What Shu Nuan was asking for was clear.
Master Chen jumped up from his seat. “Shu Nuan, what do you mean?” he asked.
Ji Xubai was a rare teacher, both young and talented. He was the most promising person in recent years, but Shu Nuan wanted him removed.
For the first time, Shu Nuan had the guts the speak out, relying on the shelter provided by Sheng Qianmo. “This is what I want.”
“Everyone has to pay for the mistakes they make. As a teacher of Class One, he not only failed to set an example but slandered one of his students. If Master Chen accommodates such people, the name of the foremost governmental entity, the Yulin Academy, would be sullied.”
Sheng Qianmo spoke in a hushed tone, but his last sentence was with full deterrence.
Besides, Sheng Qianmo fought in the battlefield all year round. Even if he didn’t speak, he had an imposing presence; anyone would be frightened.
Teacher Li’s look turned dark and he didn’t make any suggestions, only saying, “Let Master Chen decide.”
Master Chen looked solemn and decided to rely on Ji Xubai’s background, saying, “Prince Sheng, you are right, but if the old marquis asks later…”
Before he could finish speaking, Sheng Qianmo smiled coldly and said, “Such a disgraceful thing. Old Marquis Ji won’t have the face to ask.”
However even in this situation, Ji Xubai’s expression was calm. It seemed he’d expected to be dismissed because of this matter. With a slight smile, he said, “Your Highness’s words are too heavy. No matter what I do, it is my problem. It’s not worth going up to Ji Manor.”
“In this case, you are responsible for your problems,” Sheng Qianmo muttered.
Ji Xubai gave him a fixed look and answered, “Ok.”
He agreed to his dismissal.
Finally, Sheng Qianmo demanded that Master Chen further investigate the matter of Shu Nuan being wronged.
……
When Shu Nuan came out of the library, she was a little relieved.
She didn’t know whether it was for herself or for Wen Zhigu.
At this time, she naively believed that as long as Ji Xubai wasn’t a part of the Yulin Academy, Wen Zhigu would be able to escape from his clutches.
When Sheng Qianmo was about to leave the academy with Shu Nuan, Ji Xubai had finished gathering his things and was also going outside, followed by several pages carrying his things. Seeing Sheng Qianmo, Ji Xubai walked over, looked at Shu Nuan, then looked back at the prince and smiled. He said, “Brother Qianmo, you and my sister have an engagement. This is not sincere of you.”
Finishing that sentence, Ji Xubai didn’t wait for Sheng Qianmo’s reply. He left with a smile, as if he’d arrived just to add to their troubles.
However, after listening to Ji Xubai’s words, Shu Nuan had no change of expression, although she lowered her eyes slightly. As if in an instant she’d forgotten all about being under his protection.
What are you thinking in your little head?” Sheng Qianmo pinched her chin and said calmly, “It’s not what you think.”
Shu Nuan pushed his hand and whispered, “I don’t think anything…”
A horse stopped behind him.
The emperor’s close bodyguard had come to deliver a message asking the Fourth Prince to reach the palace without delay to see the emperor.
Sheng Qianmo thought that it was on the matter of southern Xinjiang.
Sheng Qianmo was clear that matters about that country couldn’t drag on any longer. He let Li Yuan, who’d been waiting outside the academy, escort Shu Nuan back to the manor, while he went with the messenger to the palace.
What Shu Nuan was asking for was clear.
Master Chen jumped up from his seat. “Shu Nuan, what do you mean?” he asked.
Ji Xubai was a rare teacher, both young and talented. He was the most promising person in recent years, but Shu Nuan wanted him removed.
For the first time, Shu Nuan had the guts the speak out, relying on the shelter provided by Sheng Qianmo. “This is what I want.”
“Everyone has to pay for the mistakes they make. As a teacher of Class One, he not only failed to set an example but slandered one of his students. If Master Chen accommodates such people, the name of the foremost governmental entity, the Yulin Academy, would be sullied.”
Sheng Qianmo spoke in a hushed tone, but his last sentence was with full deterrence.
Besides, Sheng Qianmo fought in the battlefield all year round. Even if he didn’t speak, he had an imposing presence; anyone would be frightened.
Teacher Li’s look turned dark and he didn’t make any suggestions, only saying, “Let Master Chen decide.”
Master Chen looked solemn and decided to rely on Ji Xubai’s background, saying, “Prince Sheng, you are right, but if the old marquis asks later…”
Before he could finish speaking, Sheng Qianmo smiled coldly and said, “Such a disgraceful thing. Old Marquis Ji won’t have the face to ask.”
However even in this situation, Ji Xubai’s expression was calm. It seemed he’d expected to be dismissed because of this matter. With a slight smile, he said, “Your Highness’s words are too heavy. No matter what I do, it is my problem. It’s not worth going up to Ji Manor.”
“In this case, you are responsible for your problems,” Sheng Qianmo muttered.
Ji Xubai gave him a fixed look and answered, “Ok.”
He agreed to his dismissal.
Finally, Sheng Qianmo demanded that Master Chen further investigate the matter of Shu Nuan being wronged.
……
When Shu Nuan came out of the library, she was a little relieved.
She didn’t know whether it was for herself or for Wen Zhigu.
At this time, she naively believed that as long as Ji Xubai wasn’t a part of the Yulin Academy, Wen Zhigu would be able to escape from his clutches.
When Sheng Qianmo was about to leave the academy with Shu Nuan, Ji Xubai had finished gathering his things and was also going outside, followed by several pages carrying his things. Seeing Sheng Qianmo, Ji Xubai walked over, looked at Shu Nuan, then looked back at the prince and smiled. He said, “Brother Qianmo, you and my sister have an engagement. This is not sincere of you.”
Finishing that sentence, Ji Xubai didn’t wait for Sheng Qianmo’s reply. He left with a smile, as if he’d arrived just to add to their troubles.
However, after listening to Ji Xubai’s words, Shu Nuan had no change of expression, although she lowered her eyes slightly. As if in an instant she’d forgotten all about being under his protection.
What are you thinking in your little head?” Sheng Qianmo pinched her chin and said calmly, “It’s not what you think.”
Shu Nuan pushed his hand and whispered, “I don’t think anything…”
A horse stopped behind him.
The emperor’s close bodyguard had come to deliver a message asking the Fourth Prince to reach the palace without delay to see the emperor.
Sheng Qianmo thought that it was on the matter of southern Xinjiang.
Sheng Qianmo was clear that matters about that country couldn’t drag on any longer. He let Li Yuan, who’d been waiting outside the academy, escort Shu Nuan back to the manor, while he went with the messenger to the palace.
