He looked at Old Master Ling and said coldly, "I have investigated the poisoning. Ling Ya was poisoned by Yangtou grass. Although Yangtou grass is poisonous, it is also one of the common medicinal plants. Yangtou grass is only sold in regular medicinal plant shops, but people under the age of 14 cannot buy any medicinal plants from medicinal plant shops."

"So, what exactly happened? I want to hear the truth!"

Upon seeing Ye Xingxue's gaze, Old Master Ling's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"This, this is a misunderstanding."

Old Master Ling understood that if he told the truth, Ye Xingxue might not take action against the Ling family.

But if he dares to fool him—

"When Xiaoya was poisoned, we lost our composure. We believed Xiaoluo when we heard it was her doing. Later, when Xiaoya woke up and realized something was wrong, we found out that someone else had poisoned her, not Xiaoluo..."

Ye Xingxue understood and said coldly, "The person who actually poisoned her is quite talented. In order to protect her and not affect her reputation, you sent the person away and simply went along with the mistake?"

Old Master Ling trembled, "Yes, yes..."

The person who actually poisoned her was his eldest granddaughter, whose mental and physical abilities were both at the B level. In the Ling family, although she wasn't as good as Ling Ya, her aptitude was still quite good, and she could bring a lot of benefits to the family in the future.

Ling Guanghua harbored resentment towards Ling Guangyao because Ling Guangyao had taken away his position as head of the family.

Even after Ling Guangyao died, he still couldn't stand Ling Luo.

After learning the truth and seeing that Ling Ya was alright and that he had received compensation, he naturally had no objection to how Old Master Ling and the others dealt with Ling Luo.

Only a few of their elders knew about this.

Therefore, both outsiders and the younger generation of the Ling family still believe that the person who poisoned Ling Ya back then was Ling Luo.

After receiving the news, Jiang Xinghe and his group also came to see what was going on.

Hearing this, Jiang Xinghe couldn't hold back and angrily said, "Damn it, they actually have the nerve to come here and try to build connections, saying things like blood is thicker than water, saying it was just something they said in anger. You really have no shame when it comes to profit!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xinghe noticed everyone looking at him and shrank back.

Bai Ying and Tang Xinxun smiled, each putting their hands on one shoulder to indicate that he was right.

Jiang Xingliu didn't accuse him of talking nonsense this time.

Ye Feng put down his wine glass, looked at Old Master Ling, and said, "Since the Crown Princess didn't send you an invitation, you already understand her attitude?"

Old Master Ling's face was deathly pale: "Yes..."

"You should already understand our stance, right?"

Yes, yes.

"Since you came with an invitation, you are guests, so please eat and drink well. If there is nothing else, you may leave."

"Yes, yes..."

Night Breeze spoke beautifully.

But now that the Ling family has made a complete fool of themselves, what's the point of them staying?

Do I want to be treated like a monkey?

That's what Old Master Ling said, but after hearing Ye Feng's words, he got up and immediately turned and left.

Ling Ya and the others had all lowered their heads, not daring to look up at the expressions of the others.

Seeing that Grandpa Ling was leaving, they realized what was happening and followed him without lingering for even a second longer.

After they left, Ye Xingxue put down her wine cup and was about to speak when Ye Feng suddenly looked at Ling Luo and said, "The Crown Princess doesn't seem to be a member of the Ling family; she's quite bold."

Upon hearing this, the others at the scene also realized what was happening.

Although Ling Luo became the Crown Princess of the Empire, she didn't seem intimidated at all, despite her background.

Whether she was teammates with Bai Ying and the others in the joint entrance exam, or now facing so many of them and Ye Feng, she was not at all reserved.

If it were anyone else, they would have panicked long ago if such a family member suddenly appeared in such a situation, and they would definitely be worried that Ye Feng would be angry because of it.

After all, even if Ye Xingxue likes her a lot, if Ye Feng has a problem with her, then her position as Crown Princess will definitely be in jeopardy.

But she remained calm.

This composure and courage are something that even seasoned adults, let alone young people under twenty, cannot achieve, let alone those who have seen it all.

Ling Luo thought she was indeed quite bold.

She nodded, about to speak, when Wang Honghai smiled and took over the conversation.

"That's right. At the commendation ceremony six months ago, when the other students saw me, they were both excited and nervous, and they couldn't even speak. But the Crown Princess was just as calm when she saw me as if I were a street sweeper."

Ye Zhenyan deeply sympathized with this: "A few days ago at my house, when he saw me, it was pretty much the same situation. He was quiet and reserved, just like he was looking at an ordinary person. He even commented on Xiaoze's trashy level 3 mecha from last year in front of me."

Everyone was stunned upon hearing this.

Bai Ying and the others laughed and looked at Ye Zeru.

Gu Huan and Jiang Xinghe laughed so hard they almost suffered internal injuries.

Ye Zeru: "..."

He was shot while lying down, and his corpse was repeatedly whipped.

What did he do to deserve this?!

And his mech really isn't that bad!

Thinking of this, he looked at Ling Luo with a wronged expression, his eyes seeming to say, "Sister-in-law, you owe me my reputation!"

Ling Luo, noticing the look in his eyes: "..."

You made me say it.

Ye Xingxue gently held Ling Luo's hand and smiled when she saw this.

At this moment, Ye Feng raised an eyebrow and said, "You know what, the Crown Princess's expression was quite ordinary when she first saw me. After taking my gift, she turned around and left."

Ling Luo: "..."

"It was you who made me leave."

Why does his statement make it sound like she's being rude?

"Oh, your expression is still quite normal."

Ling Luo: "..."

What expression should she wear?

Ye Feng was indeed quite curious and asked, "Crown Princess, what were you thinking when you saw us? I'm quite curious."

Ling Luo paused.

She wasn't thinking anything at the time.

but--

"You guys are pretty strong."

I just can't challenge them to a fight.

It's a real shame.

Hearing this, Yu Danqing suddenly remembered that when Lin Yushen came to the school to cause trouble, Ling Luo had said the same thing to her.

Her tone suggested that she was saying, "You're pretty strong; you can barely put up a fight with me."

She thought she had misheard.

Now it seems—

But if that's really the case, based on her current understanding of Ling Luo, then her strength must be above hers.

But, how could that be?

She's so young!

Ye Zhenyan and the others paused for a moment upon hearing Ling Luo's words.

Because Ling Luo said "quite strong", not "very strong".

Generally, you only say someone is strong if you are stronger than them; otherwise, you should say, "You are very strong."

In particular, they were her elders.

Thinking of this, they exchanged glances and then looked at Gu Qing standing behind them.

Although I thought it was impossible.

But ever since Gu Qing said that the master who could make level nine mechs was similar to Ling Luo in some ways, they subconsciously started thinking in that direction when they heard Ling Luo say that.

Gu Qing was the same.

Upon hearing this, he almost immediately glanced at Ling Luo.

Besides this, they suddenly realized that if Ling Luo really was that master, with her abilities, whether it was them or Ye Feng, she might not need to be nervous or afraid when she saw them.

Because she's too strong!

From the moment Ling Luo uttered those words, Ye Xingxue paid special attention to the expressions of Ye Zhenyan and the others.

Seeing that they were all looking at Ling Luo thoughtfully, he smiled helplessly.

Night Breeze seemed oblivious to this, and didn't dwell on the issue. Instead, she chuckled and asked, "That's it? Nothing more?"

Seeing that Ye Feng and the others' expressions were a bit off, she paused and looked at Ye Xingxue: "Is there anything else needed?"

Ye Xingxue smiled gently, holding her hand tightly without letting go. With her other hand, she touched her chin, pretending to think for a moment before saying, "I've forgotten how I felt when I first saw them. I really can't remember when Luo Luo suddenly asked this. Why don't you ask someone else?"

Ling Luo: "Oh..."

Then, he looked at Bai Ying and the others.

As soon as she looked over, Ye Feng and the others did indeed look over.

Bai Ying, Jiang Xinghe, and the others: "..."

Your Highness, you're poisonous!

To be honest, even though they had met Ye Feng, Ye Zhenyan, and Wang Honghai many times, they still felt nervous when they saw them.

Especially the night breeze.

Even if the night wind carries a smile.

Even now, they still feel a chill run down their spines and dare not look him in the eye.

As for Xia Lin and the others standing behind them, who were seeing Ye Feng for the first time, let's not even talk about them.

Suddenly, Ye Feng looked over, and they instinctively lowered their heads, their legs going weak.

Actually, let's not even talk about them.

Those nobles, officers, and officials who were in the same direction as Bai Ying and his group would instinctively straighten up and become tense when Ye Feng and his group looked over.

Having held a high position for a long time, what kind of expression could escape his discerning eye?

Seeing this, he nodded.

That's normal.

However, Ye Feng didn't continue the topic, but instead looked at Ye Zhenyan and Wang Honghai: "Are you getting ready to set off?"

Ye Zhenyan and Wang Honghai were still lost in thought.

Listening to the night wind, he quickly came to his senses.

They checked the time and found that it was indeed almost time, and said in unison, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Night Breeze raised his glass and clinked it with theirs: "Thank you for your hard work."

Ye Zhenyan and Wang Honghai saluted and said respectfully, "Of course, Your Majesty!"

Ye Feng didn't say much, and Ling Luo knew they were going back to their unit.

She remembered something and looked at Ye Xingxue.

Ye Xingxue understood what she meant, nodded and smiled gently, took her hand and walked over, saying, "Be careful."

Ye Zhenyan and Wang Honghai said respectfully, "We will, thank you, Your Highness."

Ling Luo took out a storage bag and handed it to Ye Zhenyan: "Thank you for the gift. This is a return gift. I hope you like it."

Ye Zhenyan was taken aback for a moment: "You're too kind, Crown Princess."

After giving Ye Zhenyan a storage bag, Ling Luo gave Wang Honghai the same thing.

Wang Honghai smiled and said, "Thank you, Crown Princess."

Ling Luo nodded: "You're welcome."

Seeing that others returned the gift but he didn't, Ye Feng remained silent.

However, she hurriedly sent out the return gift only after Ye Zhenyan and Wang Honghai were about to leave.

The night breeze isn't in a hurry.

It's fine to give it to them after the dinner.

Ye Zhenyan and Wang Honghai didn't say anything more. After greeting Ye Feng again, they turned and left. Gu Qing, who was standing next to them, followed behind them.