Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World-Chapter 218 - 219 What Case
Chapter 218: Chapter 219: What Case?
Chapter 218 -219: What Case?
Old Madam Chu spoke again, asking, “Are you truly determined not to return with us to Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion, is that it?”
“Old Madam, your words are not proper. We have no relations, why should I go back with you? You couldn’t possibly be planning to abduct a commoner girl in broad daylight, could you?” Shao He sneered, not even bothering to consider her own worth before daring to create such a scene here.
“We have said all we could in good words, if you persist in this, don’t regret it later!” Old Madam Chu’s face became deathly pale with anger, her chest heaving with agitation.
Chu Yu helped his mother to take a seat, then approached Shao He again, trying to coax her: “Grandmother is not in good health right now, could you please come back with me first?”
“Marquis, are you deaf? Did you not hear what I just said?”
“Since that is the case, I will repeat myself, if you insist on taking me back to the Mansion, you can either report to the authorities or submit a royal petition!”
Chu Yu and Old Madam Chu exchanged a look, and both of them had no choice but to lower their banners and leave without making a further fuss.
Back in the residence, Old Madam Chu slammed her teacup onto the table with force, “This Shao He, she goes too far!”
“We have already stooped so low, humbly urging her to come back, yet she still puts on airs and refuses!” Old Madam Chu was infuriated.
“Indeed, this Shao He really is a bit too much, both you and Marquis have already gone to such lengths, yet she remains as heartless as a stone,” Nanny Xu echoed at the side.
Old Madam Chu helplessly massaged her forehead, then asked, “Recently, have any of the concubines conceived?”
“No.”
This answer left Old Madam Chu no choice but to sigh in resignation. It seemed the Chu Family’s only heir was now in Shao He’s hands.
If she did not return to the Mansion, there would be no way for the child to be acknowledged and accepted back to the family lineage. She could not allow the descendants of Marquis of Wuan’s Mansion to be left adrift outside.
“Yes, I truly did not anticipate her to be such a person!” Chu Yu also felt that Shao He was lacking in compassion.
Even though he had committed many mistakes in the past, he knew they were wrong and had a repentant heart, why then did she have to be so resolute?
“If it really comes down to it, we may only grovel before The Emperor, though I fear the Fifth Prince may interfere and turn the tables on us,” Old Madam Chu sighed with a sense of powerlessness.
The grandchild and grandmother truly did not know what to do and were only focused on bringing Shao He back as soon as possible, or at least being able to take the child back.
Elsewhere, Pei Huaian, upon hearing the news brought back by Ah Mo, was suddenly filled with annoyance, “It seems that my thrust was too gentle, allowing him to continue to roam around freely.”
Upon hearing his master’s words, Ah Mo couldn’t help but twitch the corners of his mouth. Before Ah Mo could speak up, Pei Huaian continued, “Also, find someone to put him in a sack and give him a beating, then spread the word about his impotence.”
“Uh…” Ah Mo was taken aback, and then he displayed an expression of mixed laughter and tears, “Master, are you sure you want to do this?”
Wouldn’t this be going too far? After all, Chu Yu was a significant official of the Imperial Court. If this were discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable, and the master was currently under house arrest; it would only add to his crimes.
Pei Huaian gave him a glance, his cold tone carrying a hint of threat, “Don’t you hurry up?”
Ah Mo immediately knew better than to speak and was about to carry out his master’s order when he heard a voice from behind him once more.
“Wait a moment.”
“Master, have you changed your mind?” Ah Mo rushed back, knowing the master must be considering the bigger picture.
Pei Huaian, however, stroked his chin and said, “Just doing that isn’t enough, send someone in the Imperial Court to find some trouble for him to deal with, preferably an extremely difficult task that he can’t complete.”
Ah Mo finally understood; Chu Yu had thoroughly provoked the master. Accepting his fate, he pondered and then said, “Master, there’s a difficult matter in the Ministry of Revenue that no one dares to take on—silver destined for the army somehow ended up in Pei Chengye’s residence.”
The matter was widely implicated and involved the Second Prince as well, so many on the Imperial Court kept away, not even daring to mention it.
Pei Huaian looked back at him with approval, “Good, arrange it so that no matter what, he has to take on this task.”
This way, Chu Yu wouldn’t have the time to bother Shao He any longer and could also receive a lesson.
The next day, in the Imperial Court, many ministers began to praise Chu Yu’s ability to investigate cases decisively, never favoring personal interests or perverting the law, and always taking swift action in his duties.
Chu Yu, amidst these praises, was feeling elated, completely unaware that a vast pitfall was awaiting him.
Suddenly, one of the ministers stood up to report to The Emperor, “If it pleases The Emperor, since Master Chu is so capable, why not entrust the matter of the Ministry of Revenue to him?”
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“The matter? What matter?”
Chu Yu finally began to sense something amiss.
The Emperor’s eyes twinkled with interest, and he nodded in agreement, “Indeed, if Beloved Minister Chu is so capable, let him clarify the matter of the missing silver from the Ministry of Revenue.”
“Your Majesty, I fear I may fail to meet Your Majesty’s expectations,” Chu Yu quickly knelt down to decline.
His words, however, did not change The Emperor’s mind but instead led to a stern reply, “If I say you can, then you certainly can. Court dismissed!”
Chu Yu, having no choice, had to accept the case.
