Madam Li's mental fortitude was strong, but Han Ruoxue was different. With Han Ruoxue's personality, she shouldn't not feel guilty at all!
Han Yunxi's brows were tightly knitted. Who knew that at this time, Madam Li would also speak up, "Ruoxue, you're not allowed to slander the Princess Consort. If the Princess Consort agreed to something, she definitely wouldn't go back on her words!"
Madam Li didn't think that her daughter already knew about the bet. However, seeing Han Yunxi's reaction, she didn't mind adding a sentence to interfere with Han Yunxi's judgment.
Without a doubt, Madam Li's words made Han Yunxi's brows knit even tighter.
Damn it, was her speculation right or wrong?
At this moment, everyone was staring at Han Yunxi, waiting for her answer. Madam Li was waiting for her to waver.
What would Han Yunxi choose?
Would she admit it, defend herself, or deny it?
Suddenly, Han Yunxi looked at everyone and loudly said, "It's true. This princess consort and Miss Liuyue really did have this agreement. Mother, and everyone present, please bear witness!"
No matter how dense the fog was, she still had a firm belief in her heart. She firmly believed that her speculation and judgment weren't wrong. She firmly believed that the can of tea leaves was the evidence of poison!
She wasn't just betting with Mu Liuyue, she was betting with Madam Li, and she was betting with herself!
She was sick of these people's faces and couldn't wait to make them all shut up!
No one thought that Han Yunxi would actually admit it like this. However, not only did Han Yunxi admit it, she raised her voice by a few decibels and said with a sonorous voice, "There's no need for three days. This bet will have an answer right now!"
There will be an answer right now?
Heavens!
Suddenly, there was an uproar that shook the sky. No one could believe that things would develop to this point.
Mu Liuyue was shocked and her heart began to beat wildly. How was this possible?
If there was an answer right now, then why didn't Han Yunxi immediately look for her? With Han Yunxi's personality, how could she let her off so easily?
No!
Mu Liuyue shook her head subconsciously. Han Yunxi must be lying. She must be scaring her on purpose!
Madam Li couldn't control her heartbeat. She didn't expect that not only did Han Yunxi not get discouraged, she even became more motivated.
There would be an answer now. Where would she get the answer?
Finally, Li Shi felt guilty, but she didn't show it.
No!
She also did not believe that Han Yunxi must have been forced to make up such a lie in desperation. She was either scaring Mu Liuyue or testing her in this way.
No matter what, she could not reveal any flaws. She could not let Han Yunxi find out anything. Han Yunxi definitely didn't have the ability to detect the Ten-Thousand Snake Poison in the tea leaves! Definitely not!
After making up her mind, Han Yunxi finally looked Madam Li in the eye. She had completely thrown caution to the wind. In any case, there were only three days left. If Madam Han and her daughter weren't the culprits, then she'd have to search for new clues. Three days wasn't enough time. Rather than letting Mu Liuyue show off here and letting Murong Wanru and Grand Concubine Yi hit her when she was down, she might as well give it her all!
Seeing Han Yunxi look over, Madam Li's heartbeat sped up again. Their eyes met and the surroundings were noisy, but there was no sound between them. The air was filled with tension.
Suddenly, Murong Wanru grabbed Han Yunxi's hand and pretended to be happy. "Sister-in-law, there's a result now? So you've found the real culprit? That's great, hurry up and say it. You won't lose! "
These words immediately reminded Mu Liuyue, who immediately chased after them. "If that's the case, then esteemed wangfei, please lay out the evidence and reveal the real culprit! We'll all listen with respectful attention and wait to see! "
Han Yunxi narrowed her eyes before replying without hesitation. "Alright! Lock up your ears and listen carefully! "
Seeing her so confident, Mu Liuyue suddenly felt a little diffident. But no matter what, she was riding a tiger and couldn't back down. She couldn't lose face even if she lost. Gritting her teeth, she replied loudly, "Speak!"
In the silence of the crowd, their voices were especially loud and clear. Even from a distance, they could hear them clearly.
Everyone's attention was focused on Han Yunxi. They were both nervous and expectant, feeling as if the air had been stretched taut to the point of collapse.
But just as Han Yunxi was about to tell them about the tea leaves, a voice suddenly cut through the crowd to land between Han Yunxi and Mu Liuyue. This person was none other than Young General Mu Qingwu!
Mu Qingwu was actually here. Mu Qingwu was the victim of this case, so he should be here.
Mu Liuyue immediately grabbed Mu Qingwu's arm. "Brother, esteemed wangfei said that she's already found the real culprit. You should listen carefully and find out who did this to you."
Mu Qingwu was very clear about the tea leaves. Han Yunxi thought that he must be here under orders to capture Madam Li and her daughter.
"Young General, about the real culprit …"
Han Yunxi was about to speak, but Mu Qingwu interrupted her. "Esteemed wangfei, the real culprit's case is very important and has a great influence. It's not suitable to discuss it in public."
Mu Qingwu had heard their argument from afar and was extremely anxious. That can of tea leaves didn't have any toxins, so there was no evidence. That's why the Duke of Qin hadn't made a move yet!
Even if there was no evidence, Madam Li and her daughter were still very suspicious. If the tea leaves were revealed at this time, it would definitely alarm Madam Li and it would be difficult to continue the investigation.
However, Han Yunxi didn't understand Mu Qingwu's words. She was angry. Could it be that this fellow was going to protect his little sister at this critical juncture? He had promised her that he would deal with this matter impartially!
Mu Liuyue, on the other hand, was overjoyed. No one understood her brother better than she did. Since he'd said so, then he must be protecting Qin Wangfei. He must have yet to find the real culprit.
Very good!
Han Yunxi, this time you won't be able to escape even if you have wings!
"Brother, the real culprit's case has already been made public. There's no need to hide it anymore. It's better to give everyone an explanation so that they can be at ease. Otherwise, the capital will be in a panic and the influence will be even worse!" Mu Liuyue loudly said.
"What do you know? Shut up! "Mu Qingwu reprimanded in a low voice.
"Brother, don't tell me you're going to protect esteemed wangfei? Although esteemed wangfei did save you, kindness is kindness. A bet is a bet. You can't mix the two together! "Mu Liuyue was still very loud, refusing to let go.
Mu Qingwu panicked and simply snapped, "Don't speak nonsense. Go back!"
Seeing this, Han Yunxi immediately realized that something was wrong. At this moment, Chu Xifeng arrived and landed by Han Yunxi's side to whisper in her ear. "Esteemed wangfei, it's bad. The tea leaves aren't poisoned!"
Han Yunxi's face turned ashen at these words.
Not poisoned?
How … how could this be?
Was she really wrong? Had she really lost the bet?
No, she didn't believe it. How could this be?
"Are you certain?" Han Yunxi murmured.
"I'm certain. Before you and His Highness returned, this subordinate found no less than ten poison doctors to examine the tea leaves. Just then, His Highness even personally picked one to examine them. None of them were poisoned! For now, it's best not to alarm Madame Li. This matter still needs to be investigated. "
Chu Xifeng glanced at Madame Li and her daughter before lowering his voice to a whisper. Still, Han Yunxi heard every word clearly and her heart sank to the bottom.
"Brother, how can you be like this? Why are you so fierce? Is there something shameful going on? It was esteemed wangfei who said she could announce the results. Nobody forced her. What, are you going back on your word now? "
Mu Liuyue shoved Mu Qingwu aside and went straight for Han Yunxi. "Esteemed wangfei, hurry and say something! Nobody forced you just then, right? "
Smart people could figure out what was going on at a time like this.
Grand Concubine Yi was the first to speak. "Han Yunxi, my Duke of Qin's estate always keeps our word. You're not really going back on your word, are you?"
With Grand Concubine Yi's words, who wouldn't dare to make things difficult for Han Yunxi?
After all, everyone present liked to hit someone while they were down.
"Mufei, how could sister-in-law be such a person? She'll definitely reveal the true culprit. Sister-in-law, hurry and say it. Didn't you want to say it just then?" Murong Wanru's voice was so "pleasant to the ears."
Han Ruoxue was impatient as well. "That's right, that's right. Big sis, why aren't you saying anything? Just then, you … you … you were just scaring people, weren't you?"
Madame Li, who had a guilty conscience before, finally recovered. She didn't say a word, but watched Han Yunxi's embarrassment from the sidelines. This girl was still too tender to fight with her. How could it be so easy to find out that she'd poisoned her?!
Faced with the crowd's attacks, Mu Qingwu and Chu Xifeng were both anxious. Of course they knew that esteemed wangfei was riding a tiger and couldn't get off. But even if she didn't want to, she had to!
Let's have esteemed wangfei take a step back and let Mu Liuyue do the same. Don't make Madame Li take too many precautions. Mu Qingwu thought as he dragged Mu Liuyue over. He was about to tell her about the severity of the matter when Murong Wanru shot a few looks at the crowd. Immediately, quite a few people began to kick up a fuss.
"Everyone, look! Esteemed wangfei's going back on her word!"
"Don't show off before finding the true culprit. There's still three days until the deadline, so what's there to show off for? Show off when you don't have the skills! "
"I never thought she was this kind of woman. She even said before that her medical skills were superb. I think those were all false rumors. I think she's just thick-skinned and sharp-tongued."
"Aiya, it's not like her skin is thick today. Didn't everyone see it on the wedding day? Heheh … "
… …
Both Chu Xifeng and Mu Qingwu grew angry at the mockery and ridicule. Mu Qingwu held onto Mu Liuyue with one hand while his other clenched into a fist. He was so angry that he couldn't speak.
Meanwhile, Han Yunxi's head was bowed, her silence frightening!
This wasn't the first time she'd been surrounded and mocked, but this time was different. This time, she really did say that she'd reveal the truth and find the true culprit.
But …
She was wrong. She'd lost …
But! When had she ever admitted defeat?
All sorts of mockery and ridicule filled her ears, but Han Yunxi only heard one voice from the depths of her heart. "I won't admit defeat!"
Even if she lost, she had to admit defeat wholeheartedly. But right now, she didn't want to admit defeat, much less her heart!
The tea leaves weren't poisoned, right?
Very well, she'd come personally to examine them. She hadn't even done so, so how could she say there was no poison?
Although examining tea leaves for poison was a simple task that usually didn't make mistakes, she refused to believe it this time.
Abruptly, Han Yunxi raised her head to meet the disdainful looks of the crowd. She raised her chin and looked disdainfully at the crowd. Word by word, her voice resounding, she declared, "The true culprit behind the poisoning was present at the scene. This wangfei has the tea leaves as proof!"
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