Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World-Chapter 215 - 216 Why I am Grounded
Chapter 215: Chapter 216: Why I am Grounded
Chapter 215 -216: Why I am Grounded
Pei Chengye, upon receiving the test paper, darkened his gaze and surreptitiously put the item away before strutting forward, leaving a muttering Pei Haolan behind.
After the trio had eaten, Pei Chengye leaned back in his chair and said, “I had not expected the cook at my fifth brother’s residence to have such excellent culinary skills. No wonder you opted to be grounded here.”
“Indeed, this place is quiet, allowing me ample opportunity to reflect upon how I was so easily framed and ended up in my current plight,” Pei Huaian said to the person opposite him, his tone earnest and profound.
“Adultering with another’s wife, attempting to assassinate an important official, any one of these crimes, once verified, would lead to imprisonment for at least half a year, yet you, my younger brother, were confined to your quarters for merely three months. It’s evident our father harbors favoritism towards you,” Pei Chengye said, his words dripping with sarcasm.
Within, he was extremely dissatisfied. He believed that his mother and the emperor were too partial, bestowing all the favor and finest things upon Pei Huaian.
“For that, I must thank my second brother. If it weren’t for you spreading rumors, would I have been grounded?” A barely-there smile tugged at Pei Huaian’s lips.
“Ah, but who is to blame for the misdeeds one commits? In the end, isn’t it because you weren’t careful enough that for the sake of a female doctor, you ended up committing such acts that disgrace our royal family?” Pei Chengye spoke with utmost disdain.
Pei Haolan and Pei Jingyi exchanged glances, not expecting a simple meal to turn out this way. Now they wondered how to settle the matter.
“Cough, cough, where did you hire your cook, fifth brother? Might I borrow him for a few days?” Pei Haolan was the first to break the silence.
“Does my third brother wish to starve me?”
“No, I didn’t mean that. Please don’t misunderstand me, fifth brother, I was merely speaking hypothetically.”
“Food can be eaten carelessly, but words must not be spoken lightly, or the consequences could be unimaginable.”
Pei Chengye’s face turned an instant shade of iron blue as he glared at Pei Huaian, his words hissed through clenched teeth: “You are the one at fault, yet here you are, incessantly accusing others. Our father’s punishment of confining you for three months is far too lenient.”
“It’s a pity that’s all our father imposed,” Pei Huaian replied with a nonchalant shrug.
“You…” Furious, Pei Chengye stood up, only to be held back by Pei Haolan at his side.
“Enough, my second brother is merely concerned about the royal family’s reputation. Why must you hold it against him, my fifth brother!”
Pei Chengye shook off the hand on his shoulder, cast a glance at the arrogant Pei Huaian, and stormed off.
“Um, let me try to talk to the second brother,” Pei Jingyi said, stepping up to follow.
Now only Pei Haolan and Pei Huaian remained in the side hall, looking at a table full of delicacies with zero appetite.
“I suddenly remember I have matters to attend to. Rest well. I’ll visit another day,” Pei Haolan said as he found it difficult to linger in such an awkward atmosphere, stood up, and hastily made his excuse to leave.
Just as he was about to cross the threshold, Pei Huaian suddenly called out to him, “Wait a moment.”
The man almost stumbled over the threshold at the call, but fortunately caught himself on the doorframe in time to prevent a fall. He turned his head to look at the one responsible and waited for what he had to say.
Pei Huaian suddenly rose and approached Pei Haolan, a smile playing on his lips as he extended his hand, “I would ask you, third brother, to part with a test paper. After all, you have so many; keeping them seems rather pointless.”
These words nearly made him spit blood in frustration. Gritting his teeth, he asked, “Considering how well you get along with Doctor Shao, why not ask her directly instead of me?”
“Are you going to give me one or not?” Pei Huaian asked, omitting any further explanation as he reached his hand out.
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Seeing Pei Huaian’s persistence, how could Pei Haolan refuse? He apprehended that Pei Huaian would likely take it by force if he did not comply, so it was better to hand it over willingly.
“Truly, I am at a loss with you all.”
With those words, he quickly departed.
As he stepped out of the residence to mount his carriage, a crisp voice called out again.
“Third brother.”
Pei Haolan, upon hearing the voice, almost fell head over heels.
Turning back with fury, he glared at the distant figure, grinding his teeth, “What does he want now!”
Saw Pei Jingyi leaning against the wall, apparently having waited specifically for him to come out.
Resigned, Pei Haolan approached. Before Pei Jingyi could speak, he took out the test paper and asked, “You want this as well, don’t you?”
“You’re truly perceptive, third brother. You even know exactly what I want. Since that’s the case, I won’t beat around the bush. Could I trouble you to spare me one as well?” Pei Jingyi asked with a sincere expression.
“Incredible, all of you, not taking your chance earlier and now coming to me.” Despite saying so, he handed over the last test paper.
“Thank you, third brother,” Pei Jingyi said, taking the paper and bowing in gratitude.
Pei Haolan left, huffing with irritation. Now, after all was said and done, he didn’t have a single test paper left, having served merely as a conduit for these items.
Meanwhile, Shao He, who had gone to Anji Hall for consultation, heaved a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, none had witnessed Xiao Linzhang calling Pei Huaian ‘daddy’. Otherwise, she would have been beyond redemption, and no amount of explanation would have convinced anyone.
In her quiet contemplation, Zhao Yuebei suddenly approached and asked, “Doctor Shao, I’ve heard about the Fifth Prince being grounded, is it true?”
“It is indeed.”
“Why was he confined? Isn’t the Fifth Prince greatly favored by the Emperor, why would…”
His words, however, raised Shao He’s suspicions. How did Zhao Yuebei know of the emperor’s favoritism toward the Fifth Prince?
