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

Chapter 214 Fake Illness
The next morning, Lord Cui was once again made to run laps in the courtyard under the watchful eye of Doctor Luo, but this time Cui Jingcheng did not accompany him.

Instead, he hurriedly left his room early in the morning and headed straight for the main courtyard, passing by Lord Cui without the slightest hesitation.

Lord Cui cursed inwardly: What an unfilial son!

In just one day, this kid has already turned a deaf ear to the suffering his father endured.

But Lord Cui dared not truly get angry and lash out. He had come to understand that Doctor Luo's temperament was far too eccentric; if he were to accidentally offend him in any way, he feared...
At this moment, Doctor Luo noticed that Lord Cui was acting suspiciously.

"Hmm?" Doctor Luo simply raised his eyes and hummed in response. Marquis Cui dared not have any other thoughts and quickened his pace to run.

Cui Jingcheng came out of their own courtyard and ran to Bai Wanqing's side.

But the door was tightly closed, and he couldn't get in.

He turned around and pulled Ruixin over. "You, go in and see how Wanqing is?"

Ruixin didn't want to go in. She knew the lady's habit; she didn't dare to enter without being called.

Cui Jingcheng threatened with a wicked grin, "Ruixin, if you don't go in, I'll tell Wanqing what you told me in the past."

"It all depends on whether your wife will punish you."

If anyone else had said this, Ruixin wouldn't have believed it, but since it came from the mouth of this young master Cui, Ruixin felt like the sky had fallen.

Cui Jingcheng ignored her and just gestured with his chin to urge her on.

Ruixin had no choice but to walk step by step to the door. She turned back to look at Cui Jingcheng, took a deep breath, and said, "Husband."

Before Ruixin could finish speaking, the door to the room opened.

Bai Wanqing walked out of the door and smiled slightly when she saw the two people at the door.

"Young Master Cui, I didn't expect you to get up so early."

When Cui Jingcheng saw that Bai Wanqing was alright, his face lit up with joy. He ran forward and carefully examined Bai Wanqing.

The redness and swelling on my face subsided, and the red marks on my hands also disappeared.

Cui Jingcheng said happily, "Wanqing, you're really alright, right?"

"Hmm! It's alright now!" Cui Jingcheng breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Bai Wanqing passed Cui Jingcheng and handed a letter to Ruixin, instructing her, "Ruixin, go and find someone to deliver this letter to the yamen."

"Tell Lord Hai that this is a letter from the Lin family, and that you must personally deliver it to him."

Ruixin nodded as she took the letter, and then Bai Wanqing called Fengniang out.

Fengniang was cooking in the kitchen, and when she came out, she was still carrying vegetables in her hand.

"Madam! You called me!"

Bai Wanqing smiled and nodded, "Go to the guest courtyard and call Xiao Qi and the others over later."

"Let them carry the old man to the clinic."

When Fengniang heard that Lin Yunche was to be carried to the clinic, she was taken aback. "Madam, what's wrong with Master? Doctor Luo is still at home. Why go to the clinic?"

Bai Wanqing simply pursed her lips and said, "Master Luo can't cure it, that's why we have to go to the clinic."

Feng Niang was even more confused. If even the Divine Physician Luo couldn't cure the disease, why bother going to a clinic? Shouldn't one just accept their fate?

But Fengniang was a smart woman, and when Bai Wanqing said this, she understood that it was intentional.

"Madam, don't worry, I'll go and call someone right away."

Bai Wanqing nodded and turned around to see Cui Jingcheng still standing there.

"Young Master Cui, is there anything else?"

Cui Jingcheng looked at him with pity and shook his head slightly, "I'm fine, what could possibly happen to me?"

"But was he also poisoned?"

Cui Jingcheng turned to look at the man lying motionless on the tatami mat in the room and asked.

Bai Wanqing did not answer, but stared intently at Cui Jingcheng.

In the end, Cui Jingcheng begged for mercy, "Alright, alright! I won't ask about the Lin family's affairs."

"Thank you for your understanding, young master," Bai Wanqing said with a smile before returning to her room.

Before long, Fengniang summoned four strong men.

"Madam, shall we carry him now?" Feng Niang entered the room and immediately saw Lin Yunche lying on the bed.

Bai Wanqing got up, walked to the bedside, felt Lin Yunche's pulse with her hand, and then nodded.

"Lift it! Lift it now."

Feng Niang waved her hand, and four strong men entered the room. They politely bowed to Bai Wanqing and then walked to the bedside.

The four burly men were startled; they had all seen what Lin Yunche was like before.

How could he have turned purplish-blue, his forehead darkened, and he be on the verge of death in just two days?

Didn't we say we'd lead them to a fresh start and restore their reputation?

How did it suddenly turn out like this?

"He will keep his promise to you, so you don't need to worry."

Xu Long and the other three burly men looked up at Bai Wanqing, wondering why Lord Lin would tell his wife such an important matter.

Of course, they know that it's pointless to say these things now.

Whether you believe them or not, you have no choice but to believe them.

Moreover, Xiao Qi and the others' injuries were treated at Madam Lin's clinic. Thinking of this, Xu Long clasped his hands and said, "Madam, we are willing to follow your orders."

Bai Wanqing stepped aside, allowing the four people to lift Lin Yunche onto a stretcher. Then she looked up at the sky.

I can't believe it's already this late, but it's just in time.

"Let's go!" Bai Wanqing gave the order, and four burly men carried Lin Yunche out of the Lin family, with Bai Wanqing following closely behind.

"Wanqing." Cui Jingcheng was about to chase after her, but Wanqing gestured for him to turn back.

The group of five walked slowly, but as soon as they turned onto the street, they immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Hey? Isn't that Mrs. Lin?"

"Yeah yeah!"

"Who is this person being carried in front of her?!"

"He looks so much like Lord Lin."

When someone recognized Lin Yunche, the entire street erupted in excitement.

"Good heavens, it really is Lord Lin! What happened to him?"

"He doesn't look well. Is he sick?"

"Why are you being carried out if you're sick? Doesn't Madam Lin have a miracle doctor in her family?"

There were all sorts of speculations along the way, but Bai Wanqing ignored them all and simply took Lin Yunche to the clinic without any attempt to hide it.
Dr. Zheng and the others were startled when they saw Lin Yunche on the stretcher.

"Master, this..."

Bai Wanqing knelt down gently, pleading, "Please, everyone, you must save my husband."

"I kowtow to everyone here."

Doctor Zheng and Doctor Wang quickly waved their hands, "Master, please get up, this is unacceptable, this is unacceptable!"

A tear rolled down Bai Wanqing's cheek. "Please, doctor, save my life."

Lin Yunche was carried into the clinic in full view of everyone. Doctor Zheng and Doctor Wang took his pulse in full view of everyone, and their expressions were extremely solemn.

"Master, I'm afraid Lord Lin is beyond saving."

Doctor Zheng's diagnosis spread throughout Huaizhou City in almost half a day.

The sudden absence of a prefect in Huaizhou City caused widespread panic throughout the city.

Bi Yi and Meng Zhan were particularly excited. Meng Zhan was overjoyed. Lin Yunche had always been against him, but now, for some reason, he was no longer able to do it. It was truly a stroke of luck for him.

Bi Yi was completely different; he had finally developed a rapport with Lin Yunche, and then...
Hai Daren had already received the letter from the Lin family, and at this moment he was much calmer than others.

"Lord Hai, Lord Lin is ill! What should we do?!"

The one who said this was Meng Zhan, who was already planning in his mind to welcome the next prefect.

Hai Daren looked heartbroken, but inside he was overjoyed, almost grinning from ear to ear. He had been played by Lin Yunche so many times.

This time it was finally the kid's turn to be unlucky, but only physically. He still had to take responsibility for everything else.

"Life is truly unpredictable!" Hai Daren sighed dramatically.

"There's nothing I can do but tell the truth to my superiors. However, I'll have to keep my official position; after all, our Shang Kingdom isn't so heartless."

As for the selection of this acting prefect...

"I may need some time to weigh things."

When Meng Zhan heard that an acting prefect would be selected so soon, he became very excited.

Bi Yi remained unmoved, seemingly deep in thought.

The other officials were all of lower rank than them, so they naturally wouldn't even dare to think about such a thing, and therefore, they didn't react at all.

The university leadership had no further arrangements, so everyone dispersed to focus on their work.

Meng Zhan and Yang Peiran had a brief discussion at home, and that very night they took a large box of silver to Hai Chengming's house.

"Lord Hai" Meng Zhan slowly pushed the box he brought in front of Hai Chengming, "I really feel sorry about Lord Lin's matter."

"I just don't know if you, Lord Hai, have made up your mind yet!"

Hai Chengming twitched the corner of his mouth. He knew that Meng Zhan and Lin Yunche didn't get along, but wasn't Meng Zhan being a bit too reckless?

Have you forgotten how you obtained the position of Assistant Magistrate?
Hai Chengming glanced at the box that Meng Zhan had pushed over; it was clearly not something belonging to the Meng family.

The Yang family! Trying to win him over with the Yang family? The Yang family is still too inexperienced.

He's someone the Lin family has been trying to win over. And who is the Lin family?

They were originally the Lin family, the Duke of Zhenguo. Even now, though they've fallen on hard times, they're still a force to be reckoned with, comparable to the Prince of Huai.

Even if he can't side with Prince Huai now, he can still choose to side with the Lin family!
As for the Yang family! They're unnecessary! Unimportant! Unwanted!
Hai Chengming pushed the box back, saying, "Meng Zhan, there are some things you should think about, but there are some things you shouldn't even dream about."

"Take your things back and leave, and I'll pretend you were never here."

Meng Zhan was a little confused. Wasn't Lord Hai on a better relationship with him before?
Why did you decline without even considering it now?
Could it be that Hai Chengming already has a plan in mind? Impossible! How could he have a plan so quickly!

Although Meng Zhan was unwilling, he knew when to advance and when to retreat.

"Lord Hai, you have misunderstood me!"

"I was just a little worried that the person who came would be difficult to deal with; I didn't mean anything else."

Hai Chengming snorted inwardly, but smiled and said, "Then I did misunderstand you, Meng Zhan. But don't worry, whoever comes here will be easy to get along with."

(End of this chapter)