Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World-Chapter 261 - 262 Concubine or Maiden Lady
Chapter 261: Chapter 262: Concubine or Maiden Lady?
Chapter 261 -262: Concubine or Maiden Lady?
Shao He narrowed her eyes, looking at Pei Chengye, and snorted coldly, “I really want to see how the Second Prince will make everyone in Capital City know.”
Having said that, she walked around him, preparing to leave.
Pei Chengye’s expression changed, and he grabbed Shao He’s shoulder, “Do you really want to create a scandal that everyone knows about?”
“Do you think I would be afraid, or do you mean I fear being gossiped about to the point of losing my life?” Shao He’s lips curved into a faint smile.
“Whether you agree or not, I’m telling you, you will be my woman for the rest of your life!” Pei Chengye glared at Shao He with clenched teeth.
The two of them were at an impasse when suddenly a guard by Pei Chengye’s side stepped up to his ear and whispered something.
A sinister smile appeared on his face.
“You’d better behave, or I assure you, you will regret it.” Pei Chengye released his grip, glanced at her with cold indifference, and turned away.
And so, the matter blew up, becoming the talk of the entire Capital City.
Inside the tea houses of Capital City, the common folk were all abuzz with discussion.
“You say, Doctor Shao is really lucky; not only does she have excellent medical skills, but now she has caught the Second Prince’s favor.”
“Indeed, I think the Second Prince and Doctor Shao are a match made in heaven.”
“Yes, they do look quite compatible standing together.”
Pei Huaian, sitting by the window on the second floor of the tea house, listened to the bustling chatter below, gripping the teacup in his hand a bit too firmly.
A crack formed on the exquisite teacup with a “snap”.
Ah Mo, upon hearing the sound, lifted her head slightly, saw her master’s sullen face, and quickly lowered her gaze as though nothing had happened.
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Someone downstairs continued, “What do you think will be Doctor Shao’s status when the Second Prince marries her? Will she be a concubine or a consort of some sort?”
“Who knows? But Doctor Shao still has a child and is not a virgin; it’s unlikely she could become the Prince’s Consort or even a first-grade wife, although becoming a concubine wouldn’t be too bad.”
“Exactly, for Doctor Shao to marry into the royal family is already an extreme honor, no matter what status she holds.”
The crowd roared with laughter, thinking Shao He was really reaching above her status.
Pei Huaian placed the teacup heavily on the table and rose from his seat, walking down from the second floor. His gaze became increasingly icy as he glanced at the laughing people.
“Master, should we teach these people a lesson so they don’t always speak so carelessly?” Ah Mo tentatively asked.
“What do you think?”
With one glance from Pei Huaian, Ah Mo instantly understood.
The next day, the talk in Capital City shifted direction. Someone had sneaked into other people’s courtyards, stripped men naked, and left them on the streets; they also used red ink to write “Mouth without filter” on their bodies.
This led the people of Capital City to suspect the Second Prince, but no one dared say anything, and no one dared to mention the matter of Second Prince and Doctor Shao again.
Jhiang Yijia rushed over upon hearing the news, inquiring about the ins and outs of the situation. After learning all the details, she hinted subtly, “Doctor Shao, the Empress and Second Prince always act without room for backpedaling. Their decisions are swift and resolute. They must have some scheme in mind by suddenly focusing on you.”
Shao He understood the meaning behind her words, which suggested that the Empress and Pei Chengye were ruthless and must have other motives for approaching her.
“Thank you,” Shao He sincerely appreciated her concern.
“What’s there to thank? But I’m worried the Empress, not getting you as support, might become detrimental to you.”
“During the Flower Viewing Festival, the Empress favored a minister’s daughter, wanting to match her with the Second Prince, but that girl already had someone she liked, and later, she drowned in the river under mysterious circumstances.” Jhiang Yijia knew the Empress well, understanding she would stop at nothing to achieve her ends.
She was worried that if the Empress couldn’t get Doctor Shao, she would destroy her.
“I have my limits; nothing will happen to me.”
Shao He changed the subject, asking, “How are you getting along at home now? Does Lady Fang still trouble you?”
“We’ve already moved out of the manor. Even if she wanted to trouble me, she can’t reach me now. Although my mother-in-law has caused a few disturbances, Fang Jue has blocked her every time,” Jhiang Yijia said with a touch of fatigue.
She was somewhat vexed by the situation but realized Fang Jue had done what he could, and there wasn’t much else to say.
“Your days aren’t easy either,” Shao He sighed internally.
Jhiang Yijia sipped her tea and said, “Your situation is even harder than mine. The rumors that had just been suppressed a few days ago have begun to resurface. I feel like there must be a mastermind behind it all, trying to make you compromise.”
“How so?” Shao He asked, frowning.
“Liang Weishuang is the perfect example—why else would she marry into Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion? Why would the Liang Family agree? It’s all because of being pressured by the rumors,” Jhiang Yijia carefully explained.
Shao He, of course, understood that the Second Prince wanted to pressure her into capitulating.
Jhiang Yijia, seeing the silent figure, asked again, “What do you plan to do next?”
“I’ll just ignore it for the time being. My reputation has already been destroyed, so why fear what others say?” Shao He appeared defiant, unbothered by the threat.
Her reputation was already ruined by Chu Yu; moreover, she had never placed much weight on reputation—it was for others to say what they would.
