Old Man Xu feigned composure and walked towards Feng Tongtong.
A faint glow appeared in his palm, which he then directed at Feng Tongtong.
Having been by Feng Ninghe's side for a long time, Old Man Xu had learned some of her tricks.
Madam Zhang looked at Old Man Xu with anticipation, her nerves taut and her heart tinged with worry.
After Old Man Xu withdrew his hand, she eagerly asked, "Immortal Xu, is there a way to cure her?"
What Feng Ninghe had used was merely a common trick.
Others would naturally be unaware of this.
But he was Feng Ninghe's half-disciple, so he could see through a little bit of it.
However, he still hoped to become Feng Ninghe's disciple one day, so he had to keep his mouth shut.
Immediately, he shook his head with a hint of regret, "The perpetrator's methods are highly skilled. I am powerless. You should seek help elsewhere."
"How is that possible!"
Feng Tongtong's expression turned agitated, her eyes widening, turning bloodshot.
Feng Ninghe was Immortal Xu's disciple, and whatever she learned must have been taught by Immortal Xu.
How could Immortal Xu be powerless?
He must be unwilling to help!
Old Man Xu slowly raised his gaze, sweeping it over Feng Tongtong. "Third Miss must have offended someone formidable. Perhaps this person is skilled in disguise and made you hallucinate, leading you to believe that Feng Ninghe was the one who attacked you."
This explanation was indeed plausible.
The world was vast and full of wonders, and those skilled in illusions did exist.
Feng Tongtong vehemently shook her head, denying it. "Impossible! I would never hallucinate!"
Feng Ninghe's words were vivid in her memory, and she could still recall them, so it couldn't be a hallucination.
But no one believed her; they all thought Feng Ninghe was innocent.
The Great Elder gently stroked his long beard, a hint of contemplation in his eyes. "Immortal Xu's words have some merit. Those skilled in illusions can indeed cause people to have false perceptions. While it's difficult to make everyone fall into an illusion, it's easy to make one person fall into one."
Besides this explanation, there was no more reasonable way to explain Feng Tongtong's situation.
Feng Tongtong bit her lip so hard she almost drew blood, glaring fiercely at Feng Ninghe.
This woman must have used despicable means!
If her second sister were here, Feng Ninghe wouldn't dare be so arrogant.
Once she became a royal consort, she would be able to wield the power of the First Prince and send Feng Ninghe to her doom!
She would surely grind this wretched woman to ashes! Otherwise, she couldn't quell the pain in her heart.
Meeting her furious gaze, Feng Ninghe calmly withdrew her eyes and said in a light, ethereal voice, not taking any of it to heart, "I will go and rest first. You all may do as you please."
Seeing her turn to leave, Old Man Xu stretched his arms and twisted his neck, turning away on his own and leaving a dashing figure behind. "I am old and have not rested enough. I shall leave now."
Feng Tongtong was unwilling, but she could only grit her teeth and suppress her anger.
From childhood, she had lived a life of privilege and had never suffered such grievances.
Yet, when facing Feng Ninghe, she had to endure such suffering.
The Great Elder sighed softly and looked at Feng Tongtong. "Third Miss, I will find someone tomorrow to see if anyone can help you with your treatment. In the future, if you don't have concrete evidence, don't make such a fuss."
Feng Tongtong had arrived with a group, full of righteous indignation, only to leave dejectedly in the end.
The elders increasingly felt that Feng Tongtong was being unreasonable.
If she were not useful, soon to marry the First Prince and become a royal consort, no one would indulge her in this farcical display.
The elders left one after another.
Feng Guangyao felt a buzzing pain in his head and looked at Feng Tongtong with slight annoyance. "You are truly disappointing! No wonder others treat you like a monkey!"
With that, he left without looking back.
He had been wise his whole life, yet how could he have such a foolish daughter?
The Feng family would think he couldn't even manage his own daughter, let alone the entire Feng family.
Because of one Feng Tongtong, rumors spread throughout the country, and everyone was waiting to witness the spectacle.
Feng Guangyao felt utterly humiliated.
Watching Feng Guangyao leave in anger, Feng Tongtong's heart tightened, and tears quickly streamed down her face, her eyes filled with grievance.
"Mother, I am clearly the victim. Why can Feng Ninghe be so at ease, and why does no one believe what I say?"
She was now suffering from widespread criticism, with everyone blaming her.
If her marriage to the First Prince had not already been settled, the First Prince would likely not want to marry her.
Madam Zhang held her hand tightly, her eyes filled with melancholy. "Mother believes you! Feng Ninghe is cunning and treacherous. She must have used some underhanded means in secret. We need to plan carefully to deal with her."
"But the problem is I can't even protect myself!"
Feng Tongtong was anxious.
Even if she just wanted to live peacefully, Feng Ninghe would come to provoke her.
If this continued, she would be completely manipulated.
Feng Tongtong's lips curved upwards as if she had thought of something, her eyes darkening slightly. "Bai Qianqian was publicly humiliated by Feng Ninghe. She is the adopted daughter of the Bai family. How could she swallow such an insult?"
Seeing her change the subject, Madam Zhang sensed something and her eyes lit up. "Tongtong, do you have an idea?"
It would be best to use someone else's hand to deal with Feng Ninghe.
Feng Tongtong's expression turned cold, and the eyes visible outside her veil glinted with deep chill. Her voice was terrifyingly grim. "She bullied and insulted me. I will not let this go!"
The next day.
As dawn broke.
Si Xin Xin woke up early.
As soon as she woke up, her gaze swept around the room. "Where is Pretty Sister?"
Axi replied without hesitation, "Miss Feng left after you fell asleep last night. Miss, let's eat something first. I've prepared a lot of delicious food."
Upon hearing about delicious food, Si Xin Xin's eyes immediately lit up, her brows curved, and she scampered towards the table, her little pigtails bobbing.
Si Jianye was holding a mirror in his hand.
"Young Master, you never used to look in the mirror. What's wrong today? Why have you been looking in the mirror for over half an hour?"
Axi, with a fruit in his mouth, looked at Si Jianye curiously.
In response to the question, he finally put down the bronze mirror and turned to Axi. "What do you think of my appearance?"
"Pfft!"
Axi almost choked. He widened his big eyes in astonishment. "Young Master, you are recognized as the most handsome man in Xiyou Continent. Not to mention Xiyou Continent, even elsewhere, your looks are second to none. The women who want to marry you could circle Xiyou Continent three times!"
Everything Axi said was true.
The number of people who wanted to marry Si Jianye was indeed countless.
His words, however, made Si Jianye frown. His hawk-like eyes were filled with doubt, and his voice deepened. "Then why did Feng Ninghe look at my handsome face as if she had seen a ghost?"
Axi's eyes widened even further, his pupils suddenly dilating.
Had he heard correctly?
Was the King of Hell contemplating this question?
Si Jianye had spent half the morning looking in the mirror, and Axi thought he had encountered some profound problem. It turned out the problem was this...