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

Chapter 215 The Real Departure
The day before, Lin Yunche's sudden illness had caused quite a stir throughout Huaizhou City.

Unexpectedly, early the next morning, Hai Daren gathered all the officials he could to visit Lin Yunche at the century-old medical clinic.

The early-rising vendors had never seen anything like this before.

"It seems that Lord Lin is really not going to make it," one of the vendors said with a look of regret.

Upon hearing this, Wei Qian immediately retorted, "What nonsense are you talking about!"

"It's just an illness, isn't it? The medical skills of this century-old clinic are the best in the world; they can definitely cure Lord Lin."

"How am I talking nonsense? If you ask me, it's because you don't understand."

"If the century-old medical clinic could cure him, Dr. Zheng and Dr. Wang wouldn't have been so helpless and their eyes were red yesterday."

Wei Qian knew he wasn't lying, but thinking of Madam Lin, he still couldn't believe it.

"Good deeds will be rewarded; Lord Lin will surely be alright."

The vendor across the street curled his lip, "Of course it's best if nothing happens, but sometimes things don't go as planned!"

Wei Qian raised the iron ladle he was using to serve soup, intending to hit him, which frightened the vendor across the street so much that he immediately begged for mercy.

"I was wrong! I was wrong!"

"Lord Lin is surely a lucky man, blessed by Heaven, and will turn misfortune into good fortune."

But in reality, many people had already sentenced Lin Yunche to death in their hearts, especially now that he had come out of the century-old medical clinic. Lord Hai looked grim, and even Bi Yi and Meng Zhan looked rather unpleasant.

"I never imagined that Lord Lin would be so seriously ill!" Bi Yi said indignantly.

Actually, when Bi Yi told him yesterday that Lin Yunche was sick, he didn't believe it at all, but just now...
He saw Lin Yunche, who was completely lifeless, his breathing so weak it was barely audible, as if he would die at any moment.

Seeing this, he had no choice but to believe it.

Meng Zhan's feelings were even more complicated, especially when he saw Bai Wanqing sitting quietly next to Lin Yunche, looking at him with all her heart.

So that's how she always looked at me?
So, this is what she was like, someone who had once been wholeheartedly devoted to her?
If Lin Yunche dies, will she remarry?

The question had barely formed in Meng Zhan's mind when he shook his head with a wry smile. "She won't remarry! Lin Yunche is different from him; he has never hurt her."

Meng Zhan muttered to himself, while Hai Chengming spent a long time observing things in the clinic.

He broke out in a cold sweat as he watched. If he hadn't known the truth beforehand, he would have been completely deceived by Lin Yunche.

That's ruthless! I never imagined this kid would be so cruel to himself.

Fortunately, they are in the same boat now, otherwise, he would be finished, he would die at Lin Yunche's hands sooner or later.

When Hai Chengming came out, he saw that his colleagues in Huaizhou City had different expressions.

"Alright! We've seen the person!"

"It seems that Lord Lin is truly no longer able to fulfill his duties as prefect."

"I'll go back and submit a petition now. You should all go back too."

After everyone dispersed, the news of Lin Yunche's serious illness spread again, this time through the government office's final confirmation.

Those who came to see Lin Yunche in waves were able to see him on his deathbed.

On the third day, Cui and Lin Feiyun also arrived from Huaizhou City, and Furong and Du Huan also came with Bai Chenming.

Bai Chenming couldn't hold back his emotions when he saw his son-in-law lying on the bed and his daughter sitting by the bedside.

"how so!"

"Why is this happening!"

"Zirou, Zirou! If you are watching over us from heaven, why can't you take a good look at our daughter? Why do you have to make her so sad?"

Upon hearing Bai Chenming's words, Furong couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears. Du Huan quickly coaxed Furong out, while Ruixin supported Master Bai to prevent him from collapsing again.

Cui and Lin Feiyun, along with Da Niu, stood by the bed, staring intently at the person on it.

"Wanqing, you've really suffered," Cui said.

Bai Wanqing bowed deeply to Madam Cui, saying, "Mother, it was my fault for not taking good care of him."

Madam Cui helped Bai Wanqing up, saying, "What kind of talk is that?"

"It's all fate! It's fate!"

For three whole days, no one doubted Lin Yunche's condition anymore, and Cui Shi and Lin Feiyun took the opportunity to stay.

"Wanqing, is it alright now?" Looking at the person on the bed like this, it would be a lie to say that she wasn't anxious.

After all, it looked too real; she would believe it even if he said that his Che'er was about to die.

Bai Wanqing felt that these past few days had indeed been enough. She took out a porcelain bottle from her bosom, poured out two pills, and fed them to Lin Yunche.

A short while later, Lin Yunche slowly opened his eyes.

"Big Head! Big Head!" Cui called him softly twice.

Lin Yunche quickly regained his senses and looked around. The strong medicinal fragrance made him realize where he was.

"Did we fool them?" Lin Yunche rubbed his temples and asked this as his first question.

Bai Wanqing nodded slightly, "I believe it all!"

Cui echoed, "Heavens! Not to mention them! Even your father and I believed it when we saw how you looked before."

Lin Yunche looked at Bai Wanqing gratefully, "Thanks to Wanqing, otherwise I might not have been able to get away so easily."

"Hai Chengming's memorial should be on its way by now."

Bai Wanqing nodded, "It's on its way! Hai Shengyang already delivered the letter."

"That's good! That's good!" They were far away in the northern frontier, and now that he was seriously ill, the emperor would definitely send someone to verify. It just so happened that Cheng Kailin was right here.

"Master Cheng"

“Lord Cheng has already come!” Bai Wanqing knew what Lin Yunche was thinking. “He came secretly last night.”

"I think that's enough. Although this medicine can make you pretend to be sick, it shouldn't be used for too long, or it will endanger your life."

"I know! I know everything!" Lin Yunche did not misunderstand Bai Wanqing. She had already done enough and been good enough.

enough!
After resting for a while, Lin Yunche felt that the strength in his body had almost recovered.

He took out a bundle he had prepared beforehand from the cabinet, glanced at Cui Shi, and then at Wanqing.

"Mother, Madam, I must go!"

It was rare for Cui's eyes to redden. Everyone knew very well how dangerous the place Lin Yunche had gone to was.

"Big Head, be careful." Could Cui Shi still stop her? She couldn't; after holding back for so long, all she could say was this.

"I know, Mother, I will be careful."

"As for Wanqing, Mother, please take good care of her."

Cui nodded through her tears, "You don't need to tell me, I will definitely take good care of Wanqing."

"Don't worry, when you find your uncle and bring him back, your wife will still be your wife."

Lin Yunche was comforted by his mother's words, and Bai Wanqing nodded and said, "Husband, don't worry, I will take good care of my mother and father."

"We'll wait for you to come back."

"it is good!"

Lin Yunche left, taking advantage of the darkness of the night.

He left Huaizhou City and made contact with Pan Hu and Xu Long.

In the distance, Pan Hu led eight former members of the Lin family who had served as assassins, while Xu Long led seven former members of the Lin family who had served as bandits.

Looking at the seventeen people in front of him, Lin Yunche could imagine what the original tens of thousands of Lin family soldiers were like, and he couldn't help but proudly raise his head.

Cao Zhe and Ma Yu, who were hiding behind them, did not look so good at the moment!
Especially Cao Zhe, his promise to Lin Yunche to go to the Northern Dynasty to find Lin Sishu was just talk.

That's the Northern Dynasty! If it's discovered that they, the people of the Shang Kingdom, have infiltrated the ranks, they could be killed at any moment.

Aren't any of these people afraid?

Cao Zhe found Lin Yunche's actions utterly incomprehensible.

But it was too late for Cao Zhe to say anything now; he had no choice but to bite the bullet and go with Lin Yunche and the others.

Hopefully, this kid can plan more carefully, so that their lives won't be lost before they even enter the country.

That would be a laughing stock for future generations.

Seeing the ever-changing expression on Cao Zhe's face, Lin Yunche asked, "Strategist Cao, what's wrong? Do you feel there's something else amiss?"

Cao Zhe paused, but since Lin Yunche had asked, he had no choice but to answer.

"I wonder how Lord Lin plans to enter the Northern Dynasty?"

Lin Yunche glanced at Pan Hu and saw Pan Hu take out a large bundle from behind him.

"Come on, one for each of you."

"Lord Lin, this one is yours." Pan Hu tossed one of the items to Lin Yunche, and then tossed the others to everyone else as well.

Cao Zhe suddenly felt a weight in his hand, and saw a piece of clothing fall to the ground.

"These are clothes worn by merchants from the Northern Dynasty, aren't they?" Cao Zhe asked.

Ma Yu was also looking at the clothes in his hands. He had never seen the clothes of the Northern Dynasty before. They looked rather complicated. However, after looking at them for a long time, Ma Yu still didn't know how to wear them.

"Yes! We are going to form a caravan and go there."

"We will all have to wear this outfit then."

"So please keep it safe."

After Lin Yunche finished speaking, he turned his head and saw that Ma Yu had already started hurriedly putting on the clothes.

Startled, Cao Zhe ripped the clothes off Ma Yu's body. "Ma Yu, what are you doing! Are you crazy?"

Ma Yu rarely glared at Cao Zhe, and Cao Zhe didn't expect Ma Yu to be angry.

He never gets angry with him.

“You can’t wear this now. We’re still in the Shang Kingdom. Wearing this will probably bring trouble,” Cao Zhe patiently explained to Ma Yu.

Ma Yu snatched the clothes and put them into the bundle on her back.

He betrayed his master along with Cao Zhe. It was because of Cao Zhe that he betrayed his master. Ma Yu had already begun to harbor some resentment towards Cao Zhe.

Of course, Cao Zhe knew nothing at this time.

After they had hidden their clothes, they rode their horses northward.

Cao Zhe thought they would pass through the city gate at the border, but to his surprise, after running for half a day, they found themselves facing a huge mountain just as dawn broke.

"Strategist Cao, please!" Lin Yunche dismounted first and led the way towards the mountains.

Cao Zhe glanced behind him and saw more than a dozen burly men staring intently at him. There was no way to escape, so he dismounted and followed Lin Yunche into the mountains.

(End of this chapter)