Chapter 114: Chapter 115 Apologize to Doctor Shao
Chu Yu roared in anger, and the three quarreling people instantly quieted down, their big eyes simultaneously turning to the person beside them.
Shao He was unwilling to waste any more words on them and simply made a welcoming gesture, “I still have patients queuing up, I would be grateful if you could step aside, slow-walking is unnecessary.”
Chu Yu looked back at the person behind him, then turned his head to Shao He and said, “What if this Marquis does not wish to leave, what will you do with me then?”
“The Marquis surely would not wish for Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion’s reputation to suffer, right? I advise you to stop when it is still possible,” Shao He’s gaze became sharp.
Chu Yu took a step forward and said in a low voice, “Don’t think that just because someone is protecting you, I can’t do anything to you. I’m curious to see how long he can protect you! When the time comes, I shall see you and that bastard die together!”
Despite being disabled in both legs, Pei Huaian had practiced martial arts for many years and had extremely sensitive hearing. Naturally, he heard every word clearly and came forward in his wheelchair.
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“It never occurred to me that the Marquis isn’t very competent in his duties, seemingly spending all his energy on threatening women and children,” Pei Huaian said sarcastically.
Chu Yu did not expect him to be here, his face turning as black as the bottom of a pot, but considering his status, he had to ingratiate himself and asked, “How come Young Master Pei is here, has your leg ailment relapsed?”
“Indeed, if it hadn’t, how would I know that the Marquis has such great skills, daring to kill his wife and child, if The Emperor were to know of this…”
Before Pei Huaian could finish, Chu Yu’s complexion drastically changed and he hurriedly explained, “I had some misunderstandings with Doctor Shao, so I might have spoken a bit too much, but it was just talk.”
“Oh?” Pei Huaian chuckled lightly.
“Since the Marquis himself also feels that he has spoken too much, why not apologize to Doctor Shao?”
Pei Huaian’s eyebrows slightly raised, a cold glint passing through his dark eyes.
“This…” Chu Yu naturally did not want to apologize to Shao He; after all, how could he, a distinguished Marquis, apologize to a woman? If word got out, wouldn’t he become the laughingstock of everyone?
Pei Huaian looked at the reluctant individual and spoke in a lowered voice, “Since the Marquis is unwilling, I can only report this matter to The Emperor and let…”
“Sorry, I was very offensive just now,” Chu Yu said through gritted teeth, the words of apology coming from his mouth while his gaze seemed to wish it could devour Shao He whole.
Shao He glanced at the person in the wheelchair and couldn’t help but look at him with new respect; able to make Chu Yu obediently listen, he was quite remarkable!
Chu Yu, humiliated, was reluctant but feared the man in the wheelchair and bowed, “I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first.”
“Wait a minute!”
Pei Huaian called out to the departing person, wheeling his chair forward before smiling and saying, “In the future, the Marquis should focus more on managing affairs on the court instead of constantly threatening women and children. What kind of skill is that?”
“Yes, Young Master Pei is right,” Chu Yu echoed in a forced cheerful tone.
In the end, Chu Yu was subjected to a forcible lecture until Pei Huaian was parched in the mouth and then waved him off.
Chu Yu took this opportunity to quickly leave with Luo Jiner and the two concubines in tow.
Pei Huaian felt an intense gaze from behind, turned around, and saw the person who was thoughtfully stroking their chin and sizing him up before saying, “Do you have something you want to ask me?”
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“I’m very curious, don’t you have anything to do? Why are you here in Anji Hall every day, staying for at least a few Chinese hours?”
Shao He’s words surprised Pei Huaian. He had thought she would inquire about his identity but did not expect her to ask about such a trivial matter.
“Of course, I have matters to attend to, like just now, teaching a lesson and driving away Chu Yu was a serious matter,” Pei Huaian said with a solemn expression.
Shao He sensed the protective feelings in his words, her heartbeat inexplicably accelerating, and she quickly changed the subject in a flurry.
The cold northern wind blew in through the window, and Qing Shan went over to close it.
She turned her gaze to the person coming in from the back yard and was surprised, raising her hand to call out, “Miss, Miss.”
Following the direction of her hand, Shao He looked and saw Zhao Yuebei being helped in and hurriedly went to greet him.
“You haven’t fully recovered yet, how did you get out of bed.”
“Thank you, Doctor, for saving my life.”
Zhao Yuebei started to kneel as he spoke, but was quickly supported by a hand from Shao He, who said coldly, “A man’s knees are his own, how can you just kneel so easily?”
“Doctor Shao, once my injury is healed, may I follow you and learn medicine at Anji Hall?” Zhao Yuebei tentatively asked.
“That’s not up to me to decide. You’ll have to ask the owner of this place. If he is willing to take you in, then there is no problem,” Shao He finished letting Zhao Xiu support Zhao Yuebei back to rest; he still needed to recuperate, and all of his wounds had to completely heal.
Later that evening upon Yun Qian’s return, Shao He mentioned Zhao Yuebei’s desire to stay at Anji Hall, and without hesitation, Yun Qian agreed, even settling on a wage.
Shao He understood that Anji Hall had been extremely busy lately and the store was short-handed, indeed planning to recruit more people.
“Why have you been so absent from Anji Hall lately? I’m almost becoming the owner here,” Shao He teased as she looked at him.
Yun Qian’s eyes dodged, and he immediately made an excuse, “An old friend of my father’s came to the Capital City, I’ve been visiting him lately.”
Shao He felt something was not quite right, observing Yun Qian’s weary look and sensing that things must be more complicated, but she was not one to pry and did not press further.
Instead, it was Yun Qian who, seeing the person about to leave, suddenly called out, then said, “You’ve been working hard these past days, I’ll give you a few days off. Rest well for a few days before coming back to see patients.”