Pro and cons

He would have a leeway and even demand Nanling to take responsibility if Pei Jin was involved as he had planned. Even if not marriage ties he could still squeeze some benefits.

But now having offended Yusheng forget about such thing it would be great if they could keep their lives intact. Nanling would definetly not help them would even push the wave.

If Yusheng did kill them today with all the heirs and envoys of other nation as witness huajin would not be able to demand or seek justice from Nanling. They wouldn't dare to offend Yusheng by doing so and would only drink the bitter poison quietly.

It was the first time for Xu Shiyou to have landed on such situation where he was desperate to salvage not only lives but also the aftermath effects. A first time where he didn't know how to continue and instead wait for the others mercy and desicion with his life hanging by a thread.

Like Shiyou Xu Xiuzhi the eldest prince was thinking hard and fast to keep his and his sisters life while taking the situation to turn in his favor. He wanted Yusheng to take this matter to his imperial father and court. Then he would use his connection to escalate the situation.

Even his imperial father would have to back down if Yusheng was involved directly and Shiyou being denounced without spilling blood wouldn't be a dream. But he also didn't want to be found out and be in limelight as he would be the first one to be held in suspicion.

He wished and prayed for that slight push where without him doing anything Yusheng on her own raises the issue to his imperial father.

Yusheng as if having heard his inner thoughts finally speaks her mind "hmm..from the rest of you this lord indeed can see the difference..seems like what princess Jidan said is true.. being youngest and pampered high has defiled her learnings.. but such reasoning cannot be used as leverage.. seeing how the crown prince and rest of royal children are well taught and filial befitting of their status this lord shall spare your lives including this stupid princess.."

Everyone felt relief and thanked for the grace as they were not going to die. Princess Jidan was jumping inside as it was equal to achieving a merit from being acknowledged by Yusheng. Only Shiyou and Xiuzhi were clear that Yusheng wouldn't leave the matter so easily. Shiyou was feeling puns and needles while Xiuzhi was excited on what Yusheng demand will be.

Breaking their line of thoughts Yusheng continues "though huajin and the teaching's may not be at fault but it is also a fact that she is of royal blood thus emperor Zhangrun his empress and the crown prince as parents and blood related brother still has to shoulder the responsibility of her mistakes.. it is impossible for you all to not have known her nature yet still dare to bring and send such person in this sacred gathering where we are trying to tighten friendly bonds is unforgivable...we are all here today not to measure or show off our strengths rather to acknowledge the talents and skills we have..and to show all the world that the future generation strives for peace and prosperity with their capabilities..

If I don't punish and demand answer then it would be shaming my ancestors..unjust for this lord and medicine valley thus with the power and authority invested upon this lord.. this lord will have someone send to report of this issue to the emperor of huajin.. not to criticize but to remind and aware him for future.. I would like to remind all the heirs including the emperor of huajin that as the person in power they have to think of their nation and people before their blood ties.. there are many people in this world who should be respected and treated well regardless of having titles or noble blood..as for Xu Leiran she is to be imrprisioned inside her allocated tent until this lord receives the answer from emperor as a father and a ruler.. crown prince Shiyou is to present self reflection in written form as an heir and a brother tomorrow..

The eldest prince and third princess are not liable to any punishment along with other people as they were not involved in matter.. for their filial and good behaviour this lord shall mention emperor to have them rewarded..

This lords hopes that everyone today has learned the true intention behind this hunt and would move forward with good intentions...this lord is here to enjoy the hunt and nature not to punish and kill people.. but there is only so much that this lord will compromise to.. hope there won't be a second time similar to today's event.. as this lord won't be kind enough to give face..have her taken to her tent and provide the needed medical attention" finishes Yusheng.