Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World -
Chapter 549 - 551: Forcibly Keeping Someone
Chapter 549: Chapter 551: Forcibly Keeping Someone
Shao He turned around to look at Father Jiang, who rose to his feet and approached her.
"The lunch has been prepared, and I hope that Doctor Shao will move to the side hall," Father Jiang said with a smile on his face.
"My young lady does not wish to remain for the meal," Qingxia interjected.
Father Jiang’s icy gaze fell upon Qingxia, "When the master speaks, when is it your place, a servant, to interject!"
Qingxia wanted to rebut, but she did not want to cause trouble for her young lady and could only step back and lower her head.
Shao He let out a cold laugh, "I apologize, Doctor Jiang; my maid does not understand the rules well, and I, her master, have failed to teach her properly. As for the meal, please excuse us."
Father Jiang still blocked their path, showing no intention of stepping aside.
"Is Master Jiang intending to force me to stay for the meal?" Shao He aksed, her voice faint but carrying a dangerous edge and an authoritative air that couldn’t be ignored.
"How could that be? We invited Doctor Shao over for treatment, not for any other reason," Father Jiang responded, still smiling.
At this moment, a maid on Lady Jiang’s side spoke out: "Ungrateful creature."
"Impudence! Who gave you permission to speak?" Father Jiang snapped angrily.
The maid said in a panicked tone, "This servant was wrong."
"Someone, take her away and administer twenty strikes," Master Jiang ordered coldly.
The maid looked up in terror, her eyes filled with shock, and she fell to her knees with a "thud," pleading, "My Lord, spare me, this servant knows her wrongdoing."
"You don’t even understand this basic etiquette, and you’re a maid by the lady’s side? If I don’t teach you a lesson, how will you learn?"
Soon, the maid was dragged away, and her wails could be heard continuously.
Shao He knew that Father Jiang was putting on this show for her benefit and also to communicate that those who offended him did not face a good end.
Father Jiang looked at her and continued, "Doctor Shao, please."
"If I refuse to stay for the meal today, does Master Jiang intend to lay hands on me?" Shao He’s tone rose slightly, her clear eyes sparkling with an unyielding light, exerting an irresistible pressure.
Father Jiang was momentarily stunned before he slowly responded, "Of course not."
"Then please make way, Master Jiang!"
Father Jiang’s brows knitted tightly, and he stared at her with a deep, intense gaze.
After a long while, he slowly moved aside.
Shao He signaled Qingxia with her eyes, and the two of them walked past him.
"Let’s go."
Having said that, they walked towards the exit.
As soon as they crossed the threshold, Shao He could feel varied gazes from all around.
"Young lady, you must be extremely cautious," Qingxia whispered, gripping her sleeve.
Shao He nodded in agreement and then quickened her pace towards the courtyard exit.
As soon as they passed through the carved archway, they saw two guards carrying a sack, from which fresh blood had soaked through and was dripping down.
"Miss, that is..."
"Nanny."
Shao He replied calmly, her heart turbulent inside.
A living person had been beaten to death, stuffed into a sack—life was as worthless as grass in their eyes.
"This Master Jiang is too cruel!" Qingxia couldn’t help but murmur.
Perhaps the serenity of life had lasted too long, making her forget the world of slaughter, which was even more brutal.
"Let’s go," Shao He sighed lightly.
After they walked away, Lady Jiang got up and came forward to ask, "My Lord, why tolerate this woman?"
Lady Jiang, having followed Father Jiang for many years, knew well that what he hated the most was being threatened by others, especially on his own turf.
Father Jiang squinted his eyes and remained silent for a long while before saying, "She is the Divine Doctor..."
"But she is so arrogant..."
Father Jiang shook his head, "She is not just the Divine Doctor; she is also the Crown Princess Consort, with the Crown Prince supporting her from behind."
Lady Jiang looked at him puzzledly, "Does the Crown Prince truly favor this lady so much?"
"The Crown Prince’s carriage has been waiting outside, what do you think?" Father Jiang wouldn’t have let her go so easily if not for the glance from the butler a moment earlier.
However, this test clarified one thing--Pei Huaian’s weakness was Shao He.
This was also useful information for them.
Shao He left the Jiang Mansion to find a familiar carriage already waiting outside.
"Miss, it’s Guard Mo," Qingxia exclaimed happily.
"Hmm."
Shao He stepped toward the carriage, her fair hands lifting the carriage curtain, and took her hand to pull her into the carriage.
Shao He settled in and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly, "Why have you come?"
"I was worried about you. Did the Jiang family give you any trouble?"
Upon learning that Shao He had gone to the Jiang family, Pei Huaian dropped everything and rushed over. If Shao He had suffered even the slightest harm today, he would have eradicated the Jiang family at any cost.
Moved, Shao He knew how important she was to Pei Huaian, and that’s why she always made sure to take good care of herself.
"I will take care of myself and not distract you, nor will I become your weakness to be exploited by others," Shao He said with a smile.
Pei Huaian hugged her tightly, "You’re not my weakness, you’re someone I can’t live without; without you, I don’t know what kind of terrible person I might become."
"You won’t, I’ll always be with you," Shao He promised, looking into his dark eyes.
Pei Huaian rested his chin on her head, feeling the familiar scent of her body, a sense of calm washing over him.
The two of them held each other tightly, and even the cold air around them seemed to warm.
Sitting outside the carriage, Qingxia asked, "How did you and His Highness know where the young lady was?"
Ah Mo’s expression shifted slightly, and with a faint smile, he didn’t answer her question.
"Would you just speak up."
"It’s a secret," Ah Mo smiled mysteriously, saying no more.
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