A magical journey of a sharp-tongued woman and a goofy man

"Shut up!" Ye Shuli shouted angrily, making the glass windows of the council hall vibrate.

A burning rage surged in her eyes, as if it would set the dark council chamber ablaze.

But she quickly took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed her surging emotions.

No, she couldn't lose her composure and fall into the trap of these scoundrels!

Inside the council chamber, all sorts of rumors buzzed in her ears like maggots clinging to her bones, and swarmed around her like countless flies, making her feel nauseous.

Some whispered among themselves, their eyes darting around as if watching a good show; others murmured and pointed at her, as if criticizing her; still others cast disdainful glances at her without any attempt to hide it, as if she were some heinous criminal.

Ye Shuli felt a sense of suffocation, as if she had fallen into a huge quagmire and could not climb out no matter how hard she struggled.

This overwhelming malice almost drowned her.

She clenched her fists tightly, her fingertips digging deep into her palms, causing a sharp pain that barely kept her awake.

She knew that remaining calm at this moment was crucial.

Rumors are like viruses; once they spread, they can spread rapidly and become difficult to control.

She must find a solution as soon as possible, or the consequences will be dire.

Meanwhile, the manipulators of public opinion hiding in the shadows were even more pleased to see Ye Shuli like this.

A sinister smile crept across his lips as he continued to spread even more malicious rumors, adding fuel to the fire.

He was like a rat hiding in a gutter, constantly throwing filth at Ye Shuli, trying to completely destroy her reputation and ruin her name.

"I heard that Ye Shuli was willing to sell her body in order to gain power..."

"Jiang Ye is just a pretty boy, completely manipulated by Ye Shuli..."

"Those two are in cahoots; sooner or later they'll turn the mainland into a complete mess..."

These rumors are even more offensive, more malicious, and more inflammatory than before.

Ye Shuli's eyes grew colder and colder, as if they were covered with a layer of ice.

She knew that this invisible war had begun, and she would never sit idly by and wait for her doom.

She was determined to expose the mastermind hiding in the shadows and make him pay the price!

She turned to look at Jiang Ye and found him staring intently at a corner of the council hall, his eyes as sharp as a drawn sword.

"What did you find?" Ye Shuli asked in a low voice.

Jiang Ye's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile: "This is going to be interesting..."

Jiang Ye narrowed his eyes, like a wolf cub that had caught the scent of prey, a wicked smile playing on his lips: "These people, their tricks are so low! Sister, look over there in that corner, that old man in the gray robe, his eyes are darting around, and he keeps sneaking glances at you, it's like he's trying to hide something!"

Ye Shuli followed Jiang Ye's gaze and indeed found a shifty-eyed old man pretending to be discussing something with others, but his eyes kept glancing in her direction, clearly harboring ulterior motives.

"This guy is just a keyboard warrior!" Ye Shuli knew it in her heart, but her face remained calm. Instead, she showed a relieved smile, like an iceberg melting, which instantly amazed everyone present.

She knew that her little wolf dog would be absolutely reliable in a pinch!

Inside the council hall, everyone who saw Ye Shuli's smile also cast approving glances at Jiang Ye.

This seemingly carefree young man is surprisingly perceptive; he's truly a hidden talent!

"Cough cough..."

A loud voice broke the whispers in the council chamber.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw an elderly man with white hair and beard slowly standing up, leaning on a cane.

"Lord Ye, I am Li Su from Qingfeng Village. I have misunderstood you before, please forgive me." Li Su cupped his hands towards Ye Shuli and said sincerely, "Regarding those rumors, I am willing to do my part to help you clarify them!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

It should be noted that Li Su is a representative figure of the old forces and has always been skeptical of Ye Shuli's new order.

Unexpectedly, he actually stepped forward to help Ye Shuli; it's like the sun has risen in the west!

"Chief Li, what is this...?" someone couldn't help but exclaim, their face full of disbelief.

Li Su stroked his beard, his eyes resolute, and said, "Although I am stubborn, I am not unreasonable. I have seen everything Lord Ye has done. Those rumors are utter slander! Although Qingfeng Village is not strong enough, it is not a pushover to be bullied!"

Ye Shuli looked at Li Su. It seemed that although the old man was sharp-tongued, he still had a sense of justice.

"Chief Li, thank you for speaking up for me," Ye Shuli said with a slight smile. "However, dealing with these rats hiding in the gutter can't be done with just words. We need to produce solid evidence to shut them up completely!"

"Lord Ye is right!" Li Su nodded in agreement.

The atmosphere in the council chamber underwent some subtle changes following Li Su's statement.

Those who were initially skeptical of Ye Shuli began to waver.

After all, nobody wants to be used like a fool.

Just then, Jiang Ye suddenly leaned close to Ye Shuli's ear and whispered, "Sister, I think I smell a conspiracy..." Jiang Ye was like Ye Shuli's little tail, following her closely, his eyes practically glued to her, as if afraid she would run away.

They offered water one minute and asked about your well-being the next; their attentiveness was even better than that of a five-star hotel waiter.

Ye Shuli felt so sweet inside, as if she had been filled with honey, and her smile stretched almost to her ears.

People around them couldn't help but smile like doting aunts when they saw the two of them.

The air was filled with the cloying, sweet smell of romance.

Even the usually serious Li Su couldn't help but tease, "Lord Ye, your little follower is quite good; he knows how to take care of people."

Ye Shuli's pretty face flushed slightly, and she coughed lightly, trying to appear calm: "Chief Li is joking. He's just a mischievous monkey, never serious."

"A mischievous monkey? I don't think so, this kid is shrewd!" Li Su laughed and gave Jiang Ye a meaningful look.

Jiang Ye immediately straightened his back and said in a serious tone, "Chief Li, you have a discerning eye! I'm not just any ordinary mischievous monkey. I'm mischievous yet steady, steady yet mischievous, mischievous in just the right way, and steady in just the right way!"

His words made everyone burst into laughter, and the atmosphere in the council hall became much more relaxed.

However, the good times did not last long.

Although Jiang Ye and Ye Shuli's interactions were incredibly sweet, the rumors outside spread like wildfire, becoming more and more widespread and outrageous.

Various versions of the story have emerged, such as "Ye Shuli is a reincarnated demoness," "Jiang Ye is her puppet," and "They want to overthrow the entire continent," which are enough to make one's scalp tingle.

The public began to doubt Ye Shuli's plan to establish a new order, and some even publicly expressed their opposition.

The atmosphere in the council chamber became tense again, and Ye Shuli's brows furrowed tightly.

"Sister, don't worry, rumors stop with the wise." Jiang Ye held Ye Shuli's hand and gave her a reassuring look. "We will find a solution."

Ye Shuli nodded, took a deep breath, and tried her best to remain calm.

She knew that now was not the time to panic.

Suddenly, Jiang Ye's expression changed, and he leaned close to Ye Shuli's ear and whispered, "Sister, I feel like someone is watching us..."

Jiang Ye's words were like a lightning bolt, cleaving through the heavy atmosphere.

Ye Shuli instantly became alert and looked around, but found nothing unusual.

"Where?" Ye Shuli lowered her voice, her sharp eyes scanning every corner of the council hall, not missing a single suspicious detail.

"Hard to say, that guy is very well hidden, like a rat in a gutter." Jiang Ye curled his lip, looking disgusted. "However, you can smell the scheming aura about him from eight hundred miles away!"

Just as the two were whispering to each other, the Sage of Order slowly rose, his aged voice full of power: "Gentlemen, I am not very talented, but I do have a preliminary plan that may be able to deal with the current predicament."

The wise man stroked his long beard, his eyes gleaming with wisdom: "Rumors are meant to mislead the public; winning hearts and minds is paramount. We cannot afford to be passively attacked; we must take the initiative and expose the true faces of those schemers!"

The wise man's plan, simply put, is to "treat others as they treat you."

Since the other side is adept at spreading rumors, they will use more authentic and compelling evidence to completely refute those rumors.

"We can present the true state of the new order to the public in a transparent and open manner, down to the smallest detail," the wise man paused, then continued, "At the same time, we must also root out those behind the scenes and make them pay the price they deserve!"

After hearing the wise man's plan, Ye Shuli's eyes lit up. She had to admit, experience really does pay off!

This plan is not only highly feasible, but it can also serve as a deterrent to petty criminals.

Inside the council chamber, everyone was filled with anticipation for the wise man's plan, and a sense of admiration arose spontaneously.

"As expected of the wise man, you truly have great foresight!"

"With the wise man's guidance, we will surely overcome this difficulty!"

However, just as everyone was full of hope for the future, an undercurrent was quietly brewing.

The old-guard lord, that stubborn element who resisted the new order, is hiding in the shadows, insidiously plotting an even bigger conspiracy.

"Hmph, you think you can turn the tables with such petty tricks? You're dreaming!" The old-guard lord's lips curled into a sinister smile, his eyes flashing with malice. "Since you won't listen to reason, then don't blame me for being impolite!"

He quickly contacted other opposing forces, preparing to join forces to deliver a fatal blow to Ye Shuli.

"This time, we will utterly ruin her reputation, leaving her with no chance of ever recovering!" The voice of the veteran lord was like a demonic whisper from hell, sending chills down one's spine.

Inside the council chamber, Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye were still discussing the specific implementation details.

Suddenly, a carrier pigeon flew in and landed on Ye Shuli's shoulder.

Ye Shuli took down the letter, opened it, and her expression suddenly changed.

"What's wrong, sis?" Jiang Ye noticed Ye Shuli's unusual behavior and asked with concern.

Ye Shuli handed the letter to Jiang Ye.

"Looks like we're in new trouble..."

Jiang Ye took the letter, quickly glanced through it, and his expression turned grim.

"These old bastards, they really haven't given up their evil intentions!" Jiang Ye said through gritted teeth.

Ye Shuli slowly got up, walked to the window, and gazed into the distance.

Her eyes were deep and resolute, as if they could pierce through all the fog.

"Since they want to play, then we'll play along to the end!" Ye Shuli's lips curled into a cold smile, her tone full of confidence.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door...