Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 271 - Chapter 271 Chapter 272 Acknowledging Ancestry and Returning

Chapter 271: Chapter 272: Acknowledging Ancestry and Returning to One’s Roots Chapter 271: Chapter 272: Acknowledging Ancestry and Returning to One’s Roots The Emperor nodded in strong agreement. He also believed that Shao He was a rare talent, even more skilled than the group at the Northern Imperial Medical Institution in the field of medicine.

Prince Li was rendered speechless, unable to find words to retort.

Old Madam Chu and Liang Weishuang, seeing the situation turning unfavorable, hastily pleaded tearfully at the side, “In Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion, we only have this sole descendant left. We seek nothing else but hope that this child can acknowledge his ancestors and return to his lineage, so we do not end up with a terminated lineage!”

Liang Weishuang even knelt on the ground with a look of grievance and said, “If this child could be sent back to Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion, I would treat him as my own son, willing to accept any punishment should there be a slightest misstep.”

Their tearful pleading caused the Emperor a considerable headache, while a flicker of shrewdness passed through the Empress’s eyes.

By his side, she said softly, “Your Majesty, I think Old Madam Chu and Lady Chu are also in a difficult position. Moreover, having Doctor Shao care for the child is indeed inconvenient. If the child could return to Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion, he would also be eligible to inherit a title, thus preserving the Chu Family line.”

The reason the Empress spoke thus was not out of kindness but because she harbored resentment over Shao He’s refusal last time, so she pretended to be moved to speak on their behalf.

Just as Shao He was about to speak, Old Madam Chu preempted her, “As for the household registration, that too is a fabrication; it is nothing but a false registry concocted for Shao He by the Fifth Prince.”

At this statement, all eyes instantly turned towards Pei Huaian.

Shao He could not use this as an excuse since her words had already been blocked by Old Madam Chu; it appeared they had come well-prepared this time.

“Did you do this?” the Emperor asked, looking at his son beside him with an inscrutable expression.

“No, this was the condition I had set for treating the Fifth Prince. If he had not agreed, I would have refused to treat him,” said Shao He, not wanting to drag him into this.

Pei Huaian looked up at her deeply, his lips moved, but he ultimately remained silent.

Seeing his chance, Prince Li continued, “Since this is the case, the registry must be corrected, otherwise, what will we do if someone else commits such illegal and disorderly acts in the future?”

“Yes, Your Majesty, such matters must not be condoned, lest people spread rumors; it would be beneficial for Your Majesty’s prestige,” the Empress added immediately.

Shao He was instantly put in a difficult position, now at a disadvantage,

helplessly, she bowed slightly and said, “Your Majesty, this commoner girl has another matter to report.”

“Speak.”

“This child is not Chu Yu. Chu Yu has congenital oligospermia and could not possibly impregnate anyone, hence the child cannot acknowledge his ancestors and return to his lineage.”

Old Madam Chu did not believe Shao He’s words; “Stop spouting nonsense; I see you just don’t want to relinquish the child, thus fabricating lies. A blood test cannot be taken as evidence, what proof do you have that the child is not from the Chu Family?”

“Whether you believe it or not, there’s no way I will give up the child. The child was exchanged for my life; on what grounds can you just claim him with a word of acknowledgment to ancestors and lineage? What sort of reasoning is this?” Shao He retorted furiously.

This frustrated Prince Li considerably, as he had never expected to encounter such an obstinate woman.

While Liang Weishuang remained silent on the side, suddenly recalling Shao He’s previous statement, she seized on the loophole, “Since you say the child is not from the Chu Family, then you are admitting to adultery and should be dipped in a pig cage.”

The Empress smiled smugly, her brows lifting slightly as she said, “Confusing the lineage of princes and nobles is a crime of a higher degree, and besides, you and that illegitimate child must both be executed.”

The Empress’s words were far more severe than Liang Weishuang’s — she was after not only Shao He’s life but also that of the innocent child, as she always preferred to eliminate problems thoroughly and disliked leaving behind lingering troubles.

The Emperor remained contemplative and said nothing, indeed troubled by such a situation, but the words of the Empress made sense, as a woman’s chastity is paramount.

Pei Huaian, sensing his father’s disposition, immediately spoke up, “Father, Doctor Shao created a false registry simply to secure a place for her and the child, compelled by necessity.”

“Huaian, not to scold you,” the Empress interjected, “normally your irresponsible behavior is tolerable, but how can you be so reckless in such serious matters? This is a violation of the law.”

The Empress knew well Pei Huaian had some feelings for Shao He. If she could not obtain her, nobody could; she had to be destroyed.

Pei Huaian glanced at the resentful Empress and slowly began, “If that is the case, Second Imperial Brother, what about illicitly hoarding banned items, bullying men and women, and slaughtering the innocent? Which of these isn’t a violation of the law?”

“You!”

The Empress had not expected the issue to draw in Pei Chengye, nor had she thought Pei Huaian would speak out for Shao He like this, confirming in her heart that his previous demeanor before her was always an act.

Hearing this, the Emperor immediately asked, “Is this true?”

“Your Majesty, I have already disciplined Chengye for these matters, and the household has been properly settled,” the Empress quickly intervened to explain.

Being his son, the Emperor did not wish to say more in front of others and, therefore, did not pursue the matter further.

The Empress, discontent, looked at Pei Huaian and said, “Huaian, why do you always act so out of character when it comes to matters involving Doctor Shao? Last time you injured Chu Yu, and this time you are protecting her to the extent of making such harmful statements about your brother?”

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