After I died, the scumbag prince cried down the city wall

Chapter 39 The oil is exhausted and the lamp is dry

"I'm not a sorcerer who can tell fortunes."

Lin Yuanming gently closed the book, a smile flashing in his eyes, "The servants were sent away in advance. I estimated that you might come in the next few days, and I didn't want you to make a wasted trip. It is more appropriate to leave the precious honey fragrance to you and me to share."

Cui Rong chuckled softly upon hearing this. Her laughter was gentle and pleasant. "Thanks to Lord Lin's thoughtfulness, I, an uninvited guest, can also feel the warmth of home."

"I just don't like to see the servants running around to welcome guests."

Lin Yuanming's eyes became profound. "Your visit tonight is probably not just to care about the safety of the hunter, right?"

Cui Rong nodded slightly, "Master Lin's insight is indeed sharp. I do want to ask about the follow-up of the hunter, but I also want to express my gratitude to Master Lin in person."

"Mr. Lin's help this time is really a timely help, I am very grateful."

Her tone was sincere, and every word was filled with genuine emotion.

However, Lin Yuanming just waved his hand gently and responded modestly: "You are too kind. If I were to say gratitude, I should say that I am grateful that you gave me the opportunity to meet young people with aspirations, and that our worlds have intersected."

"I once had a dream of riding a horse and fighting on the battlefield."

Lin Yuanming's voice was filled with sadness. "But as a weak scholar, I was afraid that I would only cause more casualties on the battlefield. So I chose the Imperial College, which became a place for me to realize another kind of ambition. Seeing Master Zhang was like seeing another possible self, so I tried my best to convince him."

Cui Rongrong maintained a gentle smile and asked, "So, what do you think of Master Zhang now?"

"He is caught between the dilemma of loyalty and filial piety and it is hard for him to choose."

Lin Yuanming's tone was full of understanding and sympathy. "If it were me, it would be equally difficult to make a decision. Give him some time and let him find the answer himself."

Cui Rongrong's smile was full of understanding and tolerance. "Master Lin, do you think I am a person who is eager for quick success? As long as Master Zhang can finally make up his mind, no matter how long it takes, I am willing to wait."

"How can I repay Lord Lin for his help and live up to his deep friendship?"

There was a genuine search in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuanming's eyes became calm and he remained silent for a long time, as if he was weighing something.

Finally, he raised his head and stared deeply at Cui Rong, as if he wanted to see into the depths of her soul.

Cui Rongrong raised her eyebrows, did not urge him, but waited with an almost kind patience.

After a moment, Lin Yuanming slowly spoke, with a hint of hesitation in his voice: "I have some guesses about your true identity. You should be the daughter of the Cui family, right?"

Cui Rongrong's eyes tightened instantly, revealing a bit of vigilance.

Although she trusted Lin Yuanming as a person, the friendship between them had not yet been deeply tested by the years, so everything still needed to be handled with caution.

"Master Lin's guess is a little confusing to me."

Her voice was cold, but powerful.

Lin Yuanming did not show any surprise. "In fact, from the first time we met, I vaguely felt that you had an indissoluble bond with the Cui family of the important border town. After all, apart from General Cui who has guarded the border for six years and knows all about the war, who else can be so familiar with the history of blood and fire?"

"Until that day when I went to persuade Master Zhang, I inadvertently caught a glimpse of a familiar figure outside the window. At that moment, I was sure of it." There was a hint of relief in his words.

Cui Rongrong did not refute, but gently took off the veil on her face, revealing her true face.

"Since Lord Lin has already noticed something, there is no need for me to hide anything anymore."

"But Lord Lin doesn't seem to have any intention of revealing this secret."

Her words contained a hint of inquiry, mixed with affirmation of Lin Yuanming.

Lin Yuanming smiled bitterly, with a hint of helplessness and self-mockery on the corners of his mouth. "That's true. Miss Cui said before that at the most appropriate time, all mysteries will be revealed and we will know the twists and turns and the truth. But things are unpredictable. Today I am facing a difficult situation and have to reveal your identity in advance. I hope you can understand my difficulties."

Lord Lin, you can say whatever you want. Since you have a request for me, I, Cui Rongrong, will never refuse. No matter what it is, as long as I am able, I will do my best to help. Cui Rongrong's eyes were firm.

"I have heard about the legend of Miss Cui in the Zhao Mansion."

Lin Yuanming's eyes flashed with anxiety, and his words were full of expectations for the young woman in front of him. "I heard that Miss Cui's medical skills are extraordinary, and her superb medical skills even surpass those of the famous Doctor Zhou in the capital. Therefore, I have the audacity to come here and beg you to help me treat my wife's illness..."

"My wife has been weak and sick for a long time. She has visited many famous doctors and tried hundreds of medicines, but her condition has never improved. Now, she has really reached the end of her rope. I can only hope that Miss Cui can bring her back to health. Please, please have mercy and save my wife..."

At this point, Lin Yuanming became so emotional that he almost knelt down, but Cui Rong quickly supported him.

"Master Lin, you must not do this. Since we are friends, your difficulties are my concerns. If you need anything, just ask me and I will do my best to help you."

Cui Rongrong's words were gentle yet powerful, making people feel at ease.

Well, let me check Madam's specific condition first, so that I can give you the most appropriate treatment plan.

Lin Yuanming nodded quickly, then led Cui Rong through the well-arranged courtyard and walked quickly towards the inner house.

As soon as you step into the quiet courtyard, a strong and complex medicinal fragrance immediately lingers around your nose. It is a unique scent mixed with many precious medicinal materials, foreshadowing the traces of years of struggle against disease here.

Inside the room, Lin Yuanming came to the bedside anxiously and carefully held his wife's hand, which looked particularly pale due to illness. "Madam, I have invited a doctor with extraordinary medical skills for you. This time, there may really be a turn for the better..."

Madam Lin opened her eyes with difficulty, her voice soft but full of fatigue: "Master, you have already found all the famous doctors for me. I know my own body well... Please don't worry about me anymore..."

Lin Yuanming's eyes instantly turned red, and he almost begged, "Don't think like that! Let Miss Cui diagnose it first, and then we can discuss countermeasures together, okay?"

Faced with her husband's earnest gaze, Mrs. Lin finally nodded.

What surged in my heart was a deep gratitude and helplessness towards my husband.

Cui Rong, who was standing by, watched quietly, but her heart was filled with turmoil.

She never expected that Mrs. Lin was still alive in this life.

In her memory of her previous life, Mrs. Lin had passed away due to a serious illness when Lin Yuanming and Cui Min became sworn brothers. All her knowledge of Mrs. Lin came from Lin Yuanming's memories.