Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 298 - Chapter 298 Chapter 299 What is Overpraise

Chapter 298: Chapter 299: What is Overpraise Chapter 298: Chapter 299: What is Overpraise Pei Jingyi repeatedly lowered his own status, just so he could get closer to Pei Huaian; of course, he was not truly disinterested in that position.

However, with his current strength, contending for it seemed impossible, so he had to leverage others. Perhaps there was still a slim chance, but now that he had offended the Second Prince, he naturally could only turn to Pei Huaian.

It was just the right opportunity to use their animosity to provoke discord. Ideally, the two would fight to the death, and he could profit from their strife like a fisherman reaping the rewards.

Pei Huaian furrowed his brows, apparently pondering the truth in his words.

Pei Jingyi continued, “Younger brother, do you know what ‘deadly indulgence’ means?”

Pei Huaian lifted his eyes, scanning Pei Jingyi sharply,

“What do you mean by that, Fourth Imperial Brother?”

“There was once an official, whose wife died in childbirth. When the child was five, the official remarried. The stepmother was especially good to the child, caring for him well in every aspect, including his diet. She even took his side when he didn’t want to study or got into fights.”

“Over time, this bred an arrogant and lawless disposition in the child.”

Pei Jingyi raised his eyes to look at the person across from him, and continued, “Younger Brother, do you know what happened to the child later on?”

Pei Huaian shook his head.

“Later on, the child committed a murder and was executed.”

“You mean to say…”

“Imperial Brother knows the Empress has always been good to you, and you have always been raised under the Empress’s name.

However, not everyone shows their true face, and maybe her kindness is but a plot, a trap.”

Pei Jingyi feigned mystery and paused, taking a small sip from his teacup.

Pei Huaian’s face remained calm, and after a long moment, he finally asked, “Then, according to what Fourth Imperial Brother suggests, what should I do?”

Seeing that he had taken the bait, Pei Jingyi’s lips curved into a smile, and he slowly said, “The Empress and her son are ruthless and brutal, surely plotting this to ensure their own survival. They fear that you might gain our father’s favor, so they want to indulge you to death.”

Hearing this, Pei Huaian narrowed his eyes, coldly staring at the person across from him, waiting for him to continue.

“You are now a thorn in the side of the Empress and the Second Prince; they will surely try every means to eliminate you. Perhaps, if you and I join forces, we might still overcome them.”

Pei Huaian poured himself another cup of tea, deliberately playing coy, “Actually, Fourth Imperial Brother need not worry so much; there is a way to keep you safe.”

“What way?”

Putting down the teapot, Pei Huaian looked at him and slowly said, “Imperial Brother could guard the Imperial Mausoleum. It has always been guarded by members of the royal family, far from the seat of power, where no one dares interfere.”

A trace of panic flickered in Pei Jingyi’s eyes; his hand trembling slightly as he held his teacup, almost losing grip.

How could he possibly guard the Imperial Mausoleum? Although it was far from the strife, he didn’t wish to spend his life there.

“With father’s health failing, how could I leave to guard the Imperial Mausoleum at such a time? Naturally, I wish to stay by father’s side and show my filial piety. Speaking of medical skills, it must be admitted that Doctor Shao is indeed impressive.”

“He managed to heal father in a month, and father also praises him daily.” Pei Jingyi bragged.

“If I am not mistaken, you have only just been released recently and heard father praising Doctor Shao incessantly?” Pei Huaian scoffed coldly, not hesitating to expose him.

Pei Jingyi pursed his lips and chuckled, trying to ease the tension, awkwardly responding, “Father used to mention it frequently before.”

“Such a person would be a pity to lose to Princess Ninghe,” Pei Jingyi said meaningfully.

The smile on Pei Huaian’s lips fell as he slowly set down the teacup.

“I’ve disturbed you for quite a while today. I’ll visit another day. If Younger Brother comes to a realization, you can also send someone to inform me,” Pei Jingyi mentioned as he nodded slightly and stood to leave.

A moment later, Shao He, carrying Xiao Linzhang, came out of the room and sat across from Pei Huaian, curiously asking, “What did the Fourth Prince mean by his last sentence?”

“There are two reasons. One is to remind us that Princess Ninghe will use underhanded tactics.”

“And the second?” Shao He asked.

“The second is that Pei Jingyi wishes to marry Princess Ninghe and wants my help. Regardless of whether I accept this person later, others will believe that he has allied with us.”

Shao He immediately grasped the implication and couldn’t help but exclaim, “Today, as he leaves, this might breed suspicion, as people might think we had formed an alliance from the start. This man indeed has deep schemes; he likely thought of this triple strategy the moment he confessed his crime at court.”

In daily life, he seemed gentle and scholarly, unexpectedly concealing the deepest schemes.

“Exactly, only then would the Empress and the Second Prince not touch him, but instead turn all their attention toward me,” Pei Huaian said with a cold hum, calculating every move precisely.

“So, what do you plan to do now?”

Shao He felt they were in a reactive position, with Pei Jingyi showing goodwill initially and arriving here immediately after the incident, potentially arousing suspicion of a pre-existing alliance.

But he had to admit that Pei Jingyi’s actions in court had indeed helped them eliminate a significant problem.

The Empress now lacked the Zheng Family’s support and thus would act more low-key, and Shao He also didn’t need to worry about the Empress harboring intentions towards her child.