For Feng Tongtong, reaching the early stage of Kai Guang at this age was already difficult.
But in Feng Ninghe's eyes, the mere early Kai Guang stage was like an ant.
She could kill Feng Tongtong as easily as crushing an ant.
However... to eradicate the entire Feng Guangyao family, she couldn't be too hasty.
"Your... Your Highness..."
Feng Tongtong, disbelieving, cradled her swollen half-face, her lips trembling fiercely, "You actually hit me for this woman? I am a young lady of the Feng family, and my sister is in Jinling. She is an inner disciple of the Immortal Sect!"
Feng Tongtong's greatest confidence lay in her genius sister who had entered the Immortal Sect.
The Ling Jing Continent was divided into two great continents: 'Xiyou' and 'Jinling'.
Within the great continents, sects were numerous.
The various countries of the Ling Jing Continent were not entirely independent but were governed by major immortal cultivation sects.
The Li Kingdom was a small country under the jurisdiction of the Immortal Sect. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Joining the Immortal Sect was like leaping over the dragon gate; one's future prospects were immeasurable.
If successful, one's status would skyrocket. It was not impossible to stand on equal footing with royalty, and even to curry favor.
Mentioning Feng Qingcheng, an uncontrollable killing intent flashed in Feng Ninghe's eyes.
The pain of the abdominal incision five years ago was still vivid.
An inner disciple of the Immortal Sect?
There was still time.
Once her cultivation fully recovered, she would have to make a trip to Jinling.
At that time, she would see how far Feng Qingcheng had grown.
Feng Tongtong's words brought a flicker of clarity to Baili Ye's eyes.
He deliberately lowered his voice, gently explaining to her, "Tongtong, the immediate priority is to heal. Everything else can wait."
Feng Tongtong felt slightly better.
She glared at Feng Ninghe, "Can I have the medicine now?"
"Your Highness, the other half of Third Miss's face is still intact. One slap might not be enough."
Feng Ninghe lowered her gaze, waved her hand, and produced a small bottle of medicine from her silver bell spirit bracelet.
As she moved, the small silver bell on the spirit bracelet tinkled crisply.
Seeing the medicine, a hint of fervor appeared in Baili Ye's eyes.
He quickly leaned close to Feng Tongtong's ear and whispered, "Tongtong, bear with it a little longer, and I will compensate you afterward."
Feng Tongtong pouted aggrievedly, but to please Baili Ye, she offered the other clean half of her face, "For Your Highness, Tongtong is willing to endure hardship."
Her disheveled appearance made Baili Ye unable to look directly at her.
He instinctively took a step back, but his hand moved with lightning speed.
*Slap!*
Another crisp slap echoed.
This time, Feng Tongtong flew even further, falling to the ground with a grimace, her cheeks bearing clear handprints.
This time, she had even lost a tooth.
At this moment, even a stray dog on the street would not want to look at her.
Feng Tongtong's head throbbed with pain. She endured it, lowered her gaze, and a hint of venom flashed in her eyes.
She leaped up, fiercely grabbing at Feng Ninghe's veil, muttering, "I want to see what ugly face you're hiding beneath that veil!"
Feng Ninghe did not dodge. Her figure was straight, standing still.
The veil was snatched away, and a delicate face instantly appeared before everyone.
Her skin was like congealed fat, her eyes slanted, and her gaze was like a sharp blade, carrying a faint, aloof aura.
This face was breathtakingly beautiful, and paired with her white robes, she exuded a cold, noble temperament.
"Ah!"
Feng Tongtong, as if seeing a ghost, turned deathly pale and retreated step by step, "You... Feng Ninghe? You're dead!"
Even Baili Ye's face turned ashen.
He instinctively glanced at the carriage, a sense of apprehension growing in his heart.
Who would have thought that someone who had died five years ago would be standing before them alive and well five years later?
More importantly, this woman was somehow connected to Immortal Xu.
But as his gaze swept over Feng Ninghe, his eyes involuntarily narrowed.
This face was too beautiful.
Even more beautiful than five years ago.
Every feature on her face seemed like a masterpiece, exquisitely perfect.
He was so captivated that he momentarily forgot about demanding the pill.
Feng Ninghe curved her beautiful red lips, a mischievous glint in her eyes, "Feng Tongtong, long time no see."
This sentence gave Feng Tongtong a definitive answer.
She was not dead.
And she was living well.
Feng Tongtong, however, was like a rat whose tail had been stepped on. Her face was filled with panic, and her sharp voice seemed to pierce the ears, "You wretched woman, you're not dead yet!"
As soon as these words were uttered, Baili Ye's expression changed drastically.
Although five years had passed, Feng Ninghe's beauty had been renowned throughout the Li Kingdom.
Many people within the imperial city had seen Feng Ninghe before.
So when Feng Tongtong called out Feng Ninghe's name, everyone reacted, and discussions erupted.
"The true legitimate daughter of the Zhen Guo Duke's mansion, Feng Ninghe, disappeared for a full five years. It was rumored that she had been attacked by fierce beasts and died at Wan Shou Cliff, but unexpectedly, she is not dead!"
"Back then, the Zhen Guo Duke and the Feng family army died on the battlefield. Feng Ninghe's brother followed suit and died for the country, as did the Zhen Guo Duke's youngest daughter. The entire family met an unfortunate end, which was a pity at the time."
"Feng Ninghe is alive. Isn't this good news for the current Zhen Guo Duke? Why does the Third Miss Feng look like she hates Feng Ninghe to death?"
"Back then, the 'three flowers of the Feng family'—Feng Ninghe, Feng Qingcheng, and Feng Tongtong—were quite famous in our Li Kingdom. The three sisters were as close as blood sisters. Why does it seem to me now that this is not the case?"
"Tsk. Sisterly affection? I think it was just for show. Less than half a month after Feng Ninghe died, Feng Tongtong suddenly became the Crown Prince's fiancée. Think about it, just think about it."
At this moment, Feng Tongtong, overcome with anger, did not hear the discussions of the common people gathered around the Crown Prince's residence. She rushed towards Feng Ninghe without restraint, wanting revenge for the two slaps.
As soon as she raised her hand, before it could fall, her wrist was grabbed, and she was violently thrown aside.
It was Baili Ye who acted.
He had already heard the crowd's discussion and felt that something was amiss.
Feng Ninghe had been deliberately forced to leave the imperial city five years ago, and then 'died' outside.
Feng Tongtong, this fool, dared to attack Feng Ninghe in public after her identity had been revealed.
If the other party became enraged and revealed the truth of that year's events, and it reached the imperial palace through the populace.
Putting aside whether he could still contend for the position of Crown Prince,
He might be criticized and impeached by the old officials who had been friendly with the Zhen Guo Duke.
Baili Ye calmed his shock and adjusted his expression, looking at Feng Ninghe with feigned 'surprise,' "Ninghe, it's wonderful that you're not dead. Do you know how worried I was about you after the incident back then?"