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

On the return carriage

With a pained expression, Wu Manting held the unconscious Wu Manyu in her arms, yet a faint hint of joy still lingered in her eyes.

Yu Shuyan took out a bottle of ointment from her bosom and handed it to her:

"Sister-in-law, this bottle of medicine was given to you by Yuan Niangzi. After you get back, clean Manyu's wound and apply this medicine. It won't be long before Manyu is fully healed, and I guarantee there won't be any scars!"

Wu Manting took the medicine, her eyes filled with apology as she looked at Yu Shuyan:

"Shuyan, I can't believe I even doubted you, I really am~"

Yu Shuyan smiled faintly and shook her head:

"Alright, sister-in-law, concern can cloud judgment. We're family, there's no need to say these things."

Umanting's eyes were filled with even deeper gratitude, and tears welled up in her eyes:

"Shuyan, we really owe you a lot this time. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to get this divorce agreement so easily."

"But you signed a guarantee worth ten thousand taels of silver!"

Cui Yingying sat opposite Yu Shuyan, staring intently at her with her large eyes.

Yu Shuyan was helpless:

"Miss Cui, you said you wanted to ride with us, but we're almost at my house. Where do you want to get off?"

Cui Yingying waved her hand:

"Alright, since you've invited me, I'll reluctantly accept your invitation and come to your home as a guest."

Yu Shuyan raised an eyebrow:

Was it just her imagination? Did she say she was invited?

Umanting smiled and nodded:

"We must thank Miss Cui for speaking up for us today. Without your presence, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly. If Miss Cui would be so kind as to visit us, we would be more than happy to do so."

Cui Yingying nodded:

"That's true, I really did put in a lot of effort today. But, to be able to crush that scumbag, I felt extremely satisfied. It's just a pity that your sister didn't get her dowry back and still has to pay for his medical treatment, which is a bit frustrating."

Umanting also frowned:

"I was naturally frustrated too, but as long as it helps Manyu escape that den of wolves, it's all worth it."

Yu Shuyan smiled faintly:

"Don't worry, they won't lose a single penny of Manyu's dowry. As for Dong Sanlang wanting a son, forget about it."

Both Cui Yingying and Wu Manting were taken aback, staring at Yu Shuyan in surprise.

Cui Yingying was even more anxious and hurriedly said:

"What do you mean? How are you going to get your dowry back? If you don't cure his illness, you'll have to pay compensation, tens of thousands of taels of silver!"

Yu Shuyan's smile deepened:

"I said I would ask Lady Yuan to treat his illness. As for asking this divine physician Lady Yuan to help, asking for the return of his dowry is not unreasonable, is it?"

"As for treating the illness, if it can be cured, then naturally it will also be able to prevent it from recurring. I only said it can be cured, not how long it will last. What do you think?"

Cui Yingying's eyes slowly widened, pointing at Yu Shuyan, and she laughed heartily:

"Haha~ No wonder Lady Yuan is so protective of you. You're an interesting person, I like you. I'm Lady Yuan's disciple, from now on we're family. Don't worry, from now on I'll protect you in Lingjin City, no one will dare to bully you."

After speaking, he blinked, hesitated slightly, and said:

"However, there is one person you must never provoke. If you do, not only me, but even my father, or anyone in the Great Yong, cannot protect you."

Her words made Yu Shuyan overlook the abruptness of her claiming to be Yuan Niangzi's disciple.

Suddenly, a figure flashed through her mind—a smiling face, yet ruthless. Without thinking, she blurted out:

"You're talking about Princess Changning!"

Cui Yingying was startled and couldn't help but put her index finger to her lips, making a shushing gesture, and whispered:

"Keep your voice down, don't let anyone hear you."

Yu Shuyan asked softly:

Is she really as terrifying as the rumors say?

Cui Yingying sighed deeply, as if recalling something, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes:

“I had a good friend named Wanying. She was gentle, quiet, elegant and bright. Everyone praised her and said she was the model of a woman from Dayong. Moreover, at that time, she was already engaged and would soon be getting married.”

"However, just because she wore a dress that was almost identical in style and color to Princess Changning at a banquet, she was subjected to branding by someone who fabricated a crime on her behalf. Her father, who was only concerned for his daughter, petitioned the emperor for an explanation, but was beheaded by the emperor on charges of disrespecting the princess and deceiving the emperor. The remaining people were exiled thousands of miles away for the men and forced into slavery for the women."

"As for Wanying, the emperor directly bestowed her upon Princess Changning, leaving her to do as she pleases. And Changning..."

At this point, Cui Yingying seemed to recall something terrible, tears welled up in her eyes, and she remained silent for a long time.

Yu Shuyan knew Changning's ruthlessness; a chill ran through her eyes.

"What did she do?"

Cui Yingying wiped away the tears that kept rolling down her face, took a deep breath, and then continued:

"She...she had several of her eunuchs torture Wanying to death. Moreover, they threw Wanying's naked, bruised and battered body directly into the street for everyone to see."

"Changning deserves to die!"

A few words coldly escaped from Yu Shuyan's mouth.

Both Cui Yingying and Wu Manting were startled.

Especially Wu Manting, who was already filled with fear of Princess Changning because of Cui Yingying's words.

At this moment, seeing Yu Shuyan actually say such things so bluntly, a hand grabbed Yu Shuyan's arm, and with fear in its eyes, gently shook its head at her:

"Speak wisely, be careful what you say!"

Cui Yingying's face was full of bitterness:

“Yes, be careful what you say. At that time, I saw Wanying’s miserable state with my own eyes. I was heartbroken and instinctively wanted to complain. But my father also told me those two words—be careful what you say.”

Umanting frowned:

"Does she not fear that doing this will incur public wrath and that the officials will impeach her?"

Cui Yingying laughed mockingly:

"The Emperor and Changning are siblings, and his favoritism towards Changning is extraordinary. He not only protects Changning all the time, but also puts the 'Shadow Guard' under her command. Over the years, Changning has framed countless cases and caused the deaths of countless officials through the 'Shadow Guard.' Everyone is angry at her but dares not speak out."

"It's not that no officials have ever impeached her. But she's still doing well, while those who impeached her have all met tragic ends. Over time, no one dared to go against her anymore."

Yu Shuyan's eyes were deep and heavy, but her heart was even heavier than her gaze.

Because she suddenly realized:

To kill Changning, she would first have to face the ruler of the country—the emperor!

Indeed, the road ahead is long and arduous!