"Han Yunxi cured her!"
Duanmu Yao's shout broke the silence in the courtyard. The confused crowd gave a start before bursting into laughter.
All sorts of taunts were hurled at Duanmu Yao.
Who would like a meddlesome woman like Duanmu Yao? Her argument with Han Yunxi had already caused discontent among the crowd.
Now there were plenty of people who wanted to hit her while she was down.
"Qin Wangfei, beautifully done!"
"Heheh, that's what happens when you meddle in other people's business."
"Aiya, didn't Princess Duan just say she couldn't cure the poison?"
"Haha, Princess Duan, what did you say? Say it again, we didn't hear you!"
… …
Duanmu Yao wanted to cry herself to death. This was the first time she'd felt so helpless. Although she didn't want to admit it, she knew she'd underestimated Han Yunxi.
She was too proud and conceited. She'd never put any other woman her age in her eyes, but now she'd kicked an iron plate. It was too late for regrets. If she knew this would happen, she wouldn't have provoked Han Yunxi at all.
She didn't dare to look at the crowd, but stole a glance at Long Fei Ye, only to see Long Fei Ye smiling as well!
Heavens!
She'd been his junior sister for so many years, but she'd never seen him smile. She never expected to see him laugh at her like this!
Duanmu Yao didn't want to live any longer. She muffled her mouth and turned to run away.
Now that she'd run away crying, news of today's events would spread very quickly. Whether it was Duanmu Yao's humiliation or her alliance with Jun Yixie, they'd all become the headlines of Cloud Realm Continent.
Long Feiye's rejection of the marriage alliance had already greatly affected her marriage plans. What kind of man would be willing to marry a woman rejected by another man?
Duanmu Yao might still be able to marry into a good family with her status as the princess of the first wife, but even if Western Zhou's emperor didn't depose her now, no one would want her with such a bad reputation.
This was fatal to women!
Seeing Duanmu Yao's fleeing form, Han Yunxi's gloomy mood relaxed considerably. If she was willing to look at Long Feiye, she'd definitely see his smile just then.
Unfortunately, she still avoided him.
Qinwang Rong stayed behind to accompany Long Tianmo, while Third Elder and the others walked out.
Duanmu Yao was just an interlude that brought disgrace upon herself. This wager belonged to Third Elder and Han Yunxi, and they had yet to settle their differences. Since the wager wasn't canceled, they had to see it through to the end.
Han Yunxi looked at the courtyard full of people and then at Luo Zuishan. Sure enough, Luo Zuishan had been giving her meaningful looks.
Luo Zuishan had told her the truth about Long Tianmo's big belly on the way to the crater.
Long Tianmo had been poisoned by a Gu worm. His stomach was bloated because of the Gu worm.
Gu arts were a kind of poison technique created by the Poison Sect.
There were three types of Gu: Grass Gu, Insects Gu, and Humans Gu. Each type of Gu was further subdivided.
This was definitely a taboo in the medical academy. She didn't know where Xi Yubo had learned it, but Luo Zuishan had heard of it, but didn't understand it.
Han Yunxi was puzzled. Luo Zuishan and Xi Yubo were both directors and sixth-rank Primogenitors. If Xi Yubo knew it, Luo Zuishan should know as well! Or perhaps an expert had helped Xi Yubo plant the Gu?
Of course, this wasn't a question she needed to consider. What she needed to consider was whether she could reveal the truth in a public setting like this.
Once the news spread, it'd implicate a lot of people. Xi Yubo would be the first to bear the brunt of the punishment from the medical academy, but Han Yunxi was more concerned about how many people in the world would come for the Gu arts.
It was rumored that the Poison Sect's destruction had something to do with Gu arts. In the end, Gu arts were a disaster!
On the side, Luo Zuishan was giving her meaningful looks, telling her to keep it a secret.
If she didn't reveal it, what would happen to her bet with Third Elder?
Third Elder probably didn't know the truth. If he did, he would never have agreed to a public consultation.
Han Yunxi was weighing the pros and cons, and so was Third Elder.
After seeing Duanmu Yao's fate and witnessing Han Yunxi's ability to save people twice, the dignified seventh-rank Sage Doctor Third Elder felt lingering fear. He rejoiced that he had been careful when he made the bet with Han Yunxi and hadn't just bet on saving Long Tianmo.
They had agreed that Han Yunxi would not only save Long Tianmo, but also explain why Long Tianmo's old illness had flared up.
Third Elder couldn't win now, but he could still fight for a tie. That way, he wouldn't lose too much face for the Council of Elders.
At this time, the silent Xi Yubo suddenly leaned over and reminded him in a low voice, "Third Elder, the bet isn't over yet. Han Yunxi won't be able to explain it."
Actually, Third Elder had long suspected Xi Yubo. Last night, not only was he unable to tell that Long Tianmo had been poisoned, he also couldn't figure out why Long Tianmo's old illness had flared up.
He had even thought of the fetus in fetus situation, but still couldn't explain the relapse. He faintly sensed that Xi Yubo had done something and used some secret technique. However, for the sake of face, he couldn't ask Xi Yubo directly.
If it was Xi Yubo's secret technique, then Han Yunxi definitely wouldn't be able to explain it.
Secret techniques were things that every doctor learned and researched on their own. Under normal circumstances, others wouldn't be able to decipher them.
Seeing that Third Elder still hadn't replied, Xi Yubo grew anxious. He knew that if Third Elder lost this time, the Council of Elders would lose.
Long Tianmo was the trouble he had caused. How could the Council of Elders treat him well in the future?
"Third Elder, I promise you with my title as a director that Han Yunxi definitely won't be able to explain it!"
If Han Yunxi couldn't explain it, then it wouldn't be considered her win. And if Third Elder couldn't cure Long Tianmo, then it wouldn't be considered his win either. It would only be a draw.
Third Elder glanced at Xi Yubo, indicating that he could shut up.
Xi Yubo thought to himself that no one understood the art of gu. If Third Elder asked later, he could just fabricate a secret technique.
With Xi Yubo's guarantee, Third Elder no longer hesitated. He asked, "Qin Wangfei, shall we … continue?"
Han Yunxi hesitated for a moment, then said, "Third Elder, didn't we say before that we wouldn't have a public consultation? His Highness the Crown Prince's illness … Why don't we talk inside? "
Talk inside?
This woman was someone who didn't spare people when she was in the right. She actually took the initiative to talk inside?
"Qin Wangfei, could it be that you're afraid of losing and being laughed at by everyone?" Lady Lianxin sneered. She really didn't know how Han Yunxi had offended her. Even Third Elder didn't seize the opportunity to find fault with her.
Han Yunxi knitted her brows in annoyance. Still, she patiently explained, "The crown prince's illness involves his privacy. It's not very appropriate to talk about it here."
This was only an excuse. She'd paid so much to get to this point, so of course she wanted to win. But she couldn't talk about the gu arts either, so she could only compromise.
Unexpectedly, Lady Lianxin became aggressive. "There's no such thing as privacy in a patient sent to the medical academy for consultation!"
Han Yunxi was using privacy as a reason, not an excuse. She really had considered Long Tianmo's privacy before.
"The patient is my Tianning's crown prince, not an ordinary person," Han Yunxi looked unhappily at Third Elder.
Compared to Lady Lianxin, Third Elder was easier to talk to.
But Xi Yubo spoke up at this moment. "Esteemed wangfei, Emperor Tianhui should have known about the medical academy's rules when he agreed to send your honored country's crown prince here."
What a Xi Yubo. He actually brought up Emperor Tianhui like this. Would Emperor Tianhui regret it if he found out?
"Third Elder, this matter concerns the Council of Elders' reputation. It's not good to hide it. As I see it, we shouldn't enter the rooms," Lady Lianxin added.
"You've already saved him, so how hard can it be for esteemed wangfei to explain the illness?" Xi Yubo said meaningfully.
Finally, Third Elder made a decision. "Esteemed wangfei, please."
Han Yunxi glared at Xi Yubo, her cold eyes seemingly able to see through him.
Xi Yubo subconsciously averted his gaze. No matter what, this woman can't explain Long Tianmo's illness even if she can see through my tricks.
Luo Zuishan was anxious as well. He kept looking around the rooftops, but couldn't see Gu anywhere.
Where had Gu gone at this crucial moment?
Long Fei Ye looked at Han Yunxi with a complicated look in his eyes. He couldn't guess whether Han Yunxi could explain herself under these circumstances.
"Esteemed wangfei, please!" Third Elder urged again.
But Han Yunxi didn't hesitate. "I don't know."
The entire courtyard fell silent at her words, so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard.
Han Yunxi actually said she didn't know?
Even Xi Yubo and Third Elder were surprised that Han Yunxi would come clean despite knowing full well that she couldn't explain herself.
She was about to win, but this woman had given up so easily.
Luo Zuishan was the only one present who knew the truth. He now had a whole new level of respect for Han Yunxi. This woman didn't lose out to a man and could take the big picture into consideration.
"I don't know. Third Elder, we're even!"
Han Yunxi was very calm. She ignored the strange looks around her and strode away.
The bet was over. She hadn't won or lost, so she could leave!
She really didn't like this trip back to Medical City.
Even Long Fei Ye was stunned as he watched Han Yunxi leave. He couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.
Inside the room, Long Tianmo and Qinwang Rong were both paying attention to the movements outside. Long Tianmo's eyes flashed with gratitude. He thought that this woman must have given up the chance to win against Third Elder in order to protect his privacy.
Even Imperial Father was gambling with his life. In this world, aside from Imperial Grandmother, only Han Yunxi treated him well.
The more Third Elder looked at her, the more he felt that something was wrong. This girl's contrast was too big.
There must be something hidden here!
Third Elder was afraid of losing, but he also didn't want to end up with an unclear draw. It had to be known that it was a shameful thing to let a girl who was several decades younger than him give up.
Third Elder thought that no matter what the reason was, he had to get to the bottom of it.
The bet ended like this. No one gained anything. The main character left, so the spectators naturally dispersed.
Long Fei Ye was the first to leave. He chased after Han Yunxi.
Han Yunxi didn't go anywhere. She went straight back to her room to pack her things. She took off her blood-stained white robe and placed it on the couch. Long Fei Ye saw it as soon as he entered the room.
"Are you alright?" Long Fei Ye asked seriously.
Tang Li stood at the door and helplessly shook his head. He thought that Long Fei Ye's first question would be whether the white-robed man had saved her.
"Very good, I'm fine." Han Yunxi was very calm as she packed her things.
At this time, Third Elder came over.
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