Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World

Chapter 120: Chapter 121 Unprepared

The weather in early spring was still chilly, but as the sun rose, bright sunshine illuminated the earth, warming everything.

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Shao He slowly opened her eyes, feeling the sun’s rays gently caressing her cheeks through the window.

She lifted the covers and sat up. The air in the room was fresh and pleasant, carrying a faint scent of vegetation that was soothing to the spirit.

Upon seeing Shao He awaken, Qingxia came over with a basin of clean water and gently helped her wash her face, providing a warm and comfortable feeling.

Shao He put on the clothes Qingxia had brought for her, noticing that the fabric was exceptionally soft, light, and comfortable, different from what she usually wore to bed.

The material was clearly high-quality brocade, yet it didn’t come across as extravagant; rather, it conveyed a sense of freshness, naturalness, and simple cleanliness.

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The garment fitted her beautifully, outlining her perfect figure and making her skin appear even more fair, delicate, and smooth as jade.

Her looks were extremely pretty; although she did not match those women of outstanding natural beauty with unparalleled faces, she possessed a distinctive charm, like a blooming flower, pure and touching.

“Where did this dress come from?”

“Young Master Pei had it specially prepared for Miss.” Qingxia smiled in response.

She felt that Young Master Pei was truly considerate towards Miss—the care he took in all aspects of her life was meticulous, even more so with the young master, never lacking in any detail.

Shao He opened her mouth to ask something but then stopped herself. She sat down absentmindedly at the dressing table, and Qingxia combed her hair, securing it with a jade hairpin into a bun, and added two delicate and lovely golden hair ornaments. Finally, she let a lock of shiny, black hair fall in front of her forehead.

“Miss, you look truly beautiful today!” Qingxia exclaimed with sincerity.

Shao He gazed at her reflection in the mirror, her eyes flickering with a hint of surprise.

Shao He smiled, never caring much for her appearance, “Thank you.”

Qingxia followed Shao He out of the room, where maids were already waiting outside holding food boxes. Seeing them come out, they quickly stepped forward and bowed, “Greetings to Miss Shao. The master said if you were awake, to take you to Purple Bamboo Forest for a meal, please follow this servant.”

“Mm, let’s go.”

Shao He followed the maid to the bamboo forest, and upon entering, she heard Xiao Linzhang’s “yah yah” sounds.

Shao He slowed her steps and turned to Qingxia, “Is Xiao Linzhang awake?”

Qingxia was momentarily stunned, then quickly said, “Miss, it’s already midday. The young master woke up a while ago and has been in Young Master Pei’s care.”

Shao He fell silent for a moment and looked into the distance, observing Pei Huaian happily playing with the child, feeling more than ever that they really got along well.

Shao He walked over, embracing the springtime atmosphere. The air here was fresh and pleasant; the bamboo shoots were gradually growing, and the breeze brought a refreshing fragrance that was both comforting and delightful.

Shao He reached out and took the mischievous Xiao Linzhang into her arms, her lips curling into a gentle smile, and tapped his little nose, “You woke up quite early, you little thing.”

“He went to bed early last night; it’s only normal for him to wake up early today. I was just worried you wouldn’t be used to sleeping here,” Pei Huaian said, having not slept well all night, keeping an eye on Shao He’s room in case she felt uncomfortable.

He had only dozed off briefly at dawn before he heard Xiao Linzhang awaken and hadn’t slept since.

The maid set up the meal and withdrew to the side, and Qingxia also stood respectfully nearby.

Shao He handed Xiao Linzhang to Qingxia so she could push Pei Huaian to have the meal, a scene that made the maids lower their heads.

After eating, Pei Huaian, holding Xiao Linzhang, and Shao He went to see the scenery of the estate. The landscape was beautiful, with mountains, exotic flowers, and plants everywhere, which was a pleasure to the eye.

Ah Mo suddenly approached, looked at both of them, and reported, “Master, Princess Huimin and Princess Yunyao have arrived.”

“How come they are here?” Pei Huaian hadn’t expected his quiet days to be disrupted.

“It’s heard that the princess and the commandery princess stopped by the estate on their way back to the capital from the temple.”

Pei Huaian sighed inwardly. Since Princess Huimin has come to the estate, she must know he’s here too, and not paying a visit didn’t seem right.

“Wait here for me; I’ll return shortly,” Pei Huaian said as he prepared to leave.

Ah Mo looked troubled and said, “Princess Huimin also knows Doctor Shao is here; they stumbled upon the child’s clothing, and the servants couldn’t keep it from them.”

Pei Huaian frowned, surprised that he had guarded against the princes but had failed here, and apologized, “I’m sorry. It was my oversight.”

“It’s fine. A visit will do,” Shao He wasn’t troubled by the situation; after all, there was nothing shameful about their relationship, and Pei Huaian had done a lot for them already.

The two of them had no choice but to go and meet the visitors together. When Princess Huimin saw her, she smiled first and then asked, “Doctor Shao, what brings you here?”

“I am treating Young Master Pei for his leg ailment. I heard about the hot springs here and thought to use a medicinal bath for his treatment,” Shao He’s excuse was plausible, leaving no room for others to fault it.

Princess Huimin was surprised at her answer, stood up, walked over to her, and asked, “You can cure his leg? Even the Imperial Physician was at a loss with his condition!”

“It’s a bit challenging, but with some time, it can indeed be healed,” Shao He perceived that Princess Huimin’s response was a bit too excited.