Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World

Chapter 131: Chapter 132 Are you up to it?

Shao He frowned slightly, silent, her heart whispering: So that’s how it is.

Looking at the man before her with the icy countenance, a wave of inexplicable tenderness welled up in her heart.

He should have had the best environment to live in, yet he grew up amidst suffering. He was meant to shine brightly, an extraordinary man, but he ended up the most inconspicuous within the Imperial Clan, always vigilant against schemes and traps.

“I don’t know what to say to comfort you, but only by growing through despair can one become strong; without falling into the abyss, you would never know how dark this world can be.”

Shao He had also been deeply mired in pain, and had it not been for betrayal, she would not have ended up here.

Pei Huaian put away the expression in his eyes and looked towards Shao He, “In fact, you are not so different from me.”

“Indeed, the Shao Family does not value me, let alone care whether I live or die. They only care about my usefulness to them; anyone can be a person of the Shao Family as long as they are useful.” Shao He thought of the original host’s grievances and couldn’t help but sigh and shake her head.

In this era that favored women over men, it was only through her face that the Shao Family used her marriage to climb the social ladder.

Pei Huaian and Shao He talked through the night until dawn began to break before returning to their respective chambers to rest.

She slept until the sun was three poles high before getting up.

Just as she was about to bid farewell to Pei Huaian and leave, she was surprised to see a man. His peach blossom eyes, red lips and white teeth, he was exceedingly handsome and his figure tall and straight, exuding a young pretty-boy’s charm.

Pei Chengye was slightly taken aback when he saw Shao He, seemingly not expecting there to be a woman in Pei Huaian’s residence.

Then, as if thinking of something, he smirked at Pei Huaian and sarcastically said, “Fifth Brother, with your leg like that, I wonder if you can still enjoy the pleasures of the bedroom?”

“Imperial Brother would do well to concern himself with his own matters; spending all your time among flowers, you should be careful not to overtax yourself.” Pei Huaian retorted coldly.

“Could it be that the Prince has spoken wrongly?” Pei Chengye raised an eyebrow.

Pei Huaian’s eyes darkened as he gave Pei Chengye a chilling glance and warned with a threatening tone, “Imperial Brother, don’t push too far.”

“Heh, I think the Fifth Brother should learn from me instead; after all, in this regard, you still need a lot more practice.”

Pei Huaian’s gaze grew shadowy as he stared at Pei Chengye, “If Imperial Brother really becomes incapable, perhaps one day you can seek out Doctor Shao for a consultation—her medical skills are quite impressive.”

The coldness in his eyes intensified, his fists clenched tight, knuckles cracking with the sound.

Upon hearing this, Pei Chengye threw a provocative glance at Pei Huaian, thinking of the affair last night where he had been drugged, and did not overly doubt it.

Although he rarely interacted with Pei Huaian nowadays, he had known since a few years prior that this younger brother was not simple, and he did not harbor any worry or fear about the drug he had designed for him.

“Haha…” Suddenly, Pei Chengye laughed arrogantly, head thrown back.

After laughing, he looked at Pei Huaian and scoffed, “Fifth Brother, you better be careful; your leg is already crippled, make sure you don’t ruin anything else!”

Pei Huaian once was a person of great influence in the capital, but now he had become a laughingstock because of his secret affliction, truly a matter of deep regret.

Pei Huaian suddenly tensed his hands, his eyes flashing with a fierce ferocity.

“Angry, am I not speaking the truth, or did I guess correctly where your pain lies?”

Veins on Pei Huaian’s forehead stood out, his whole body exuding an icy, murderous aura.

A smile of victory played on the corner of Pei Chengye’s mouth, his eyes gleaming with determination.

“Imperial Brother speaks wisely, but I would rather be crippled than to be spent and dead!”

His handsome face glinted with a chillingly cold light, his gaze sinister as he looked at Pei Chengye, his presence so daunting that it seemed to lower the surrounding temperature drastically.

“Then just stay in your wheelchair for the rest of your life; it’s best if you never stand up again,” Pei Chengye said in a cold voice.

Looking at Pei Huaian, who was radiating a terrifyingly hostile aura, he felt a chill run down his spine, yet seeing the angry man was intensely satisfying to him.

If he could use this incident to destroy Pei Huaian, it would be worthwhile for him; after all, he had long detested Pei Huaian and couldn’t wait for him to die.

Pei Chengye was momentarily taken aback by the aura emanating from Pei Huaian, but almost immediately, he recovered, his lips curling into a mocking smile.

How could Pei Huaian, a cripple, affect him in the slightest?

Tensions between the two rose, an imminent confrontation brewing when suddenly a voice interjected—

“The Fifth Prince’s leg is indeed difficult to heal, but it seems this prince might be suffering from some kidney deficiency. It would be best to prescribe some medicine to strengthen you. Otherwise, you might find yourself weak when it counts, and in severe cases, it could even affect your offspring,” Shao He stepped forward and said.

Pei Chengye’s face turned pitch black upon hearing this, his anger spilling over in his question, “I see you are nothing but a quack, daring to curse the Prince here, unforgivable!”

“Harsh words are unpleasant to the ear but good for one’s conduct. Believe it or not, that’s up to you. I’ve said my piece,” Shao He glanced at him coldly, her words laced with mockery.

Pei Chengye choked on his retort, his face turning red with rage.

“You…” Seeing her so arrogant, Pei Chengye immediately ordered his men to seize her.

Although Shao He was not fearful, she did not wish to embroil herself in controversy or to be labeled as someone who slandered the offspring of the Royal Family. She quickly changed the subject: “Fifth Prince, since the consultation is over, I shall take my leave!”

“Wait, who gave you permission to leave?” Pei Chengye, shrouded in a thick aura of darkness, sternly rebuked.