Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 535 - 537 The Second Prince is Punished with Flogging

Chapter 535: Chapter 537 The Second Prince is Punished with Flogging

"Then why did you kill her?" Yan Ze continued to ask.

"It was because she was useless, Crown Prince didn’t even look at her, and the Second Prince wanted to use her death to frame and set up the Crown Prince," the man in black answered truthfully.

Pei Huaian’s eyes narrowed slightly, "Then why were you so certain she could enter the imperial palace?"

"Because the Second Prince’s hatred was not only for the Crown Prince but also for the Fourth Prince. He wanted to use this opportunity to severely harm both the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince."

"Moreover, he could also sow discord between the Fourth Prince and the Emperor, and let the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince fight each other."

After the man in black finished speaking, suddenly, a stream of fresh blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and his body fell forward stiffly.

Yan Ze walked over to check his breath, confirmed the man was no longer breathing, stood up, and shook his head at the Emperor.

"He is already dead."

"Even when imprisoned, he still can’t be honest, truly disappointing to Us," the Emperor said, his heart filled with immense rage.

At the same time, he ordered the reduction of the monthly silver for the Second Prince’s Mansion, and also to sell off his maids and servants, punishing him with flogging every day to cleanse himself of his sins.

When the Imperial Decree reached Pei Chengye’s residence, he couldn’t believe it and said, "It wasn’t this Prince, this Prince was wronged!"

But no matter how loudly he shouted, no one present paid him any attention.

Eventually, amid the contempt, mockery, and disdain of the onlookers, he sat down in despair on the ground.

The eunuch sneered at him, "Second Prince, please."

"No, I want to see Father Emperor, I want to see Father Emperor!" Pei Chengye roared like a madman.

"Second Prince, the Emperor is ill right now, you better not disturb him," the eunuch said with a cold laugh.

The Emperor ill? How could that be possible?

Pei Chengye understood that the eunuch was kicking him while he was down, but with the situation having developed to this point, he couldn’t control it.

"Get out of the way!"

Pei Chengye struggled to push away the blocking eunuchs and ran out, but he was caught by guards and dragged back.

When the whip struck his body, Pei Chengye realized what heart-wrenching pain felt like; his continuous screams of agony won him no sympathy.

Until his skin split and flesh broke, and his back was a bloody mess with no unharmed spot, he lay on the ground in pain, clenching his fingers tightly.

"Good, very good."

"If you feel resentment, Second Prince, blame yourself, for trying to frame the Crown Prince," the eunuch mocked before flipping his dust brush and turning to leave with the guards.

Pei Chengye struggled to rise from the ground and called for a maid to prepare bathing water.

As he soaked in the warm bath, his mind replayed the eunuch’s mocking words.

"If you hold a grudge, blame yourself for trying to frame the Crown Prince."

After the eunuch mocked him, he flipped his dust brush and turned to leave with the guards.

Pei Chengye struggled to rise from the ground and called for a maid to prepare bath water.

When he entered the tub, the pain intensified.

"Ah~" Pei Chengye fiercely pounded the edge of the wooden tub, gasping heavily for breath.

If you’re going to be ruthless, don’t blame me for being unjust.

The night was hazy, and the bright moon hung in the sky.

In the brothel, the bed curtains were lower, light gauzes fluttering, faintly revealing an enchanting scene, while the man and woman on the bed were entwined passionately.

"Um... slower..." A seductive, bone-melting moan arose, the woman’s cheeks a flushed red.

"Don’t you like it?" the man’s husky, sexy voice sounded, his movements becoming even more intense and wild.

"Mmm... I like..." The woman seemed very satisfied with the man’s actions, her body twisting even more, keeping up with his rhythm, continuously emitting shy sounds.

Suddenly the woman’s eyebrows furrowed, and her body stiffened as she lay in the man’s arms.

"What’s wrong?" The man sensed something amiss and immediately stopped what he was doing to ask with concern.

"No, nothing. Have you taken your medicine, sir?" The woman explained in a fluster.

Upon hearing this, the man did not pursue further but rolled on top of her, "Of course, and I’ve taken more than usual today, all just to let you enjoy this wonderful moment."

"Mmm... Mmm-mm..." Upon hearing his words, the woman immediately nodded in delight.

Following that, the two fiery bodies intertwined, tirelessly in motion.

The next day, dawn spread across the land as the golden sunshine streamed through the windows onto the curtains of the room.

Pei Huaian opened his eyes to see the empty bed, his expression dimmed, and he quickly got up from the bed.

Last night he had dreamt the whole night.

He got dressed, had a simple breakfast, and then went to court.

The weather was especially cool today, with dense clouds gathering as if a heavy rain were on its way.

When Pei Huaian reached the gates of the Imperial City, he happened to encounter Yan Ze who was coming towards him.

"Greetings to Crown Prince," Yan Ze said with a respectful bow.

Pei Huaian nodded in acknowledgment without any extra expression, and they walked side by side.

"Have you heard, last night the Fourth Prince went to the brothel and did not return all night?"

Pei Huaian replied with a cold expression, "This too? He’s not the kind who indulges in wine and women."

"Right, one fears it was a deliberate temptation," Yan Ze suggested, raising an eyebrow.

Pei Huaian stopped walking, looking at him sidelong, "You mean to say..."

"A dog-eat-dog situation," Yan Ze said with a mysterious smile.

Pei Huaian turned over the idea, and then coldly smiled, "One who digs a hole for others falls in themselves."