Ye Ziling watched the immortals' unrestrained reactions and continued to fan the flames. She walked gracefully to Qingbai's side, raising her voice, "If we're talking about defying the Heavenly Emperor, does the Emperor defy him less? When you orchestrated a good show and massacred the Sacred Doctor Clan, weren't you also deceiving the Heavenly Emperor?"
"And your private decision regarding the martial arts examination, wasn't that also without the Heavenly Emperor's decree?"
...
Ye Ziling's gaze remained fixed on Qingbai's face, which had darkened like the bottom of a pot. Seeing the surrounding immortals beginning to stir, she continued to speak.
"Enough!" The man before her, though furious, guiltily scanned the expressions of the surrounding immortals. Gritting his teeth, he glared at her and nodded heavily, "Good, very good."
"Does the Divine Maiden know what a grave offense it is to spread rumors about the Heavenly Lord without evidence?"
Qingbai knew Ye Ziling had no evidence. Daring to expose these matters to his face now was purely because he had crossed Ling Xi.
If she had evidence, she would have sent him to hell long ago, why wait until now?
The great hall was enveloped in a stifling atmosphere, making the immortals extremely uncomfortable, their breathing significantly lightened.
"Qingbai, you know better than anyone whether these things are true or false."
She indeed didn't have evidence yet, but that didn't mean she wouldn't have it in the future. Even if she had to dig three feet into the ground, she would unearth all his crimes.
After speaking, Ye Ziling turned and left without looking back. Only the watching immortals were terrified.
Both the Emperor and the Divine Maiden were not to be offended, so they could only speak and act with caution.
Ye Ziling was well aware of Qingbai's arrogant capital. With the Heavenly Emperor backing him, she could do nothing with just her own words without sufficient evidence.
It seemed she needed to gather evidence.
Walking out of the great hall, Ye Ziling went straight back to Qing Le Palace and instructed the fairy maids to prepare a meal.
Just as she and Ye Jingxian were dining, Bai Yu led a few immortal attendants to bring her several boxes of medicine.
Ye Jingxian put down his chopsticks and enthusiastically greeted him, "Thank you so much, Immortal Lord Bai Yu!"
Ye Ziling instructed the fairy maids to add a pair of chopsticks and quickly poured him wine, "Thank you for your trouble, Immortal Lord Bai Yu, but my Qing Le Palace is not short of medicinal herbs. There's no need to send so much."
Bai Yu took a seat, drained his wine cup, and said with a smile, "I heard the Divine Maiden's health is not good. These medicinal meals are most beneficial for nourishing the body."
As the night deepened, the moon hung over the willow branches.
Ye Ziling lay on the couch, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
The medicinal pills sent by Bai Yu were very effective. She took medicine every night, not only recovering her health but also feeling much more cheerful.
Just as Ye Ziling was about to recite a calming mantra to sleep, she realized she hadn't yet read the spiritual message from Mu Heng.
With a wave of her hand, a line of golden characters appeared before her.
The content of the letter was mainly to inform him of her whereabouts.
Mu Heng rarely bothered her unless there was a significant matter in the palace.
Ye Ziling didn't think much of it, hastily replied to the spiritual message, and then lay down to sleep.
On the other side, Mu Heng was pacing back and forth in the Red Sleeve Inn, his footsteps growing more urgent.
Although he was loyal to Ye Ziling, this was a last resort.
"Where is your master?" Ling Xi sat by the table, leisurely drinking tea.
Mu Heng, seeing his relaxed demeanor, felt a surge of anger and replied, "How would I know? She doesn't allow me to follow her around all day!"
Ling Xi put down his cup and looked at him, asking, "I forgot to mention, the beast powder on you hasn't been removed."
Sensing the threat in his words, Mu Heng was speechless and glared angrily, "You dare threaten this commander?"
Ling Xi raised his eyebrows at him, adopting a defiant stance. Mu Heng gnashed his teeth, but was utterly helpless.
"What is there to dare not?"
Mu Heng knew he was no match for Ling Xi in a direct confrontation, so he could only try to deceive him, "Yun Zhong Ling... that's right, it's in Yun Zhong Ling!"
A hint of darkness flashed in Ling Xi's eyes, and his gaze towards Mu Heng became more scrutinizing.
Mu Heng felt uncomfortable under his stare and couldn't help but shrink his neck. "Why are you looking for Ye Ziling... I'm telling you, she's a ruthless person, known as the 'Demoness Queen.' If you offend her, do you believe she'll soak your head in wine?"
Seeing his reaction, Mu Heng's heart tightened.
Ling Xi chuckled inwardly, "Continue."
"Don't get your hopes up. You, a top scholar of the Heavenly Realm, and a traitor of the Heavenly Realm, how can you possibly achieve a happy ending?"
"Besides, this Demoness Queen grew up in an ice cellar, you'll never be able to warm her up."
"Looking at you, living a life of luxury, you can't possibly understand what it's like to have your entire family annihilated and wander the world."
"Since you're not from the same world, I advise you to let go as soon as possible."
...
As Mu Heng continued speaking, he realized he might have revealed too much and quickly fell silent.
Seeing him quiet, Ling Xi sneered inwardly, his pupils clouding over. "Why did you stop talking?"
Mu Heng looked up at Ling Xi's expression, his heart pounding, but he insisted, "I'm telling you, don't meddle in her affairs."
Upon hearing this, Ling Xi's smile widened, "Coincidentally, I actually have to meddle in her affairs."
With that, Ling Xi slightly raised his dark sleeve, and a thin thread tied itself around Mu Heng's arm, dragging him towards the door.
"Hey, are you walking a dog!" Mu Heng struggled but was still forcibly pulled out the door.
Beneath the large tree in the courtyard, Ye Ziling frowned, contemplating her next plan.
A flash of white light appeared, and Bai Yu's figure leaped down from the roof, landing beside her. "I have investigated the Sacred Doctor Clan. A villager survived that massacre, but his memories were erased by Emperor Qingbai."
Ye Ziling looked up abruptly upon hearing the clear voice, her brow gradually relaxing. "Memories?"
Were they also erased like her own memories?
Ye Ziling knew that when Qingbai erased someone's memory, he couldn't destroy it, only store it in a vessel.
If she could find that villager's memories, it would count as a witness. She needed to find a way.