Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World

Chapter 260: Chapter 261: The Pursuit of the Second Prince Chapter 260: Chapter 261: The Pursuit of the Second Prince This day, Shao He had just finished seeing the last patient and was packing up to leave when a large hand suddenly pulled back a chair and sat down.

“I’m sorry, but the consultations have ended for today. Please come back tomorrow,” Shao He said without lifting her head.

“I’m not here for a consultation.”

“If you’re not here for a consultation, then you…” Shao He’s words trailed off as she looked up and saw who was sitting before her, her intended words sticking in her throat.

“I’m here to see you,” Pei Chengye declared with the air of a dashing gentleman, even carrying a folding fan today.

It clearly wasn’t hot, yet he kept fanning himself incessantly as if his brain had been caught in a door.

“The Second Prince has seen enough and may leave now,” Shao He told him, her face showing no sign of friendliness as she coldly issued an order to leave.

Pei Chengye was not discouraged, offering some pastries with a grin, “These are pastries that I, the Prince, specifically queued up for you at the Fragrant Pavilion. Please, try them and see how they taste.”

Shao He pushed the pastries back with her hand, “Sorry, Second Prince, but I am not eating sweets lately.”

Pei Chengye frowned and tried to offer the pastries again.

“If the Second Prince likes them, keep them for yourself to enjoy at leisure. I must take my leave now!”

Seeing her turn to walk away, Pei Chengye quickly stood up from his seat and grabbed her wrist, “Doctor Shao, don’t be angry. Why don’t we sit down and have a proper chat?”

Shao He struggled to break free, but it was futile as the difference in strength between men and women was too great.

“Let go, or I’ll call for help!”

“Go ahead and scream. Scream as loudly as you like. Let everyone see how this Second Prince is pursuing you,” responded Pei Chengye, still grinning and holding on tightly.

Shao He glared at him fiercely, “What on earth do you want? Let go of me right now!”

“I won’t let go, unless you agree to marry me!”

“Second Prince, please behave with dignity!”

Pei Chengye ignored her and murmured softly, “We’ve known each other for so long, why do you always act like this whenever you see me?”

“We’re not close?”

“I… we’re not close?” Pei Chengye stared at her in disbelief, roaring like a wounded beast, “You actually say we’re not close!”

“Doctor Shao, have you forgotten the times you’ve treated me, the times in the inn, in my fifth brother’s residence?”

Seeing him talk more and more outrageously, Shao He didn’t want to waste words with him.

“Well then, don’t blame me for what I’m about to do.”

Shao He took the opportunity to pull out some medicine pills from her bosom and stuffed them into his mouth.

Before Pei Chengye could react, he felt his body go weak and slumped to one side.

“Doctor Shao… I truly like you,” Pei Chengye said, unwilling to accept the situation.

“Second Prince, rest assured, this is not poison. It will simply cause your body to go limp. It will wear off in three Chinese hours, so watch yourself,” she said.

After speaking, Shao He quickly walked out of the clinic.

The guards outside hastily entered and helped the man on the floor. Pei Chengye watched her retreating figure, thinking bitterly to himself: One day, I will have you beneath me!

The next morning, Pei Chengye sent people to Anji Hall with a variety of jewelry.

Shao He, seeing the visitor, ignored them entirely, utterly speechless at why this Second Prince would be so persistent in bothering her.

Just when everyone thought the Second Prince would act in a domineering way, he lined up properly instead.

The people began to chat among themselves, and some even mentioned what they had seen the day before, speculating about the Second Prince’s intentions for visiting.

One by one, the patients left until Pei Chengye sat down, promptly placing the jewelry on the table.

“Doctor Shao, please look and see if there’s anything here you like. If not, I, the Prince, will pick out other items to bring you tomorrow,” he said.

Shao He looked at the golden hairpins, silver bracelets, jade pendants, and other jewelry on the table, her lips curving into a mocking smile.

She ran her fingers over the jewels and looked up at Pei Chengye, “What are you trying to do, Second Prince?”

Pei Chengye gently waved his folding fan, presenting a gentle smile, “You cured my father’s illness. As a token of my gratitude, I naturally can’t let you go unrewarded. You may ask for whatever you wish.”

Hah!

A token of gratitude?

She hadn’t forgotten what Pei Chengye had done the day before.

Such gratitude she dared not accept.

Shao He was tired of his nonsense, “There’s no need, thank you for your generous offer, Second Prince.”

She had never offended this Second Prince, so why had he inexplicably set his sights on her?

Was it because she had rejected him too many times that the Second Prince was acting out of anger and embarrassment? Contemplating this possibility, Shao He felt contempt.

Pei Chengye swayed his fan, a confident expression on his face, “You don’t need to be shy. Just accept it.”

Shao He’s mouth twitched. Was this man’s brain addled?

“Second Prince, you’re thinking too much. I am not interested in these gold and silver trinkets.”

Having said that, she turned to walk toward the inner chamber.

Seeing her turn to leave, Pei Chengye rose from his stool, quickly caught up to her, and blocked her path.

“Don’t refuse the toast only to drink the forfeit. By now, the whole Capital City knows that I, the Prince, am pursuing you. Offend me, and believe me, tomorrow the entire city will know you’re involved with me,” he said, his expression dark and threatening. He was fed up with this damned woman who dared to refuse to marry him.