Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World

Chapter 130: Chapter 131: Killing Him with Flattery

Ah Mo looked at Shao He as her retreating figure became distant and bowed his head, saying to Pei Huaian, “Master, why didn’t Doctor Shao carry you out?”

“It seems you need to be thrown into the military camp for some training,” Pei Huaian said darkly.

“No need, no need, I didn’t say anything,” Ah Mo hurriedly waved his hands; the military camp was simply hell.

After Pei Huaian changed his clothes and was pushed out by Ah Mo, he saw the person leaning against the pavilion, watching the moon, and said with a smile, “I thought there would be a downpour, but it turned out to be all thunder and no rain.”

“It must have been blown away by the wind,” Shao He heard the voice behind her, retracted her gaze, and turned to look.

Seeing that the person was already in no serious condition, Shao He got up to leave, but Pei Huaian stopped her and once again spoke to express his gratitude, “Thank you for your help tonight. It is late, why not stay here for the night?”

“This…” Shao He was worried that Xiao Linzhang might wake up early and start crying.

Pei Huaian seemed to see through her thoughts and said with a smile, “The nanny will take good care of Xiao Linzhang, and there are guards to watch over him, so nothing will go wrong. I will send someone to take you back tomorrow morning.”

“Then I will accept your kind offer and impose upon you,” Shao He saw this and did not refuse any longer.

Seeing her agreement, Pei Huaian signaled to Ah Mo behind him, “Go and instruct the servants to clean up the compartment next to mine and bring over some late-night snacks.”

“Yes, Master,” Ah Mo bowed and withdrew.

Shao He looked at the handsome young man before her, with his clear and distinguished features and scholarly elegance; it was no wonder that he had captured Xia Zhaohe’s heart.

“After all this fuss, you must be hungry. Why don’t you join me for a meal later and try the craftsmanship of the cook in my residence?” Pei Huaian invited smoothly.

“Sure,” Shao He nodded her head; she indeed hadn’t eaten much tonight and was somewhat hungry after the commotion.

Pei Huaian took Shao He for a walk in the garden of the Prince’s Residence, and when they reached the pavilion, Shao He gently touched the fine carvings on it, looking through the curtains at the distant garden.

The two of them sat down on the stone benches, with thin curtains hanging around them, the breeze wafting through, lifting up the layered gauze.

Shao He picked up petals from the stone table, noticing the dew still clinging to the delicate petals, shining like tiny diamonds. Observing the surroundings, she remarked, “The Prince’s Residence is indeed luxurious and opulent.”

The breeze continued to whisk through, filling the pavilion with the faint scent of flowers.

“It’s nothing compared to the bustle of Capital City,” Pei Huaian said plainly.

“Yes,” Shao He agreed, knowing that he was being modest. After all, as the current Prince, his status was highly respected and distinguished, much higher than ordinary folks.

After a few moments of casual conversation, Pei Huaian suddenly said, “I am the fifth son of The Emperor, yet my mother passed away suddenly without cause, and her death is still shrouded in doubt. Moreover, the Empress is against me at every turn. Bearing such a position comes with many concerns, along with the need to guard against secret attacks, which is why I had to bother you tonight.”

“Please, don’t be polite,” Shao Hean replied with a reserved smile, “Every family has its own difficulties.”

Pei Huaian’s deep gaze fixed on her as he said, “Indeed, I imagine your days at the Shao Residence were not easy, and you must have suffered many humiliations, especially after marrying Chu Yu…”

Realizing he had said too much, he looked up at the person opposite him with a full face of apology, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to bring him up.”

Shao He’s expression remained unchanged and she spoke calmly, “It’s alright, the past is the past, and I don’t mind it anymore.”

Pei Huaian narrowed his eyes and watched her for a while, then suddenly smiled, “You’re right, then I am relieved.”

A few maids came with the late-night snacks, setting them on the table before leaving.

Pei Huaian picked up a piece of pastry and offered it to Shao He, saying, “Try this, it was gifted by the Emperor and tastes very good.”

“Um,” Shao He picked up the chopsticks and took a bite, praising, “It’s indeed good, is it made by the Imperial Kitchen?”

“Correct, this dish’s recipe was taught by the imperial chef himself. Although he doesn’t have the title of imperial chef, he is still renowned, especially for these pastries, they are a delicacy in Capital City.”

“Oh? Is that so?” Shao He said, taking a careful taste and finding it truly delicious.

Watching the woman in front of him focused on her food, Pei Huaian felt pleased and continued, “You can’t buy these pastries anywhere else. If you like them, I can have some sent to you another day.”

Shao He stopped chewing and shook her head, “No need, that would be too much of a bother.”

A flicker of disappointment crossed Pei Huaian’s eyes; Shao He always seemed to maintain a certain distance from him.

He gave a self-deprecating smile and then turned his gaze out of the pavilion, speaking with a distant voice, “As a child, I was quite favored in the palace. Back then, I was only a four-year-old boy, and every day after The Emperor attended the morning court, he would visit my mother’s palace. Later, when my mother passed away suddenly, The Emperor began to distance himself from me as well.”

Pei Huaian’s tone was extremely tender while he spoke, as if he was lost in the sweetness of old times, but the listener could clearly feel the turmoil and suppressed pain in his heart at the moment.

Shao He lifted her eyes to look at him, waiting for the rest of his story.

“Later, the Empress took me into her care and treated me with the utmost detail and care, even indulging my tantrums, telling me that as a Prince, I should naturally be overbearing since only this way could I show my status as a Prince. As a result, The Emperor grew more and more disgusted with me.”

It was then that he realized the kind-hearted Empress was actually setting him up!