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

All eyes were on the Duan brothers, Duan Yiyuan and Duan Yining, as everyone wanted to see who would come out on top.

Qi Zhiyu didn't care about the result of the competition, because the answer was obvious.

She focused on the food on her table.

As she was eating, a palace maid brought up other dishes.

Qi Zhiyu looked up at Emperor Kangwu.

It met Emperor Kangwu's kind, smiling eyes perfectly.

Qi Zhiyu's eyes crinkled with laughter, and Emperor Kangwu's smile deepened instantly.

During a break from watching the competition, Grand Secretary Zhang couldn't help but laugh at this scene.

It's wonderful to have someone to share Your Majesty's burdens.

Back when Prince Rui was still the Crown Prince, although His Majesty always put pressure on him and was exceptionally strict, His Majesty had a sense of ease that someone was going to succeed him.

However, after Prince Rui was deposed and Prince Wu ascended the throne, His Majesty quickly became tense and his state of mind changed completely.

Your Majesty's sense of relaxation is unprecedented.

With the princess around, His Majesty knows he has someone to rely on, so he doesn't have to take on everything himself.

The strong smell of medicine wafted over, causing Grand Secretary Zhang to turn around.

All that could be seen was Duan Yining starting to decoct the medicine.

Meanwhile, Duan Yiyuan was still searching for medicinal herbs with a pained expression.

Given this result... is there any need to continue the competition?

On one hand, there's a chaotic and overwhelming situation; on the other, there's a relaxed and carefree one.

The King of Wu looked at the Earl of Yongning with obvious displeasure.

The Earl of Yongning sensed the King of Wu's gaze, but he pretended not to notice.

In the current situation, Duan Yining clearly has the upper hand.

He was extremely uncomfortable that his carefully groomed legitimate son had lost to a illegitimate son who usually fooled around with cats and dogs.

Fortunately, Duan Yining is still his son no matter what.

Duan Yining is better now, so he can't be wrong either.

At that time, he could then naturally accept Prince Rui's invitation and join Prince Rui's camp.

As Yongning was thinking this, Duan Yining had already prepared the medicine and drunk it directly.

"Your Majesty, I am well," Duan Yining said, bowing.

Emperor Kangwu nodded slightly, and several imperial physicians immediately went over to take Duan Yining's pulse.

Subsequently, they came to the same conclusion: Duan Yining's poison had been neutralized.

When the result was announced, a dull thud made everyone instinctively look over.

All I could see was Duan Yiyuan's things lying on the ground.

I don't know if it was because he was poisoned and in poor health, or because he couldn't accept the answer.

Noticing the gazes of the crowd, Duan Yiyuan forced himself to stand up straight and bowed to Emperor Kangwu: "Your Majesty, since my fifth brother has been cured of the poison, then I have lost this round."

"My skills are inferior to yours."

Before Emperor Kangwu could speak, Qi Zhiyu said with a smile, "There's no set time, you can continue with the detoxification."

With a heavy heart, Duan Yiyuan said with difficulty, "Princess, the outcome is already decided. There's no need for further discussion."

"I do not wish to waste everyone's time."

Qi Zhiyu rested her chin on her hand, smiling as she looked at him: "Are you unwilling to waste everyone's time, or are you unable to cure the poison? We need to figure that out."

Duan Yiyuan froze.

The civil and military officials then realized that the two situations were completely different.

Duan Yiyuan, who instantly became the center of attention, felt as if he were being roasted over a raging fire.

"If you're worried about delaying everyone, don't worry, everyone can wait." Qi Zhiyu was quite understanding.

Duan Yiyuan clenched his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, staring intently at Qi Zhiyu.

After Qi Zhiyu finished speaking, she waited quietly for Duan Yiyuan's answer.

The hall was quiet as everyone waited for Duan Yiyuan's reply.

cold sweat.

It trickled down Duan Yiyuan's forehead, across his cheeks, and dripped down his chin... chillingly cold.

Duan Yiyuan's body was trembling slightly.

"You don't need to put yourself in such a difficult position," Qi Zhiyu sighed. "You don't need to be so considerate of everyone. You should hurry up and get the antidote."

"Otherwise, the poisoning would be so painful."

Qi Zhiyu's thoughtfulness left Grand Secretary Zhang speechless.

How could the princess say such hurtful words with such a gentle and warm expression?

Ugh...

Grand Secretary Zhang suddenly looked at Prince Rui, whose face was full of pride.

They really are father and daughter.

A lineage passed down through generations!

Duan Yiyuan struggled to raise his arms, which felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, and cupped his hands in greeting: "Princess, your subject... cannot resolve this."

The last few words seemed to have exhausted all of Duan Yiyuan's strength.

As soon as he finished speaking, he collapsed to the ground.

Fortunately, there was a table nearby, so he just slumped on the ground instead of lying down.

"Duan Yining," Qi Zhiyu called out.

"Yes." Duan Yining responded, then quickly stepped forward, took out silver needles, and swiftly inserted them into several acupoints on Duan Yiyuan's body.

As soon as the silver needles were inserted, Duan Yiyuan's complexion improved considerably.

Even someone who doesn't know anything about medicine can tell.

After Duan Yining administered those needles, Duan Yiyuan's pain was greatly relieved.

Several imperial physicians, however, were whispering among themselves as they looked at the spot where Duan Yining had inserted the needles.

Their faces were full of admiration.

This scene, witnessed by the King of Wu, set his heart ablaze.

What exactly happened to the Earl of Yongning?

Don't you know which of your sons is capable?

With such medical skills, why didn't Duan Yining introduce them earlier?

If someone like Duan Yining were to be used by him, he could accomplish much more.

Now Prince Rui has benefited again.

The King of Wu's eyes turned cold; he absolutely would not allow such a thing to happen.

He has already lost enough.

Since it cannot be used by him, the only option is to destroy it.

In any case, he wouldn't let Prince Rui get away with it.

Duan Yining quickly took the medicinal herbs and began to decoct them.

The movements were fluid and graceful, a truly delightful sight to behold.

While others admired him, Duan Yiyuan tormented Duan Yining to death in his mind over and over again.

He was the most talented and promising imperial physician in the Imperial Medical Academy!

Duan Yining should never have existed!

Duan Yining had already prepared the medicine and brought it to Duan Yiyuan.

He merely smiled at Duan Yiyuan's fiery gaze and calmly said, "Brother, drink your medicine."

Duan Yiyuan took the bowl and stared intently at Duan Yining.

Duan Yining simply smiled and turned to leave.

Duan Yiyuan drank the bowl of medicine in one gulp, and then he felt the lingering discomfort in his body recede instantly like a receding tide.

Several imperial physicians came to examine his pulse and confirmed that the poison in his body had been neutralized.

"See?" Qi Zhiyu said. "Duan Yining's medical skills surpass Duan Yiyuan's, and the medicine he makes is definitely better than what Yongningbo and the others provide."

"Grandfather, with his abilities, shouldn't he be granted a noble title?" Qi Zhiyu asked Emperor Kangwu.

Emperor Kangwu smiled and said, "Of course."

The competition just now wasn't just about winning or losing; it made it clear to everyone that Duan Yining's medical skills far surpassed Duan Yiyuan's.

The medicines made by Duan Yiyuan and his family were very effective for the soldiers.

Wouldn't it be better if it were Duan Yining instead?