Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World

Chapter 104: Chapter 105: Good for Nothing

Shao He stepped out and, noticing the person in the courtyard, expressed surprise, “What brings you here?”

“My leg feels somewhat uneasy,” Pei Huaian replied without hesitation, which also was the most appropriate excuse he could use.

Ah Mo stood by, silently listening to his master’s words, internally praising him. He hadn’t expected his master’s skill in lying had reached such a perfected level.

Shao He handed Qing Shan the folding fan she was holding, stepped towards Pei Huaian, and began to carefully examine his leg ailment.

“It is said that Chu Yu has recently been under great pressure at the court, his actions unscrupulous, surrounded by many women, appearing exhausted every morning.”

Pei Huaian took the opportunity to subtly hint that Chu Yu’s character and capabilities were poor, to the extent that “he fails at everything he tries.”

Shao He felt quite astonished and couldn’t help but look up at Pei Huaian, wondering, Could Chu Yu have offended Pei Huaian?

Ah Mo internally speculated, Could the master have deliberately sought out Doctor Shao to speak ill of Marquis Chu?

After a thorough examination, Shao He stood up and said, “There seems to be no issue with your leg, and it should fully recover within two months.”

Pei Huaian was unsure if she had taken in his previous words, and knowing that saying too much could arouse her suspicion, he tactfully changed the topic, “Old Madam Chu has already been in contact with the Shao Family.”

Shao He’s expression subtly changed but quickly returned to calm. She knew Old Madam Chu had always wanted children, so collaborating with the Shao Family was expected; however, she feared that now Old Madam Chu’s invitation to talk was a smokescreen for compelling her compliance.

“The Shao Family should contact you soon,” Pei Huaian continued, seeing Shao He remaining silent.

Shao He recalled the time she was most desperate, sending Yun Qian with a hairpin to seek help at the Imperial Censorate, only to be told by them that their daughter had already died. Since then, she and the Shao Family had no further ties.

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“I understand, thank you for your kind reminder. However, I currently have no association with the Shao Family; their daughter died in childbirth, and they themselves admitted to this.”

Shao He’s tone was somewhat cold, causing Pei Huaian to feel somewhat disappointed. He had never considered using benefits or threats to achieve his goals. His intentions were purely to remind her, perhaps mingled with some other feelings within this simplicity, he sighed softly, turning his gaze away.

Seeing the two conversing somewhat awkwardly, Ah Mo spoke out to break the tension, “Master, your frequent headaches, why not have Doctor Shao examine you as well?”

Pei Huaian looked at Ah Mo with an appreciative gaze, then said to Shao He, “It would be trouble for Doctor Shao!”

With the conversation having reached this point, Shao He couldn’t refuse and allowed Pei Huaian to follow her into the room.

The room’s decor was simple; a bed curtain partly obscured the bed, a desk and chairs, two stools, a soft couch, a desk, a set of tea utensils, and nothing more.

Shao He sat on the chair beside Pei Huaian, checking his pulse. After a moment, she retreated her hand and announced, “You suffer from a deficiency of both qi and blood, which needs to be replenished. With proper conditioning, you should recover soon.”

Ah Mo immediately asked, “Doctor Shao, how should the master care for his leg injury?”

Shao He looked up at Ah Mo, feeling that he was unusually talkative tonight.

Ah Mo, feeling uneasy under her gaze, stood rigidly in place, not knowing where to put his hands.

“He just needs to come for acupuncture on time; many of the points are ones you wouldn’t find.”

Ah Mo, noticing her gaze shifting away, breathed a sigh of relief. Doctor Shao’s icy glare was too much for him to handle, and he hastily found an excuse to leave.

Only the two of them remained in the room, the flickering candlelight cast shadows as sounds of insects and birds chirped from outside, exceptionally crisp and pleasant.

Shao He turned and walked to the desk, wrote down several herbal prescriptions, and handed them to him, “Remember to prepare the medicine according to the prescription. If you have any questions or don’t understand, feel free to come and find me.”

“Thank you!” Pei Huaian took the prescription, expressing his gratitude sincerely.

Noticing the absence of child’s noise today, Pei Huaian asked with a smile, “Xiao Linzhang seems very well-behaved today, I haven’t heard him cry.”

Shao He poured a cup of tea for him and replied, “Yes, he has indeed been much calmer recently, which is somewhat unaccustomed for me. However, you should not bring goat’s milk anymore; it’s too much of a hassle for you.”

She didn’t want to continue troubling Pei Huaian, fearing it could be exploited by others to stir up trouble. She already had enough problems and didn’t want to invite any more.

Pei Huaian, holding the teacup, saw the floating tea leaves and slowly started, “I didn’t expect you to also like this type of fragrant tea.”

Shao He was momentarily startled, then smiled and looked down, “This tea may not be expensive but excels in its freshness and elegance. I like drinking this type of tea because I enjoy its flavor.”

Pei Huaian slightly nodded, took a gentle sip of the tea, and added, “This tea is quite common in the southwest and also very affordable. However, due to the harsh environment in the southwest, it is produced in small quantities.”

“Oh, how do you know?” Shao He asked, somewhat surprised.

She was unfamiliar with the area, and even many places in Capital City he had never visited, let alone the distant southwest, a name she was hearing for the first time.

“Years of traveling widely, going to many places, naturally I remembered,” Pei Huaian said casually, as if the places he visited were merely common.

Pei Huaian, with a deep gaze towards his legs, fell into memories he preferred not to recall.