The Crown Prince's Keen Eye

Seeing the Dong Jin Eldest Princess faint, and County Princess Qi Luo outside fall and break her leg, Huangfu Xuan finally reacted: "Summon the imperial physician!"
"Quick! Summon the imperial physician!" The inner attendant, receiving the order, sent the eunuchs beside him to relay it, causing the entire hall to fall into a flurry.
Meanwhile, Dan Tai Huang now looked at Jun Jing Lan with a gentle expression.
Just now, this person said that he had seen everything backstage, which also meant that he had seen her hit the Dong Jin Eldest Princess.
Yet, this person not only didn't accuse her but also helped her clear herself of suspicion. It seemed she would have to take responsibility this time.
Jun Jing Lan saw her glaring at him and smiled faintly, raising his cup to her from afar.
His posture was relaxed, as if he were an unconcerned spectator, and everything before him at this moment was like a play. Although Dan Tai Huang had put in considerable effort, she couldn't escape his eyes.
A dangerous man! She believed that not only he but others could also discern the hidden meaning today! That's why she deliberately chose this song, hoping that those who saw through the mystery would be truly unable or unwilling to speak because of it, such as Huangfu Xuan and her royal brother Dan Tai Ji! Yet, this demonic man calmly applauded, even praising her as if genuinely impressed! This quickly led her to the conclusion—whether or not she could contend with this demonic man today, she must avoid him in the future for safety!
The imperial physician arrived quickly. County Princess Qi Luo shrieked, clearly pampered since childhood, having never experienced such great pain! Accused Dan Tai Huang, was given twenty heavy blows, her leg was already almost broken, and now she was kicked out, her almost broken leg finally becoming completely broken!
And inside the hall, the imperial physician, through a layer of handkerchief, pressed Zhong Li Han's philtrum. After pressing for a long time, she finally, with great difficulty, regained consciousness! She coughed violently a few times, stretched out a hand to point at Dan Tai Huang, her eyes wide, glaring fiercely at her, wanting to say something but never quite articulating it: "Cough... Cough cough... Dan Tai Huang, you... you..."
"What about me?" Dan Tai Huang scratched her head, looking at her with a very innocent expression, as if extremely puzzled.
Zhong Li Cheng also looked at Dan Tai Huang with a stern face, understanding implicitly in his heart. His imperial sister's thoughts, he understood! His imperial sister had liked the Bei Ming Crown Prince for many years, so her reaction today was normal. Yet, he hadn't expected the Mo Bei Third Princess to truly be unkind, immediately finding an opportunity to retaliate! He lowered his head and spoke gently to Zhong Li Han: "Imperial sister, just speak clearly what happened. Who hit you? Your imperial brother will certainly seek justice for you!"
Dan Tai Ji let out a cold laugh, also stood up, and spoke: "I wonder what the Dong Jin Eldest Princess means by pointing at Huang'er like this? What? Is this the etiquette of the Dong Jin imperial family?" He had indeed seen everything that transpired backstage just now, but who was right and who was wrong, they could discuss after returning with his imperial sister. But outside, no one should think of bullying Dan Tai Ji's younger sister!
After speaking, he turned to Dan Tai Huang and said: "Huang'er, don't be afraid. With your royal brother here, no matter who harbors malicious intentions and wishes to smear you, your royal brother will not let them succeed!"
These words were full of implicit meaning. That is, even if his imperial sister truly did the hitting, their Mo Bei would absolutely not admit it. Furthermore, anyone who accused his imperial sister was not merely accusing or testifying, but fundamentally harboring malicious intentions and wishing to slander!
At this, Dan Tai Huang's impression of her royal brother was also very good! At this moment, she put on a very frightened expression, hiding behind Dan Tai Ji.
And the Dong Jin Eldest Princess, finally catching her breath, pointed at Dan Tai Huang and spoke: "It's her, it's her who just hit this princess!"
County Princess Qi Luo also shrieked loudly: "Father, it was the Mo Bei Princess who kicked your daughter out! Your daughter's leg is broken, oh dear, my leg is broken..."
Everyone in the hall frowned in disgust at the shrieks. Regardless of whether Dan Tai Huang had done it, County Princess Qi Luo shouting and screaming at the door was... ill-mannered! Dong Ling's number one talented woman? It seemed she was all talk and no substance! The Old Prime Minister felt his face burning, yet also pained for his precious pearl, so he too looked at Dan Tai Huang, as if wanting her to provide an explanation.
"Princess Qing Huang, how do you explain this?" Zhong Li Cheng's words were an interrogation. He was the most likely to ascend to the Dong Jin imperial throne, so his imposing aura was naturally not small.
Dan Tai Huang looked at the demonic Crown Prince not far away who was watching her, and also at the cold eyes of the dog emperor. She spoke with an unconvinced expression: "Explain what? This princess is gentle and weak, and that princess is even older than me. How could this princess, in front of everyone, dance and hit her at the same time? This, I..."
As she spoke, her eyes reddened, as if she had suffered a great grievance.
No one in this hall was a fool; they all understood perfectly. Everyone had seen it, but Dan Tai Huang was not someone easily bullied! However, they truly hadn't seen what happened behind the stage, so they couldn't "certainly" testify, thus they were powerless to help testify!
"But this princess doesn't even know who hit this princess?" The Dong Jin Princess pointed fiercely at her.
Dan Tai Ji's charming peach blossom eyes narrowed. He spoke without anger: "Then according to the Dong Jin Princess, does that mean if this prince stands before you all with a bruised face, he can accuse the Dong Jin Third Prince of hitting this prince, without needing evidence, simply because this prince clearly knows who hit him? The Princess can accuse Huang'er, but please, Princess, provide evidence, whether it be a witness or material evidence. Mo Bei is willing to bear responsibility, no two ways about it!"
Material evidence was impossible? And witnesses... The people here, even Zhong Li Cheng, who sat beside Zhong Li Han, were so engrossed by Dan Tai Huang's enchanting music that they didn't notice the person next to them being hit. The others need not be mentioned!
In this grand hall, only Huangfu Xuan, Dan Tai Ji, and Jun Jing Lan saw it! Huangfu Xuan also clearly saw what Dan Tai Ji saw, but most people didn't notice. Dan Tai Ji's stance to protect Dan Tai Huang was also very firm. He saw no need to stick his neck out for Zhong Li Han, making himself an enemy of Mo Bei, especially since Jun Jing Lan was clearly very willing to point out this matter. So he chose to feign ignorance, not saying a word.
Dan Tai Ji's words were reasonable and logical; Zhong Li Han couldn't refute them, her face flushed from being beaten! But Zhong Li Cheng reacted, turning to look at Jun Jing Lan: "The Bei Ming Crown Prince just said that Princess Qing Huang's dance technique... concealed profound mysteries, encompassing heaven and earth and all things. He must have seen something! If the Bei Ming Crown Prince saw it, please, Crown Prince, speak a word of justice!"
At this, everyone's eyes turned to Jun Jing Lan. That person was currently sitting leisurely in his seat, calmly eating, completely unconcerned. Hearing these words, his movements paused. He slightly raised his head, then put down his chopsticks.
Dan Tai Huang nervously frowned, watching the situation intently. The Crown Prince's enigmatic smile was extremely malicious. He suddenly looked at Dan Tai Huang, and spoke word by word: "This Crown Prince did indeed see Princess Qing Huang's dance technique just now... concealing profound mysteries!"
Everyone held their breath, waiting for him to continue. Zhong Li Han's eyes, filled with hidden affection, gazed at him, wishing she could entwine her gaze with Jun Jing Lan's.
And, at the moment of complete silence, he continued to speak: "The stage curtains flew, the clouds flowed like water, vivid and lively, like surging waves. And like a rising storm, truly beautiful beyond description! The more this Crown Prince watched, the more it felt like the Milky Way, displaying countless stars across the sky. The mysteries within were truly admirable! Oh right, Dong Jin Third Prince, what did you just say?"
"..." Zhong Li Cheng was silent. What did he say? What more could he say?!
Everyone either lowered their heads, looked at the sky, or stroked their beards. They secretly sighed in their hearts, the Bei Ming Crown Prince indeed had a keen eye. Even with such terrifying singing, he could discover such beautiful "mysteries." His thoughts were truly ingenious, and his unique explanation made them admire him to the core!
But Dan Tai Huang watched him with great curiosity. This demonic man actually didn't expose her. Why? Had his conscience awakened? Just as Dan Tai Huang looked at him, he calmly raised his wine cup, smiled faintly, and looked at her, his smile unreadable.
Seeing that Zhong Li Han's case failed, Zhong Li Cheng was naturally unconvinced, but there was nothing he could do! And at this moment, County Princess Qi Luo, limping, rushed in, lunging at Dan Tai Huang: "Vile woman! You dared to strike me! I'll kill you, I'll kill you!"