Seeing the situation, He Yunze seized the opportunity to step forward and grab Prime Minister Lin's hand: "Song Xizhi is simply too arrogant. She thinks I'm deliberately targeting her, but she's clearly the one who's being unreasonable..."

As he argued, he also tried to sow discord: "I've known for a long time that she's like this. The Su family is practically hers—grandmother, father, the Prime Minister, isn't that obvious enough?"

Before He Yunce could finish speaking, Prime Minister Lin suddenly flicked his sleeve and shook off his hand.

"Shut up! She's right, I think you're the one with malicious intentions!"

He Yunze was stunned. He hadn't expected Prime Minister Lin's attitude to change so suddenly.

He stared blankly at Prime Minister Lin's furious expression, completely bewildered as to why he was suddenly angry with him instead of Song Xizhi.

"Your Excellency, I am truly innocent! I have exhausted all my efforts and used every means at my disposal to get Song Xizhi to treat Miss Lin!"

"It was Song Xizhi who refused to help!"

But when Prime Minister Lin heard this, his expression remained cold and hard, Song Xizhi's words echoing repeatedly in his mind:

"Have you always thought that Lin Miaoxin is stupid and foolish, and that Song Ruoan used her as a raft to manipulate Song Xizhi? And you also used Lin Miaoxin as your ladder to success, resorting to any means necessary?"

Prime Minister Lin had just heard Song Xizhi's words. Although they were harsh, they were honest advice, and the meaning behind them was instantly enlightening.

More important than physical ailment is mental illness. If Lin Miaoxin continues to be like this, then curing her will only harm her.

In the past, Lin Miaoxin was frail and sickly and rarely went out. Although she was proud and arrogant, the people around her would coax her out of consideration for her health and would not hold it against her.

But if her health is cured and she goes out and socializes frequently, and then becomes arrogant and domineering again...

In the capital, there are countless wealthy and powerful families. A single leaf falling could hit a member of the imperial family. If Lin Miaoxin were still like this at that time, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to protect her.

Lin Miaoxin's increasingly willful personality has been partly due to Song Ruoan's influence; if Song Xizhi hadn't reminded her at this moment, she probably would still be in the dark.

Thinking of this, Prime Minister Lin looked at He Yunce with increasing dissatisfaction: "Flattery and servility are things I have never lacked, nor do I need such people."

His words sent a chill down He Yunze's spine. He stared at Prime Minister Lin in disbelief, his mind a jumbled mess.

It's unbelievable that just one sentence from Song Xizhi could change Prime Minister Lin's attitude so drastically.

He Yunze opened his mouth eagerly, wanting to say something more, but Prime Minister Lin did not want to listen to him. He cupped his hands towards the closed wooden door and said, "I will remember Song Xizhi's kindness."

"As for healing Miaoxin, I will show you my sincerity."

After saying this, he grabbed Lin Miaoxin's hand and walked out expressionlessly.

Lin Miaoxin was pulled by his sudden movement. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw He Yunze's pale face and cried out, "Father, please don't be so blind!"

The vein on Prime Minister Lin's forehead throbbed: "Shut up!"

After he finished speaking, he suddenly stopped and looked in He Yunze's direction: "From today onwards, our master-disciple relationship is severed. From now on, whether in public or in private, you will no longer be my master."

"Let me give you one last piece of advice: those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly. This applies to me, and it applies to you as well."

He Yunze tried to stop them, but Prime Minister Lin resolutely pulled Lin Miaoxin out the door.

Seeing Prime Minister Lin leave without hesitation, Marquis Anding followed him.

He gave He Yunce a deep look before leaving, but didn't say a word.

Feeling that look in Marquis An Ding's eyes, He Yunze would rather be slapped by him than look at him like that without saying a word.

He Yunze clutched his throbbing temples, feeling utterly overwhelmed and overwhelmed by a profound sense of helplessness.

That feeling of confusion returned to his heart.

In his past life, he had a reputation for being incredibly popular, and he could gain the appreciation of his superiors, the support of his friends, and the backing of his subordinates without even having to lift a finger.

In this life, he is busy and painstaking. His personal demeanor, vision, and thinking are much more refined than in his previous life. He can even grasp the preferences of important people, but he cannot get what he wants, or even goes against it.

The courtyard was empty except for Old Madam He, who stood quietly in place, looking at the extremely dejected He Yunze. Finally, she went up to him and patted him on the shoulder.

Feeling the care from Old Madam He, He Yunze felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He spoke wearily and blankly, "Grandmother..."

Madam He said calmly, "Go kneel in the ancestral hall. Every day after the court session, go to the ancestral hall and kneel until midnight before going back."

He Yunze's lips trembled, and the warmth that had risen in his heart vanished abruptly: "What are you doing?"

Madam He simply shook her head: "I've already hit you and scolded you, but you don't feel anything at all. I just want you to kneel before our ancestors and think about it carefully."

Her aged voice carried a hint of calm, unlike her previous furious tone, which evoked many subtle feelings in He Yunze.

"Think about it, who is the cause of your predicament and the predicament of the Marquis's mansion? And who is the cause of your conflict with Song Xizhi, given that Lin Miaoxin targeted him like that?"

"And what about your and your mother's health? How did things get to this point? The Marquis of Anding's mansion has been plagued by troubles ever since she married in. You are a smart person and not a bad person at heart. You should know that."

Upon hearing this, He Yunze immediately understood the unspoken meaning behind Madam He's words.

He really didn't know why, in this life, everyone misunderstood Ruo'an and hated her.

But Ruo'an... all of this is Song Xi's fault!

That's how it was in their past life! Can't they see that?

Looking at his expression, Madam He simply sighed and said, "You don't need to say anything more. Go and kneel in the ancestral hall now."