Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World

Chapter 199: Chapter 200 Grounded Right Here Chapter 199: Chapter 200 Grounded Right Here Pei Huaian took Eunuch Zhu with him and left. Upon receiving the look from his master, Ah Mo understood and, instead of returning to the estate, drove the carriage to the courtyard adjacent to Shao He’s.

After getting off the carriage, Eunuch Zhu was taken aback by the unfamiliar surroundings, then smilingly asked, “Have we gone to the wrong place?”

“No mistake, it’s here,” Pei Huaian said with his hands clasped behind his back, striding forward. His peripheral vision briefly caught the firmly closed doors before quickly moving his gaze away.

“This… The Emperor has ordered that His Highness the Fifth Prince must be confined to the estate. I implore you to persuade His Highness not to anger the Emperor further,” Eunuch Zhu said, revealing a troubled expression.

Eunuch Zhu was immediately at a loss; the Emperor had charged him to personally ensure the Fifth Prince was brought to the estate. Now what was he to do?

But the prince standing before him was a favored son of the Emperor, and he could not afford to offend either side.

Approaching Pei Huaian’s side, Ah Mo tried to persuade him kindly, “Master, it’s only for three months. Perhaps we should return to the estate to avoid giving Eunuch Zhu a difficult time reporting back.”

Pei Huaian understood what Ah Mo meant. He slightly lifted his head, glanced indifferently at the firmly shut doors, and parted his lips lightly, “I will confine myself right here.”

Hearing this, Eunuch Zhu’s heart sank.

“Master! The Emperor has already lifted your punishment. If you continue to defy him, I’m afraid it might not be appropriate,” he said.

The moment he heard this, Eunuch Zhu immediately fell to his knees, pleading earnestly, “Please reconsider, Your Highness. In all the time I have served the Emperor, I have never seen him value anyone as he does you. He has finally lifted your punishment. If you persist in this, wouldn’t it be a disregard for the Emperor’s deep concern?”

“I too am following the Emperor’s command. Even if you are stubborn, you should consider this old servant’s position,” he added.

The more Eunuch Zhu spoke, the more somber he became, as if he were genuinely concerned for Pei Huaian.

Pei Huaian arched an eyebrow upon hearing this and a mocking smile played at the corners of his mouth, “Father indeed values me.”

“So, do not use Father to pressure this prince,” Pei Huaian said as he flung his sleeves and strode towards the hall.

Eunuch Zhu was left with a face full of difficulty, as well as Ah Mo who stood rooted to the spot, at a loss.

A moment later, Ah Mo quickly went to help up Eunuch Zhu who was still kneeling, attempting to force an explanation, “My master’s leg has just improved somewhat and requires more practice here where many medicinal ingredients and practice materials are located, which would be inconvenient to move back to the estate.”

“The Emperor surely wishes for the Fifth Prince’s leg to heal quickly, and this secluded location is ideal for confinement.”

“Moreover, the Emperor only ordered the confinement of the Fifth Prince, without specifying it had to be within the estate,” Ah Mo noted.

As he spoke, Ah Mo took out a sum of silver from his bosom and placed it in Eunuch Zhu’s hand, “Please accept this for your troubles, Eunuch Zhu, and buy some tea for yourself with it.”

“This…” Eunuch Zhu weighed the silver in his hand, his heart filled with joy, yet still somewhat hesitant.

Ah Mo took out another sum of silver and put it in his hand, continuing, “You’ve seen it yourself, Eunuch Zhu, the Fifth Prince simply prefers it here. Please be accommodating.”

“Fine, when I return, I will report to the Emperor. This place is undisturbed and will help the Fifth Prince practice walking,” Eunuch Zhu said, pleased, slipping the silver into his robe and departing with his whisk in hand.

Ah Mo watched the leaving figure with a smile, then turned back toward the residence.

That evening, Pei Huaian leaned against a tree and asked, looking over to the neighboring courtyard, “What’s the situation now?”

“Luo Jiner has been captured, Marquis Chu was taken away after his wound was tended to, and Doctor Shao is safe and sound, probably within the residence at this moment,” came the reply.

Pei Huaian looked back at Ah Mo and touched his chin thoughtfully before saying, “If Shao He doesn’t know my whereabouts, will he worry?”

Ah Mo immediately grasped his master’s intention—this was not about worrying Doctor Shao; it was obviously the master who wanted Doctor Shao to come to see him.

He also understood why his master insisted on being confined here. Three months was the perfect duration to establish a good rapport with Doctor Shao. The master was indeed clever beyond compare.

“I shall go to find Doctor Shao right now,” said Ah Mo as he turned to leave.

“Wait,” Pei Huaian suddenly called out to him.

Ah Mo turned around, puzzled, and Pei Huaian’s eyebrows quirked up slightly, “If you go directly like this, wouldn’t it seem too intentional? You need to find a pretext,”
“What should we do then?” Ah Mo scratched his head, showing a troubled face.

Pei Huaian beckoned him, and Ah Mo immediately ran over; the two of them conversed under the tree for quite a while, with Ah Mo nodding profusely after hearing the plan.

Next door, Shao He was feeding Xiao Linzhang goat’s milk. The child said while eating, “Butter…butter.”

Shao He picked up an embroidered handkerchief beside him, wiping the milk droplets from his mouth, and corrected, “It’s Father, Daddy.”

Xiao Linzhang pursed his lips and tried again, “Fall…Father.”

“Yes, Father,” Shao He patiently repeated the word over and over.

After feeding Xiao Linzhang, Shao He watched the child play and couldn’t help but worry about Pei Huaian.

She wondered how he would be dealt with, as the imperial palace was rife with intrigue, and some may take the opportunity to kick him while he was down.

Sitting at the table deep in thought, she looked at the food but had little appetite, eating only a few bites before asking Qing Shan to clear it away.

“Miss, please eat a bit more. You’ve hardly had anything all day. How will your body cope if you go on like this?” Qing Shan urged from the side.

Shao He shook her head, “Clear it away, I’m not hungry.”

Seeing her mistress so resolute, Qing Shan could only take the food away.

Just then, a loud knocking came from the door, and Ah Mo’s voice echoed from outside.

“Doctor Shao? Doctor Shao, please open the door!”