Reborn as a doctor, he takes revenge and ruthlessly punishes the scum.

"Mother-in-law, please don't hit me! You've taken all my dowry. This last piece of pearl jewelry is a keepsake from my grandmother, her last memento. I really can't let you pawn it, because I'm using it to celebrate my husband's success in the imperial examinations and host a banquet. Please spare me, mother-in-law, please spare me, don't beat me to death!"

Yu Shuyan realized that Wen's mother was so engrossed in the fight that she hadn't heard the noise at the door.

He was secretly pleased, not minding that while exposing their ugliness to the newcomers, he would also further provoke Wen's mother.

Sure enough, Wen's mother's face contorted in anger, and she began to speak recklessly:

"Dowry? What's wrong with a dowry? You were able to marry into our Wen family precisely because of that dowry. We're willing to use it; it's giving you a chance to prove yourself. You should be grateful, not making excuses. You really deserve a beating!"

Wen Qing saw the old man standing at the door with a furrowed brow.

Although it was unclear who it was, Wen Lang had repeatedly warned them that they must always maintain a gentle, courteous, and frugal demeanor in front of outsiders.

So she rushed forward, reached out and pulled away Wen's mother, who was still straddling Yu Shuyan and desperately hitting her.

Mother Wen, however, was engrossed in the beating when she suddenly flung her hand away and sneered:

"Qing'er, don't pull me. This bitch needs to be taught a lesson; let me teach her a good lesson!"

Wen Qing glanced awkwardly at the old man standing at the door, who tugged hard at her sleeve and whispered in her ear:

"Mom, someone's there! Someone's there!"

Wen's mother paused in her work and turned her head in confusion. She saw an elderly man in plain clothes and a long robe, looking at her with disgust.

Wen's mother had always been known for her shrewishness and never wanted to suffer a loss. And because her son had passed the imperial examination and was about to become a high-ranking official, she became even more arrogant.

At this moment, looking at this old man, dressed simply, he didn't seem like any important person.

Seeing him again, he actually dared to show her disgust. She abruptly released Yu Shuyan, stood up, took a step towards the old man, pointed at him, and cursed:

"Who do you think you are, daring to meddle in my business? Let me tell you, my son is about to become a high-ranking official. If you don't want to die, you'd better get the hell out of here."

The old man had clearly never faced such a shrew before. After being cursed by her, he seemed so angry that he wanted to turn around and leave immediately.

Yu Shuyan had finally managed to wait for him to arrive, and the show hadn't even started yet, so how could she let him leave?

Although this old man looked like just an ordinary old man, she knew that he was Bai Chongshan, the sage revered by countless scholars throughout the entire Dayong Dynasty and the dean of Songhe Academy.

Although he does not participate in court affairs, most of the officials in the Great Yong court are his protégés.

It could be said that one of his words could determine the fate of a scholar.

In his previous life, Wen Lang somehow gained his favor. Therefore, when he was granted an official position, his reputation was excellent, and the emperor gave him a good post.

The fact that Changning took a liking to him was probably related to his good reputation and high-ranking official position.

In this life, she didn't know how Wen Lang had won her heart.

However, it is known that Bai Chongshan values ​​etiquette and respects the integrity and character of scholars.

So, what she had to do was try her best to change his opinion of Wen Lang. Ideally, she could gradually tear off Wen Lang's mask of pretense in front of him.

At that time, one sentence from him will be more damaging to Wen Lang than a thousand or ten thousand sentences from him.

"Grandpa~"

Yu Shuyan hurriedly got up from the ground.

She lowered her head and carefully straightened her clothes, then raised her hand to gather her disheveled hair. Although her face was stained with blood and she looked disheveled, she still walked gracefully to Bai Chongshan and gave a proper curtsy.

"Grandma, I'm so sorry you had to witness such a terrible scene. On behalf of my mother-in-law, I apologize to you and hope you won't take it to heart."

She knew that Bai Chongshan valued etiquette and manners most. Therefore, she believed that he would be satisfied to see her so well-mannered and respectful.

Sure enough, Bai Chongshan looked at her with a hint of satisfaction, followed by a touch of regret.

Then, he frowned and looked at Wen's mother:

"What a wonderful daughter-in-law. Even though you are not kind, she still takes good care of you. You should calm down and think carefully about whether you should treat her this way."

Mother Wen sneered, pointed at Bai Chongshan's nose, and cursed:

"You old geezer, what have I done to her? Don't mention taking some of her dowry, don't mention beating or scolding her, even if I took her life, that was what she deserved. It's none of your business, you nosy dog, to interfere."

Bai Chongshan seemed at a loss with this unreasonable and foul-mouthed old woman. He sighed deeply.

"I truly didn't know you had a mother like you, your child~"

Before he could finish speaking, Wen's mother sneered and glared at him sideways.

“A mother like me? What kind of mother am I? What’s wrong with that! Let me tell you, my son is a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), a son of prime minister. A son of prime minister, you know? He’s not someone you lowly country bumpkins can laugh at.”

"You old fool, why did you show up at my house out of nowhere and meddle in other people's business? Are you just bored out of your mind? Or have you taken a fancy to someone?"

As she spoke, she feigned surprise, her gaze sweeping over him and Yu Shuyan, her triangular eyes filled with malice:

"Well, you old geezer, you're old in body but young in mind! You've taken a fancy to me, your wife, haven't you!"

As he spoke, he looked at Wen Qing:

"Quick, quick, get a broom! I want to throw this old lewd thing out!"

Yu Shuyan shouted:

"Grandma~ what~ what are you saying!"

Then, she lowered her head and began to sob. She looked exactly like a wronged daughter-in-law, heartbroken and humiliated by her mother-in-law, yet afraid to argue back.

Wen Qing actually wanted to dissuade her mother.

However, judging from this old man's appearance, he certainly didn't seem wealthy or powerful. Furthermore, since he actually sided with Yu Shuyan, she became too lazy to persuade Wen's mother to back down.

Even as he watched Wen's mother curse him and drag him into the conflict with Yu Shuyan, his eyes were filled with a gleeful resentment.

He stared at Yu Shuyan with disgust and snorted coldly:

"Sister-in-law, although you come from a merchant family and are of lowly nature, you shouldn't be thinking of seducing just anyone!"

A chill flashed in Yu Shuyan's lowered eyes, but a smile appeared on her lips:

Go ahead and curse, curse as harshly as possible.

However, his shoulders trembled even more violently, and he pretended to be grief-stricken and heartbroken, as if he couldn't breathe and was about to collapse.

Enraged, Bai Chongshan gasped for breath. The usually composed old man took several deep breaths before shouting:

"How can there be such people as you, women with filthy mouths and vicious hearts? Where is Wen Lang? Let him come out and see me!"

Yu Shuyan's smiling face instantly turned icy cold:

Wenlang, separated by a lifetime.

I really look forward to seeing you again!