Chapter 97: Afraid of You Being Bullied

Xia Zhaohe's face darkened, and her voice was low and hoarse as she said, "The Commandery Princess only wants to know why Brother An would save you."

Brother An had never been one to meddle in others' affairs, let alone save a woman, which filled her eyes with hostility. No one could take Brother An away from her.

"Because Young Master Pei's leg ailment needs my treatment," Shao He said with an extremely calm tone. "Didn't I tell the Commandery Princess last time? Young Master Pei has been here all along for the treatment of his ailment. If something were to happen to me, it might be difficult to find someone else to treat his leg."

Her words held no falsehood. Aside from herself, no one else would be able to cure Pei Huaian's illness. Not to mention how difficult it was to eradicate the cold poison, the act of acupuncture itself posed a challenge.