Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 295 - Chapter 295 Chapter 296 All Witnesses Present Evidence Still

Chapter 295: Chapter 296: All Witnesses Present, Evidence Still Lacking Chapter 295: Chapter 296: All Witnesses Present, Evidence Still Lacking The Empress knew that the Zheng Family was in charge this time, so naturally, she dared not ask any more questions.

She had not expected her father to be so foolish as to condone Cheng’s actions, and at the same time, she felt they were too careless to be caught by Pei Jingyi.

Unexpectedly, people who were usually so submissive delivered a fatal blow at the crucial moment. It seemed that none of these princes were to be underestimated; she had previously underestimated them,

She had not expected these individuals to be so deeply hidden. This made her wonder whether Pei Haolan was really as he appeared on the surface–fond of dining, playing, and traveling, or whether this was just an outward facade.

“The Hidden Guard in my hands has already investigated the entire cause and effect. The Fifth Prince is the victim. My Hidden Guards in the Capital City are like my eyes.”

The Emperor took this opportunity to make it clear that his Hidden Guards were monitoring the entire city; not a single action of anyone in the city could escape the Emperor’s eyes, reminding the Empress not to act rashly.

On normal days, he turned a blind eye unless these individuals harmed the interests of the commons, at which point the Emperor would not sit idly by.

The Emperor wanted to use this opportunity to crackdown on the Empress, ensuring Pei Chengye and the Zheng Family would restrain themselves.

The Empress was startled to hear that the Emperor’s Hidden Guards were able to enter their residence unnoticed by anyone, shocking her and leaving her somewhat frightened, grateful that the Emperor had not taken action, or else…

She felt indescribable inside, finding the Emperor much more enigmatic than before, sensing a growing estrangement, indeed understanding the minds of those in the Royal Family proved challenging.

“Your consort understands!” replied the Empress with a smile.

“Mmm! You may leave! I am tired.”

The Empress respectfully stood up and left the room.

As soon as she stepped out of the Emperor’s chambers, her expression collapsed.

“Your Majesty, what’s wrong?” the nanny, unaware of what had happened, only knew that the Empress was in a very bad mood, even worse than in the past few days.

The Empress shook her head, her thoughts in turmoil at the moment.

Seeing the Empress’s despondent expression, the nanny asked softly, “Are we still going to visit the Second Prince?”

“Not for now, and recently, don’t send anything to the dungeon either. Also, tell my father to restrain the members of the Zheng Family, or if something really happens, I won’t be able to protect them either,” replied the Empress.

She had just realized how formidable the Emperor was; she must keep a low profile for the time being.

“Yes,” the nanny didn’t know what had happened, but she immediately sent someone to relay the message to the Zheng Family.

On the ninth day, the Emperor seemed markedly better than before, his hands and feet had begun to recover normally, but the back of his hands were all pricked with needle marks.

Initially, the Emperor found these things quite astonishing, but after a few injections, he felt these things must not fall into the hands of enemy nations, and he esteemed Shao He more highly.

The Empress accompanied him every day, not giving Pei Huaian and the Emperor a chance to be alone.

Through the screen, the Empress caught a glimpse of the Emperor receiving the infusion and looked away towards Pei Huaian, saying, “Huaian, it’s not that your mother criticizes you, but Doctor Shao is a woman after all. You going in and out with her every day really isn’t proper; it’s inevitable that people will gossip.”

“If the upright fear no shadow, if I have done nothing improper, what fear I who speaks?” responded Pei Huaian with composure.

The Empress sighed softly, then earnestly added, “While that’s true, you still have to consider Doctor Shao’s reputation. How is she to marry in the future like this?”

“It was my decree. I had Huaian escort Doctor Shao, which also makes things more convenient,” said the Emperor.

The Empress didn’t expect the Emperor to side with him and ultimately pursed her lips without speaking.

“That will be all, you may leave,” said the Emperor, sounding exceedingly weak.

Naturally, the Empress was reluctant to leave. She got up, walked around the screen to the inner chamber, and approached the Emperor’s bed, saying with concern, “Your Majesty, let your consort stay and care for you.”

“What can you do by staying here? With Doctor Shao and Huaian here, that’s enough. Go rest,” the Emperor waved his hand.

Without a word of rebuttal, the Empress could only withdraw.

As she left, she specifically glanced at the people inside the chambers and then slowly walked away with soft steps.

The previously listless Emperor, upon seeing the palace door close through the screen, immediately perked up, asking, “How is the investigation into your mother’s matters coming along?”

Pei Huaian did not expect the Emperor to suddenly inquire about this, but he knew none of this could escape the Emperor’s eyes and immediately approached, bowing: “Everyone is ready, we lack but one piece of evidence, which should be obtained very soon.”

The Emperor’s brow furrowed slightly, he slowly said, “The Zheng Family has weakened over the years, but it still should not be underestimated. Given the Zheng Family’s involvement this time, it remains to see how the Empress will decide.”

With those words, the Emperor hinted to Pei Huaian that any action should take place after the downfall of the Zheng Family.

“Father!”

Pei Huaian had thought his father indifferent towards him, but it turned out his father had always been attentive to his every word and action.

This brought him immense surprise, a feeling beyond words welling up inside him.

Shao He was also surprised, although she knew the Emperor favored Pei Huaian, she did not expect him to care so much.

Even knowing his every move and silently watching over him in the background, that was probably what they call fatherly love, no matter his position, he remained a qualified father.