Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World

Chapter 182: Chapter 183: Gaining Sympathy

The man in the black robe lifted his head to reveal his face; it was a guard from the residence. He hesitated as he thought of what he had just witnessed and said, “Your subordinate thinks that Doctor Shao places a great emphasis on her patients. Perhaps we can start from this aspect.”

Chu Yu pondered for a moment, feeling that there was some truth to his words, “But ordinary patients probably won’t do, we need to plan this out carefully over the long term.”

Chu Yu hadn’t yet figured out where to begin. He had to succeed on his first attempt, otherwise, it would put Shao He on guard.

In the medical clinic, Shao He was unaware that she was being plotted against. When she returned home in the evening and saw the person waiting at the door, a trace of surprise flitted across her eyes.

She quickened her pace towards him and asked about his legs, “How have your legs been recently?”

“I can’t walk for too long, otherwise they will start to hurt.”

As Pei Huaian said this, he faked a look of discomfort and extended his hand towards Shao He, “Doctor Shao, could you trouble yourself to support me a moment? I’ve been standing here a while, and now they’re suddenly quite painful.”

Without any hesitation, Shao He went over to support him, and they walked forward in intimate proximity.

Ah Mo couldn’t help but twitch his mouth behind them; his master’s acting was indeed becoming more and more exquisite.

As soon as the two entered the residence, Shao He suddenly stopped, glancing sideways at the person beside her and deliberately said, “Today the Crown Prince came to check on your leg and mentioned that The Emperor wants to arrange your marriage with Princess Ninghe. It seems the Fifth Prince will soon win his beauty.”

“It’s impossible.” Pei Huaian hurriedly denied, forgetting even to pretend his leg was in pain. He stood up straight, his legs showing no sign of discomfort.

Seeing his legs straighten, Shao He’s lips slightly curved upwards. She didn’t expose his act but instead raised an eyebrow and asked, “Does the Fifth Prince really have no feelings for the Commandery Princess at all?”

Pei Huaian was at a loss for words, his expression became somewhat odd, and after a long pause, he slowly answered, “Haven’t I said that my aspirations do not lie there? Therefore, this marriage arrangement doesn’t count. Even if The Emperor truly issues an order, I would not accept this marriage.”

After speaking, he immediately lowered his head, hiding the look in his eyes.

“I see,” Shao He said as if she had just realized something, but then feigned ignorance and inquired, “Then who do you fancy?”

“…”

Pei Huaian was stunned again, not expecting her to ask such a question. His gaze heatedly fixed on the person in front of him, a hint of redness creeping onto his cheeks.

Seeing his flushed face, Shao He was overjoyed, but still asked with a serious expression, “Fifth Prince, will you not speak?”

“I…” Pei Huaian hemmed and hawed for a while, finally letting out two words, “Won’t say.”

Shao He pouted her lips, uninterestedly saying, “Never mind then, when you get married, I’ll send you a generous gift to congratulate you on winning your beauty.”

With that, she stepped away, walking in the direction of her chamber.

She hadn’t taken many steps when her wrist was suddenly seized, “And you?”

Shao He turned back, puzzled, looking at the person behind her, not understanding what he was asking.

“What I mean is, do you have someone you like?”

This time, Pei Huaian was clever, not directly asking if she still harbored feelings for Chu Yu.

For some reason, the image of them falling together last time suddenly flashed through Shao He’s mind, the magnified handsome face persistently appeared, and scenes from the past flooded her mind.

Seeing her not answering for a long time, Pei Huaian urged again, “Well, do you or don’t you?”

This time, Shao He finally recovered and shook her head lightly, “I don’t.”

Pei Huaian’s brows lifted, revealing a satisfied smile, but it quickly turned into a frown, “Then you…”

“Didn’t you say that your legs would hurt if you stood too long? Better go inside and sit,” Shao He said, precluding his opportunity to continue talking. There were many things she hadn’t figured out yet and couldn’t give any answer to for the time being.

Feeling a sense of panic, Pei Huaian eventually let go of her wrist slowly and did not press further.

When the two arrived in the room, Xiao Linzhang saw Pei Huaian and happily shouted, “Butterfly.”

“Fall.”

Although the pronunciation was incorrect on both counts, everyone present knew he was calling out “Daddy,” just not very clearly.

Pei Huaian, delighted, walked over and picked him up, playing together, no longer caring whether his legs hurt.

No matter how many times Shao He reminded him, it was useless; it was as if he feared someone would take the child from him.

He held Xiao Linzhang, efficiently feeding and bathing him as if he had done it hundreds of times before.

After everything was settled, Pei Huaian put Xiao Linzhang in bed, gently patting him, coaxing him to sleep.

Shao He stood by the whole time, not finding an opportunity to intervene from beginning to end.

Outside the door, Qingxia whispered, “You can see that the Fifth Prince has genuine affection for the young master. What man would have such patience with a child? Feeding and bathing is one thing, but even putting the child to sleep, he wouldn’t let anyone else do it.”

Qing Shan remained silent, sensing something unusual. Even if the Fifth Prince liked children, his patience with this particular child seemed excessive.

Could it be because of his affection for the young lady? But why did it seem he cared more about the child than the young lady?

As Qingxia rambled on, Qing Shan suddenly asked, “Have you noticed that the Fifth Prince seems overly concerned with the young master, and the young master looks somewhat like the Fifth Prince…”

“What of it? The Fifth Prince surely knows how important the young master is to the young lady, that’s why he treats the young master so well. His purpose is to get close to the young lady,” replied Qingxia dismissively, interrupting her, not seeing any issue with it.

Qing Shan glanced towards the room where the young lady was and chose not to speak further.