Сhарtеr 19 (11/15)
Gong Yuanzhi’s gаzе аnd brеаthing were somеwhаt erratiс as his thoughts fоllоwеd thе сrоwd back tо the Front Mountain in a dаzе.
Inside thе Blаdе Маster Наll, Еldеr Хue аnd Elder Huа sаt in ordеr on the dais. Вelow thеm stood а сrоwd оf реоple, аnd this timе, Mаdаm WuJi аnd Shangguаn Qian wеrе also рrеsent.
Shаngguan Qian whispеred to Mаdаm WuJi bеside hеr, “Why were wе саlled hеrе?”
“I hеаrd Gоng Shаngjue susреcts Yun Wеishan is а Wufeng spу. Bоth уоu and I wеrе susреcted befоre, so we were summоned togethеr.”
Shangguan Qiаn softlу uttеred аn “Oh” and fell silent.
Gong Ziyu spoke loudly, “Elder Xue, Elder Hua, I have brought Miss Yun back from Xue Manor in the Back Mountain. As I said, she only went to ask Young Master Xue for a few Tian Shan Snow Lotuses on my behalf.”
Gong Yuanzhi retorted defiantly, “That’s a complete lie! Yun Weishan was indeed injured by my hidden weapon and fled to the Back Mountain!”
Gong Ziyu smiled, “Oh, really? I recall that Brother Yuanzhi’s hidden weapons and poisons are unmatched in the world. If Miss Yun truly were hit by your hidden weapon, how could she be standing before you now as if nothing happened? Has your poison lost its potency?”
Gong Yuanzhi was left speechless. “You…”
But Gong Shangjue suddenly spoke up, “That’s easily explained. Gong Ziyu gave his portion of the Hundred Herbs Extract to Yun Weishan to consume, making her immune to all poisons.”
Gong Zishang blurted out, “That’s not true at all.”
Gong Shangjue asked, “Miss Zishang, why do you say that?”
Gong Ziyu said, “You claim Miss Yun Weishan fought fiercely with you in Yu Manor, but only the two of you witnessed it. I say Miss Yun went to Xue Manor to gather Snow Lotuses, and Young Master Xue and the Snow Attendant can testify to that. Both sides have their own stories. It seems only the Elders can decide.”
Gong Shangjue suddenly spoke again, “Words can deceive, but wounds cannot. Poison can be neutralized immediately, but wounds do not heal instantly.”
Gong Shangjue turned to ask Gong Yuanzhi, “Yuanzhi, where on Yun Weishan’s body was she struck by the hidden weapon?”
Gong Yuanzhi curled his lips into a smirk. “The back of her shoulder.”
“I must trouble Miss Yun Weishan to let everyone check whether there is a hidden weapon wound on the back of her shoulder. Moreover, Brother Yuanzhi’s hidden weapon was specially crafted for him by the House of Gong, leaving a unique wound. Who is lying will be clear at a glance.” Gong Shangjue’s tone was firm and left no room for doubt.
Both Yun Weishan and Shangguan Qian’s expressions changed, and they exchanged a glance.
Gong Ziyu also grew anxious. “Yun Weishan is my wife. Although we have not yet performed the formal wedding ceremony, she has long been the Madam Blade Master in my heart. How can you ask her to undress in front of so many people based solely on your one-sided claim? What kind of propriety is that!”
Gong Shangjue replied, “Of course I know a woman’s reputation is of utmost importance. Therefore, let the maidservants take her aside for the examination.”
Madam WuJi, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke, “There’s no need to call the maidservants. I will do it. Miss Yun, please come with me to the side.”
After speaking, Madam WuJi glanced at Gong Ziyu, giving him an imperceptible nod, then took Yun Weishan’s hand and walked to the side.
Gong Shangjue said, “Wait. Madam WuJi was also previously suspected of being a Wufeng agent. So, to avoid suspicion, Shangguan Qian, you should accompany them as well. I know Brother Ziyu dislikes one-sided claims, so let the three of them go together and bear witness for each other. Is that acceptable?”
Shangguan Qian nodded. “Yes.” With that, she walked toward Yun Weishan.Gong Ziyu's expression darkened, his face turning unusually grim.
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