She still remembered that at the time, mother didn't even want to take a step outside the door. It wasn't easy for her mother to finally recover her spirit a little, only to be vexed again by this Su Jia Cheng.
The hand that Wei Wei hid within her sleeve slowly loosened. Don't know if it was because she's occupying the deceased's body, but those feelings of sorrow and anger felt as if she had experienced them herself.
However, no matter how deep her wrath was, she still needed to endure.
This old fox in front of her eyes wasn't easy to deal with. It was exactly because the previous her was so exasperated that she lost control of herself and did even more stupid things.
The current her was no longer the same. To be victorious again, she'll need to act based on how the scene unfolded.
"Misunderstanding?" Wei Wei's voice was level, "Prime Minister's word has been misused. It wasn't a misunderstanding, it was that you guys wrongfully accused me."
Su Jia Cheng's hand paused as it dropped. Wasn't this vile spawn of the Helian family too unappreciative of a kindness that was extended to her? He'd already given her a way out, yet she's still making things serious this way. She's simply asking for suffering!
"Grandmaster, look at how crabby this lass' disposition is, the same as that mother of hers, rigid in logic and unforgiving. I've already recognized the mistake, yet she is unwilling to unclench her bite. This actually is causing me to not know what to do. Grandmaster is the country's Royal Advisor, maybe you have a way of dealing with this?"
There were so many people here, yet Su Jia Cheng didn't ask them. He only asked Grandmaster. The reason was because earlier, before coming here, he had already heard that that vile spawn unexpectedly actually dared to curry favor with the grandmaster while the testing was taking place. Also, he had assisted the chancellor at court before, so of course he knew Grandmaster's character. Surely Grandmaster already detested her and was greatly disgusted. He definitely will stand on this side when speaking.
Furthermore, even though Grandmaster had never bothered with state affairs, he nevertheless held an influential position in court.If he would open his mouth, then no matter how glib that vile spawn's tongue was, she also could only shut her mouth and eat her losses.
A good-for-nothing little miss who already lost her power should be content with her lot and settle in her place. If she's making such efforts to find unhappiness, then don't blame him for being ruthless!
Having heard that, Tusu Feng, who had always been kindly, furrowed his dense eyebrows more and more, and became more and more anxious. Grandmaster had always been unrestrained. Everything he did was based on his own preferences, so a person never knew what he might say next. It's very possible that from this point forward, the Helian family's young lass would be made to suffer more unfair grievances. Adding to that Grandmaster's influence within the academy, if even he would reject Wei Wei, then in the future, what Wei Wei would have to face may very well be the entire academy's rejection.
Thinking up to this point, Tusu Feng was just about to open his mouth.
But an aged person's voice then sounded out. Within the low and deep voice was an anger never seen before, "Forget not admitting to their own deeds, they even insulted my disciple in this way! Rigid in logic and unforgiving? Heh heh, then today we will both be rigid in logic and unforgiving. Anyone unwilling to accept this is welcome to come find me for a discussion!"
Who was it?
Who was it that was speaking?
His tone of voice was totally insolent!
For a period of time, everybody was somewhat unable to respond, until they saw Grandmaster, who should've been sitting at the seat of honor, shake himself and stepped off, quickly arriving in front of Wei Wei. His intent to protect her was very obvious. Everybody was stunned!
Eyes looking at Wei Wei were filled with disbelief and shock!
"Originally, I really didn't want to speak out." Grandmaster's face expressed a strong annoyance. He had really wanted to, in accordance with disciple's wish, guard this secret with her. However, he didn't anticipate that even with the evidence so clearly displayed, these people nevertheless still could be so thick skinned and claimed that she was rigid in her logic and unforgiving. This put Grandmaster in an especially bad mood!
"Su Jia Cheng, you members of the Su family simply pushed people too far!" Grandmaster's cold eyes scanned in a full circle, "No matter who it is, if they made a mistake, they should apologize. You guys not only didn't apologize, instead, like this, you closed in on my disciple step by step. Aah, as a matter of fact, I want to see, now that I'm here, who still dares to vilify my disciple!"
After hearing these words, all of the teachers deeply gasped in dismay!
Even some of Su Jia Cheng's leg muscles went limp. How, how could it be like this! No matter who it was, they all didn't think that Grandmaster would suddenly accept a disciple, and the one he accepted was even a good-for-nothing from the Helian family!
Finished. This time it's the end!
Recollecting the things they had said previously, each instructor's back was covered with a layer of cold sweat.
They had even naively thought that Grandmaster didn't look at Wei Wei favorably, and simply didn't think more deeply about it.
Now looking at it again, all of them had misunderstood to the extent that in front of Grandmaster's face, they even spoke badly of his disciple in every way possible.
Helian Jiao Er and Helian Mei's face color was the most unsightly, to the extent Helian Mei's hands were trembling. Previously, she even jeered in that good-for-nothing's face and said that for sure, she wouldn't know Grandmaster. But now…..no, this totally wasn't real!
Not to mention those outsiders who dared not believe, even the one familiar with Grandmaster, Tusu Feng, also didn't expect things would develop this way. His eyebrows lightly jumped, "She really is your disciple? When did you accept her?"
Originally, Grandmaster wanted to speak of it properly, about how his disciple had greatly surprised him a few days ago, but when he saw Wei Wei's gaze turned towards him and coolly looked over, he instantly changed his words, "Just, just recently accepted her!"
"Just recently accepted her?" Tusu Feng obviously didn't believe it as his eyebrows lifted.
Grandmaster puffed his c.h.e.s.t, "What? That little lass just happened to be pleasing to my eye, so I accepted her as a disciple. Is that not possible?
"Of course it's possible." Tusu Feng's gentle and refined eyes seemed like they could see through everything, but just didn't expose it. That Helian family's lass unexpectedly was capable of keeping this old fogey under control. This was indeed interesting…..
Chapter 43 - Apologize With Palms And Mouths
As for Su Jia Cheng, he regretted it so much he wished he could immediately find a crack on the ground that he could dive into.
He had lived for so many years, and within the Dragon War Empire, he'd always held a pivotal position. This was the first time that he was talked down by someone until his face and ears turned red.
Even if he didn't know what kind of good luck that vile spawn had to make Grandmaster take a fancy to her.
He now only hoped that everyone's attention could be continuously centered around that vile spawn, and that what had happened just now wouldn't be brought up again.
Unfortunately, Helian Mei's fierce and unruly nature had been well developed since very early on. She charged to arrive in front of Wei Wei and shouted herself hoarse, "You did it on purpose! You purposefully made a fool of me and Second Sister!"
"Oh?" Wei Wei raised her eyebrow and smiled, "From beginning to end, it was Third Sister and Second Sister who were making false charges against me. How did it become me purposefully making a fool you guys?"
Being looked down upon made Helian Mei completely lost her senses, "From beginning to end you were totally pretending, you….."
"Shut up!" Su Jia Cheng strong-handedly dragged Helian Mei back, immediately pushed away the g
uard following behind, and fiercely glared at her while secretly scolding her. Once this girl got upset, she was no longer able to analyze the situation. Couldn't she learn even half of Jiao Er's thoughtful bearing! From now on, having this situation go away by sleight of hand will be difficult…..
Wei Wei didn't need to think to know what he was planning, wanting to have the matter settled by leaving it unsettled? In this world, where would one find such a convenient thing!
"Allegedly, Su Jia Cheng has always been known to be righteous and just. Now that your two granddaughters have accused me wrongly and insulted me like this, don't know how Su Prime Minister will handle this?"
Wei Wei unhurriedly obstructed the minister's guard who was going to take Helian Mei away, then indolently and leisurely stood on the path, making anyone who wanted to leave unable to do so.
The teachers didn't speak again. Even Tusu Feng and Grandmaster's manner was also calm and quiet. However, their gazes were thoroughly fixed on Su Jia Cheng's body, creating an oppression difficult to describe with words.
Su Jia Cheng knew that he couldn't continue to feign ignorance. In his heart he wished he could take this little vile spawn and skin her.
One sentence from this vile spawn and he was pushed into the most violent area of the storm.
As it was, if he didn't really pay with something, he's afraid even his reputation would also suffer damage.
He was a minister at court, and what's most damaging for a minister was to lose prestige.
He didn't know how Wei Wei was capable of grabbing onto this point to start the discussion. However, Su Jia Cheng understood. This time, even if he was unwilling, in front of everybody, he still needed to put on an act.
Thinking about how he'd been at court for so many years, yet unexpectedly was forced to this extent by a little vile spawn, Su Jia Cheng bit at the thin flesh at his lip. Nevertheless, the expression on his face didn't change as he considered all options.
With a deep voice he said, "Jiao Er, Little Mei, Grandpa knows you guys didn't really plan to frame your eldest sister. However, you guys are stubborn by nature and simply didn't consider how serious this matter is, therefore you spoke irresponsibly, making your oldest sister feel wronged. If Grandpa didn't give Wei Wei a response today, I will go against human convention in regards to both public sentiment as well as proprietary…..since it was the mouth that made a mistake, then use your own palm to give yourself twenty slaps and properly admit your mistake!"
"Grandfather….." In an instant, even Helian Jiao Er became dumb and her whole body shook. She looked at Su Jia Cheng, yet didn't want to believe grandfather unexpectedly made this kind of decision. How could she continue to stay at White Academy in the future!
How could Su Jia Cheng not know the consequences? Yet in the end, he even f.o.r.c.i.b.l.y shouted to get things started, "Still not moving?"
Helian Jiao Er was stupefied. Her half open delicate eyelashes were like a rose which still contained water droplets. The empress always doted on her, when was she ever treated this way before.
Helian Mei's appearance changed even more drastically, didn't want to believe it, and turned around. What she received was her grandfather's cold expression.
The person she was most afraid of was maternal Grandfather. Whatever Grandfather wanted her to do, she didn't dare not do it. Therefore, she straightened her neck and withdrew.
Helian Jiao Er's thin lips was chewed on until it turned bright red. Her eyes contained trickling tears and wanted to weep. Since the time she was born, she had never received this kind of humiliation. In order for her to be a winner, she had entered White Academy, and received praises everywhere. Having to slap her own mouth in front of everybody like this now, this is all because of that little s.l.u.t!
If…..If it wasn't for her!
How could she fall this low!
"Get moving." Su Jia Cheng's soft voice spoke, yet couldn't bear it after all, and turned his back around. He didn't want to look.
Slap!
One.
Slap!
Two..
Hearing the sound of the palms by her ear, Wei Wei only stood there calm and composed. From start to finish, she didn't change her posture.
Only after twenty slaps did Helian Jiao Er stopped her hand, and felt her face on fire with burning pain. It seemed like everyone was looking at her. She strongly felt humiliated, yet her complexion barely changed. Right now, she only wished to shred Wei Wei to bits with her own hands!
Su Jia Cheng restrained her hand, secretly exerting himself, "Jiao Er, you and Wei Wei are sisters by blood. How would sisters become enemies overnight. Your character had always been kind hearted; Grandfather had always known. Hurry and go apologize to your Oldest Sister. Let this matter pass and forget about it."
"Grandfather….." Helian Jiao Er's lowered eyes held back tears. She knew Grandfather was making her go and apologize now for the sake of preserving her reputation. However, making her bow her head to Wei Wei, she really could not do it!
Su Jia Cheng deepened his tone of voice, "Hurry and go."
"Yes." Helian Jiao Er slowly inhaled, moved as elegantly as a water lily, and arrived in front of Wei Wei. She wanted to maintain her own lovely and pitiable image in front of people, but discovered that the corners of her mouth hurt too much to move, and couldn't help but hate even more, "It's us who misunderstood Oldest Sister."
Wei Wei looked at her and slowly smiled, "Just like before when I spoke to Prime Minister Su, Sister, allow me to remind you again. It's not misunderstood, it's falsely accused!"
"You….." Helian Jiao Er was so angry her little face entirely changed color. She inhaled one big mouthful of air and stiffly suppressed the maliciousness from coming out of her throat, "What Older Sister said is right."
This little vile spawn! Su Jia Cheng tensed his hand, yet smiled kindly in front of people, "Seeing you sisters become reconciled, I'm glad."
Wei Wei smiled and turned in his direction, "What Prime Minister Su said is right, this indeed does make people glad."
Don't worry, everything was only just getting started.
In the future, there would be more and more occasions to make you guys "glad"!
What you guys took from me, and all that you snatched away from my mother, I will use my own hands to take back bit by bit!
Su Jia Cheng also didn't know why, but when facing that pair of eyes, he unexpectedly felt that in there, threads of darkness overflowed. However, he didn't forget his own status as he stiffly laughed, "Grandmaster, you're fortunate. You've really accepted a fine disciple."
Grandmaster didn't even give him half a face and in a cold voice said, "Following this, there will be more tests at the academy, people with no assigned duties can already leave. Those who were called people with no assigned duties waited for Su Jia Cheng with stiff smiles. The expressions that were already unsightly became even more unsightly.
Grandmaster didn't care about these things and brought his own disciple to go to another courtyard. He was going to see what result the Superior Compound's testing would produce. According to his speculation, that little stinker living at the Ghost Palace should've appeared earlier. During this time, he should be making a huge show of his skill at the Superior Compound!
He must point him out for his disciple to have a good look, so that once she recognized him, she could hide better a bit farther away from that little stinker.
Chapter 44 - Poisonous Thoughts Born Again
However, Grandmaster was mistaken about one thing.
And that was that a certain Highness, who came and went like a shadow, simply didn't test at the Superior Compound at all. Instead, he was at the 'Inferior Compound' and 'Fine Compound' testing arena where nobody came to watch.
The academy had decided to separate the males and females during the exam in order to make the competition more fair, which virtually gave a certain Highness a very convenient way of concealing his identity.
Also, everybody'
s attention was on Wei Wei, wishing to see how shameful she was going to be.
Therefore, very few people knew that there was another test going on at an arena to the side…..
"How, how could it be you?" Zhang Shi Jie, who originally wanted to exhibit his skill at the martial qi competition looked at the man standing there facing him. He couldn't control himself and retreated a step back.
Baili Jia Jue coldly looked down on him and still didn't speak while slowly moving his own wrist, as handsome as a deity who'd descended, unable to conceal the killing intent that appeared.
"Wait!" Zhang Shi Jie couldn't control himself and shrilly cried out. He wouldn't forget how terrifying his opponent was. This guy was like an extremely poisonous snake. It seemed like he only needed to barely move and immediately his opponent would be swallowed into his belly.
The wound on his leg still hadn't recovered. The severe fracture was entirely bestowed upon him by this guy in front of his eyes.
Actually, he didn't dare to say anything.
Because his opponent's strong oppression unexpectedly made him feel as if he couldn't breathe.
Not merely this.
Up until now, he still hadn't been able to uncover what the real identity of the guy in front of him was.
Originally, he thought he could be an expert concealed within the Superior Compound.
However, he didn't expect that the guy would surprisingly appear here! Could it be that this person was also an agent snuck in by one of the four clans?
No!
It couldn't be!
He'd met all of the people from the four clans before, yet he'd never even seen the person in front of him before!
Zhang Shi Jie distractedly turned towards the handsome man and increasingly approached closer. The disdainful look in his eyes had already been replaced by shock long ago.
"Who are you actually!?" As if wanting to regurgitate the shock within his heart, he howled insanely. It was difficult to conceal the quivering in that last howl..…..
Zhang Shi Jie felt that within the other's entire body, waves of murderous intent were surging up violently, causing his own pair of legs to uncontrollably tremble. After that, the sword in his hand was tossed away. He ran off from the top of the stage virtually pissing in his own pants, while his mouth still shouted out, "I'm not competing, I want to forfeit. Did you guys hear that, I want to forfeit!"
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