In the Northern Song Dynasty, he started by marrying the eighth daughter of the Su family.

"The lady is over there!" the men shouted.

"Damn it!" Han Zhi subconsciously turned his head, then put the little black dog in Su Zhen's arms on the ground, picked up Su Zhen and ran.

Shen Kuo quickly pulled Wang Qian along and ran with Han Zhi.

As Han Zhi carried Su Zhen away, he asked, "Are they dogs? Why do they follow Madam Wang wherever she goes?"

"Wang!"

This wouldn't normally be a problem, but with Xiao Hei standing nearby, it sounded like he was displeased.

"Pah, pah, pah, they're not even as good as dogs..."

Only then did Xiao Hei calm down.

"Does Madam Wang know why?" Su Zhen asked, hugging Han Zhi tightly.

Wang Qian shook her head, her face growing even paler: "This concubine...this concubine doesn't know either...it should be because..."

Before she could finish speaking, Wang Qian suddenly coughed violently and quickly covered her mouth with her hand. This time, the red spots stained her palm again. Shen Kuo reacted quickly, supporting her to prevent her from falling.

Wang Qian stopped in time, so Shen Kuo and the others did not see what was happening in his hand.

"Oh no, Madam Wang is still sick, it's not good for her to keep running around," Su Zhen said anxiously, her eyes full of worry.

"I...I can't run anymore..." Wang Qian gasped for breath, stopped, and then coughed a few more times.

"Never mind that, let me handle this!" Shen Kuo made a quick decision. He grabbed Wang Qian, scooped her up in his arms, and the four of them ran towards the other side of Jinming Pond.

They traversed winding paths and circled the icy lake, trying to shake off their pursuers. However, Wang Qian's condition worsened; her breathing became rapid and labored, and each step felt like walking on cotton.

"Lady Wang, hang in there!" Shen Kuo muttered as he ran.

"This is Shuntian Gate. We'll exit from here!"

Shen Kuo saw a large gate and rushed out, with Han Zhi close behind and Xiao Hei following last. They then disappeared into Shuntianmen Street, where the streets were already bustling with people as it was getting late.

They turned left and right, disappearing into the crowd. Those who chased after them could only watch the surging tide and give up.

"That motherfucker!" the leader cursed, "We finally managed to catch the wife, and she's run away again."

“My wife hasn’t come home for two days. If we still can’t find her, I’m afraid my husband and his wife will be furious,” said the person behind him.

"I know! That's why we have to keep looking! If we can't find it, we'll have to go back with our heads!"

"Yes!"

......

Because Wang Qian's cough was so severe, Han Zhi had no choice but to lead them back to the entrance they had come in through, and then they got into the carriage and went straight home.

Upon entering the house, Han Zhi immediately ordered the gate to be closed and then sent someone to fetch a doctor. Wang Qian, on the other hand, had Qian Su take her back to her room.

Yueping was about to leave, but worried, she turned back and asked, "My lord, is there anything we should be careful of on the road?"

"What do you mean by 'pay attention to'?" Han Zhi didn't react immediately.

Su Zhen then reminded her, "Given Madam Wang's condition, all the doctors will likely be under scrutiny. Asking someone to find a doctor so rashly might arouse suspicion."

Han Zhi thought for a moment, nodded in agreement, and then said, "In that case, let's say that I am sick but unable to go out, so I have invited a doctor to come to my door."

Yueping nodded and then went straight out.

......

Things proceeded as expected, and the physician arrived directly at the Marquis of Fuping's residence. Initially, he was quite puzzled by Han Zhi's seemingly unharmed demeanor.

But after hearing the reason, he understood, though his face remained expressionless—the news of Wang Qian's disappearance had not yet been spread.

The doctor was heading to Wang Qian's room, and Han Zhi didn't follow, but instead had Yue Ping lead the way. The doctor, who already had a solemn expression, became even more so after entering the room.

He stepped forward, already recognizing the other woman. Wang Qian looked weak, her eyes half-closed, coughing occasionally. The doctor simply said, "Madam Wang, would you mind letting this old man take your pulse?"

Wang Qian did not respond, but simply extended her hand for the doctor to take her pulse.

The doctor immediately began to take Wang Qian's pulse, but after only a moment, his brows furrowed. He gently placed his fingers on Wang Qian's slender wrist, closed his eyes, and concentrated. After a while, the doctor opened his eyes again, his expression slightly relaxed.

"Did Madam Wang go out just now?"

Wang Qian nodded and said, "Doctor, has my illness worsened again?"

The doctor released his grip and said softly, "It hasn't gotten worse; it's just a bit of a cold."

"That's good." Wang Qian felt less nervous.

"But..." the doctor changed the subject and asked, "What I don't understand is why Lady Wang is at the Marquis of Fuping's residence instead of resting at home."

Wang Qian coughed lightly twice, then took the medicine bowl handed to her by Yue Ping and said softly, "This time I have escaped, and I did not intend to stay at home all this time."

"Madam Wang, you're being a bit reckless. There are plenty of medicines at home to nourish your body. Why do you insist on ruining it?" the doctor advised.

Wang Qian simply shook her head and said, "Don't say any more, Doctor. My purpose in fleeing this time was to prolong my time as much as possible..."

At this moment, she once again took out the only silver ingot from her pocket and handed it to the doctor, saying, "Please, doctor, do not tell anyone about my whereabouts after you leave. Also, do not tell Mr. Han and his party about my illness."

"I don't know how much hush money this is, but this is all the money I have right now. Please help me, Doctor."

The doctor was stunned. He pushed the silver back and said, "I am here today to treat Mr. Han's cold. I have never been here before."

After saying that, he left without even listening to what Wang Qian had said.

Seeing this, Han Zhi, Su Zhen, and Shen Kuo were all a little nervous and quickly stepped forward. Shen Kuo asked, "What's wrong, Doctor? What's wrong with Madam Wang's illness?"

The doctor said, "It's just a slight cold. I've already prescribed the medicine; just take it on time."

The three men, without suspecting anything, nodded and prepared to see the doctor off. Su Zhen stepped forward, placed a piece of silver in his hand, and said softly, "Thank you for treating my husband, doctor."

"This is all part of my job."

The doctor smiled and accepted the money, then handed over two prescriptions and left.