Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 268 - Chapter 268 Chapter 269 The Last Trump Card

Chapter 268: Chapter 269: The Last Trump Card Chapter 268: Chapter 269: The Last Trump Card Shao Mingyang clutched his burning left cheek, looking incredulously at Shao Zhengru, “Dad, did you really hit me?”

Mei Ying, too, was startled by his behavior and, despite feeling heartache for her son, stepped forward to pull him away.

“You are in the wrong this time. No matter what, Shao He is your sister, and it is never your place to criticize her.”

“Mom, how can you also…”

Mei Ying gave him a look that suggested he should keep his mouth shut.

Shao Mingyang could only turn his head away, holding back his frustration.

Shao He, witnessing the theatrics of her family, remained impassive and spoke with extreme coldness, “If you are not here for treatment, please leave.”

Seeing the unyielding figure, Shao Zhengru felt helpless and once again invoked the mention of her mother.

“Your mother has not been in good shape recently. How about I send her to Anji Hall for you to examine?”

Finally, Shao He reacted and nodded slightly, “Alright.”

Her agreement finally allowed Shao Zhengru to breathe a sigh of relief, signaling there was still room for maneuver.

“Is there anything else? If not, please step aside; others are waiting for treatment.”

“Alright, alright.”

Having modest expectations at this point, Shao Zhengru felt that her agreement provided an opportunity. He turned with Mei Ying and Shao Mingyang and left.

Upon leaving Anji Hall, Shao Mingyang asked in confusion, “Dad, Mom, why do we have to curry favor with her like this?”

“She is now a favorite in the Emperor’s eyes, entwined with several Princes, and may very well become an Imperial Consort or Noble Consort in the future. If she is willing to lend a hand to the Shao Family, then our family will certainly rise rapidly.”

Only then did Shao Mingyang understand. The current Shao He was no longer what she used to be, yet he still spoke with immense arrogance, “So what? She doesn’t even acknowledge us now.”

Shao Zhengru turned around, his eyes glinting with a vicious gleam, “She will help our Shao Family.”

Shao Mingyang didn’t understand why his father was so certain and wanted to ask more, but Mei Ying pulled him away.

The sun hung high in the sky, and though it was already noon, the weather was not as scorching as usual.

Those taking a short break were suddenly startled by a newcomer.

“Why have you come?”

“I’ve received news that the Old Madam Chu from Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion enlisted Prince Li, a highly respected member of the imperial clan, to mediate in taking the child back,” said Pei Huaian, stating his purpose for the visit.

Her reason for being here was to warn Shao He that she needed to come up with a countermeasure, or the child might fall into Old Madam Chu’s hands.

Shao He’s brow furrowed slightly, and she fell silent.

“Prince Li is someone even the Emperor shows deference to, and he greatly values family and blood ties,” Pei Huaian continued.

He hadn’t expected Old Madam Chu to seek out Prince Li, which could complicate matters further.

Shao He realized that this might be Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion’s last card to play, and Old Madam Chu’s ultimate trump card.

“What kind of person is Prince Li?”

She understood that knowing her opponent was crucial for victory, yet she had no knowledge of Prince Li or how to guard against him.

“Prince Li values lineage; he will never let a child fall by the wayside and will ensure the child returns to his roots.”

Through his words, Shao He concluded that the only thing needed was proof the child was not Chu Yu’s.

Pei Huaian tentatively suggested, “Why not just admit the child’s true parentage?”

He said this partly due to his personal interests; revealing the child’s identity would mean Shao He would end up with him.

“No, I cannot put Xiao Linzhang in danger,” Shao He said firmly.

She believed that revealing the child’s identity now would expose him to grave danger.

“But…”

“I will think of other methods.”

Shao He firmly opposed exposing the child’s identity. With many eyes covetously watching the child, she would not choose this path unless absolutely necessary.

Seeing her determination, Pei Huaian abandoned the idea but secretly planned to resolve issues with the Empress and Pei Chengye quickly to eliminate the child’s dangers.

On the way back, Pei Huaian stopped and asked, “What’s the situation with Pei Jingyi?”

Ah Mo sighed and spoke, “My lord, I was about to report this to you. The Fourth Prince has robbed the silver.”

“What?”

Pei Huaian was nearly driven mad with frustration. The evidence that he had carefully sent to implicate Pei Jingyi was now used in a robbery; the man was as dull as an ox.

“The Fourth Prince is ultimately unworthy of great respect,” Ah Mo echoed.

They had thought he might have some wit about him, but it turned out he was foolish enough to let the opportunity slip by. Instead of knocking Pei Chengye down a peg, he had handed over leverage and unintentionally warned Pei Chengye to take care of the private minting of silver.

“So, what does our lord plan to do next?”

They had hoped to use the Fourth Prince to attack the Second Prince, but that plan seemed unlikely to succeed now.

Pei Huaian’s eyebrows raised, and he spoke lazily, “Since the Fourth Prince is so useless, let’s push him in front of the Empress and Pei Chengye, reveal his ambitions to them, and let them fight like dogs.”

“I understand,” said Ah Mo.

“Also, make it a priority to find the Imperial Physician who went into seclusion around the same time as Imperial Doctor Yun and take good care of Yun Qian.”

Pei Huaian’s gaze grew dark as he looked into the distance. From this moment on, he could no longer maintain his disguise, but neither could he reveal too much of his power.