Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 292 - Chapter 292 Chapter 293 Rumors Abound

Chapter 292: Chapter 293: Rumors Abound Chapter 292: Chapter 293: Rumors Abound Shao He walked hastily and, accidentally, collided into a firm chest. Her footing faltered, and just as she was about to apologize, a familiar scent entered her nostrils, and her wrist was steadied by someone’s hand.

“Why are you in such a rush? Did the Empress do something to you?” Pei Huaian’s handsome face showed concern.

Shao He felt a warmth in her heart at his concern, but upon thinking of the Empress, she quickly composed herself to a cool expression and shook her head, saying, “No.”

Pei Huaian, somewhat skeptical, looked at her. “What did the Empress want with you?”

Shao He sighed, “What else could it be? She just wanted to be sure about the Emperor’s condition.”

After hearing her words, Pei Huaian’s eyes darkened, and he gripped her shoulder tighter, remaining silent for a long moment before he slowly began, “My father, he…”

“Are you also doubting my medical skills?”

Shao He cut him off with a retort, her brows furrowed with displeasure.

Pei Huaian quickly apologized, “You misunderstood, how could I doubt your medical skills?”

Shao He snorted coldly, “If you trust me, then why worry that I cannot heal the Emperor?”

Pei Huaian pursed his lips and said no more.

The two stood in silence for a while until Pei Huaian looked into Shao He’s eyes. “I trust you, but I do not want to drag you into this conflict. I am afraid I cannot protect you and the child.”

Shao He looked at his sincere eyes, feeling a surge of warmth, her calm heart once again stirred, yet her expression remained as tranquil as before.

“Then you must try harder.” After saying this, Shao He walked away from his side.

Pei Chengye and Pei Jingyi have been temporarily detained and not yet dealt with, and no visits are allowed.

This matter not only caused a sensation in the court but was also known to everyone in the Capital City, becoming the topic of gossip in various teahouses after tea.

“Did you hear? The Second Prince and the Fourth Prince have been detained, allegedly related to private silver casting.”

A customer at another tea table suddenly spoke up, “I’ve heard about it from my relative, but I’ve also heard that the Second Prince bullied others using his status, even called the Crown Prince a cripple, and said the Third Prince is just an empty shell and even felt the Fourth Prince was of low birth.”

“He even said, the mother of the Fifth Prince died uneducated, thinking his status was so lofty no one could match him, and that the position of the Crown Prince was surely his.”

This statement instantly caught everyone’s attention, and one person laughed, saying, “Is this true or are you just making it up here?”

“Yes, yes,” others joined in.

The man immediately retorted, “How could it be? It was at the teahouse on the far west of the Capital City, and it was just recently. There were many people there at the time, and I wasn’t the only one who heard it.”

Given his detailed account, others became more convinced, whispering among themselves, “If it’s true, the Second Prince has gone too far. They are brothers; how could he belittle them like that.”

“Exactly, just because the Second Prince has a noble mother, it doesn’t justify him stepping on the other princes.”

These rumors quickly spread throughout the Capital City, but at the same time, another rumor was also circulating.

“I heard that this incident also involves the Fifth Prince, and all the evidence points to him, but why hasn’t he been detained?”

“And only the Second and Fourth Princes are detained. The Emperor is also too biased. They are all princes; why the unequal treatment?”

In the residence, Shao He and Pei Huaian listened to Qingxia, who was enthusiastically talking about the rumors outside.

“I think the person speaking against Pei Chengye must be from Pei Jingyi’s camp,” Shao He guessed, concluding that if it wasn’t Pei Huaian, it had to be Pei Jingyi.

Pei Huaian continued with a smile, “And those discussing the Emperor’s favoritism must be instigated by the Zheng Family.”

He said, his face clouded with confusion, “The Zheng Family and Pei Chengye look down on the powerless Pei Jingyi and would pull him down into this, I am quite clear on that, but I cannot understand the purpose behind Pei Jingyi’s move.”

“Why did he suddenly bite back in the court? He had not personally congratulated the thoughts, without accompanying him to the night or getting off the horse, the result was the same, and as a prince, he wouldn’t be punished too harshly, most likely just disappointing the Emperor.”

“Could he possibly be scheming something again?” Shao He increasingly felt that their struggles were just like those among the women in the palace, everyone harboring schemes, every step calculated to see if it was a trap set by others.

Pei Huaian shook his head, “I haven’t figured it out either, what his purpose might be in doing this.”

Pei Jingyi acting this way would, undoubtedly, offend both Pei Chengye and the Zheng Family, and even those who might side with him would waver; to use himself to pull down Pei Chengye hardly seemed worthwhile.

But for someone as skilled in scheming as he, it was unlikely he would make such a losing deal.

Shao He also felt that Pei Jingyi was acting unusually, sensing that something irregular forebodes a demon lurking.

“You must be careful,” Shao He urged, fearing that Pei Jingyi might stir up any trouble.

Pei Huaian, hearing her concerned words, was very happy, unable to stop smiling.

Lost in her thoughts, Shao He didn’t notice his unusual behavior, entirely focused on what Pei Jingyi might do next, and what his next move would be.

Seeing the person lost in thought by the window, Pei Huaian suddenly stood up, walked over, took her hand, and comforted her, “Leave these worries to me, you don’t need to think about it so much.”

Shao He turned to look at him, feeling the heat of his hand and, in a flurry, she broke free and stepped back.

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