Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 323 - Chapter 323 Chapter 324 Planning to Reveal the Childs Identity

Chapter 323: Chapter 324 Planning to Reveal the Child’s Identity Chapter 323: Chapter 324 Planning to Reveal the Child’s Identity “Imperial Brother, you are mistaken,” Pei Huaian said with a faint smile on his lips, his gaze resolute. “I have never coveted the throne, nor do I condescend to vie for it.”

“There’s no need for such modesty, my dear fifth brother; I will certainly support you well. That position can only be yours,” Pei Jingyi swore confidently, ambition gleaming in his eyes.

“Fourth Imperial Brother, I never thought about fighting for the throne. Aside from convincing Prince Jing on your behalf, I won’t do anything else,” Pei Huaian reiterated his stance.

“Fourth Imperial Brother, I’m tired. I will take my leave first.”

Pei Huaian no longer paid attention to Pei Jingyi, stood up, and left the tavern alone, leaving Pei Jingyi by himself.

Pei Jingyi frowned as he watched Pei Huaian’s departing figure, his fists slowly clenching. A shadow of malice flitted across his eyes as he cursed under his breath, “You’ll regret not drinking a toast; you’ll be forced to drink a forfeit!”

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Within the Fifth Prince’s Mansion, Shao He kept looking outside restlessly, vaguely worried.

“Why has it taken so long to return?”

Just as she was muttering, Qingxia hurried back, gasping for breath, “Miss, I inquired about the Fifth Prince; it seems he left with the Fourth Prince.”

“Why would they be together?”

At such a time, shouldn’t they be avoiding suspicion? Why would the two of them leave together?

As she was at a loss, Pei Huaian walked into the courtyard.

Seeing that the person of interest had returned, Qingxia was about to speak, but she saw Pei Huaian gesture for silence and waved his hand, indicating that she should leave first.

She glanced at her mistress, who was still deep in thought, coughed lightly with a fist to her mouth, and turned to leave.

Shao He remained lost in her own thoughts, not noticing the person reminding her nor the one slowly approaching.

“What do you think is the Fourth Prince’s purpose?”

“Could it be for Princess Ninghe? The Empress Dowager has returned; Pei Jingyi naturally won’t sit still. He has no power or influence; he must marry someone he can rely on for support.”

Shao He stroked her chin and walked forward, failing to notice the person following her.

Pei Huaian pursed his lips into a smile and in a lowered voice said, “You make sense.”

“I also think it should be so. Qingxia, you…”

Shao He abruptly halted and spun around, bumping into Pei Huaian’s solid chest, her nose aching with the impact.

Pei Huaian instinctively wrapped his arms around Shao He’s waist and gently patted her back, tenderly apologizing, “Are you alright?”

Startled by Pei Huaian’s sudden movement, Shao He stood frozen. When she came to her senses, her face flushed with color, and she quickly pushed Pei Huaian away, taking several steps back to distance herself.

Seeing her reject his embrace, Pei Huaian’s brows furrowed slightly, looking at Shao He with a hurt expression.

“Do you despise me?”

“…” Shao He blinked her eyes in dismay.

Pei Huaian gazed into her clear eyes and could not help but sigh inwardly.

“Now that you have cured Father Emperor, those who covet you will only increase. Your identity and abilities are nothing compared to your medical skill, which everyone values. You could easily become a target for everyone.”

Shao He understood this reasoning all too well and knew that the Empress Dowager must have said something when she kept her back, otherwise Pei Huaian wouldn’t be having this conversation with her.

“Then what do you plan to do?”

“I plan to inform The Emperor about this matter first. As long as The Emperor disagrees, no one else would dare to act rashly,” Pei Huaian said, afraid that more and more people would target Shao He.

Even with his utmost vigilance, there might be moments of oversight, and if someone took advantage of it, the situation could become more difficult than it is now.

Shao He thought he made sense. She had always been worried about the child’s safety, but now, seeing that The Emperor wished to hold his grandchild, perhaps honesty was a form of protection for the child.

“However, I worry that The Emperor being overly joyful or angry might affect his health,” Shao He feared that revealing everything might be too much for The Emperor to bear at once, causing him harm.

The Emperor’s condition had just begun to stabilize after much difficulty. If the situation worsened because of this matter, she would feel guilty.

Pei Huaian narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharp, “Father Emperor’s previous large decisions have all shaken the foundations of the country; this time it’s a minor matter and will not affect his health in any way.”

Shao He pursed her lips and said nothing.

“Moreover, when Father Emperor heard Xiao Linzhang calling me ‘Dad,’ he was so happy he smiled. This shows that Father Emperor will not be angry but happy about this matter. It might even greatly help his condition,” Pei Huaian continued to persuade.

“Okay.” Hearing Pei Huaian’s words, Shao He felt more at ease and agreed to tell The Emperor about the child first.

Shao He knew the Empress Dowager was an uncertainty, and to win her over, one must first win over The Emperor, because the Empress Dowager only cared about this son of hers.

Compared to the Empress Dowager, The Emperor was somewhat more agreeable. This was why she agreed to first reveal the child’s identity to The Emperor.

Shao He picked up the child and followed Pei Huaian to The Emperor’s room.

Once they saw The Emperor, Shao He and Pei Huaian knelt down immediately, while Xiao Linzhang blinked his innocent big eyes, hugging his mother’s neck and observing all the unfamiliar surroundings.

Seeing them behave so, The Emperor frowned, sensing they had something to address and dismissed the eunuchs and palace maids in the room before ordering guards at the door.

“Without a specific summons, no one may enter.”

“Understood.” The eunuch left, waving his dust whisk behind him.