Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 327 - Chapter 327 Chapter 328 The Emperors Birthday Feast

Chapter 327: Chapter 328: The Emperor’s Birthday Feast Chapter 327: Chapter 328: The Emperor’s Birthday Feast The Empress Dowager picked up the teacup on the table and gently swept the floating leaves on the surface with the cup in her hand.

Pei Chengye was determined to choose a powerful and influential family to rely on, but the families he had initially deemed favorable were now indifferent toward him, obviously not willing to marry their daughters to him.

“Does the Second Prince have someone in mind?” The Empress Dowager took a small sip of tea, placed the cup down, and looked up at Pei Chengye, who had a troubled expression on his face.

“To reply to the Imperial Grandmother, currently the Emperor is not focusing on the matter of marriage for his grandson,” Pei Chengye thought saying so would curry favor with the Empress Dowager.

But as soon as he finished speaking, the Empress Dowager’s face became cold, and she slapped the table with her hand, scolding sharply, “If you were truly considering your father, you would marry a virtuous wife sooner and avoid so many troubles.”

“Imperial Grandmother’s reprimand is correct,” Pei Chengye clenched his teeth, suppressing the rage in his heart.

It was then that Pei Jingyi took the opportunity to step forward and speak, “Imperial Grandmother, I happened to meet Princess Ninghe a few days ago. Seeing her dignified and virtuous demeanor, I thought she would be well-matched with me, but I lack talents, and I do not hold a position in the Imperial Court; I fear Prince Jing would not easily agree to this marriage.”

Hearing this, the Empress Dowager snorted with contempt, “If the Emperor orders a subject to die, the subject must die; Prince Jin would not dare to defy the decree.”

She herself held Princess Consort Jing in low esteem and naturally didn’t want to see her daughter living well. She had also heard that Princess Ninghe had always been fond of Pei Huaian and naturally opposed the idea.

Such a woman entering the door as a wife was out of the question, but perhaps if it were Pei Jingyi marrying her, it could be acceptable.

A prince without real power, marrying him was certainly not what Princess Ninghe desired, and what the Empress Dowager wanted most was to see the pained expressions on the faces of people like Princess Ninghe.

“Grandson fears that when the time comes, Princess Ninghe might threaten death. If she causes a scene and someone dies during the Emperor’s birthday feast, it would only make me feel guilty toward the Emperor,” he said.

“Ha, if she dares to die, I will fulfill her wish,” the Empress Dowager remarked.

Pei Jingyi seized the opportunity and said, “Thank you, Imperial Grandmother, for granting this.”

Once she heard him say this, she immediately waved her hand and said, “In a few days, during the Emperor’s birthday, I will grant your marriage.”

The Empress Dowager then glanced at Pei Siyang, who was the Emperor’s legitimate eldest son; naturally, his marriage had to be given more consideration than others.

“Let us set aside the marriage of the Crown Prince for now. When I find a suitable candidate, I will send her to your residence for your selection. When the time comes, you’ll have no room for refusal,” she said.

“Grandson understands.”

Pei Siyang knew full well what situations one had to face being born in the Royal Family; the matter of marriage was never in their hands, and marrying a woman they liked was even more difficult.

The Empress Dowager’s final gaze fell on Pei Huaian; she was aware of Pei Huaian’s affection for the female doctor.

Putting aside the identity of this female doctor, the fact that she had been married and had a child made her unworthy of entering the Fifth Prince’s Mansion. Not even a side consort position, let alone being a concubine, would be elevating her too much.

“Huaian, you’re not young anymore. It’s time to settle down and start a family. You must marry someone this year, no matter what. If you have someone in mind, just speak to me about it,” she said.

“Yes, Imperial Grandmother.”

The Empress Dowager looked at him deeply again and continued to speak, “You must consider the matter of marriage carefully and not be blinded by certain things in front of you.”

“Grandson understands,” he replied.

“All right, you may all leave,” she said.

With a tired rub of her forehead, the Empress Dowager waved everyone away, and the princes and others left the room.

Pei Siyang and Pei Chengye left first, while Pei Jingyi, who had deliberately lingered behind, stopped in his tracks once again.

“Fifth brother, do you still remember what you once said?” he asked.

“I’ve said too many things to Fourth Imperial Brother. I’m not sure which one you’re referring to; please enlighten me,” Pei Huaian replied.

Pei Jingyi smiled faintly, “About Princess Ninghe.”

“Understood, I shall do my best to achieve it,” Pei Huaian promised.

“Then it will trouble Fifth Brother. Once this matter is successful, I must invite you over for a celebratory drink,” Pei Jingyi was now only worried about whether Prince Jing would agree; he was quite certain that the Empress Dowager would issue the marriage decree.

Three days passed in an instant, and the Emperor, with the help of the physician from Xiao Linzhang, started to recover gradually, looking more ruddy than before.

The Empress Dowager was extremely pleased, rewarding her with some gold and silver jewelry, and her gaze toward Xiao Linzhang became much softer as well.

On the day of the birthday feast, the Fifth Prince’s Mansion was adorned with lights and decorations, red silk drapes hung everywhere,

And there were dozens of carriages parked in front of the mansion, each loaded with various gifts.

“The Fifth Prince really knows how to put on a grand display,” someone commented.

Another man nearby immediately agreed, “Indeed, the Fifth Prince is now the golden boy in the eyes of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. Otherwise, why would the birthday feast be held at the Fifth Prince’s Mansion?”

“Yes, I’ve heard that the reason the Emperor recovered from his serious illness was because the Fifth Prince brought the female doctor to treat him,” they continued as they walked into the mansion.

The mansion was bustling with activity; the side hall was already filled with many officials waiting.

And this time, the banquet did not separate men from women, as the Emperor had allowed the court officials to bring their families to offer birthday wishes, with the feast organized near the garden in the side hall.

Shao He stayed by the Emperor’s side to prevent any accidents and occasionally reminded him to drink less alcohol.

She also immediately became the object of flattery among the court officials. After all, she was the Emperor’s personal female doctor; even a few kind words from her in front of the Emperor could make their futures limitless!

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