Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 399 - 401 Exterminate the Mountain Bandits

Chapter 399: Chapter 401 Exterminate the Mountain Bandits

"Shao He, Shao He."

Jhiang Yijia lifted her skirt and ran in with an anxious expression on her face.

"What happened to make you so flustered?" Shao He casually handed her a cup of tea and placed it in front of her.

Jhiang Yijia picked up the tea cup, drank it down in one gulp, and finally caught her breath, saying, "I heard that the Fifth Prince has won a great victory. Not only was Changzhou defended, but he also recaptured a city, and even the bandits that have been plaguing The Emperor for years have been annihilated by the Fifth Prince. They even broke through that ’what’s its name’ barrier."

"Mist Barrier." Shao He corrected her.

"That’s right, the Mist Barrier."

Jhiang Yijia had been too bored lately, always dragging Fang Jue to tell her about the events happening in various places. Fang Jue’s news was very well-informed, and he always had fresh stories to share.

"The Fifth Prince has certainly made a merit this time; The Emperor will definitely promote him and increase his titles."

The bandits were located on Broken Heart Cliff, named so because of its perilous terrain and the surrounding forests.

The Mist Barrier is hard to break through; who knows how many soldiers have died there. Broken Heart Cliff is easy to defend but hard to attack, surrounded by all sorts of traps—a single misstep could prove fatal.

He had heard all these from Ah Mo, who also always brought news about Pei Huaian without the slightest attempt at concealment.

Shao He narrowed her eyes and looked through the window at the trees outside, lost in thought, "This is what he deserves."

"Mm-hmm," nodded Jhiang Yijia.

Shao He smiled and stood up, draping her outer garment on: "Come, accompany me for a walk outside."

Jhiang Yijia grabbed her sleeve, "What are you going to do?"

"A congratulatory gift!"

"You..." Jhiang Yijia was stunned for a moment and then realized, "Oh, you’re going to give something to the Fifth Prince?"

"He has won a great victory, doesn’t he deserve congratulations?" Shao He said naturally.

Jhiang Yijia pursed her lips, her eyes vaguely suggestive as she blinked, "He really doesn’t need your little congratulatory gift."

Shao He glanced at her askance, her expression a mix of a smile and not, "Then what should I give?"

Jhiang Yijia glared at Shao He in exasperation, then whispered something into her ear.

Shao He raised an eyebrow: "Isn’t that a bit much?"

Jhiang Yijia pouted, "How so?"

Shao He coughed lightly, "Let’s go, let’s go buy the congratulatory gift. Your idea is just stinking."

"Hey, why’s it a stinking idea? I bet that compared to your gift, the Fifth Prince would like my stinking idea much more," Jhiang Yijia assured earnestly.

Shao He gave her a languid look and paid her no more attention.

After a long walk on the street, they were unable to choose a single item to their liking. Jhiang Yijia, who could barely walk anymore, pulled him into a restaurant and ordered a few dishes.

While waiting, they suddenly heard voices discussing nearby, and the person they were talking about was the Fifth Prince.

"Did you hear? The Fifth Prince achieved a complete victory this time; it’s truly uplifting for the populace."

"I never expected the Fifth Prince to be not only a prodigal son but also so fierce in battle."

"It’s because the Fifth Prince is disabled in both legs that we forgot the numerous military achievements he once had on the battlefield."

Shao He’s mouth curled into a slight smile. This victory had certainly established Pei Huaian’s prestige in the hearts of the common people.

Just then, someone said, "But I heard the reason the Fifth Prince won this battle was because he had the help of a master, and one of them was even a woman."

"Really? But hasn’t the Fifth Prince already taken a Principal Wife? I heard it’s Doctor Shao from Anji Hall."

"What of the Principal Wife? After all, he is a Prince, so what if he takes a few Concubines?"

Jhiang Yijia pursed her lips as she looked toward the calm individual. She had also heard the news but was reluctant to tell Shao He, fearing it would upset her.

"Shao He, there may be some misunderstanding in this affair; you mustn’t take these people’s words to heart."

Shao He looked up at her, "You know about this, too, don’t you? Tell me."

"Shao He!"

"I am well aware what kind of person he is. I’ve never doubted him for a moment."

Pei Huaian had done so much for her; she couldn’t lose trust in him just because of a few words from others.

Jhiang Yijia asked incredulously, "Do you really trust the Fifth Prince that much?"

"Speak up."

"Alright, I only heard that the woman was very capable, and without her, it would have been very difficult to take down the stronghold. I don’t know the specifics. There are also rumors saying..."

"What did they say?"

"They said that the woman and the Fifth Prince were constantly seen together, seemingly staying in the same tent." Jhiang Yijia quickly added, "Of course, these are just rumors."

"Your dishes are served, please enjoy," said the restaurant attendant, having brought all the dishes to the table.

Jhiang Yijia immediately shut her mouth, bowing her head to eat, inwardly panicked. She had blurted out everything; would Shao He get angry because of it?

If the Fifth Prince found out it was she who spread the word, would he come to settle the score?

She sneakily glanced at Shao He and noticed she had no reaction, which made her breathe a sigh of relief. Luckily, Shao He was not angry.

After the meal, Shao He and Jhiang Yijia parted ways. Shao He did not return to Anji Hall, but instead, went to the Fifth Prince’s Mansion.

The guard saw her and respectfully saluted, "Doctor Shao."

"Hmm," Shao He responded indifferently and stepped forward into the mansion.

Ah Mo, hearing the news from the servants in the mansion, hurried over to greet her, "Doctor Shao, what brings you here today?"

"I came to see how Lili is doing," Shao He said and walked toward the inner court.