing, I'd like to meet you alone."

"You actually invited so many people!"

Cui Jingcheng lay on the table with a mournful expression, as if he had suffered some great injustice, which made Dr. Liu and Dr. Zheng burst into laughter.

Especially Dr. Liu, when had he ever seen this kid get the short end of the stick?

Seeing this now, I was worried, but I couldn't help but laugh a couple of times.

"You made an appointment for noon, and I made an appointment for evening, so there's no conflict."

Upon hearing this, Cui Jingcheng immediately perked up. He had been looking like a wilted eggplant just moments before, but now he was beaming with pride as he looked at Dr. Liu and the others.

"Let you laugh at me!"

"Wanqing is going to take me out for lunch alone."

Dr. Liu and Dr. Zheng could only shake their heads awkwardly, "We didn't laugh!"

"I'm happy for you, really happy for you."

Having received Bai Wanqing's promise, Cui Jingcheng immediately urged, "Wanqing, aren't you ready yet!"

"Wanqing, is there anything else you need to do? I'll help you."

"Alright! That's all!" Bai Wanqing checked one of the herbs, put it in the medicine cabinet, wiped her hands, and came out.

"Dr. Liu, why don't you come with us?"

Seeing that Doctor Liu and Doctor Zheng were walking towards the backyard, Bai Wanqing turned around and called out.

Seeing the murderous glare in Cui Jingcheng's eyes, Dr. Liu could only wave his hand and say, "I won't go. I'm a little tired. I'll just grab a bite at the clinic."

Seeing that Doctor Liu was sensible, Cui Jingcheng winked at him, and then he and Bai Wanqing left the clinic and went to stroll through the bustling streets.

As they walked through the market, many people greeted Bai Wanqing.

"Mrs. Lin!"

"Hello, Mrs. Lin!"

Cui Jingcheng followed Bai Wanqing around like a decoration. Back in Kyoto, many people knew him, but here he had become invisible.

"Wanqing, you're really famous," Cui Jingcheng said with a smile.

Bai Wanqing didn't say anything, just smiled faintly. Some reputations are earned at the expense of others' suffering, so it's better to have none of them.

The two passed a jewelry shop, and Cui Jingcheng pulled Bai Wanqing inside.

The owner of the jewelry shop also recognized Madam Lin, and immediately greeted Bai Wanqing with a smile.

"Mrs. Lin, you've arrived."

Bai Wanqing had no intention of buying jewelry; she simply nodded with a forced smile and then tried to leave.

But Cui Jingcheng forcefully pulled him back.

"Wanqing, do you see any styles you like?"

"If there's anything you like, I'll buy it for you, okay?"

Ignoring Bai Wanqing's objections, Cui Jingcheng had the waiter bring out all the jewelry in the shop.

Bai Wanqing was speechless. She regretted agreeing to go out to dinner with Cui Jingcheng alone.

The jewelry shop owner was speechless; he had met Lord Lin before.

But this young master is clearly not Lord Lin!
He didn't want to know any of this shocking news.

Cui Jingcheng picked out a hairpin, held it up, and smiled as he showed it to Bai Wanqing.

"Wanqing, look at this hairpin, do you like it?"

Bai Wanqing was about to shake her head, but she was stunned when she saw the hairpin in Cui Jingcheng's hand.

This kid didn't pick out silver or jade jewelry in the shop, but instead chose a finely crafted wooden hairpin.

This hairpin looks very similar to the one Wanqing's mother usually wears.

Bai Wanqing stared at the wooden hairpin in a daze.

"Big sister! Big sister!"

Bai Wanqing heard someone tugging at her, and when she turned her head, she saw Furong and Du Huan looking at her with smiles.

"Furong! Brother-in-law, you're back!"

Cui Jingcheng turned around and stared blankly at the person who had just arrived.

Furong, brother-in-law? Cui Jingcheng carefully examined Du Huan, and upon seeing that he was also a scholar, he nodded. His appearance was not bad.

Du Huan also saw Cui Jingcheng. He was taken aback at first, and then asked Bai Wanqing.

"Big sister, who is this?"

Cui Jingcheng walked over with a smile and placed the wooden hairpin in Bai Wanqing's hand.

"I am Cui Jingcheng, the young master of the Zhaonan Marquis's family."

"It's an honor to meet you both."

Bai Furong was heavily pregnant, and she was still a little scared when she saw strangers, so she hid behind Du Huan.

Cui Jingcheng knew he had probably frightened the woman, so he took a step back.

"Furong, don't be afraid, he is your older sister's friend."

Du Huan smiled and explained to Furong. Furong glanced timidly at Cui Jingcheng, and seeing his gentle demeanor, she nodded obediently.

"Hibiscus is not afraid!"

Bai Wanqing frowned at the two of them, "Didn't I tell you to come back later?"

"Why are you back so soon!"

Du Huan smiled and said, "Big sister, this isn't the place to talk."

"We've booked a private room at Yongleju, why don't we talk there?"

Bai Wanqing nodded slowly, handed the wooden hairpin back to the shopkeeper, and then left the jewelry shop with Furong and the others.

Cui Jingcheng watched the three people slowly leave, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Young master, this hairpin."

The jewelry shop owner asked awkwardly.

"Wrap it up right away, I want this hairpin!" Cui Jingcheng said, taking out a piece of silver and handing it to the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper quickly wrapped the hairpin and handed it to him.

He quickly jogged after him.

"Wanqing, you just left like that, completely forgetting about me," Cui Jingcheng said with a shameless smile.

Du Huan and Fu Rong exchanged a glance, but Bai Wanqing smiled and said...

"It's alright, let him come if he wants." "It's not a big deal."

Du Huan thought it made sense, and the four of them went to Yongleju and went to a private room on the second floor.

As soon as she entered, Furong ran to Bai Wanqing's side, grabbed Bai Wanqing's arm, and said with red eyes, "Big sister, half a month ago you only let us leave."

"It didn't say you were going to do something so dangerous!"

Bai Furong and the others returned yesterday; they rushed back immediately after hearing about the matter between the Fang family and Bai Wanqing.

Throughout the journey, Bai Furong and Du Huan were both very worried about Bai Wanqing.

A dozen or so days ago, the eldest sister suddenly sent Ruixin to deliver a message to them, telling them to find a village far away to take refuge first.

The two of them asked what had happened.

At the time, Ruixin only said that the Fang family had their eyes on the clinic and that they were afraid the Fang family would do something to Furong, so they told them to hide for a while.

Furong refused to leave at the time, but Du Huan said that if anything happened, they could come back in time, which was better than everyone being schemed against by the Fang family and then not being able to help them.

Only then did Furong agree to leave.

While they were at the estate, Madam Du would occasionally send people to inquire about news.

Just two days ago, they received news that the clinic had been shut down by the government, and that the eldest sister might be punished for the fake medicine.

That's when they hurriedly headed back from the village.

Due to overwork, Furong fell ill for two days, causing a delay.

When they entered the city again, they heard that the Fang family had already fallen from grace.

Good heavens, the once-powerful Fang family has fallen. You can imagine how critical the situation must have been for the eldest sister.

Furong was afraid that something had happened to her older sister, and now that she saw that her older sister was safe and sound, she became very emotional.

"It's alright! Furong, we're all alright!"

"I'm sorry to have worried you."

Tears streamed down Furong's face. "Big sister, if you're ever in danger, please don't send Furong away."

"Furong will always be by her older sister's side, no matter what."

Furong was genuinely worried this time, otherwise she wouldn't have fallen ill on the way.

She was pregnant, which really frightened the Du family.

Du Huan also said, "Yes! Big sister, please don't send us away again next time."

"Furong is really worried about you. She hasn't been able to sleep for several days because of her worry."

Bai Wanqing took Furong's hand and patted her head with her other hand.

“We Furong are all going to be mothers, we can’t keep ruining our bodies like this.”

"Has Furong forgotten what your elder sister told you before?"

"Big sister, Furong hasn't forgotten, Furong won't forget, but Furong is just very worried."

"Furong just can't do it."

The next second, Furong burst into tears, releasing all the fear and anxiety she had been feeling these past few days.

"Furong is afraid! Furong is afraid she will never see her older sister again."

"Furong is afraid! Furong is afraid she can't help her older sister."

Cui Jingcheng's expression stiffened as he watched Bai Furong cry like that.

Had Bai Wanqing ever faced such danger? Yes! A woman facing power without the support of her husband.
For some reason, Cui Jingcheng's eyes also reddened.

Bai Wanqing looked at the two young people and said softly, "It won't happen again."

"I won't let you worry anymore."

"If anything happens, I'll make sure to have someone send you messages regularly, okay?"

Bai Furong nodded, her face streaked with tears. Du Huan looked at Cui Jingcheng, who was wiping his eyes, with a strange expression.

“I was moved,” Cui Jingcheng explained, glancing at Du Huan.

Du Huan nodded in agreement. "It's touching."

"The bond between the sisters is so pure and deep."

Bai Wanqing finally managed to appease Furong, and Du Huan then had the waiter serve the dishes.

"Furong, try this, it looks good."

Du Huan cared for Furong as usual, which made Bai Wanqing nod with satisfaction. Her sister hadn't married the wrong person.

Bai Furong picked up a piece and placed it in Bai Wanqing's bowl first.

"Big sister, you eat first."

Bai Wanqing smiled and took a bite. "Delicious! Furong, have some too."

The three of them passed food back and forth, making Cui Jingcheng's presence seem rather lonely.

"Furong, get me some food too!"

"Why did you only give it to Da Wanqing?"

Bai Furong stared blankly at Cui Jingcheng. She was still a stranger to him, but as she looked at him, she felt a strange sense of familiarity.

"Big sister, this young man looks just like you!"

When Fu Rong said those words, both Cui Jingcheng and Bai Wanqing were stunned.

At this moment, Du Huan looked over and noticed that the two of them did indeed look somewhat alike.

Cui Jingcheng laughed heartily, "That means we are all exceptionally handsome men, one in a million."

“When I was in Kyoto, I received a lot of praise from people.”

Cui Jingcheng's joke completely dispelled Furong's fear, and she giggled.

Everyone enjoyed the meal.

Before leaving, Bai Wanqing made sure to check on Furong's condition.

"Your physical condition is fine, but you still need to pay attention to your mood."

Furong smiled sweetly, "Big sister is fine. Furong is eating well, sleeping well, and has no worries."

Du Huan nodded happily; the weight on their hearts was finally lifted.

There are some things that are best left unasked in front of Young Master Cui, but since it's alright, eldest sister, we can ask about these things slowly.

Du Huan took Furong back, while Bai Wanqing and Cui Jingcheng strolled back to the clinic.

"Here you go." Cui Jingcheng took out the wooden hairpin he had just bought at the jewelry shop and handed it to Bai Wanqing.

(End of this chapter)