The whole family is obsessed with love? The princess woke them up one after another.

Everyone turned their heads to look at the Earl of Yongning.

Earl of Yongning: "?"

What's going on?

Did someone tell him?

King Wu's mind went blank for a moment; he understood!

From the very beginning, Qi Zhiyu's purpose was to reveal the reason why the Earl of Yongning was granted a title back then.

With the groundwork laid earlier, no one objected when she now sought titles for others.

Back then, they could bestow the title of Earl of Yongning, so why can't they bestow it upon someone else now?

As long as that person has the ability, it's the same.

Who is the illegitimate son of the Marquis of Yongning?

King Wu looked at the Earl of Yongning, and judging from his shocked expression, this illegitimate son was definitely problematic.

Under these circumstances, the King of Wu naturally had no opportunity to ask the Earl of Yongning for details.

He scoffed, "Chen An, you're being ridiculous."

"The illegitimate son of the Marquis of Yongning is also a member of the Marquis of Yongning's household."

"Since we're all family, we should just work together for Da Rui. Why bother bestowing a separate title upon us?"

"Besides, his father is still alive."

Qi Zhiyu asked, puzzled, "With Father still alive, can't another title be bestowed upon him?"

"Grandfather, is it not possible?"

Emperor Kangwu laughed and said, "Of course not."

Qi Zhiyu looked at the King of Wu: "Well, my grandfather has already said it's fine, do you have any objections?"

King of Wu: "..."

Qi Zhiyu, how shameless!

Grand Secretary Zhang watched with great interest.

The county magistrate is efficient and decisive.

Instead of arguing with the King of Wu, we went straight to the most authoritative answer.

King Wu took a deep breath to calm himself: "Chen'an, this isn't about whether or not I can be granted a title. Rather, it's completely unnecessary."

"The prescription used by the illegitimate son of the Earl of Yongning is also from the Earl of Yongning. Since they share the same origin, there is no need to grant him a separate title."

"If that's the case, everyone will use a single achievement to claim a reward, what will that make of?"

Qi Zhiyu asked in surprise, "When did I say that Duan Yining used the Marquis of Yongning's prescription?"

Did I say that?

Duan Yiyuan couldn't stand it anymore. He cupped his hands and said, "Princess, my half-brother is good for nothing and spends his days fooling around."

"If the princess obtains any prescriptions, she can simply hand them over to His Majesty."

"Why must my half-brother be pushed forward?"

"My Yongning Marquisate is wholeheartedly devoted to the imperial court and will not be used by the princess because of this matter."

He practically said that this was a scheme used by Prince Rui to win them over.

Of course, he was also pleased with himself.

It turns out that Prince Rui had always favored their family.

Indeed, their family possesses the prescriptions for medicines used by all the soldiers of the Great Rui Army.

Now they've become the objects of competition, and we can have a proper talk and ask for some benefits.

It's not impossible to take the opportunity to seek refuge with Prince Rui, but Prince Rui would have to treat their family with sufficient courtesy.

"You'll be at my beck and call?" Qi Zhiyu curled her lip in disdain. "What a pipe dream!"

"I don't accept trash here!"

Duan Yiyuan's expression changed. If Qi Zhiyu hadn't been a princess, he would have already started cursing.

"And you said Duan Yining is ignorant and incompetent... If he is ignorant and incompetent, then what are you?" Qi Zhiyu sneered.

Duan Yiyuan was furious.

How dare they compare him to a piece of trash!

And he even said he was worse than that good-for-nothing!

He couldn't take it anymore!

"Your Highness, I am the Chief Physician of the Imperial Medical Academy! A sixth-rank official!" Duan Yiyuan announced loudly.

Every word he uttered revealed his smugness.

He's only thirty, and he's already in that position. Isn't that enough to prove his ability?

Qi Zhiyu chuckled: "So what?"

Duan Yiyuan was so angry that the veins on his forehead bulged.

so what?

Does she even know what his official position represents?

"Grandfather," Qi Zhiyu said, "since it's a victory celebration banquet, let's have a special program."

Emperor Kangwu became interested: "What program?"

"Duan Yining is right outside the hall. Let everyone see whether Yongning Earl Duan Yiyuan's medical skills are superior, or whether Duan Yining is better," Qi Zhiyu suggested.

"Alright." Emperor Kangwu naturally had no objections.

Summon Duan Yining to the palace immediately.

When Duan Yining entered, everyone's eyes lit up; what a handsome young man!

He was only around twenty years old, and truly dashing and debonair.

Naturally smiling eyes, radiating joy.

How come they never noticed this illegitimate son of the Yongning Earl's family before?

Some ministers did recall that Yining seemed to be getting along quite well with Qi Jingxi from the Prince Rui's residence.

After Duan Yining entered the hall, he knelt down to pay his respects. His posture was upright and proper, and he looked every bit the scion of a noble family. Where was the unbearable thing that Duan Yiyuan had described?

Could it be that Duan Yiyuan was jealous of Duan Yining and deliberately suppressed the illegitimate son?

If that's the case, then Duan Yiyuan is hardly capable of being of any use.

The family naturally prioritizes raising the legitimate son, but they will not abandon the illegitimate son.

If a son born out of wedlock becomes capable, he will be an asset to the legitimate son.

Even if the family splits up in the future, everyone will help each other, which will only make the family better and better.

If the legitimate son is truly incapable, then a capable illegitimate son can also serve as a pillar of the family.

Nothing is more important than the honor and legacy of a family.

The endless disputes between the legitimate and illegitimate sons... either the head of the family is confused, or the legitimate son lacks foresight.

Emperor Kangwu told him to rise, but Duan Yining stood properly, neither humble nor arrogant.

This one appearance alone made a very good impression on everyone.

Duan Yiyuan saw everyone's admiration for Duan Yining, and his anger surged.

As expected of a vixen, she's always good at pleasing people!

"Duan Yining, how about you compare your medical skills with Duan Yiyuan's?" Qi Zhiyu asked with a smile.

"This humble subject obeys," Duan Yining said, bowing respectfully.

Qi Zhiyu looked at Duan Yiyuan: "Come on, let's have a competition."

Duan Yiyuan cupped his hands and said, "Princess, if we are to discuss medical techniques here, we need the Imperial Medical Academy and others to come and witness and make a judgment."

"If the princess feels that the imperial physicians of the Imperial Hospital are all related to me and might be biased towards me, she can also invite a doctor from outside to come and be a witness."

He refused to believe that he could lose to that good-for-nothing Duan Yining!

Qi Zhiyu looked at him in surprise: "Is it really necessary to go through all this trouble?"

"The art of medicine is unfathomable, and there is no end to learning," Duan Yiyuan said loudly. "The princess also understands medicine, so she should understand this."

"After all, some prescriptions and medical records are quite obscure, and not everyone knows them."

Did Qi Zhiyu think that medical skills were something simple?

Did they think that giving Duan Yining a few prescriptions would elevate him to stardom?

Just kidding, he studied hard for many years, and with his unparalleled talent, he was able to become a judge at a young age.

How can Duan Yining compare to him?

"What I mean is, why go through all that trouble?" Qi Zhiyu said casually.

"Since we're all doctors, let's use poison as an antidote."

"This way, it's not only easier to judge, but everyone can also see it clearly."

Before Duan Yiyuan could speak, the King of Wu hurriedly interjected, "No!"

"What if it's a poison that kills instantly?"

Qi Zhiyu went to great lengths to cut off his right and left arms.

Qi Zhiyu laughed: "King Wu, do you take me for a dead man?"

"With me here, even if they end up in the underworld, I can bring them back."