Chapter 1076 Checking Up
As for whether anyone will lie about being sick to take advantage of others, there will always be some oddballs. Lin Yuesha never expected things to start smoothly, dealing with problems as they arise, and then moving forward little by little.
Lin Yuesha is asking around for a suitable doctor.
Yan Yan and Liao Langzhong returned to the capital, leaving only Lianqiao in the fishing village.
Lianqiao's female apprentices haven't graduated yet; they stay in the fishing village to help out and will need to hone their skills for a few more years before they can practice medicine.
The fishing village has several thousand people, and it's inevitable that some will get sick from time to time. Lianqiao can't leave and has to stay in the fishing village.
Lin Yuesha still needs to discuss the specific measures with Qi Heng.
"Qingxing, is there any news from your husband?"
Lin Yuesha took a sip of weak tea, seemingly out of sorts.
"This... His Majesty is probably preoccupied with official duties and cannot return..."
As Qingxing spoke, she realized she was almost at her wit's end.
"Okay, it doesn't matter if he can't come back, we'll go to the Yingcheng Garrison to get him out."
In the past, if he didn't come back, he would at least send a message through Sun Wu's parrot. But Qi Heng disappeared for several days before Lin Yuesha realized what was happening.
It was indeed unreasonable that they hadn't consummated their marriage after three years, but Qi Heng's unwavering devotion to her left Lin Yuesha with nothing to criticize.
"None of you should send messages."
Lin Yuesha instructed Qingxing and Qi'er that she had decided to go to Yingcheng to "check on the situation" on a whim.
Qingxing and Qi'er exchanged a glance and finally decided to listen to their young lady. They were already her maids, so even if their mistress questioned them, they would have something to say.
The three of them, master and servant, rode in a carriage straight to the garrison commander's residence. Lin Yuesha went to the Wu family to find Qi Heng, which surprised Zhao Jingya.
"Sister Yue Sha, are you sure you heard me right?"
Zhao Jingya was pregnant with twins. Her belly was so big that she needed her maid's help to walk and couldn't see the road ahead.
She was quite surprised to hear that Lin Yuesha had come to see Qi Heng.
"Is my husband not at home?"
Qi Heng sent messages several times, always using the excuse of discussing official business at the garrison headquarters, but judging from Zhao Jingya's expression, there was no such thing.
For a long time, Lin Yuesha had always believed in Qi Heng, believing that he was not someone whose heart was only filled with romance.
The couple agreed to stop deceiving and hiding things from each other, and it seems that only Lin Yuesha can keep that promise.
"I haven't heard of it."
Zhao Jingya was very puzzled and couldn't understand Lin Yuesha's purpose in coming.
General Qi had not visited the residence for some time. When Zhao Jingya went to pay her respects in the morning, she heard her mother-in-law mention this matter.
"I came to Yingcheng on business, and I went to the garrison headquarters first."
Lin Yuesha subtly changed the subject, bringing up the idea of universal healthcare, noting that she was currently in dire need of doctors with both medical ethics and skills.
“Sister Yue Sha, this is a great thing that benefits the people, and the ranking of doctors will make them eager to benefit.”
Zhao Jingya clapped her hands and cheered, then added a few more details.
"Sister Zhao, carrying twins is not easy. I will send Lianqiao to help you before you give birth."
Yingcheng lacks female doctors, and Lianqiao is considered an expert. If she comes to help, at least Zhao Jingya's safety can be guaranteed.
The two sisters exchanged brief words of conversation, and as the sun began to set, Lin Yuesha took her leave and left the mansion.
Qingxing and Qi'er fell silent. They noticed that their mistress looked terrible and inwardly felt a pang of sympathy for their mistress.
"Miss, there seems to be some misunderstanding."
The young lady remained silent, and Qingxing, growing anxious, could only offer words of comfort.
In winter, it was already dark before the end of the Shenshi (3-5 PM).
The most bustling place in Yingcheng is the red-light district at night.
In the freezing cold, the flower girls, dressed in light gauze and adorned in their finest attire, went around soliciting customers. Some even stood on the second floor and threw handkerchiefs, purses, and other items down.
"Look, who's that?"
Lin Yuesha passed by and pointed to a person's back, asking a question.
Qingxing and Qi'er remained silent, exchanging a glance, both seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.
What's that white figure doing in the brothel?
Lin Yuesha sighed, found a sheltered spot by the roadside, leaned against the wall, and felt very lost.
It's been more than two years since Hongtao left. Back then, Hongtao died for Baiying. Baiying was deeply devoted to her and said he would stay by Hongtao's side for the rest of his life.
Now, more than two years later, Bai Ying has come to this kind of place.
Lin Yuesha felt a pang of bitterness in her heart. All those vows and promises were nothing more than words uttered in a moment of passion.
In Daqi, there are many widows, but how many widowers?
The woman died along with her unborn child; her body was barely cold before her husband was able to marry a new woman and become a father again a year later. Those who had passed away had long been forgotten.
Has the Hearts color been forgotten as well?
"Miss, he has been guarding this place for more than two years; it hasn't been easy for him."
Qi'er couldn't help but defend Bai Ying, saying that Bai Ying was indeed sad after losing Hongtao, but people always have to look forward and can't be alone forever.
It's been over two years, which is a considerable amount of time, so it's not fair to ask for more.
Such is the state of the world; most men are heartless and ungrateful. What can a woman do?
"Yes, there's no other way."
Lin Yuesha sighed deeply, so when Hongtao left, she was gone forever.
She wasn't being demanding of Bai Ying, nor was she blaming her; she was simply recognizing the harshness of reality.
Human nature is fickle; this has become a natural law.
Lin Yuesha has no right to demand anything of others; she can only do her best to be herself.
Bai Ying is in the brothel, and Qi Heng, who is inseparable from her, is most likely there as well.
If Lin Yuesha were a woman from the Great Qi, she probably wouldn't care at all. However, she wasn't, so she couldn't accept her husband's impurity.
Regardless of his status, Lin Yuesha would not accept a man who was not clean; this was her principle and the bottom line she had always adhered to.
"Qi'er, if Qi Heng is a romantic and frivolous man, then I have no choice but to divorce him."
Lin Yuesha calmed herself down. She was sad, but she would never compromise.
"One life, one love, one partner" is the promise between Lin Yuesha and Qi Heng, and he should keep his word since he made it.
If he can't keep his promise, it's best to break up as soon as possible and not delay her from remarrying.
However, Lin Yuesha's concern was: in all the world, who could she marry?
For a moment, Lin Yuesha's thoughts were in turmoil.
"Miss, this must be a misunderstanding. Shall we go and take a look?"
Qi'er suggested that seeing is believing, and perhaps it was just Bai Ying secretly coming out to engage in illicit affairs.
"good."
Lin Yuesha didn't want to make a big fuss, but things were different now. She had a seductive figure, and even if she dressed up, she probably wouldn't look like a young master.
"I'll bribe the servant so we can go in through the back door."
Qingxing decisively took charge of making arrangements ahead, and a moment later, the three of them, master and servant, entered the brothel.
The air in the red-light district was thick with the scent of perfume and cosmetics. Upon entering, Lin Yuesha was almost overwhelmed by the pungent fragrance.
"I paid some money to find out that Bai Ying is in the Flower Queen Pavilion upstairs."
Good heavens, no wonder he's Qi Heng's subordinate, so rich and powerful. He's going to a brothel to find the most beautiful courtesan to keep him company.
Lin Yuesha felt sorry for Hongtao and cursed Bai Ying a hundred and twenty times in her heart.
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