Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World

Chapter 77: Chapter 78: If the commoner girl fails to heal, she is willing to accept punishment

The original host and this girl had met once, on the very night the original host was drugged.

“Heavens, could it be that this girl, in order to be with the Marquis of Pingnan, would commit the deed of harming her own master?”

The mere thought instantaneously conjured the grim scene of Lady of the Marquis of Pingnan, lifeless and with her child unborn. If it wasn’t foul play, how could such a sudden and tragic death occur? It inevitably raised suspicions.

“If that were true, this girl would be too cruel. After all, the woman was her former master, how could she commit such a ruthless act, especially towards a newborn child.”

The people around began to chatter, each adding their voice to the discussion, making Luo Jiner the target of public scrutiny. Facing the gazes of the crowd became unbearable; it was as if everyone present could see right through her.

Her gaze fell on Shao He not far away. In her panic, she rushed over and dragged her out into the open.

“Your Highness, this is Doctor Shao. Her medical skills are extraordinary, she can cure those beyond the help of Imperial Physicians. She has cured many difficult and complicated illnesses and is known as a Divine Doctor. She came here specifically to treat Your Highness,” Luo Jiner praised her in a manner that was worlds apart from her previous attitude.

Shao He almost laughed out loud when she heard the praise. How could she not know when she had become such a divine healer, especially since the words were coming from this woman’s mouth, which was rather amusing.

Just a moment ago, she had mocked Shao He for her poor medical skills, and the next second she was here touting her as highly skilled. Indeed, this woman’s words were deceitful as a ghost’s.

Princess Huimin sipped her tea and glanced at Shao He from the corner of her eye, a slight smile tugging at the corner of her mouth, “You are a doctor?”

Shao He bowed in affirmation and raised her hand to lightly brush a stray hair beside her temple, the motion practiced and graceful.

“Look up.”

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Shao He naturally didn’t dare to defy Princess Huimin. Slowly, she raised her head and met Princess Huimin’s slightly scrutinizing gaze, her brows lifting to display a perfectly vulnerable demeanor.

“Indeed, a beauty rarely seen.”

Luo Jiner continued, “If Your Highness doesn’t believe it, you can ask Lady Jhiang and Miss Jhiang. Miss Jhiang’s illness was cured by Doctor Shao. No one knows better than her about Doctor Shao’s medical skills.”

Princess Huimin’s eyes lifted slightly. She had heard of this matter indeed, but had never paid much attention to a commoner female doctor.

Her gaze shifted to Lady Jhiang beside her and asked, “Did you bring this female doctor here?”

“Replying to Your Highness, indeed I did,” Lady Jhiang stepped forward and replied.

She had not expected the matter to escalate like this. She had planned to introduce Doctor Shao to Princess Huimin after the banquet ended. Successful treatment or not, there was still a glimmer of hope. But now, being called out in front of everyone, the consequences of failing to treat Princess Huimin were unimaginable.

“Is her medical skill truly that remarkable?”

“Replying to Your Highness, Doctor Shao’s medical skill is indeed notable. The illness of Yijia was cured by her,” Lady Jhiang replied respectfully, bowing her head.

Now, all she could do was take it one step at a time, hoping that Doctor Shao could cure the ailment on Princess Huimin’s face.

Princess Huimin’s cold gaze settled on Shao He. Even though her exterior remained calm, her heart was filled with turmoil.

For years she had searched for famous doctors, hoping to cure the disease on her and her daughter’s faces.

Unfortunately, despite the number of renowned doctors they consulted, after seeing the marks on their faces, they all simply shook their heads in despair. Subsequently, Princess Huimin ceased to believe any doctor.

Detecting the hesitance of Princess Huimin, Luo Jiner, holding onto Shao He, urged, “Doctor Shao, what are you waiting for? Didn’t you come here specifically to treat Princess Huimin? Why don’t you say something?”

A look from Shao He sent Luo Jiner scampering back in fright, releasing her grip and stepping backwards, only to feel angered upon regaining her senses.

All eyes were on Shao He, even Princess Huimin put down her teacup.

“Are you truly so skilled? Can you cure complex and difficult diseases?”

“Of course, Doctor Shao’s reputation in the Capital City is illustrious. Even the cold remedies and frostbite ointment that circulated were personally concocted by her.”

Luo Jiner’s lips curled into a mocking smile as she watched Shao He. She was set on elevating her to the highest rung only to watch her fall hard!

She looked at Shao He with provocation, malice flashing in her eyes. She thought to herself, this despicable wretch will get what’s coming to her soon enough!

“Silence, We did not ask you!” Princess Huimin was irritated. With narrowed eyes, she fixed her stare on Luo Jiner. If not for the sake of Marquis Pingnan’s Mansion’s reputation, she would have had her thrown out.

Feeling the chill in Princess Huimin’s gaze, Luo Jiner’s forehead broke out in a cold sweat, and she dared not speak further.

Shao He raised her head, her dark eyes fearless, and replied in an extremely calm tone, “Your Highness, I dare not claim my medical skills to be peerless, but I can indeed treat many complex and difficult diseases.”

“Are you confident you can cure the disease on My face?” Princess Huimin was unmoved by her answer.

After all, she had heard such claims countless times, only to be met with bitter disappointment each time.

With the situation at this point, Shao He had no choice but to bite the bullet and forge ahead.

“I can treat the disease on Your Highness’s face. Please give me one chance,” Shao He stated with determined resolve.

Princess Huimin didn’t respond. She didn’t believe anyone could cure her facial ailment, her penetrating gaze fixed on Shao He with an unreadable expression.

After a while, she spoke, “You are not the first to speak such words before Me. Do you know the consequences of deceiving Me?”

“I am aware,” Shao He answered softly.

Princess Huimin didn’t expect such certainty from her and felt a flicker of emotion. She said sternly, “Should you fail to heal the disease on My face, you will be punished!”

“If I fail to heal it, I am willing to accept the punishment,” Shao He answered resolutely.