Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 405 - 407: Cleaning Up Your Mess for You

Chapter 405: Chapter 407: Cleaning Up Your Mess for You

Pei Chengye did not know why the Empress was so furious, but he still bowed his head and admitted his mistake, "This son admits his fault, please punish me, Mother."

The Empress raised her hand to her forehead, knowing that Pei Chengye was not convinced, "Then tell me, where did you go wrong?"

"This son, this son should not have taken the risk." Pei Chengye made up an excuse.

The Empress snorted coldly, "Should not have taken the risk? Where were you taking a risk? It’s clear that you were eagerly handing ammunition to others."

Pei Chengye looked up, puzzled, not understanding the meaning of his mother’s words.

The Empress continued, "Do you really think Pei Huaian is still the same idle person as before? Do you really think he cannot uncover the identities of those Hidden Guards?"

"If he traces it back to you and finds you attempted to assassinate the Fifth Prince’s Consort, do you know what kind of crime that is, how the common people will view you? What will the court ministers say about you? Will the Emperor still consider you as the Crown Prince!"

With each sentence the Empress spoke, Pei Chengye’s expression grew uglier. He had indeed not thought about these issues, focused solely on killing Shao He, thinking this would weaken Pei Huaian’s support.

He had not considered such serious consequences and now, thinking of these, his gaze began to panic.

Seeing him realize the gravity of the matter, the Empress sighed, "I’ve already dealt with everything thoroughly, even if Pei Huaian investigates, it will only trace back to Pei Jingyi."

"Thank you, Mother, thank you."

"It’s good that I intervened in time this time. Next time, do not take matters into your own hands."

They were already not favored by the Emperor, but since they hadn’t committed any mistakes, he would not change the successor to the throne. That was also why she hadn’t made a move against Shao He this time.

She was waiting, waiting for the Emperor to announce the Crown Prince, and then she could deal with those people one by one later.

"This son understands."

"You may leave." The Empress rubbed her tired forehead.

"Yes."

Gusts of cold wind swept in, Shao He holding a cloak and draping it over Pei Huaian’s shoulders.

Pei Huaian looked at the cloak on his body, slowly turned his head towards Shao He, revealing a surprised expression in his eyes.

Shao He coughed lightly, "It’s windy outside, your wounds have not yet healed, be careful of the cold."

Pei Huaian’s lips slightly lifted, forming a faint curve, "Thank you."

"I’ve discussed with Yun Qian, and from now on I will come for a consultation once every five days." Shao He was also worried that staying too long at Anji Hall might cause unnecessary trouble.

If there were any emergency cases, Yun Qian would come to inform her.

"Good." Pei Huaian gazed at her intently, seemingly never able to get enough of her.

"Daddy, Mommy, play." Xiao Linzhang tugged at their hands, exclaiming joyously.

"Let’s go, Mom will make you some candied haws." Shao He, holding one hand of the child and pulling Pei Huaian with the other, said.

The three came to the kitchen, Shao He took out the ingredients Qingxia had prepared in the last few days, and started making the candied haws.

Pei Huaian helped on the side, while Xiao Linzhang quietly watched the two from outside.

Qingxia and Qing Shan saw the person at the kitchen door and walked over, asking, "Little master, why are you here alone?"

Qing Shan glanced sideways into the kitchen, saw the busy pair, and nudged Qingxia, pointing inside under her puzzled gaze.

Nanny Li spoke with a face full of relief, "The Fifth Prince has finally reaped the rewards of his efforts. From now on, he is not alone, he has children, and a wife too."

Thinking about these things, Nanny Li could not help but tear up. She had once had the honor of serving the Fifth Prince at the Fifth Prince’s Mansion when he was still very young. Later, when the Fifth Prince no longer needed a nanny, he had given her some silver and arranged a house for her.

She never expected to have the chance to take care of the Fifth Prince’s progeny. Nanny Li pinched her sleeve and wiped her eyes."

Qing Shan and Qingxia looked at each other and smiled. They sincerely felt happy for their mistress. They were very aware of the Fifth Prince’s character, and they empathized with the mistress’s tragic past. The two of them coming together was the best outcome.

"Not like that, the sugar won’t stick at all."

"Right, right, that’s the way. I didn’t expect you to be quite talented in this."

"Of course, mainly because the master teaches well."

"Stop flattering here and get to work."

"Okay."

The kitchen was filled with laughter and joy, making even those outside unable to help but laugh along.

In less than half an hour, the rock candy haws were ready. Shao He placed them in an ice cellar to cool, and only took them out after a period of time when an incense stick had burned down. Qingxia and Qing Shan each got one, and Nanny Li also received one.

"I’m just worried this candy haw is too sticky, might pull out my old teeth." Nanny Li finished, and everyone burst into laughter.

In the courtyard, only Shao He and her family of three remained. The three sat down around the table.

Xiao Linzhang excitedly stuffed a candied haw into his mouth, the sweet taste spreading on his tongue, his whole little face blooming into a flower with a smile.

Pei Huaian also ate one, the icy tart sweetness spreading from his tongue to his limbs, revitalizing him and quickly capturing him with its marvelous taste.

"Mom... sweet."

Shao He bit into one, finding it a bit too tart, "My candied haw is a bit sour."

Pei Huaian bit into a candied haw, covered Xiao Linzhang’s eyes with one hand, and leaned down to feed Shao He.

Warm breath cascaded over her, leaving Shao He stunned as she stared blankly at the handsome face so close to hers, about to draw back, but instead, someone pulled her waist forward.