Her words brought many people back to their senses. No one had actually seen the assassin's true face, so Jiang Lan could point his finger at anyone he pleased.
Besides, the assassin couldn't have been foolish enough to reveal his true appearance during the assassination attempt.
"Since Saintess Zhu Yun is so protective of this gentleman, I suppose I must have been mistaken."
"The world is a vast place, filled with people who look alike. I was frightened at the time, so it's entirely possible I saw incorrectly."
Jiang Lan said this with a seemingly careless smile before sitting back down.
Ling Zhuyun's public defense of Ye Ming actually gave him an opening. 'Someone of her character telling such a lie will surely have to bear the consequences later.'
The female disciples of the Jasper Pool Sect let out a collective sigh of relief.
