Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World

Chapter 119: Chapter 120: Scheming Against You

In the pavilion, Pei Huaian enjoyed the osmanthus cake with full appreciation, “The taste is truly not bad, I didn’t expect your culinary skills to be this good.”

“If you like, I can make it for you again when there’s a chance.” Shao He, although seldom cooked, still had commendable culinary skills.

“Good.”

The afterglow of the evening sunset shone on them both, making the surrounding air warm and cozy.

“There happens to be a hot spring in the backyard of the mansion, would you like to join me for a bath tonight?” Pei Huaian invited.

Shao He thought the proposal was excellent, as bathing in the hot springs would surely reveal whether he had a birthmark around his waist, which would be a great opportunity for her, but the absence of a swimsuit was problematic.

Seeing the silent person, Pei Huaian, unconvinced, continued to persuade, “The hot springs are individual pools and they have already been cleaned.”

Seeing that the person remained unmoved, Pei Huaian disappointedly lowered his eyes, “If you’re unwilling then…”

“I am willing,” Shao He hastily replied.

She coughed lightly and explained, “Going to the hot springs often is good for your leg ailment, and I have prescribed you a medicinal bath before, which you could use now.”

How could she miss such a fine opportunity.

“Alright, I’ll have someone prepare it right away,” Pei Huaian, from his disappointed eyes, a smile emerged.

After dinner, Nanny Zhang stayed to watch the children, Qing Shan was cleaning up, and only Qingxia accompanied her to the hot springs.

Shao He arrived at the hot springs and indeed, as Pei Huaian had described, the spaces were separated, she picked a cabin closest to Pei Huaian’s.

Entering the hot spring, a wave of heat enveloped her, and suddenly, voices came from the next cabin.

Shao He said to Qingxia behind her, “Check if Xiao Linzhang is sleeping and whether he is crying or not.”

“Yes.” Qingxia turned and left.

Shao He paced back and forth, clutching her forehead, unsure of what excuse to use to go to the other side without being abrupt. After considering repeatedly, she felt that any excuse would seem forced.

With this thought, she gritted her teeth, approached Pei Huaian’s hot spring door, took a deep breath, and opened the door. Seeing the person fully dressed, her eyes filled with disappointment.

Pei Huaian glanced sideways at the visitor, a naughty smile playing at his lips, “Were you planning to join me in the hot spring?”

“No, I was looking for Qingxia, and I entered the wrong room,” she replied.

Frowning, Shao He asked, “Why haven’t you bathed yet?”

“The medicine you prescribed was not fetched; I had Ah Mo go back to get it,” he explained.

Upon hearing this, Shao He sighed as she didn’t get to see the birthmark, but if the man from that night really was Pei Huaian, he undoubtedly had some memory, “You…”

“What is it?” Pei Huaian looked at her, hesitating to speak.

“It’s nothing,” Shao He ultimately didn’t ask.

“Miss, why are you here?” Qingxia’s surprised voice came from behind, and Ah Mo was beside her.

Seeing her, Shao He hesitated as if she saw a savior, walking over to ask, “Why have you just come back?”

“This servant…”

“Enough, let’s go back,” Shao He interrupted Qingxia, pulling her towards the hot spring cabin.

Ah Mo scratched his head, puzzled, he walked over and asked, “Master, why is Doctor Shao here?”

Pei Huaian looked meaningfully at the adjacent cabin, “She entered the wrong one.”

“Ah?”

Even Ah Mo didn’t believe this excuse, let alone Pei Huaian.

In the hot spring, Qingxia purposely threw some petals in, looking at the person lying there, she asked with curiosity, “Miss, how did you end up in Young Master Pei’s hot spring?”

“I entered the wrong one,” Shao He used the same excuse.

Qingxia raised an eyebrow, murmuring softly, “But, Miss, you were in the second room, and Young Master Pei was in the first, how could you possibly…”

She didn’t finish her sentence when she noticed her mistress’s gaze and immediately shut her mouth.

“Sigh.” Shao He also wasn’t in the mood for soaking any longer, she had hoped to clarify things, but now she could only wait for another chance.

Yet, to explore his waist for a birthmark without alarming Pei Huaian was somewhat troubling, unless…

Unless it was when he was injured that she could peek.

Not sure if it was fatigue or overexertion, Shao He unconsciously fell asleep in the hot spring.

When she awoke again, she was in her room, she rolled over and opened the door.

Seeing the awakened person, Qingxia asked, “Miss, are you awake? Are you hungry?”

“How did I get back here?” Although Shao He had some guesses, she dared not confirm.

“This servant carried Miss out of the hot spring and dressed you.”

“Oh.” A hint of disappointment flickered through Shao He’s heart, she had hoped…

“Then Young Master Pei carried you back to the room.”

Shao He looked up in surprise, “It was him who carried me back?”

“Yes, also Young Master Pei was worried that soaking too long might be bad for your health, and wouldn’t let this servant wake you. Seeing this servant carrying you out, he quickly took over,” Qingxia said while observing her mistress’s expression.

Shao He sat on the stool, feeling somewhat irritable, and waved Qingxia away.

Walking to the window alone, she pushed it open, the cold breeze carrying a hint of floral scent, provided her a moment of clarity.

Not far away, Pei Huaian sat in a wheelchair, looking at the melancholic person, his thoughts unsettled.

“Master, does Doctor Shao harbor some designs on you?”

Ah Mo always felt that Doctor Shao didn’t really enter the wrong room, perhaps she deliberately wanted to enter the master’s partition.

Pei Huaian chuckled softly, “I’m not afraid of her having any designs on me, I’m just afraid that she has none at all, no schemes to speak of.”