Baili Ye pleaded incessantly.
Even though things had come to this, with the truth laid bare, he still fought to refute it.
Baili Ye did not forget to glare at Feng Ninghe: "You demoness, not only do you not speak well of me, but you also kick me while I'm down!"
"You scoundrel!"
Li Huang, unable to contain his irritation, kicked Baili Ye fiercely.
Even though Li Huang was gravely ill, he was still a Nascent Soul cultivator. With this kick, Baili Ye's body was sent crashing to the ground!
A mouthful of fresh blood spurted from his mouth, and Baili Ye was in unbearable pain. He lay listlessly on the ground, struggling to lift his eyelids.
Feng Tongtong wiped away her tears, eager to distance herself: "Li Huang, I tried to dissuade the First Prince from doing this, but he not only refused to listen, but he also threatened me..."
Before she could finish speaking, Feng Ninghe interrupted her.
She respectfully reported: "Li Huang, Feng Tongtong and the First Prince are deeply in love, inseparable. If you ask me, these two should be sent to Liujiang together, which would be fulfilling the wishes of these lovers."
Li Huang found her words reasonable and nodded without hesitation: "Guards, drag these two away immediately and send them to Liujiang!"
Upon hearing that he was about to be banished to a place of extreme danger, Baili Ye forgot his physical pain and rushed forward, clutching Li Huang's robe with his left hand: "Father, I am your flesh and blood, you cannot do this to me!"
Feng Tongtong slammed her head heavily on the ground, crying like a drowned rat: "Li Huang, this commoner is innocent! This commoner has no affection for the First Prince, so it is enough to banish him alone!"
Husband and wife are like birds of the same forest, but when disaster strikes, they fly in different directions.
Moreover, they were merely betrothed and had not yet married.
The cultivators sighed, pointing fingers at them: "This ungrateful First Prince and the wicked Feng Tongtong are a perfect match! Being banished to Liujiang together is truly fitting!"
Feng Ninghe narrowed her eyes, quietly watching the two kneeling on the ground, weeping and utterly pathetic.
In her eyes, these two had brought their misfortune upon themselves.
Xiao Zhao looked at them with utmost disdain, tilting his head up arrogantly, and not forgetting to mutter.
"Master, once these two are banished to Liujiang, not only will our eyes be clear, but our ears will also be somewhat at peace. They have lived long enough, it's more than enough!"
Feng Ninghe, as if remembering something, specifically added: "Was the evil energy also your doing?"
The moment the female voice fell, Feng Qingcheng's heart leaped into her throat. Her expression was tense, and she couldn't help but swallow.
Baili Ye glared fiercely at Feng Ninghe, his eyes filled with resentment.
The evil energy was indeed his doing, but he feared that if he said too much, his head would be chopped off on the spot.
While being sent to Liujiang was a path to death, it at least allowed him to cling to life for a few more days.
To everyone, if he dared to release poisonous leaves, then releasing evil energy was not much different.
Baili Ye's attempt to murder his father and seize the throne was enough to cost him his head.
Seeing his silence and angry expression, the answer was clear.
"Drag these two scoundrels away quickly, don't be an eyesore here!"
Li Huang looked at the weeping pair, his anger intensifying, and hurriedly ordered someone to drag them away.
The guards dared not delay and dragged them away without a word.
Feng Tongtong and Baili Ye continued to cry out for mercy.
The grand imperial chamber became much quieter without them.
The Empress, leaning on Li Huang, looked at him with a hint of worry: "Li Huang, life is unpredictable, taking care of your health is the most important thing."
Li Huang sighed involuntarily, his eyes filled with sorrow.
He had been wise his entire life, yet he never imagined that in the end, he would be schemed against by his own son.
"Li Huang, I have some medicine here that can aid in your recovery."
Feng Ninghe nimbly took out a small porcelain bottle from her spatial bracelet and explained softly: "This contains a third-grade detoxification pill, which cleanses the body while accelerating recovery."
Li Huang looked at her with a face full of relief, his voice softening slightly: "It's still Ninghe who is sensible."
Upon hearing that it was a third-grade detoxification pill, the cultivators erupted: "This eldest young lady of the Feng family is so generous! So many third-grade detoxification pills are worth a fortune!"
"I say this young lady is truly extraordinary! If it weren't for her foresight today, the First Prince and Feng Tongtong would have escaped..."
As the discussions reached her ears, Feng Qingcheng's expression stiffened, and her angry eyes were fixed on Feng Ninghe.
Who would have thought that this wretched woman would seize this opportunity to steal the spotlight.
With the Empress's support, Li Huang returned to his dragon couch.
The physician quickly stepped forward to examine Li Huang.
The evil energy within Li Huang had mostly dissipated. The poison had been fully absorbed by the White Floating Pearl.
The physician's face immediately broke into a smile: "Li Huang, your body is not seriously ill. From now on, you only need to rest well, and complete recovery will not be a problem."
Li Huang nodded slowly, a hint of emotion in his eyes, and sighed softly.
Eunuch Jiang, seeing this, approached everyone with a smile: "Everyone, thank you for making the trip. Li Huang is in good health and needs to rest. We will not keep you any longer."
The cultivators, being perceptive, understood the implication of his words.
They offered their blessings and did not linger, soon exiting the imperial chamber.
Baili Yang had not yet reacted and stood there stunned.
Feng Qingcheng helped the weak-legged Madam Zhang to leave.
Madam Zhang lowered her head, disbelieving that her beloved daughter had fallen to such a state.
"Mother, don't worry. Even if Third Sister is banished to Liujiang, I will do my best to take care of her and ensure her safety. I will send her a spiritual artifact for protection."
Feng Qingcheng said softly to comfort her.
She did not take the mere Liujiang seriously.
Her cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul stage, and there was not much in the Li Kingdom that she feared.
She had a way to protect Feng Tongtong, but she did not want to save her. That incompetent creature who was good at causing trouble would only ruin things.
Who knew what other mischief she might stir up in the future. Being in Liujiang was actually a good choice for Feng Tongtong.
Feng Qingcheng's words also somewhat eased Madam Zhang's heart.
The next moment, Madam Zhang, as if remembering something, glared at Feng Ninghe with resentment: "No matter how you put it, Tongtong is your third sister. Not only did you not speak up for her, but you also let Li Huang condemn her! You have such a cruel heart!"
The accusatory words successfully made Feng Ninghe raise her eyebrows.
She shifted her gaze to Madam Zhang, dismissively saying: "Aunt, do you want the entire Feng family to be implicated? If Feng Tongtong were not condemned, Li Huang would have held the Feng family accountable next."
Madam Zhang was furious, her brows furrowed, her body trembling with anger: "Tongtong is young and inexperienced, she must have been deceived by villains. She wouldn't do such an outrageous thing! How could it implicate the Feng family?"
Feng Ninghe paused her steps and looked at Madam Zhang: "It was Li Huang who decided to send Feng Tongtong to Liujiang. If you are not satisfied, you can go find Li Huang. What use is it to tell me?"