Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World-Chapter 222 - 223 Full Moon Banquet
Chapter 222: Chapter 223: Full Moon Banquet
Chapter 222 -223: Full Moon Banquet
Pei Huaian had been pondering for quite a while, and when he heard no sound from behind, he turned around with displeasure and saw the person standing there. He said sternly, “Why are you standing there like a log, right behind me?”
“Did you hear what I said just now?”
“Your subordinate… heard it,” Ah Mo could only compromise under his master’s displeased gaze. How many times had he tried to speak earlier only to be interrupted, and now he’s being blamed for not responding?
“If you heard, why didn’t you speak?”
“Your subordinate, your subordinate was considering how to help master solve the problem,” Ah Mo struggled to find an excuse.
Heaven knows how many times he had tried to speak and was interrupted!
“Tomorrow, help me deliver a submission to the palace,” Pei Huaian said and left those words behind, leaving Ah Mo to drift alone in the wind.
Shao He returned to the mansion and did her best to suppress the excitement in her heart. She first coaxed Xiao Linzhang to sleep, then went to the inner chamber to take out testing equipment from the space with her mind for a paternity test.
Looking at the hair in front of her, she took a deep breath, and after testing the hair and blood, she saw that the results showed a ninety-nine percent parent-child relationship.
Although the result was within her expectations, it still somewhat shocked her.
She then began to ponder, if the child was Pei Huaian’s, did he know or not?
If he knew, why were there no hints of it when she inquired tonight, but if he was unaware, his affection for the child seemed unusually intense.
“Pei Huaian, do you actually know or not?” Shao He couldn’t help but murmur to herself.
In the end, she decided she had to test him with a stronger dose next time.
A few days later, the Fang Family’s residence was festooned with lights and decorated, with a festive atmosphere pervading the air.
Shao He was dressed in a light blue gown, wearing white embroidered shoes that made a crisp sound as she walked. Her long hair was coiled into a simple bun, adorned with a white jade hairpin, and though she lacked many accessories, she looked all the more elegant.
When Jhiang Yijia saw Shao He walk in, she hurriedly got up to meet her.
She took Shao He’s hand and scrutinized her attire for the day, repeatedly praising, “Doctor Shao, you look so beautiful in this outfit.”
Shao He smiled and nodded; her smile was gentle and warm. A black silk belt was tied around her waist, accentuating her slender figure. Her skin was as white as jade, delicate like a tender flower.
She followed Jhiang Yijia into the hall, where a lively scene unfolded before her. The tables were filled with a variety of pastries; men sat together tasting tea, and the women were discussing which family’s sway-back step and hairpin had new arrivals.
“This is a longevity lock I brought for the child, I hope your precious daughter can live a long and healthy life.”
“Thank you.”
Jhiang Yijia took the gift and handed it to the maid behind her, then chuckled, “I’ve seen Xiao Linzhang. That boy is especially endearing. Why don’t we arrange a betrothal between our two children?”
This was meant as an offhand jest, but Lady Fang took the opportunity to add, “That really won’t do. The children are so young. What if they grow up and don’t like each other?”
“Besides, anyone wishing to marry my granddaughter from the Fang Family must not lack dowry and status. It’s not as though anyone can just marry my granddaughter.” Lady Fang’s words were clearly mocking Shao He’s low status.
A woman without a husband, what good could her son possibly be? Lady Fang looked down on Shao He from the bottom of her heart, believing she should not have appeared here today.
“My mother was just joking, don’t take it to heart,” Jhiang Yijia quickly brought the conversation back, “The banquet hasn’t started yet. How about I have a maid take you to the garden to stroll around first?”
“Sure.” Shao He had caught the implied meaning in Lady Fang’s words, but she did not take it to heart too much, after all, she really had no status or background at present, and the future of her own child was still uncertain.
Shao He followed the maid to the Fang Family’s garden, her gaze falling on a blooming flower. The flower was fresh and lovely, with petals white as snow.
Her beauty became even more captivating, like a blossom flourishing, emitting an enchanting fragrance that made people unable to resist being charmed.
“Doctor Shao is truly beautiful, even more so than that pure white flower,” the maid couldn’t help but say.
In the past, Doctor Shao dressed simply, but now in luxurious clothing, she looked even more dignified.
Upon hearing this, Shao He reached out to touch the flower, her lips curving into an elegant smile as she cheerfully replied, “How could that be? It’s clearly more beautiful than me!”
After speaking, she shifted her gaze elsewhere, not noticing the cold eyes hidden in the bushes staring at her, like a venomous snake, sinister and terrifying.
At this moment, a woman clothed in a purple dress hid among the flowers, her expression ice-cold, like a bloodthirsty beast eager to rush forward and kill Shao He, wishing she could tear her to pieces.
“Shao He, let’s wait and see!” fury laced the woman’s tone.
Shao He seemed to sense something, turned her head to look, but found that there was nothing where she had glanced.
“What’s wrong, Doctor Shao? Did the cool breeze here make you feel unwell?” the maid inquired upon seeing her action.
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“No, let’s go back. The banquet should be about to start,” Shao He felt it was not safe here.
She had to be cautious in everything now, not giving others any opportunities.
“Yes.”
Despite her confusion, the maid still heeded Shao He’s words and led her back to the side hall.
