Tianning's Duke of Qin has arrived?
His loud shout silenced everyone in the audience in an instant.
No one expected Tianning's Duke of Qin to come to Medical City at a time like this!
News of Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue's misdiagnosis of Tianning's crown prince and their imprisonment in the imperial prisons had long spread. Apparently, His Highness Duke of Qin hadn't bailed out Han Yunxi the first time he'd visited the prisons. Instead, he'd instructed Official Ouyang to go by the book and not make any exceptions.
It was clear that he was abandoning the rook to save the king. He didn't want Han Yunxi to drag him down with her misdiagnosis of the crown prince.
His Highness hadn't appeared when Luo Zuishan cried out for Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue's innocence. So why had he come now?
It was already midnight. Han Yunxi had already lost and was about to be blacklisted by Medical City. Wasn't he just asking to be disgraced by showing up now?
Although Han Yunxi was the one who'd committed the crime, Han Yunxi still wore the hat of Qin Wangfei. She was Long Fei Ye's woman, ah.
Even if it was only in name, husband and wife would still share the same honor and disgrace.
He was an intelligent man, so why didn't he understand that the wisest choice was to watch from the sidelines and not show his face?
Qinwang Rong immediately stood up. He was the most surprised of all. Just yesterday, he'd exchanged letters with Tianning's emperor to discuss Long Fei Ye's attitude towards Han Yunxi. Back then, Tianning's emperor had given up on Han Yunxi because of Long Fei Ye. That was why he hadn't caused trouble for Han Yunxi.
Otherwise, how could Han Yunxi have survived her imprisonment without suffering at all? After all, once Official Ouyang of the justice courts had the support of Tianning's emperor, he wouldn't even give face to the Duke of Qin.
Silence filled the courtyard as everyone watched Long Fei Ye walk in alone. His brocade robes were noble, his features cold and aloof. Every step he took tugged at the hearts of everyone present.
There were people like that in this world. Once they appeared, even the moon in the sky would lose its luster.
"Your Highness Duke of Qin has graced us with your presence. Please forgive me for not going out to meet you!"
The Fourth Elder immediately stood up and gave up his seat. Although Long Fei Ye's seniority was lower than Rong Qinwang's, his weight was heavier than his. Rong Qinwang was polite to the three elders, but Long Fei Ye did not have this habit.
Although it wasn't clear how much power this prince had in his hands, many facts had proven that there was no benefit in offending him, whether in Tianning or elsewhere.
Third Elder and Fifth Elder also stood up to welcome him. Third Elder was quite courteous. "Your Highness Duke of Qin, long time no see."
Unexpectedly, Long Fei Ye said something that surprised everyone. He said, "I heard that this prince's princess went missing in Medical City. Is that true?"
The Third Elder didn't expect this at all. He was dumbfounded. The people around him didn't understand for a while.
Was His Highness here to look for the Princess Consort?
Did he know about the bet between Han Yunxi and Third Elder? Did he know that it was already midnight and that Han Yunxi had already lost?
No one could see through him. Third Elder had no idea what was going on. Of course, he had seen the world before and quickly calmed down with a smile. "Your Highness Duke of Qin's words are incorrect. Qin Wangfei didn't go missing, but … fled to avoid punishment!"
Long Fei Ye wasn't in a rush to answer. He calmly sat down on his high seat as if this wasn't the medical academy, but Tianning. He wasn't the guest, but the host.
His voice was cold and heavy as he asked slowly, "Third Elder, what crime has Qin Wangfei committed?"
Third Elder's heart gave a start at these words. He was certain that Long Fei Ye had come with ill intentions!
No matter why this fellow had stepped forward to protect Han Yunxi, Third Elder only knew that midnight had already passed. Han Yunxi had lost!
If she lost, she had to pay the price. There were so many pairs of eyes here. No one in the medical academy was an exception.
Tianning's Duke of Qin had a lot of face, but he wasn't planning to give it to him this time.
Third Elder didn't explain, but looked towards Qinwang Rong. The crime was set by Tianning's emperor, so it had nothing to do with the medical academy.
Qinwang Rong didn't expect Long Fei Ye to really come to protect Han Yunxi. Now that things had gotten out of hand, if Long Fei Ye got his way, it'd be hard for him to explain things to Emperor Tianhui.
"Duke of Qin, the crown prince's life almost fell into Han Yunxi's hands. It's one thing for her and Gu Beiyue to misdiagnose, but she even dared to bet with Third Elder here. She's lost face for our Tianning. It's already past midnight, so if she didn't flee to avoid punishment, what else could it be?" Qinwang Rong spoke with righteous indignation.
But Long Fei Ye's voice turned cold. "These are only your guesses. Who can prove that she fled to avoid punishment instead of being kidnapped? Stand out and explain everything to your lordship! "
Seeing Long Fei Ye's icy expression, no one dared to speak.
Indeed, Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue had mysteriously disappeared. It was possible that something had happened to them.
No one dared to stand out. If they really were kidnapped, then they'd have to take responsibility.
In the end, it was Qinwang Rong who answered. "Duke of Qin, the crown prince's illness is the best proof. She's clearly lying. What acupuncture to expel the poison? It's all an act."
"What, Han Yunxi told you that Long Tianmo's recovered?" Long Fei Ye arched a brow.
Qinwang Rong was left speechless. When he thought carefully, Han Yunxi hadn't said that Long Tianmo's poison had been cured, much less that he'd recovered from Long Tianmo's illness.
The matter of the detoxification was just a subjective assumption. She'd said she'd check up in three days, which meant he hadn't fully recovered yet.
Everyone present that day had a guilty conscience, so no one dared to give Long Fei Ye a definite answer.
At this moment, Lady Lianxin stepped forward and changed the topic. "Your Highness Duke of Qin, no matter what, Qin Wangfei didn't come for a check-up or explain why the crown prince's illness had relapsed. She's lost her bet with Third Elder."
No matter what?
What did Lady Lianxin mean by that?
No matter if Han Yunxi had been kidnapped or fled, she'd still lost?
What a 'no matter what'!
Long Fei Ye's lips curved into a cold smile. He rose to his feet and looked disdainfully at Lady Lianxin. "No matter what, they're missing. Your lordship will find your medical academy!"
So speaking, he looked towards Luo Zuishan. "Director Luo, if your lordship remembers correctly, Qinwang Rong was the one who wanted to escort the two of them here. You were the one who said everything related to the medical academy's case was to be escorted by them."
Luo Zuishan was stunned. He never expected Long Fei Ye to point his spear at him.
While he was trying to figure out how to reply, Long Fei Ye's icy voice was tinged with anger. "If Director Luo can't answer your lordship's question, please ask the academy head to come out!"
The academy head!
All of the elders who'd just sat down sprang to their feet. Long Fei Ye's words to a mere director showed that he didn't place any importance on the Council of Elders.
But he had the strength and capital to do so. With his skills, it wasn't impossible for him to bypass the Council of Elders and find the academy head directly.
Moreover, he seemed to be in the right here.
When Long Tianmo had been kidnapped, Emperor Tianhui had given the medical academy a deadline of a few days to give an explanation. But this time, it was the Duke of Qin who'd come to demand an explanation.
Emperor Tianhui was the ruler of a nation, after all. He had many misgivings about offending the medical academy, but His Highness Duke of Qin was different. Although he represented Tianning Country as well, the throne didn't belong to him. Now that his relationship with Emperor Tianhui was so tense, it wasn't impossible for Emperor Tianhui to clean up after him if he offended the medical academy.
Thinking up to here, even Qinwang Rong grew nervous, to say nothing of the elders.
Just as Qinwang Rong was about to lower his stance and coax Emperor Tianhui, Luo Zuishan suddenly spoke up. "Your Highness Duke of Qin is right. Qin Wangfei wouldn't run away for fear of punishment. She must have been kidnapped. Elders, you should hurry and send people to track her down. If anything happens to Qin Wangfei, it'll be hard for the medical academy to explain things to Tianning."
Luo Zuishan braced himself to finish his words before everyone's eyes. How could he have the right to say such things with the elders present?!
Still, he had to say it and give the elders a way out.
The situation had already escalated to a conflict between the medical academy and Tianning's imperial clan. Although the medical academy was strong, the academy head didn't want to provoke Tianning Country and make enemies for himself.
Third Elder should set aside the bet for now. Finding Han Yunxi was more important. Otherwise, Long Fei Ye's personality would make things worse as soon as he pursued the matter.
Third Elder furrowed his brows. Although he was unwilling, he didn't want to disturb the academy head either. He could only give in for now. "Since that's the case, someone come. Hurry and send people to search the entire city!"
Then he comforted Long Fei Ye. "Your Highness Duke of Qin, if she was kidnapped, she must have a request. There'll definitely be news in a few days, so don't worry too much."
He didn't believe that Han Yunxi had been kidnapped from the bottom of his heart. He was just going along with Long Fei Ye's wishes for now.
The medical academy's influence spread all over the world. He refused to believe that Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue could hide for the rest of their lives.
Once he caught them, he wouldn't let Han Yunxi off the hook no matter how long the bet was delayed.
Tonight, he was supposed to wash away his previous humiliation, but he was the one who'd lost the most face!
Third Elder made his own plans, but he had no idea of Long Fei Ye's true motives for showing up tonight.
Long Fei Ye sat back down and said indifferently, "Since Qin Wangfei was kidnapped, she can't be considered late even if it's past midnight."
Third Elder's eyes widened, and he almost couldn't catch his breath. Fifth Elder was even more furious. Long Fei Ye was simply helping Han Yunxi act shamelessly tonight!
Fifth Elder was about to explode, but Third Elder held him back. He had to endure!
Han Yunxi had already escaped. No matter how much time she had, she still wouldn't be able to cure Long Tianmo.
Long Fei Ye sat there without speaking. From afar, it looked like he was waiting for someone.
He had no intention of leaving, and the three elders didn't mind keeping him company. The people around them were also wasting their time here. No one could guess how the situation would develop.
Not far away, Duanmu Yao was standing by the window of a nearby building, looking at the crowd in the courtyard. She could spot Long Fei Ye at a glance.
They'd been waiting in the secret room for a long time. As soon as the flesh-eating rats dispersed, Long Fei Ye was the first to leave with Mu Ling 'er. His speed was so fast that even Gu hadn't reacted in time. By the time he caught up, it was already too late. Fortunately, she'd pestered Tang Li to find this place.
She never believed that this guy would show up for Han Yunxi. She always assumed that Han Yunxi was just an excuse for him to refuse the marriage alliance and Emperor Tianhui's other women. She was just a woman who could cure his poison.
Who knew that he'd not only publicly protected her multiple times in Tianning Country, but outside of Tianning Country as well?
Long Fei Ye, are you serious?
"Hey, you're still not leaving?"
Tang Li's expression was helpless. He'd just finished dealing with Mu Ling 'er, but now he had to deal with Duanmu Yao.
Dealing with Mu Ling 'er was just locking her up for Long Fei Ye's punishment, but dealing with Duanmu Yao wasn't so simple.
"Jun Yi Xie isn't that easy to find. Moreover, the poison beast's gone missing. Even if you can save Han Yunxi, she'll still lose face for senior brother," Duanmu Yao and Jun Yi Xie were in cahoots, so of course she knew about the Bone Poison.
As soon as Long Fei Ye left the Skypit, he'd sent all of his subordinates to track down Jun Yi Xie. With the addition of the medical academy's men, it wouldn't be easy for Jun Yi Xie to take Han Yunxi out of Medical City in less than a day.
Tang Li wasn't stupid enough to reveal so much. He smiled and said, "Perhaps the Duke of Qin came here to lose face. He's happy to do so."
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