Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 406 - 408: Drinking and Moon Viewing

Chapter 406: Chapter 408: Drinking and Moon Viewing

"Daddy, Daddy." Xiao Linzhang’s tender little hands couldn’t pry away the large hand covering his eyes, so he could only keep calling out.

As Shao He bit into a candied haw, Pei Huaian took the opportunity to steal a kiss from his lips before leisurely removing his hand from his son’s eyes.

Xiao Linzhang stared with big eyes, not understanding why Daddy suddenly covered his eyes.

"Mommy, red, face red." Xiao Linzhang tugged at Shao He’s skirt hem and said in his baby voice.

Upon hearing Xiao Linzhang’s words, Shao He’s ears also turned red.

Love shimmered in Pei Huaian’s eyes as he playfully flicked Xiao Linzhang’s nose, "You little rascal."

"Naughty."

Xiao Linzhang muttered discontentedly, and then he burst into a smile.

Pei Huaian shook his head helplessly, "After dinner, I will take you out for a walk."

"Okay." It was Xiao Linzhang who clapped his hands excitedly.

As evening fell, colorful lanterns were hung on both sides of the street.

Xiao Linzhang, seeing these beautiful things, happily dragged Shao He around.

The little guy found everything fascinating.

Adoringly watching Xiao Linzhang’s cheerful disposition, Shao He felt a warmth and softness in her heart. Even if there were many more painful days ahead, remembering them now seemed less unbearable.

The energy of a child is always limited, and soon Xiao Linzhang was already drowsily unrousable by anyone.

"Qingxia, take the young master back first." Pei Huaian handed over his child to Qingxia and continued walking forward, pulling Shao He along.

Shao He looked back worriedly, fearing someone might harm the child, but Pei Huaian reassured her, "I have assigned Hidden Guards to follow secretly, there will be no trouble."

This time, Pei Huaian did not take her to crowded places but bought a jug of peach blossom brew and then, with her, leapt up to sit on a rooftop.

It was Shao He’s first time beholding the Capital City from above, the stars twinkling and moonlight sifting through like fine gauze, everything seemed so beautifully surreal and romantic.

Regrettably, there was an absence of warmth, and a touch more of coldness and solitude.

The night wind was slightly cool, and Shao He finally understood the meaning of ’it’s cold at the top.’

This feeling was truly marvelous, as if the whole world was far away from her, yet seemingly within reach.

Shao He tightly clutched Pei Huaian’s sleeve, and Pei Huaian glanced at her sideways, "Are you cold?"

Shao He nodded lightly, and Pei Huaian covered her cold hand with his own broad, warm palm, transmitting his True Qi into her body.

Feeling the warmth flowing into her veins from her hand, Shao He glanced at the peach blossom brew in his hand and asked, "Is it good?"

Pei Huaian picked up the jug and offered, "Want to try?"

Shao He took it without hesitation, took a sip, and instead of a burning sensation, she tasted the sweet fragrance of osmanthus.

The two of them sat on the rooftop drinking under the moonlight, talking about everything under the sky, sharing past pains, and dreaming of future bliss.

"Thank you." Shao He’s cheeks flushed, the liquor trailing down her neck and wetting her top, yet she was totally unaware.

Pei Huaian’s eyes deepened considerably, but it was only a momentary lapse before he returned to normal, lifting his cup to his lips for a soft sip.

"Thanks are unnecessary, better to promise yourself to me instead." Pei Huaian smiled, his narrow phoenix eyes slightly squinting, emitting a faint alluring light.

Thus did he look, quite like a devilishly tempting man.

If it were any other day, Shao He would have fled already, but today, she couldn’t help but draw closer, reaching out to pinch his cheek.

Pei Huaian’s pupils sharply contracted, his throat moved as he lowered his voice and asked, "Are you teasing me?"

Shao He withdrew her mischievous hand, lightly coughing and feigning ignorance, "Not at all, don’t be silly."

Pei Huaian raised an eyebrow, moving closer, his lips nearing her ear and whispering in a volume only they could understand, "What if I were to tease you?"

The warm breath on her ear made Shao He playfully dodge.

"Heh..." A soft laugh followed, and then a pale slender finger, holding a faintly glowing pearl, slowly approached her eyes.

Shao He stared at the pearl in front of her, utterly dumbfounded.

"What is this?"

This apparently was not a Luminous Pearl; Luminous Pearls are much bigger.

"Do you like it?" Pei Huaian’s voice was extremely gentle, as if coaxing a three-year-old child.

"Is this... for me?" Shao He said somewhat stutteringly.

Pei Huaian cocked the corner of his lips, nodding, "Mhm, a gift for you."

Shao He swallowed, gazing at Pei Huaian’s handsome profile

Sitting beside her, Pei Huaian lightly sipped his drink, "It is said that wearing this pearl can ward off all poisons."

"Is it really magical?"

"Promise me, never take this pearl off, always wear it on your body." Pei Huaian looked at her intently.

Shao He’s eyes, previously downcast, suddenly lifted to meet Pei Huaian’s gaze, "Okay."

Pei Huaian pulled her into his embrace, "I will soon officially break with the Empress, and I fear he might, in desperation, harm you and the child."

"I will protect myself and the child. Just focus on dealing with the Empress without any worries." Shao He gripped his hand firmly.