Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World-Chapter 174 - 175: Will You Marry Me?
Chapter 174 -175: Will You Marry Me?
After Shao He finished speaking, she suddenly felt an unusual atmosphere spreading around her, and she realized that her words might be somewhat inappropriate in this male-dominated era. This deep-rooted ideology seemed to be unbreakable.
“However, this is just my own ideal way of life. If I cannot live in such a way, I would rather never marry.”
Her voice was firm and clear, as if it echoed her true feelings from deep within. Shao He had always been fastidious from a young age, disliking the idea of sharing a person with others, let alone sharing a man with other women.
Suddenly, Pei Huaian fell silent. He thought Shao He’s ideas were somewhat absurd, as even members of the Royal Family couldn’t avoid taking concubines. But in his heart, there was a sense of unease, as if he too was affected by Shao He’s words.
Shao He felt annoyed and wanted to find an excuse to leave. Just at that moment, Pei Huaian suddenly spoke up, “If someone could fulfill all that you’ve said, would you be willing to marry him?”
This sudden question made Shao He’s heart tremble. Pei Huaian’s voice came from behind her like a sort of magic, compelling her to turn around involuntarily.
“How could that be possible? Most men have a plethora of wives and concubines, to give up a forest for a single tree is hardly realistic.” Shao He managed a relaxed smile on the surface, but inside she was filled with thoughts.
Pei Huaian’s clear eyes were fixed intently on her as he repeated his earlier question, “If someone could do all that, would you be willing to marry him?”
Seeing his persistent gaze, a blush crept onto Shao He’s cheeks, and she nodded almost imperceptibly, “Of course, as long as the other party can truly do so, I would consider it.”
This ambiguous answer didn’t satisfy Pei Huaian, and just as he was about to probe further, Shao He preempted him, “I think your leg still needs more exercise, go walk a few more laps.”
“But I…”
“I’ll go check on Xiao Linzhang, hurry up and practice.” Shao He hurriedly ran off as if someone were chasing her from behind.
Pei Huaian smiled wryly, fully aware that she was avoiding the question, yet he felt helpless.
By the time Shao He emerged from Xiao Linzhang’s room, a half an hour had passed.
Pei Huaian was sitting on a stone bench in the yard, gazing steadily at her.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
Pei Huaian didn’t speak, still staring at her.
“I’m going to check the kitchen and get you something to eat.”
As Shao He hurried away, Pei Huaian grabbed her wrist, “Do you still have feelings for Chu Yu?”
“What?” Shao He looked at Pei Huaian in confusion, then realizing what he meant, frowned at him, “What do you mean by that?”
Pei Huaian pursed his lips and stayed silent.
His attitude irritated Shao He, who said coldly, “Mind your tone, Fifth Prince. What is my relationship to you that I should have to tell you? Aren’t you overstepping?”
Pei Huaian gripped Shao He’s arm and apologized in a low voice, “Sorry, I was just worried about you, I didn’t mean anything else.”
Shao He pulled away from his hold, her voice indifferent, “The illness in your leg is almost better, it doesn’t need further medical treatment, all it requires is diligent exercise.”
Pei Huaian heard the implied message in her words, telling him not to come in the future, and his gaze instantly dimmed.
After saying this, Shao He walked swiftly forward, disappearing from Pei Huaian’s line of sight.
Looking at his empty palm, Pei Huaian felt a bitter taste in his heart, unclear even to himself whether he wished things were one way or another. He only knew he was not content, a part of his world had been occupied by someone else.
When Shao He returned to her room, she found the jewelry on the dressing table extremely displeasing to the eye, thinking of Pei Huaian’s expression earlier, as if there was something between her and Chu Yu, which made her very uncomfortable.
Qingxia came in carrying pastries, hesitating whether to offer them to her mistress who appeared to be in a bad mood.
“What are you doing standing at the door, come in!” Shao He concealed the look in her eyes and resumed her usual demeanor as she called out.
Qingxia could only muster up her courage to enter, placing the pastries on the table and managing a forced smile as she explained, “Miss, this… this is…”
“Are they from the Fifth Prince?” Shao He cut her off directly, knowing from the tantalizing scent that they were the same pastries she had liked at the restaurant previously.
Qingxia smiled and nodded repeatedly, “You’re really perceptive, Miss. You guessed it right.”
Shao He intended to send the pastries back, but her stomach made an untimely growling noise.
Qingxia seized the opportunity to hand over a piece of pastry, suggesting, “You must be hungry, Miss. Nanny Zhang hasn’t finished preparing your meal, why not eat some pastries to tide you over?”
She didn’t know what was going on between her mistress and the Fifth Prince, but they seemed to be on good terms just a few days ago, so why did it look like they were at odds today?
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She would have to find a chance to ask Ah Mo what exactly was happening between the two.
As Pei Huaian left, he glanced back at the rear courtyard, settling into his wheelchair and allowing Ah Mo to push him away.
“Master, if you really want to see Doctor Shao and the child, why don’t I take you there?” Ah Mo, seeing his master dispirited, made the suggestion.
“No need, she may not want to see me now,” Pei Huaian knew he had annoyed Shao He and was aware of her stubborn temperament. Going to her now would only make her angrier. It would be better to wait until her anger had subsided before approaching her.
Ah Mo thought to himself: He couldn’t understand how his master, who used to be so resolute and decisive, became so hesitant when dealing with Doctor Shao.
