Han Yunxi could see through Duanmu Yao's little scheme. Duanmu Yao had hooked up with Jun Yi Xie, so she must know that there was no antidote for the Bone Poison. She also knew that no one had even seen the shadow of the poison beast in the Sky Pit.
She was certain that she wouldn't be able to save Long Tianmo.
Very well, let's see who's going to eat who today!
Han Yunxi's icy gaze bore down on Duanmu Yao as she retorted rudely, "Princess Duan's marriage has been rejected by His Highness. Whether or not His Highness loses face has nothing to do with Princess Duan, right?"
No one had expected that Han Yunxi would use the matter of the political marriage to counter Duanmu Yao in front of everyone. Back then, as the empress of the palace, she hadn't said a single word about the political marriage.
Her stance was just like the empress of the palace scolding a mistress. In an instant, everyone turned to look at Duanmu Yao, their gazes filled with mockery, contempt, and sympathy.
Duanmu Yao hadn't expected this at all. She'd originally been calm and composed as a spectator, but who knew that she'd become the butt of everyone's jokes?
She'd been able to hold it in at first, but after hearing the waves of mocking laughter, her eyes filled with tears. For a woman, what could be more humiliating than being rejected in marriage?
Duanmu Yao flew into a rage out of humiliation. "Han Yunxi, don't go overboard!"
Unexpectedly, Han Yunxi had an innocent expression. "The one who rejected you was the Duke of Qin, not me. If you want to blame someone, blame him."
She was very angry today. She didn't care what kind of relationship Long Fei Ye and Duanmu Yao had. If anyone made her unhappy, forget about Duanmu Yao, even if it was Long Fei Ye, this tyrant, she'd still dare to provoke him!
When these words came out, the entire crowd fell silent. Long Fei Ye's cold and resolute mouth twitched. He probably hadn't expected this either. But he didn't say anything and just watched in silence.
"You … you …" Duanmu Yao was so angry that she was about to cry, unable to speak.
There were many rumors about her rejection of the marriage alliance. Some of them were even released by her on purpose. She wanted the world to think that the Duke of Qin had his reasons for rejecting her. This way, she could at least save her face.
However, Han Yunxi's words clearly told everyone that it was the Duke of Qin's own idea to reject the marriage alliance. It had nothing to do with anyone else and there was no inside story. It was purely because the Duke of Qin didn't want her.
If this news spread out, how would she have the face to see others in the future?
"What about me?" Han Yunxi had an innocent look on her face as she continued to tease, "Princess Yao, if I were you, I would definitely stay far away from the Duke of Qin. Wouldn't that be too embarrassing?"
"Han Yunxi, you've gone too far!" Duanmu Yao was truly angered to the point of tears. She wanted nothing more than to draw her sword and hack this woman to death, but she had no choice but to endure. She couldn't make a move here. If she did, she'd lose.
She turned to Long Fei Ye, her voice choked with sobs. "Senior brother, look at her. She's such a bully!"
Long Fei Ye ignored Duanmu Yao. He kept looking at Han Yunxi, but Han Yunxi wasn't looking at him. This woman hadn't looked him in the eye since she'd appeared.
In fact, he hated women arguing the most. But looking at Han Yunxi's profile, he suddenly wished that she would turn around and tell him what she wanted him to do.
Unfortunately, Han Yunxi didn't turn around. She stood in the middle of the crowd like a proud and lonely warrior.
"Senior brother!" Duanmu Yao stomped her feet and whined. She stubbornly believed that her senior brother hadn't saved her in the Sky Pit only because of his promise to her master. They'd entered Tianshan Kenzō as children and were Tianshan Kenzō's only two closed-door disciples. After so many years of being fellow disciples, it was impossible for them to not have any feelings for each other.
It was just that he was naturally cold and indifferent, not good at expressing himself.
Everyone was waiting for Long Fei Ye to make a statement, but Han Yunxi didn't turn around. Long Fei Ye waited for Long Fei Ye.
In the end, he didn't say anything, nor did he look at Duanmu Yao. Duanmu Yao had said many things wrong, but she was right about one thing: this man was naturally cold and indifferent.
Ignoring her was his response to her. She'd never get a response from him.
Long Fei Ye remained silent. A trace of disappointment flitted across Han Yunxi's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. She finally turned around, still avoiding Long Fei Ye's gaze. She smiled. "His Highness Duke of Qin has tacitly agreed. Princess Duan, I think you should leave."
"You!"
Duanmu Yao was so angry she wanted to vomit blood. Helpless, she could only change the topic. "Qin Wangfei, you don't need to waste time with words. A life is at stake. For a doctor like you, isn't time of the essence? You should hurry up and save him. "
"Princess Duan, this wangfei made a bet with Third Elder. The one waiting for this wangfei to save is my Tianning's crown prince. What does it have to do with you whether or not this wangfei saves him? What are you in such a rush for? "Han Yunxi was calm and composed.
"Because this princess wants to see if you really have the skills, or if you're just a swindler with an undeserved reputation!" Duanmu Yao pressed aggressively.
"Did this wangfei trick you or swindle you? Princess Duan, this wangfei only beat you at the Plum Blossom Poetry Meet so you can't compose poems for the rest of your life. You're not still brooding over that, are you? "Han Yunxi dug up another old score.
What a humiliation that was! Anyone in her place would brood over it for the rest of their lives, all right? Han Yunxi actually asked so self-righteously.
Quite a few people around them couldn't help but laugh. Voices rose from all directions as well. The Western Zhou princess was a woman who excelled in all three aspects of literature, martial arts, and looks. Every year, countless people would seek an audience with her because of her reputation. Now it seemed that she didn't live up to her reputation.
In terms of appearance, she was beautiful, but her expression was unkind. Just look at her angry appearance, she looked like a tigress that wanted to eat someone.
In terms of talent, she actually lost to Han Yunxi who was born a commoner?
In terms of martial arts, that wasn't what everyone cared about. In this era, it was virtuous for a woman to not have any martial arts skills!
Hearing the whispers around her and the occasional mocking laughter, Duanmu Yao's fairy-like face turned sinister. She didn't want to bring up old scores with this woman, but this woman was using them to humiliate her.
"Han Yunxi, you're clearly stalling for time because you can't save anyone." She angrily said.
"I'm not!" Han Yunxi loudly retorted.
"Then you should go save them!" Duanmu Yao didn't want to continue arguing with Han Yunxi. If this continued, who knows what other old scores Han Yunxi would dig up.
But Duanmu Yao realized it too late. Han Yunxi didn't rush her. "Princess Duan, I saw you with Northern Li's Duke of Kang before. I heard that he's a poisons expert as well. I don't know if His Highness Duke of Kang is here yet, but I'd like to ask him to be my witness."
Han Yunxi's words sent the entire crowd into an uproar!
Everyone knew about the relationship between Tianning, Western Zhou, and Northern Li, but Duanmu Yao had actually hooked up with Jun Yi Xie. This wasn't just a personal friendship, but a matter of national importance.
In a flash, Duanmu Yao's red face turned ashen white. She never expected Han Yunxi to expose her relationship with Jun Yi Xie in a public place like this. She even revealed that Jun Yi Xie knew the poison arts.
More than half of the medical academy was paying attention to today's events. Han Yunxi's words would soon spread throughout the academy, Medical City, and all of Cloud Realm Continent.
How was she supposed to explain things to Imperial Father then? Imperial Father didn't like her very much after the marriage alliance was rejected, and Jun Yi Xie knew the poison arts. What kind of waves would that cause in Northern Li?
She couldn't care less about Jun Yi Xie now. In any case, she was in big trouble!
"Han Yunxi, don't frame me!" she denied in a rush.
Han Yunxi finally turned to look at Long Fei Ye. "Your Highness Duke of Qin, you saw Princess Duan and the Duke of Kang together with your own eyes. Chenqie isn't lying, right?"
Frightened, Duanmu Yao immediately looked towards Long Fei Ye with pleading eyes. She'd already told Tang Li that if senior brother needed her, she could help him deal with Jun Yi Xie.
Senior brother had grown up in the imperial clan like her, so he knew what would happen to a princess of marriageable age who lost favor.
Senior brother, you can't be so heartless!
Long Fei Ye didn't pay any attention to Duanmu Yao. He looked at Han Yunxi's serious expression and couldn't help but feel warmth in his eyes. This woman had done a wonderful job.
He was just worried that he wouldn't have a chance to spread the news that Duanmu Yao and Jun Yi Xie were together and that Jun Yi Xie knew the poison arts. Just like that, Han Yunxi helped him settle the matter.
He didn't answer immediately, as if he wanted to look at Han Yunxi for a while longer.
Helpless, Han Yunxi only looked at him for a while before averting her eyes. Her clear eyes didn't show much emotion.
Long Fei Ye finally gathered his thoughts and said calmly, "This prince saw it. Third Elder doesn't know the poison arts, so Princess Duan might as well invite the Duke of Kang out to be their witness."
Han Yunxi wasn't surprised that Long Fei Ye would give such a reply. This matter involved the relationship between the three countries. If this matter was spread, it would only benefit Long Fei Ye.
However, Duanmu Yao was in despair. "Senior brother …"
Her voice was stuck in her throat and her eyes reddened. She really wanted to cry.
Han Yunxi's words didn't carry much weight, but Long Fei Ye was different. Who wouldn't believe him?
She wouldn't be able to survive in Western Zhou's imperial clan!
There were all sorts of speculations around them. Some even said that Duanmu Yao and Jun Yi Xie were having an affair, which was why the Duke of Qin refused the marriage.
Duanmu Yao stood in place, gritting her teeth. She glared at Han Yunxi with a murderous glare.
She had paid a heavy price to see Han Yunxi lose. No matter what, she would never let go of Long Tianmo's poisoning.
Han Yunxi, don't even think about hiding. Today, this princess' reputation will be ruined. You'll have to accompany me!
Duanmu Yao's expression was fierce. She was about to speak, but Han Yunxi didn't even give her a chance to speak. She beat her to it. "Princess Duan, since you care so much about whether I win or lose, come in with me if you have the guts. I'll show you!"
After she finished speaking, she gracefully turned around and strode into the house.
Seeing this, the surrounding discussion stopped at the same time. They only felt that this woman's walking posture was so noble.
Only when Han Yunxi entered the room did Duanmu Yao regain her senses. She was supposed to use this matter to make things difficult for Han Yunxi, but Han Yunxi had used it to provoke her. A deep sense of defeat rose in her heart.
What had she become? Wishful thinking? Was she trying to fool herself and others?
She couldn't accept this!
Han Yunxi must be faking it. She must be scaring me.
Duanmu Yao followed her in without hesitation …
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