"Ahem... Everyone, the academy's accountant is not here today. Please leave your addresses so I can send someone to thank you and settle the medical bill another day."
The headmaster gestured to the servant who had rushed from home upon hearing the news to bring out a writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone and place them on the octagonal table.
Outside the academy.
Xiao Jingzhao was the first to jump off his horse and strode towards the academy.
Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I saw an official from the yamen standing in front of a carriage, and a pretty figure entered the carriage.
Xiang Yang followed Xiao Jingzhao's gaze and saw the officials leaving with the carriage.
Xiangyang scratched the back of his head in confusion: "Master, where are they going?"
Xiao Jingzhao exhaled a breath of stale air: "The scholars should be alright."
Upon entering the academy, Xiao Jingzhao listened to the headmaster recount the events that had transpired.
The headmaster, forcing himself to kneel and beg for forgiveness, was met with a single glance from Xiao Jingzhao.
Xiang Song pressed down on the headmaster's arm and said, "The headmaster has always been upright and honest. You are also a victim. The prince will not blame you. Today's kneeling ceremony is waived. Get well soon and clean up the bad habits in the academy."
Upon learning that the steward had been detained, Xiao Jingzhao waved to Xiang Yang and said, "Take everyone from the kitchen back to the yamen. I, the young master, will personally handle the case."
Then he instructed Xiang Song: "Jishetang has done a good job in treating the scholar. Go and order a brocade banner, and send it to him along with the reward money another day."
None of the doctors that Xiao Jingzhao brought were of any use.
In front of Jishengtang, Nangong Zeyue learned that Jiang Shuyue had been taken away by officials, and he was extremely anxious.
Upon seeing the official, he strode forward to greet him.
"Miss Jiang, you're finally back!"
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