Yun Qingluo's expression was cold, and she said in an icy tone, "Hmph! Does he think he has the ability to call white black? Don't forget, it's not just him who has a mouth, we can also call black white. There's no reason in this world to convict someone based solely on their words."
After speaking, she walked forward with firm and steady steps. Each step seemed to carry endless determination and courage.
Just as she stopped and steadied herself, Mo Beichen moved to her side almost instantly.
He held Yun Qingluo's hand tightly, silently expressing his support.
Feeling the warmth from Mo Beichen's palm, Yun Qingluo felt a surge of warmth in her heart.
This man was always like this, silently standing behind her, giving her unreserved trust and support; at the same time, he was always vigilant, protecting her with his strong arms to ensure her safety.
Along the way, Yun Qingluo felt that no matter how rugged and dangerous the road ahead was, as long as he was by her side, she felt fearless.
"Lord Cheng said I have a way to cure their plague, so he concluded that I am a spy sent by the enemy country?" Yun Qingluo pulled herself out of her thoughts, turned to face Cheng Qing, and asked coldly.
Cheng Qing glanced cautiously at Mo Beichen standing beside her. Seeing that the other didn't intend to interrupt, she slowly replied, "We have so many highly skilled doctors gathered here, yet they are all clueless and at a loss when faced with this kind of illness. And you? You've only just appeared here, merely taken that old woman's pulse, and yet you claim to be 100% confident you can cure them? Do you dare to shamelessly say you have no effective cure?"
Yun Qingluo's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile, and she chuckled, "Can we really draw conclusions based on just this one point? In that case, if any of the doctors present claims to be absolutely certain of curing the disease, does that mean that person would also be regarded as a spy from an enemy country?"
"Shut up! Don't spout nonsense here. I have never made such remarks." Cheng Qing's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly spoke up to stop them. After all, those divine physicians were all renowned and respected figures on the Sumeru Continent. With his current status and strength, he could not easily offend them.
"Oh? That's not what Lord Cheng meant. Could it be that Lord Cheng is worried about losing credit to Lord Xu for bringing us here to treat patients?" Yun Qingluo continued to guess slowly.
"That's not what I meant at all! Guards, arrest this charlatan who's spouting nonsense!" Cheng Qing shouted at the people behind him.
"Oh, one moment I'm a spy for the enemy country, and the next I'm a conman. Lord Cheng, your words seem a bit untenable," Yun Qingluo said sarcastically.
Yun Qingluo said loudly, "Fellow villagers, I am here to cure your illnesses. As for whether I am a spy from an enemy country, I believe your eyes are discerning, and I will not argue about it."
"Shut up, stop talking nonsense!" Cheng Qing roared.
"Lord Cheng said that the people Your Highness invited to treat the people are spies from an enemy country? Does this mean that Your Highness has colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country?" A cold voice suddenly interrupted.
"Get lost, and who are you... Shadow Lord? Lord Shadow, what brings you here? I am so sorry for not greeting you properly, please forgive me, Lord Shadow." Cheng Qing turned to look at the source of the voice, but the words he was about to say suddenly changed.
"If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have known there was such a daring person here, someone who would dare offend His Highness's distinguished guest, Cheng, Cheng Qing, right? You're incredibly bold!"
Xiao Yi screamed in the system: "So handsome! So handsome! I didn't expect this shadow to be so cool!"
Yun Qingluo's head was throbbing from Xiao Yi's scream, and she frowned and said, "Shut up, Xiao Yi, are you a boy or a girl?"
Xiao Yi muttered in reply, "What do you know? This is way too timely."
At this moment, the figure of Shadow appeared in front of everyone, and his appearance made the surrounding air feel oppressive.
Cheng Qing and the others felt the powerful aura of the Shadow Lord, and they all lowered their heads to show their respect.
Yun Qingluo looked at the shadow, secretly surprised.
Shadow's gaze fell on Yun Qingluo, a hint of concern flashing in his eyes. He asked softly, "Are either of you injured?"
Yun Qinglu shook her head and said with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, Shadow Lord. We are not injured."
Shadow nodded, then turned to look at Cheng Qing and the others, saying coldly, "Do you know your mistake?"
Cheng Qing quickly lowered his head and admitted his mistake: "This subordinate knows his mistake and begs for forgiveness from Lord Ying."
Yun Qingluo glanced at Mo Beichen secretly, but Mo Beichen shook his head at her.
Yun Qingluo was somewhat surprised. She moved closer to Mo Beichen and whispered, "Even you didn't know Shadow was here?"
Mo Beichen shook his head and whispered, mimicking her, "I don't know. My people only found out that Xuanming's forces were following us, but I didn't expect it to be Shadow himself."
Yun Qingluo asked in surprise, "So that means Xuanming didn't intend to send Shadow in the first place. Could it be that there's some big plan here?"
Mo Beichen squeezed her hand. "We'll find out when we ask."
The situation was suddenly disrupted by the arrival of the shadow.
"Guards! Cheng Qing has been plundering the people's wealth, embezzling relief grain, and claiming credit for others' work. Temporarily imprison him in the city lord's dungeon. He will be escorted back to the capital on the return journey to await Your Highness's judgment."
As the shadow raised the imperial sword, several figures leaped out and captured Cheng Qing.
Cheng Qing opened his mouth to say something, but someone stuffed a rag into his mouth from who-knows-where.
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