Rebirth of the Strongest Female Emperor

othered with Lu Xiuwen and immediately walked to Yun Shu’s side to support him.

“Junior Sister Ye…” Yun Shu grasped Ye Qingtang’s wrists tightly.
Agitation filled his eyes.
He was very aware that if not for Ye Qingtang’s timely appearance, not only would he not be able to punish Lu Xiuwen for his crime, he would even be accused of maligning a fellow disciple instead.

Ye Qingtang chuckled.
Since others were present, she did not say anything and only helped Yun Shu out.

Once they exited the Disciplinary Hall, Yun Shu could not conceal his gratitude anymore.

“Junior Sister Ye, thank you for standing up for me today.
If not for you, I’m afraid…”

Ye Qingtang shook her head.
“Senior Brother Yun, there’s no need for formalities between us.
I am clear of what Lu Xiuwen did, but it’s a pity that there is no concrete evidence for the Warden to convict him, and I could only use wits to resolve your hatred temporarily.”

Yun Shu laughed bitterly.
“I really did not expect Lu Xiuwen to be so vicious and have such wild ambitions.
I am to blame for not being able to see his true colors.
But… where did you pick up the sword that you took out just now? I’ve never seen Lu Xiuwen use it before.”

Ye Qingtang scanned her surroundings, and after ensuring that there was no outsider present, she said softly, “I didn’t even pick up that sword.
I went to Lu Xiuwen’s room to steal it before I went to the Disciplinary Hall.”

Yun Shu was stunned.

“S… steal?”

Ye Qingtang nodded.
“Lu Xiuwen must have been certain enough to dare to attack you.
I know that there’s no way you could win him in the Disciplinary Hall, so I made a trip to his room first.
The blood on it was smeared using your blood-stained clothes as well.”

Yun Shu was completely dumbfounded.
Never had he thought that Ye Qingtang would be so bold and detailed to set up this trap for Lu Xiuwen to fall in.