Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 388 - 389: Knowing Pei Huaian’s Sacrifice

Chapter 388: Chapter 389: Knowing Pei Huaian’s Sacrifice

Shao He sneered, calling out, "I’ve heard that after the Eldest Princess became a widow, she also had a childhood friend who sought her hand in marriage, but you righteously refused him and even used this as a reason to ask the Empress Dowager for an Arch of Chastity, to flaunt your own moral integrity and virtue?"

"That’s right, I cherish my purity, unlike some people who lack self-awareness and still aspire to marry others," Huimin retorted, implying that Shao He should also maintain her chastity instead of being shameless.

After hearing this, Shao He couldn’t help but laugh out loud, "Yes, a commoner girl like myself certainly doesn’t have the capabilities of the Eldest Princess. It was clearly you who didn’t want to marry, yet you made trouble for that family after your childhood sweetheart married someone else."

"That’s clearly being unwilling to see others happy when you can’t find happiness yourself, plain and simple selfishness," Shao He added.

"Shut up! Those are baseless rumors spread by others, how could I possibly be such a person!" Huimin argued, her face looking extremely unsightly.

However, her panicked gaze made Shao He realize that the matter was probably not just idle gossip, but something she was deliberately trying to hide, unwilling to admit her own selfishness.

Shao He sighed softly, slowly saying, "Your Highness the Eldest Princess, by doing this you’re not only trapping yourself but also trying to trap others."

"Remarrying is unfaithful and impure. If you truly loved Huaian, you should’ve rejected this marriage instead of making him sacrifice so much for you," Shao He lamented while shaking her head.

"Do you understand the benefits of remarrying? Firstly, it gives you a new life, and secondly, it can contribute to the nation’s population and be advantageous in times of war."

Huimin found herself speechless in the face of his accusations, but thinking of Huaian’s sacrifices, she angrily said, "Even so, do you have any idea what efforts Huaian has made for you to become his Principal Wife?"

"Why should you reap the benefits here? Not only did a Prince humble himself before you, but he also had to pay a greater price!"

The smile at the corners of Shao He’s mouth collapsed, and her hand tightened on the teacup.

Seeing the silent Huimin, she continued, "Not only did Huaian have to satisfy the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, but he also took on a bandit suppression mission to silence the courtiers’ gossip and because he was worried for your wellbeing. He even went so far as to lower his stance to persuade General Qi to adopt you as his righteous daughter!"

"He even specially prepared a dowry for you. And you? What have you done for him?"

A warmth stirred in Shao He’s heart, and her eyes began to redden, but she forcibly held back tears. She was at a loss for words, as each sentence from the Eldest Princess pierced the softest part of her heart.

Suddenly, Shao He felt she was in the wrong, as Pei Huaian never confided in her about these matters.

Seeing her like that, Huimin knew her words had an effect, pressing on, "Consort Ming’s family has fallen, and Huaian can no longer rely on his wife’s maternal family for support. As a result, many neutral or formerly Crown Prince-leaning courtiers have shifted their allegiance elsewhere."

"If he could marry a Principal Wife beneficial to him, he would surely become the Crown Prince, instead of being constantly suppressed by others. You have ruined his path to ascend the throne!"

"I thought he had only convinced the Emperor; I didn’t expect he would covertly do so much for me," expressed Shao He, feeling a twinge of remorse, regret filling her eyes.

He never let her know about the many things he had done; instead, he casually mentioned them with a light touch, always fearful that she might get hurt.

And she, uncertain whether Pei Huaian could uphold his commitment to not taking a wife or concubines, had kept pushing him away, constantly losing her temper with him.

"Now that you’re aware of how much he’s done for you, are you willing to... "

"Mother." Xu Han hurried in, and upon seeing the guards on the ground, he was taken aback.

"Doctor Shao, my mother was just overly concerned about my cousin’s safety, which is why she acted this way. I hope you can understand," Xu Han said urgently.

Shao He stood and took out a small bottle of medicine from her bosom, opened it, and held it under the noses of the unconscious guards.

The guards slowly came to, and Xu Han, seeing those still ready to act, sternly ordered, "Get out!"

"What are you doing here?" Huimin frowned unhappily upon seeing her daughter.

Xu Han walked over and tried to reason, "Mother, knowing that cousin has done so much, all for Doctor Shao, have you considered how cousin would feel if Doctor Shao truly left him?"

"When has cousin ever devoted himself completely to one person like this? Do you really have the heart to watch him end up alone?"

These words finally moved Huimin, who got up and left.

With Huimin gone, Xu Han breathed a sigh of relief, approached Shao He, and sincerely apologized, "I’m sorry, my mother was wrong tonight, and for disturbing you."

"No, I should be the one thanking the Eldest Princess, for if it weren’t for her, I would not have known how much the Fifth Prince has done for me," Shao He replied.

"Please convey my gratitude to the Eldest Princess and let her know that the Fifth Prince did all this because he wants me by his side. No matter what, I will not leave him," said Shao He with determination.

"Understood," Xu Han nodded slightly and then left the room.