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

"It's an unfair competition from the start, a competition rife with cheating. There's no point in continuing!" King Wu said coldly.

"Chen An, if you want to provide medicine to the army, just ask."

"I believe that, given how much your father favors you, he will definitely agree."

"I believe that with your medical skills, the medicine you make will definitely be of good quality."

"It's just a pity for the Yongning Earl's family. They've worked diligently for so many years, but because of your selfishness... it has chilled the hearts of officials who serve the country and its people."

The King of Wu's statement was not entirely wrong.

Everyone could see that Qi Zhiyu's purpose was to expand the power of Prince Rui.

He transferred everything he could control to Prince Rui's hands.

Replacing the Yongning family rashly would indeed dishearten them.

At the same time, they will also have a sense of crisis, like the saying "the rabbit mourns the fox's death."

However, there's a problem with the King of Wu's version...

"King Wu..." Qi Zhiyu raised her hand, "You don't need to look so grief-stricken and disappointed."

"All your subsequent inferences are based on the premise that this competition was unfair."

"The problem is, this competition is perfectly fair!"

The King of Wu laughed in anger: "Where is the fairness? You gave Duan Yining the prescription beforehand, you..."

"I didn't know what kind of medicine Duan Yiyuan would make beforehand, so how could I prepare the antidote in advance?" Qi Zhiyu's question left King Wu speechless.

His lips moved, as he tried to think of something to say.

Qi Zhiyu spoke first for him: "Of course, you can also say that I gave Duan Yining a prescription that can cure all poisons beforehand."

The King of Wu's eyes lit up.

Emperor Kangwu silently closed his eyes; it was truly unbelievably stupid.

"The question is, is this the kind of common medicine that can cure all poisons?" Qi Zhiyu pointed to the medicine prepared by the Imperial Hospital.

This is a competition, so the Imperial Medical Academy naturally wouldn't offer them rare medicinal herbs.

The imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Academy aren't crazy.

"You can make an antidote for all poisons with such common herbs... If it's that easy, do you think it's possible?" Qi Zhiyu's question left the King of Wu speechless.

He stared at Qi Zhiyu, speechless.

Qi Zhiyu chuckled and looked at Emperor Kangwu: "Grandfather, we may begin."

I can't be bothered with that idiot King Wu.

Emperor Kangwu nodded, signaling Duan Yiyuan and Duan Yining to begin.

The two went to select medicinal herbs; clearly, they had already decided what kind of medicine they wanted to make.

They were very quick when taking the medicinal herbs, without the slightest hesitation.

Duan Yiyuan's behavior didn't surprise anyone.

After all, Duan Yiyuan was very talented in medicine and worked in the Imperial Hospital.

Duan Yining's performance, however, surprised them.

This illegitimate son of the Marquis of Yongning had never been known to have any expertise in this area.

Did the Earl of Yongning not know that his illegitimate son was so capable?

Everyone looked at the Earl of Yongning with curiosity.

The Earl of Yongning naturally felt the scrutinizing gazes coming from all directions.

He was so angry that his internal organs were cramping, but he tried his best to appear exceptionally calm.

That unfilial son!

I learned something, but I didn't even tell him!

And they insisted on showing it off in public.

If that rebellious son is truly capable, why doesn't he become his elder brother's helper?

Now it seems that the little beast has sided with Prince Rui.

That's true, that guy usually likes to hang out with Qi Jingxi.

Who would have thought that this guy, who seemed like a scoundrel on the surface, would have such a sinister mind behind the scenes!

He really underestimated that little beast!

However, it's not bad that Duan Yining joined Prince Rui's side.

Now that the King of Wu's power has waned, he can use Duan Yining's connections to switch sides to the King of Rui.

Once this matter is over, he will go back and give that rebellious son a good interrogation.

Make this rebellious son beg him to seek refuge with Prince Rui.

Anyway, the Duan family's medical skills are not fake.

They are very valuable.

When the time comes, with Prince Rui's intervention, their ties with Prince Wu will be severed, and it will not cause any loss to the Duan family.

Thinking this way, the Earl of Yongning felt much better.

It turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

While the Earl of Yongning was pondering this, Duan Yining had already begun pouring out the decocted medicine.

The medicine was pitch black and smelled incredibly bitter.

"Your Majesty, my medicine is ready," Duan Yining said, bowing.

Duan Yiyuan, who was kneading pills, suddenly looked up and stared at Duan Yining in disbelief: "Medicinal soup?"

Duan Yining asked, puzzled, "What's wrong with the herbal decoction?"

"The contest between you and me is about poisoning and antidote preparation, not about making it easier to take poison."

A snicker rang out, though it was unclear who in the crowd it came from.

This laugh made Duan Yiyuan's face turn red with anger.

He was painstakingly kneading the pills, but Duan Yining's words made him seem like a fool.

Duan Yiyuan took a deep breath to calm himself down.

He lowered his head and continued with his own work.

Moreover, Duan Yining isn't much better.

Even when making medicine, they can't get the dosage right.

They actually made two bowls, and they looked terrible.

He's definitely going to win this match!

Duan Yining wasn't in a hurry. After all, poison wouldn't be affected if it was drunk cold.

Emperor Kangwu looked at it carefully, then glanced at Grand Secretary Zhang.

Grand Secretary Zhang noticed Emperor Kangwu's gaze, turned his head to look at him, and then nodded slightly.

Although the competition is still ongoing, Duan Yining is definitely stronger than Duan Yiyuan.

In terms of this ability to adapt flexibly, Duan Yining surpasses Duan Yiyuan.

Emperor Kangwu and Grand Secretary Zhang had been ruler and minister for decades, so they naturally understood each other's meaning.

Emperor Kangwu glanced quickly at Qi Zhiyu, then looked smugly at Grand Secretary Zhang.

Grand Secretary Zhang: "..."

He felt that Duan Yining was superior to Duan Yiyuan in terms of ability, but His Majesty's opinion was entirely based on the fact that Duan Yining was recommended by the princess, right?

I'm exhausted and don't want to talk.

Grand Secretary Zhang silently turned his head away.

Fortunately, Duan Yiyuan quickly made the pills.

Two eunuchs immediately came over with trays.

Duan Yiyuan and Duan Yining each placed the medicine they had prepared on a tray and then delivered it to the other.

Then, the two of them picked up each other's medicine and took it without hesitation.

As the Duan brothers, Yiyuan and Yining, swallowed the medicine and pills, everyone couldn't help but lean forward slightly to watch.

Duan Yiyuan was the first to react; he clutched his chest and groaned.

Then, he leaned on the table and quickly began selecting medicinal herbs.

As for Duan Yining, after taking the pill, he frowned, but he did not immediately look for antidote herbs.

Instead, he quickly picked up a bowl of medicine next to him and drank it down.

As soon as the medicine entered his stomach, his slightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed.

Then, he calmly began to select the medicinal herbs.

His casualness contrasted sharply with Duan Yiyuan, who was struggling to select medicinal herbs while supporting himself on the table.