Speaking of this, Ye Qingxue immediately thought of Xiaobao.

Xiao Bao sacrificed his life to save hers.

Ye Yabing's words touched on her sore spot and anger point.

Ye Yabing continued to press closer to her: "Elder sister, why don't you tell me where you found this miracle doctor? Even in my condition, you still want me to marry Prince Ding. Isn't it because you hope I can also uphold the reputation of the Marquis's mansion?"

Ye Qingxue's eyes were as cold as ice arrows: "If you don't want the whole capital to know that you're disfigured, get out now!"

Ye Yabing's whole body tensed up, her hands clenched into fists, and the hatred in her eyes was overwhelming!

What kept her going was the excitement of becoming the Princess Consort of Ding. Once she became the Princess Consort of Ding, she would gain more power and have more people search for ways to cure her face.

There can't be only one Heartless Fruit in the world that's good at changing faces; she just doesn't have enough power to find it yet!

Fortunately, before Wuqingguo was captured, she left her a human skin mask, which could temporarily hide the fact that she was disfigured, and also allow her to successfully marry Prince Ding in the future and consummate her marriage with him!

She's waiting!

Once she gets through this, she'll make Ye Qingxue taste the bitterness and humiliation she's endured!

Ye Qingxue boarded the carriage, and as it passed by, Ye Yabing's gaze remained fixed on it. One month, just one more month, and she would become the Princess Consort of Ding.

She would make Ye Qingxue regret it so much that she would wish she were dead.

Ye Yabing also got into the carriage.

When they arrived at the palace gate, she dismounted from the carriage. The hatred in her eyes had vanished. She looked frail and was supported by Granny Tu. Two maids followed behind her. She still looked like a lady from a prominent family, chatting and laughing with the other ladies and noblewomen.

Some people congratulated her, saying that her wedding with Prince Ding was imminent, and everyone was looking forward to drinking a toast to the occasion.

Ye Yabing was also pleased to hear these words.

But soon, someone asked her, "Second Miss, is that your older sister next to you? She's really pretty."

Ye Yabing's smile froze for a moment as she looked at Ye Qingxue, who was wearing an ice-blue long dress with blue jade pendants around her waist. She had a cool and aloof demeanor and outstanding looks.

"Yes, she's my older sister, and she's certainly not bad-looking."

Ye Yabing was about to change the subject.

But someone asked curiously and excitedly, "Your eldest sister is Prince Jing's savior. Because of your eldest sister, Prince Jing was able to clear his name and restore his innocence. Both Prince Jing and the Emperor value her highly. Will your eldest sister marry Prince Jing as a concubine in the future?"

Despite the veil covering her face, Ye Yabing's resentment was completely undisguised.

Because of her disfigurement, she had been hiding at home for a long time. Now that she had finally gone out, she thought she would become the focus of everyone's attention as usual—in another month, she would be the high and mighty Princess Consort of Ding!

Moreover, Prince Ding is very likely to be the future crown prince!

As soon as these people started talking to her, they kept asking her about that bitch Ye Qingxue!

Do these people not have brains?!

Ye Yabing said, "I dare not discuss royal marriages. If you want to know, why don't you ask my eldest sister?"

Ye Yabing also had several followers who had already noticed her displeasure and immediately said, "Although His Highness Prince Jing is no longer the Crown Prince, he is still of noble status. How easy is it for an ordinary girl to marry him?"

"That's right. Although I've heard that the eldest daughter of the Ye family is exceptionally capable, she was first rumored to have an affair with the eldest son of the Pan family, then her engagement was broken off by Prince Ding, and she even secretly hid Prince Jing in her boudoir. What man would want to marry a woman like that?"

"Besides, His Highness Prince Jing has always been in love with Miss Ning from the Prime Minister's residence. It's impossible for him to marry the eldest daughter of the Ye family, is it?"

Ye Qingxue, protected by Qiu Shendongbai, slowly entered the palace, following in the footsteps of the crowd.

She heard all the murmurs and chatter.

It wasn't the first time I'd heard that Yun Zhuo liked Ning Rong, but hearing it today felt completely different from before, and I even felt a little angry.

Dong Bai angrily said, "These people are unworthy of being ladies from noble families. Their mouths are so gossipy. What's the difference between them and long-tongued women?"

Dong Bai didn't try to suppress her voice at all, and everyone around her heard what she said.

Those with thin skin immediately felt their cheeks burning.

But those with thick skin retorted directly: "If you've done something shameful, don't be afraid of what others say!"

Dong Bai was furious and wanted to make a move, but Qiu Shen stopped her and shook her head: "We've already entered the palace. It's not good to hit someone in public. It will affect Miss's reputation."

Dong Bai was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Ye Qingxue.

Ye Qingxue seemed not to have heard Qiu Shen's words. Dong Bai immediately understood that she couldn't hit people openly, but she could hit them secretly!

"Ah!" Before long, a commotion broke out among the ladies and young women. It turned out that the young lady who had directly confronted Dongbai earlier had suddenly knelt down on the ground for some reason.

The old woman couldn't pull her up. Upon closer inspection, she discovered that something had bitten her knee, leaving a large, red, and swollen bump. The young lady thought she had been poisoned and fainted from fright.

When the incident occurred, Ye Qingxue, Dong Bai, and Qiu Shen were the furthest away from them.

After the young lady was taken away, the ladies and young women gradually calmed down and continued walking towards Minghua Palace.

Unexpectedly, another major event came from outside the palace.

"Prince Jing was in charge of welcoming Princess Lingyang's entourage into the palace, but unexpectedly, Prince Jing failed in his duty of protection, and Princess Lingyang's entourage was attacked!"

The news caused an uproar.