Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 272 - Chapter 272 Chapter 273 Threatening Gratitude

Chapter 272: Chapter 273: Threatening Gratitude Chapter 272: Chapter 273: Threatening Gratitude The Empress had cleverly manipulated the Emperor to mistakenly believe that Pei Huaian harbored feelings of affection for Shao He, which had prompted him to speak so openly.

Pei Huaian smiled faintly and openly admitted, “Doctor Shao’s medical skills are exceptional, and she is upright and kind. I indeed have developed feelings of admiration for her.”

This candid confession surprised everyone.

No one had anticipated that this graceful and refined Fifth Prince could express his feelings so directly.

However, Pei Huaian was unconcerned by everyone’s astonishment. He continued, “Doctor Shao and I have known each other for a long time. Faced with such a wonderful woman, who wouldn’t be moved?”

The Empress did not expect his frank admission. She was the first to stand up and object, “How could this be possible? You, as a prince of the nation, and she, a woman abandoned and carrying a child of unknown parentage.”

“What of the child?”

“I am aware that the Fifth Prince is doing this out of gratitude for my continuous treatment of your leg and having saved your life multiple times, but I cannot accept such a method of repayment,” Shao He said.

Shao He knew he was about to reveal the child’s identity and hurriedly interrupted him, attributing all feelings to the life-saving grace.

Pei Huaian, quite displeased, but seeing Shao He’s threatening glance, could only follow her lead and responded, “Indeed, Doctor Shao has saved my life on several occasions. How could I be such an ungrateful person, and abandon her?”

“Even if she has a child, what of it? I do not mind–it is merely a matter of an extra pair of chopsticks at the mansion.”

Hearing his words, the crowd was more convinced that he was motivated by the life-saving grace.

The Empress thought otherwise. She believed that Pei Huaian intended to obtain Shao He as a helpful asset, which was why he was so eager to marry her regardless of everything.

The Emperor picked up the tea cup beside him and took a light sip. He seemed to genuinely not want Shao He to hand over the child to the Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion; otherwise, he wouldn’t have done something as drastic as stabbing Chu Yu in the street previously.

He put down the tea cup and advised the person next to him, “As a prince of the nation, do not always be ignorant. Besides, marriage is not child’s play!”

“As you command, Father,” Pei Huaian said, bowing his head.

The Empress was extremely pleased to hear these words, as it proved that the Emperor would not agree to Pei Huaian marrying Shao He, which was the best outcome for her.

The Emperor turned his head, and addressing Shao He who stood aside, he praised, “Your medical skills are excellent, having saved not only Huaian but also the Crown Prince. You indeed deserve a reward.”

Shao He had not expected such a turn of events and immediately bowed, “It was only my duty.”

Yet the Emperor, smiling, dismissed her modesty, “I will reward you with a pair of gold bracelets, a Liuli jade vessel, and five bolts of golden silk.”

“I thank Your Majesty greatly,” Shao He said, kneeling down.

This upset several others, not expecting Shao He to not only escape punishment but also to be highly praised by the Emperor.

Old Madam Chu and Liang Weishuang reminded him, “Your Majesty, the child…”

They were waiting for the Emperor to return the child to Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion, but the emperor’s next words plunged them directly into despair.

“The child? Is Doctor Shao’s household registration still with Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion? Why had the Chu Family declared her dead and removed her and her child from the household registration?”

The Emperor was aware of some matters, he simply chose to turn a blind eye until now.

“This…”

Prince Li wanted to speak up to plead, but the Emperor, smiling, said, “Imperial Brother, there are some things you clearly do not understand. It is better not to speak rashly.”

Prince Li’s puzzled gaze turned towards Old Madam Chu. Could it be that there was something they were still hiding? If that was the case…

“Imperial Uncle may not know, but initially, Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion had already reported to my father that Shao He, the former Madam Marquis, and her child died during childbirth. Why then has this person suddenly come back to life? The reasons behind this have yet to be fully uncovered,” the Emperor said.

As a member of the Royal Family, Prince Li was not completely ignorant of the intricate twists and turns involved. He suddenly felt deceived.

He glared at Liang Weishuang and Old Madam Chu, and said fiercely, “Today, I came here to plead on your behalf out of kindness and duty. From now on, I and Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion want nothing more to do with each other. You are not allowed to step even half a step into my mansion from this day forward, or else do not blame me for my ruthless response.”

“Prince, Prince…” Old Madam Chu couldn’t believe that Prince Li had just left like that. What were they to do now?

Liang Weishuang felt utterly hopeless, not expecting things to turn out this way.

Old Madam Chu pretended to suffer a heart attack and collapsed on the ground, crying out in pain, “Shao He, please, return the child to us.”

“Grandmother, grandmother, are you all right?” Liang Weishuang kneeled down, supporting the woman in agony.

“Shao He, you…” Old Madam Chu hadn’t finished her sentence when she fainted.

Shao He didn’t even glance at her. This kind of tactic was typical for Old Madam Chu; whether true or false, it was irrelevant to her.

“Shao He, didn’t you see your grandmother faint? At least you once called her ‘mother.’ How can you be so heartless?” Liang Weishuang shouted at the unmoved figure.