Chapter 556: Chapter 556 Zhong Yi He Deceived Me Chapter 556: Chapter 556 Zhong Yi He Deceived Me In the camera frame.

Lu Yingxue forced a smile, looking somewhat fragile: “Actually, at that time I discovered I was having an allergic reaction. Mingzhu accidentally mixed up my skincare products before the competition, causing my allergic reaction, and I was emotionally agitated after learning from Mingzhu that she bribed Li Songwen to frame the National Doctor’s disciple, and I lost my composure in the moment.”

Lu Yingxue said softly: “Missing the Needling Convention is a regret of my life, and what I regret even more is not having the chance to compete with the National Doctor’s disciple. I greatly admire Qiao Xi’s medical skills, it’s just that young people always have some fighting spirit… I always wanted to measure myself against her, but I also congratulate her for becoming the winner of the Needling Convention.”

The host flatteringly said: “Miss Lu’s medical skills are also very brilliant, if there was a fair competition, it’s still uncertain who would have emerged victorious. You have always been the pride of the Imperial Capital.”

Lu Yingxue smiled modestly.

“Regarding your cousin Xiang Mingzhu’s actions, what do you think?”

Lu Yingxue said indifferently: “In terms of public perspective, I think any profession should not resort to deception. Since she violated legal regulations, she must accept the punishment. Otherwise, it sets a bad example. On a personal level, I want to apologize for her actions to the National Doctor’s disciple.”

“Miss Lu, we all know clear well that the allergic incident was no accident.”

Lu Yingxue’s eyes reddened slightly, barely squeezing out a smile that stirred pity.

“As a cousin, I still prefer to believe that Mingzhu was unintentional. It’s also my fault for not being careful enough to notice the allergens in my skincare products, causing me to miss this grand event.”

Her willow-leaf-shaped eyes brimmed with moisture, on the verge of tears, but she never let them fall.

The host was impressed by her integrity and magnanimity, his eyes filled with admiration.

“Miss Lu is really kindhearted. It’s with such a pure heart that you bring relief to so many sick families in the Imperial Capital, freeing them from suffering. You truly are a good traditional Chinese medicine doctor, living up to the name of the female Hua Tuo.”

Lu Yingxue’s lips trembled slightly, touched: “You speak too highly of me, I’m just an ordinary person doing what I love. I’m very happy to be able to help everyone.”

After this interview.

All the previous dissatisfaction with Lu Yingxue for losing the competition online turned into dislike against Xiang Mingzhu.

“It’s all because of the disgusting Xiang Mingzhu, not only did she harm Qiao Xi but also hurt Lu Yingxue! But I always felt that Qiao Xi, despite being strong, couldn’t beat Lu Yingxue, she simply took advantage of the situation.”

“Who knows if in this lifetime we will get to see both of them compete on the same stage again!”

“There’s naturally a chance, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association holds assessments every year. Lu Yingxue is a member of the association, and Qiao Xi has become the vice president because she won the convention. Besides internal assessments of the association, there are other grand Chinese medicine events!”

“I feel so sorry for Lu Yingxue, she looks like she’s about to break! Tears welling up in her reddened eyes but still, she spoke of trusting Xiang Mingzhu! Xiang Mingzhu deserves to die, I hope she reflects for a few years in prison.”

“Xiang Mingzhu is like a rat in the gutter, a tumor in the Chinese Medicine Community! Oppose Xiang Mingzhu, refuse to buy any products from Xiang Group!”

“Oppose the Xiang Family’s continuation as one of the Imperial Capital’s Four Great Families, unless Mingzhu is expelled!”

“Lu Yingxue is truly innocent and pitiable!”

Qiao Xi, watching the “magnanimous” and “gentle” woman on the television screen, simply couldn’t imagine that such a woman would be a murderer.

Kind outside, but a serpent at heart.

That must be referring to people like Lu Yingxue.

By saying these words, she made Xiang Mingzhu the target of public criticism, while her own reputation remained completely unharmed. She even gained more pity by appearing as an innocent victim.

It also made people question the value of Qiao Xi’s title as the top traditional Chinese medicine doctor, feeling she just took advantage of an opportunity.

Qiao Xi is strong, but not as strong as Lu Yingxue.

Such sayings became increasingly prevalent, sinking deeply into people’s hearts.

Lu Yingxue is skilled in manipulating public opinion, impressive!

Just as Qiao Xi was reflecting with a cold expression, she heard Lu Yingxue in the TV say.

“Actually, there’s another piece of news to tell everyone, my elders have arranged a marriage for me. On the eighth of next month, I will be getting engaged to Zhong Yi!”

This news was like a thunderclap!

It buzzed in people’s heads!

A marriage alliance between the Lu Family and Zhong Family?

Qiao Xi realized she understood less and less about Young Master Zhong’s maneuvers; perhaps the title from the Needling Convention wasn’t important to him. He exchanged benefits with Huo Xingzhou using the title, while still planning to marry Lu Yingxue and support the Lu Family.

Is this the tactic of a businessman?

It’s too baffling.

“Congratulations to Miss Lu! I never expected that you and Young Master Zhong, this pair of heavenly-made match, are finally going to be engaged. I would like to join in on the celebration and have a cup of wedding wine myself.”

“Thank you.”

Lu Yingxue’s cheeks flushed, her eyes shining with delight.

She seemed very content.

It also made many who were hoping to kick the Lu Family while they were down wary; the Lu Family had found a new pillar of support. The engagement that was once rumored is finally going to be honored, no longer just so-called gossip.

Some, who wanted to take advantage of the Xiang Family’s mishap to step on the Lu Family, had to weigh their options carefully.

Qiao Xi stood up and turned off the television.

It turns out this interview with Lu Yingxue killed three birds with one stone.

“Young Madam, your Yangchun noodles are ready,” Xiaoyun called out, holding a bowl steaming with hot soup.

“I’ll be right there.”

Qiao Xi responded, unaware that someone had silently picked a fight for her and laid out a trap.

…

Meanwhile, at the Xiang Family’s villa in Banshan Qiushui.

Crash, bang!

A series of crisp sounds.

The floor was in shambles, littered with smashed ornaments and ceramic fragments.

Xiang Mingzhu’s face was pale, dressed in pajamas, having just watched the television interview, so furious she had smashed everything within reach.

“Cough cough…”

She clutched her chest, coughing as if her lungs were about to come out.

Yesterday, she had an attack of rage, and was sent back to the villa by her bodyguards. Today she just woke up to the terrible news of Lu Yingxue and Zhong Yi’s engagement, next month on the 8th!

How could Lu Yingxue climb over her to the top!

“Zhong Yi is mine! He is my man, it’s Lu Yingxue who is robbing me of love! Why has everyone betrayed me?” Xiang Mingzhu, with her hair disheveled, screamed in agony and bitterness.

“Little sister.”

Xiang Tao restrained her, “Stop shouting! Uncle said yesterday you’ve developed delusions; it’s all in your head. Zhong Yi is your cousin’s husband; please calm down!”

“I don’t have delusions! It’s all true, but I didn’t keep any evidence! Zhong Yi has deceived me, Lu Yingxue is a vile woman! Big brother, do you not believe me either?”

Xiang Mingzhu cried out, her long hair in disarray.

Xiang Tao and Xiang Mingzhu had the best relationship, and with the Xiang Family being in such turmoil, it was unlikely that the Lu Family would come to their aid.

Now, with their father still in critical condition at the hospital, he had to completely seal off any news to keep the media from finding out.

His younger brother Xiang Ze was still dwelling on the disgrace of the streaking incident at the Guan Family’s birthday banquet and the Needle Trial Contest, drinking his sorrows away, unfit to lead.

His own business acumen was mediocre at best, all he had was a clear mind.

Hoping only for their father to wake up and take charge.

He grabbed Xiang Mingzhu’s hand and shouted, “I believe you! But you have no proof! Mingzhu, uncle and Yingxue are so smart; how could they not have noticed any signs from Young Master Zhong. It’s just that they chose not to dig deeper and also gained the benefits from an arranged marriage! This is the unspoken agreement between the Zhong and Lu families.”

Otherwise, how could the long-rumored alliance between the two families have been settled now?

The top-tier wealthy families, when all is said and done, are all about the exchange of interests.

“How could this happen…”

Xiang Mingzhu felt her heart chilling, piece by piece; she became the biggest sacrifice.

After a silence, Xiang Tao said, “Mingzhu, what’s most important now is the lawsuit you’re faced with. Our family already has Xiang Huai in prison, you can’t end up there too. I have a way to save you.”

Xiang Mingzhu turned to him sharply: “What way?”