Chapter 267: Too embarrassing (2/2)

“I’m not!” Han Yunxi rebutted loudly.

“Then why don’t you go save him?!” Duanmu Yao didn’t want to argue with Han Yunxi anymore. If this kept on, who knows what other old accounts she’d dig up. But as it turned out, Duanmu Yao had realized the possibility all too late.

An unhurried Han Yunxi remarked, “Princess Duan, I saw you with Northern Li’s Duke of Kang earlier. I heard that he’s a poisons master as well, but I don’t know if he’s around. I want him to give testimony on my behalf.”

The crowd exploded into an uproar at her words!

The relationship between the three countries of Tianning, Western Zhou and Northern Li were well known to all. Duanmu Yao actually colluded with Jun Yixie. This wasn’t just a private friendship, but implicated national affairs. In a flash, Duanmu Yao’s furious red face immediately turned ashen white. She never thought that Han Yunxi would reveal the connection between her and Jun Yixie in such a setting, much less expose Jun Yixie’s aptitude with poisons. Over half of the medical academy was standing witness today, so Han Yunxi’s words could quickly spread beyond the academy to Medical City, and then the entirety of Cloud Realm Continent.

How was she supposed to explain to her Imperial Father then? Because the marriage alliance had failed, Imperial Father had started to dislike her a bit. Meanwhile, the revelation that Jun Yixie knew poisons would cause massive waves back in Northern Li. Forget about Jun Yixie though, her own troubles were getting big!

“Han Yunxi, don’t frame a case against me!” she hastily denied the claims.

Finally, Han Yunxi turned to look Long Feiye in the eyes. “Your Highness Duke of Qin, you saw Princess Duan and the Duke of Kang together with your own eyes as well. Chenqie isn’t lying, am I?”

Duanmu Yao was scared to death. She immediately looked towards Long Feiye, her eyes filled with a pleading look. She’d already told Tang Li that she’d help senior brother face off against Jun Yixie if he ever needed it. Both her and her senior brother had grown up in imperial households. He should be very clear of her consequences should the princess who failed to secure a marriage lost favor at court.

Senior brother, you can’t be so heartless!

Long Feiye didn’t pay Duanmu Yao any attention, but looked at Han Yunxi’s serious expression. Subconsciously, his own gaze filled with warmth. This woman had done everything ingeniously. He was just worrying over the fact that there was no chance to expose Duanmu Yao and Jun Yixie’s collaboration, as well as Jun Yixie’s knowledge of poisons, when Han Yunxi’s arguing had fixed the problem for him. Because he seemed to want to look at Han Yunxi longer, he didn’t immediately reply. However, Han Yunxi only looked at him for a while before averting her gaze, her clear eyes devoid of emotion.

Only then did Long Feiye withdrew his thoughts and remarked, “Your lordship did see. Third Elder doesn’t understand poisons, so there’s harm in letting Princess Duan invite the Duke of Kang here for a demonstration.”

Han Yunxi didn’t find Long Feiye’s reply out of character. These matters naturally involved relationships between the three countries, so spreading the news would only benefit Long Feiye without any harm.

Duanmu Yao, though, was crestfallen. “Senior brother…” Her voice stuck in her throat as her eyes turned red and threatened to overflow with tears. Han Yunxi’s words might have no weight, but Long Feiye was different. Who wouldn’t believe his words?

Now she couldn’t pass muster in Western Zhou’s imperial court!

More commentary rose around them as various people made guesses and conjectures. Some even theorized that the Duke of Qin had rejected the marriage alliance because Duanmu Yao and Jun Yixie were having an affair. Duanmu Yao stood in place with gritted teeth as she stared at Han Yunxi, her eyes vicious enough to kill. In order to see Han Yunxi lose, she’d paid too heavy of a price. No matter what, she was going to hold onto the issue of Long Tianmo’s poison to the end.

Han Yunxi, don’t think you can escape. This princess’s namesake might have been ruined today, but I’ll drag you down with me!

Duanmu Yao was about to speak with the demonic expression on her face when Han Yunxi cut before her, denying her the chance to create more difficulties. “Princess Duan, since you’re so concerned with whether I win or lose the bet, come inside with me if you have the guts! I’ll give you a good show!”

So speaking, she turned around elegantly and took big strides towards the inside of the rooms. The commentary stopped at her actions, the crowd marveling at how this woman looked so noble even when she walked. It was only after Han Yunxi entered the door that Duanmu Yao recovered her senses. What should’ve been her method to threaten Han Yunxi had turned into a weapon for provoking herself instead. A keen sense of frustration filled her heart. What had she become? Someone singing her own tune while deluding herself with wishes?

She wouldn’t accept that!

Han Yunxi had to be pretending, she had to be scaring her on purpose.

Duanmu Yao followed her inside without the slightest hesitation…