The Emperor Wants To Marry The Doctor Chapter 4: I’ll Get You for This!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Spotting that familiar face left Chu Xianmin so stunned that she nearly shot up from her chair. It's really Chu Liuyue! How is this possible? Song Lian and his two followers aren't pushovers at all. Taking down a mere Chu Liuyue should've been simple for them. All the plans were set perfectly, yet Chu Liuyue still…

“Yue’er!” The second Chu Ning laid eyes on his daughter, he dashed over in a panic. “Yue’er, what’s wrong with you?”

Seeing the deep concern in Chu Ning’s gaze touched Chu Liuyue’s heart deeply. She sensed it clearly—Chu Ning genuinely cherished his daughter. No matter that she’d been a failure, his fatherly affection never wavered.

What a shame. The original Chu Liuyue had already passed away.

Chu Liuyue gently patted Chu Ning’s hand and offered him a comforting smile. “Father, no need to worry. I’m okay.”

Even with her words, Chu Ning remained doubtful. But inspecting her closely, he saw no injuries. At last, the heavy weight lifted from his chest. Strangely, the smile on his daughter’s face puzzled him. She felt altered somehow. Before, Yue’er had always been timid and fragile. Now, though, her dark eyes gleamed like the most radiant stars in the night.

“Sister, you’re back! I was so worried about you.”

Chu Liuyue glanced up to find Chu Xianmin beaming with apparent joy, as if thrilled to see her return safely.

Worried? A cold sneer rose in Chu Liuyue’s mind. Chu Xianmin’s ‘worry’ stemmed more from dread at her unharmed arrival. “Oh? You were truly concerned for me, Third Sister? I remember you accusing me of stealing just moments ago while I stood outside,” Chu Liuyue shot back calmly.

A chill sweat instantly drenched Chu Xianmin’s back. What’s happening with this Chu Liuyue? She didn’t just survive—she’s transformed entirely! She even dares to challenge me publicly!

“Dear Sister, you’ve misunderstood. You weren’t here yet, and night was falling. I got anxious and came to inquire with First Elder.” Tears began welling in her eyes once more. “Besides… you can’t even defend yourself. If someone bullied you outside, I’d never forgive myself.” Chu Xianmin was slyly jabbing at her as a waste who couldn’t cultivate.

The old Chu Liuyue would’ve fallen for this pretense of concern. But now, transformed, Chu Liuyue saw through such cheap tricks.

As the top talent among the Chu family youth, Chu Xianmin’s words painted Chu Liuyue as worthless. Even stepping out was an issue for her!

As expected, disgust flashed in First Elder’s eyes, and he snapped furiously. “No one knows what you were up to so late! If trivial tasks overwhelm you, stay home from now on! You just disgrace the family. Useless trash!”

Chu Ning’s face hardened abruptly. He moved ahead, placing Chu Liuyue protectively behind him. Fists clenched tight at his sides, he struggled to hold back his rage. “First Elder, Yue’er’s just a kid. Isn’t that too severe?” He might’ve fallen from grace, but he wouldn’t tolerate anyone mistreating his daughter.

Staring at the sturdy back before her, Chu Liuyue felt a surge of emotion. In her previous life, as a mighty princess, she managed everything alone. Experiencing such pure care felt alien—and invaluable.

This time, she’d guard with her life those who truly cared for her. No matter the cost.

“Father.” Chu Liuyue pulled his hand, moving beside him.

Chu Ning turned to her, bracing for her usual surrender. Instead, her eyes held steady calm.

The slender girl stood tall, chin raised high. An unseen power emanated from her. “Rest assured, First Elder. All required purchases are complete and heading to the warehouse. Verify it yourself if you doubt me. Regarding my late return today, Third Sister knows the truth best.”

“Sister, what rubbish are you saying?” Panic gripped Chu Xianmin at those words, her tone turning sharp. Has Chu Liuyue figured out I dispatched Song Lian and his men?

With a smiling gaze, Chu Liuyue feigned shock. “Sister, didn’t you hand me the silver taels to buy that item for you?”

Chu Xianmin froze, speechless. She hadn’t! Yet… that’s precisely what she’d claimed to First Elder and Chu Ning. She’d aimed to frame Chu Liuyue, but the girl had flipped it to her advantage.

Chu Liuyue extended her palm, revealing a pomegranate-shaped jade pendant. “Third Sister, your silver fell short, so I pledged your Flower Moon Pomegranate Jade Pendant at Zhen Bao Pavilion. Retrieve it tomorrow with the balance.”

Brought as dowry by Chu Xianmin’s mother, the pendant was priceless for its beauty and warming properties. Unique throughout the Imperial City, Chu Xianmin adored and often wore it.

All would confirm it as hers for those very traits.

First Elder eyed Chu Xianmin doubtfully upon hearing this. “Minmin, is this true?” As her prized item, no one could claim it without her consent.

Anything else might’ve been fine, but Zhen Bao Pavilion was the Imperial City’s priciest spot. Every piece there boasted top quality and hefty prices.

Though the Chu family held noble rank, its glory had faded lately. It wasn’t as prosperous as it seemed. Even he, an elder, couldn’t lavish funds there freely!

Teeth grinding in secret, Chu Xianmin fumed. The scheme was to convince all Chu Liuyue had stolen and run. Who knew it would rebound like this?

“Y-Yes… I fancied an item at Zhen Bao Pavilion and sent Sister in my place. I’ve been tied up with cultivation lately and couldn’t go out.” She had to play along. Zhen Bao Pavilion’s goods were steep, but she could cover a couple.

First, she needed updates on Song Lian and the others to strike back at Chu Liuyue.

Mention of cultivation eased First Elder’s expression greatly. Warmly, he said, “No issue at all. You’re our Chu family’s finest young talent. Whatever you desire, it’s yours!”

Chu Xianmin beamed sweetly. “Many thanks, First Elder.”

Chu Liuyue smirked inside. Escaping that easily? Not quite. She couldn’t fully clash with Chu Xianmin yet, but swallowing insults wasn’t an option. “First Elder, will you cover Sister’s remaining payment from family funds?” she inquired innocently.

First Elder and Chu Xianmin both froze, then faltered.

Chu family rules were ironclad. Allowances followed strict ranks. Dipping into communal accounts for Chu Xianmin would rile the rest.

“This is Minmin’s affair. She’ll handle it herself.”

Having built her image carefully for years, Chu Xianmin refused to let it crack. She stepped up immediately.

Zhen Bao Pavilion’s treasures cost a fortune, yet as the family darling, she’d amassed plenty of silver. Dropping thousands of taels on one or two wouldn’t hurt.

Acting all gracious and kind, she smiled at Chu Liuyue. “Sister, shall you fetch the item tomorrow?”

Chu Liuyue nodded, a cunning glint in her eyes. “Yes. I already handed over your 1,000 silver taels to Zhen Bao Pavilion. Just bring the leftover 199,000 taels tomorrow.”

Thinking she’d misheard, Chu Xianmin shrieked instinctively. “What?!”