Chapter 138: Chapter 139: I’m Not Sick

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The next morning, Chu Yu arrived at Anji Hall early, bearing numerous gifts.

When Yun Qian and Zhao Yuebei saw the visitor, they were first taken aback, then stood up tensely, wanting to stop him, fearing he might trouble Shao He.

Little did they know, before they could even approach, they saw Chu Yu speaking to Shao He with a gentle smile, “Doctor Shao, have you had breakfast? Is there anything specific you’d like to eat? I can go buy it for you.”

“No need.”

“Then are you tired or thirsty? Perhaps we could brew some tea for you?” Chu Yu asked again, trying to please.

“No need.”

Chu Yu, unwilling to give up, immediately took the items from the guard, placed them on the table with a smile, and said, “These are for the child. Take a look and see if there’s anything missing, and I can buy more.”

This move completely stunned Yun Qian and Zhao Yuebei. They stared at Chu Yu with eyes wide, disbelief and shock written all over their faces.

Was this the same person who had been so aggressive just a few days ago? Why had he changed so much today?

“Doctor Yun, what’s going on?”

Zhao Yuebei rubbed his eyes vigorously, ensuring he wasn’t seeing things.

Yun Qian shook his head, also expressing his ignorance.

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Shao He looked at Chu Yu indifferently and said flatly, “Marquis, please don’t disturb my consultation. If you have no business here, then please leave. I’m quite busy right now.”

Chu Yu’s face went pale in an instant, but he still kept his smile and continued, “Doctor Shao, you really misunderstand. I thought deeply about it last night and realized I had done something incredibly foolish. I owe you a profound apology and hope to make amends for the hurt I caused your spirit. I hope you can forgive me.”

Shao He’s lips curled into a mocking arc as she coolly looked at Chu Yu and said, “I believe I made myself very clear last night. The Marquis should have been able to understand that much.”

Chu Yu didn’t end the conversation but changed the subject, “Look, I’ve prepared so many things, and they are all quite suitable for children to play with. I hope the child will like them.”

Shao He glanced at the pile of items, her brows furrowed even more, and said coldly, “Unearned rewards are not accepted. I do not need these things, and neither does the child.”

“How could that be? I personally selected these items, and this hairpin is extremely expensive. There are only ten in the Capital, and I specially purchased it for you.”

Shao He swept a cold glance at the clothes on the table and said in an icy tone, “Take them back, I do not need them.”

Faced with her cold demeanor, Chu Yu did not get angry but rather contemplated, “It must be that you don’t like these things. Then tomorrow I will bring other items for you.”

Without waiting for Shao He’s refusal, he immediately had people take the items and leave.

After he left, Yun Qian and Zhao Yuebei came over and asked softly, “What was that all about? Could it be that he’s being blackmailed by you?”

Shao He rolled her eyes at them and said coldly, “It seems you two are quite idle, so help me…”

“Ah, I suddenly remembered I still have herbs to check.” Yun Qian was the first to slip away.

Zhao Yuebei. Seeing such a lack of loyalty, he forced a smile and then pointed at the counter a short distance away, saying, “I just remembered I’ve yet to finish preparing some prescriptions.”

Witnessing the pair run faster than rabbits, Shao He snorted coldly.

Ever since that day, Chu Yu indeed came to Anji Hall every day, bringing with him various novel gold and silver jewelry, as well as some children’s goods.

Shao He, seeing him as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly, felt depressed just looking at him.

Noticing the person outside with a folding fan, she abruptly stood up and went outside. Chu Yu was prattling on but suddenly saw her leave and hurriedly followed.

“Shao He, why are you…”

Before he could finish speaking, Shao He pulled Yan Ze back with her and pointed at Chu Yu, “This person is causing a disturbance in Anji Hall. Master Yan, please help me have him removed.”

“Sure, no problem.”

Yan Ze swayed his folding fan, a faint smile hanging on his lips. Naturally sided with Pei Huaian, he showed no good expression to Chu Yu.

“Marquis, you really have too much free time, visiting Anji Hall daily. Could it be that too many casual affairs have truly harmed your health?”

Shao He raised an eyebrow. Yan Ze’s biting sarcasm was not less than Pei Huaian’s. No wonder the two were good friends.

Chu Yu unwillingly retorted, “If Master Yan, with so many lady friends, is fine, how could I have a problem?”

Yan Ze’s face subtly changed, and he closed his folding fan, saying, “Marquis, on account of mishandling official matters, you have been censured by the Imperial Censor not just once or twice. Better to focus more on your duties and avoid being censured at every turn in court.”

Chu Yu realized that his current plight must have Pei Huaian’s hand behind it.

Chu Yu was an extremely clever man; his rise to the rank of Marquis proved he was no ordinary individual, but in his actions, he lacked the ruthlessness and decisiveness of Pei Huaian.

However, he knew all too well that there was no benefit in contending with a Prince. Pei Huaian would certainly use this opportunity to suppress him. Thus, Chu Yu would have to choose to back down if he were sensible – after all, Pei Huaian was the Fifth Prince.

He quickly adjusted his mood, looking at Yan Ze and saying, “Thank you for your concern, Master Yan. I am fit as a fiddle with no issues!”

“Since there is no issue, please leave, lest you disrupt Anji Hall’s business,” Yan Ze said indifferently, looking at Chu Yu.

Chu Yu’s mouth twitched. This guy really hadn’t changed, still as venomous-tongued and scheming as ever.

Taking a deep breath, he said, “I have other matters to attend to, I’ll be leaving now.”

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