After Shen Han left, the citizens of Yexuan Country didn’t seem to blame Shen Han.
Instead, they felt that it was Song Ruizhe who lacked capability, yet went to invite a duel.
This act angered Shen Han, and the outcome was self-inflicted.
After this interlude passed, the contest continued.
On the side of Great Wei, after understanding the methods of witchcraft, there was almost no chance of defeat.
To avoid looking too bad, they somewhat let things slide.
But in the end, they always won.
This journey to declare might ended quite comprehensively.
After the banquet ended, the group tidied up and then embarked on their journey home.
Shen Han bought some snacks from Yexuan Country, although he didn’t like them, he took some with him.
Otherwise, he felt as if he hadn’t truly traveled here.
Before leaving, Shen Han replied to Ji Zhi’s letter.
As she had previously said, Shen Han directly told her that she could speak of him in Great Wei however she pleased.
Whether she said he was unfilial or didn’t listen to her, it was all up to her.
He even offered his help, as long as she wasn’t afraid of the Shen Family finding out her whereabouts.
The Shen Family daughter-in-law running away was undoubtedly the greatest shame in years.
Would they let her go easily?
Would she dare return to Great Wei?
...
Yexuan’s Third Prince Mansion.
At this moment, Song Ruizhe was kneeling on the ground, bowing his head.
Beside him, Ji Zhi was also hanging her head, her face looking unpleasant.
The Third Prince stood at the front, his face livid with anger.
"Tell me, where exactly did you find the courage to dare invite a duel with Shen Han.
Do you know who he is?
Didn’t you notice how the people of Wei Country looked at him!
Even if we were to lose, it wouldn’t be this humiliating; it would only be you, for being so base!"
The Third Prince finished scolding in one sentence, seeming still unsatisfied.
"I suppose you saw your elder brother performing poorly and wanted to steal the spotlight, right?
You’re so brainless, even in competing for favor, you’re this stupid and clumsy.
It’s one thing to disgrace yourself, but you’ve also embarrassed me in front of Your Majesty!"
Taking a breath, the Third Prince sat heavily on the chair, his anger still very strong.
But Song Ruizhe refused to bear the scolding alone, especially as his resentment was strong.
"Father, you can’t entirely blame me for this.
It was Mother who told me, she was the one who let me go invite Shen Han for a duel...
Otherwise, how would I be so confused to rashly challenge him..."
Upon hearing this, the Third Prince’s gaze turned fierce, glaring at Ji Zhi.
"What? Already married into my Yexuan Country, and yet still think of aiding Wei Country?"
Upon hearing this, the accusation was rather severe.
"Your Highness, you’ve misunderstood me...
I just wanted Ruizhe to stand out before others, and since Shen Han has some reputation, beating him would surely..."
Before she could finish, the Third Prince let out a cold snort.
"Beat Shen Han? Do you think that’s possible?
Even Ruicheng that child isn’t a match for the young ones from Wei Country, do you think your child has that ability?
With your foreign blood mixed in, do you think he can achieve it?"
Upon hearing this, Song Ruizhe’s face turned even more unpleasant.
Even his own father saying this, this bloodline truly troubled him.
In Song Ruizhe’s view, his lack of prominence was due to his flawed bloodline.
"Father, I don’t want to stay by Mother’s side anymore, can you let me live in another courtyard?"
His biological son actually said he didn’t want to stay by his side.