Meanwhile, in the Discipline Hall, Yi Luo saw that the disciple who had been forcibly sent over by the little dumpling had a tacit understanding with Feng Qinghuang.
"What have you all done wrong that you need to be punished?"
The disciples dared not lie. They knew that the newly appointed elder of the Discipline Hall had the talent to read people's minds. Even if they lied, he would easily see through them. It was better to tell the truth to avoid adding to their sins.
"Elder Yi, we just wanted to go to Instructor Feng's to exchange our exam papers, so..."
Ilo waved her hand, signaling the little dumpling to go back.
Ilo waved the ruler she used for punishment: "Switching the exam papers is cheating, isn't it? You all know that the dean and the elders hate cheating the most in this academy. How dare you do it? You really don't know your place."
One of the disciples said, "Elder Yi, this is our first time. Please be lenient with our punishment. We will never dare to do it again."
"Yes, yes, Elder Yi, please be lenient with the punishment."
Iro shook her head in disappointment: "It seems you don't realize the seriousness of the matter. If everyone were like you, thinking the assessment wasn't going well and resorting to cheating on the exam papers, would there be any fairness left in this academy? Besides, the dean appointed me as an elder of the Discipline Hall because he values my impartiality. Do you want the dean to be disappointed in me?"
Several disciples shook their heads: "That's not how it is, Elder Yi. Only Instructor Feng and you know about this. If possible, could you please not spread it around?"
Iro nodded: "Alright, considering this is your first offense, I'll let it go this time. If you do it again, I'll report it to the dean and expel you from the academy. However, you still need to be punished. You'll be required to clean all the outhouses in the academy this month. If you don't clean them properly, the time will be extended."
"Ah, cleaning the latrines, Elder Yi, that's not quite right..."
Iro asked in confusion, "Which one? If you don't want to clean, then choose another one."
The disciples nodded quickly, saying they would do anything as long as they didn't have to clean the latrines.
With a mischievous grin, Iro said, "Then go and collect all the stones on the back mountain. We'll call it a day when we're done."
The disciples' expressions suddenly darkened. Picking up stones? The back mountain is so big, when will it ever end? If they really finish picking them all, then the back mountain will be gone. Will they make them build another mountain afterward? This matter will never end. They might as well go clean the latrines; it's only a month.
"Elder Yi, let's go clean the latrines. We want to serve everyone. It's a deal, we'll have a one-month time limit. Let's go right now."
After the disciples finished speaking, they quickly said goodbye to Yiluo, fearing that she might change her mind.
Watching her disciples flee in disarray, Yi Luo smiled. "You little brats are too much for me to handle! You dared to steal exam papers from your sister!" Normally, such behavior is absolutely forbidden in the academy, but considering their young age and that this was their first offense, she'd let them off this time.
If she does it again, then don't blame her for being ruthless.
As an elder of the Discipline Hall, she still had to consider the discipline of the academy.
Yiluo suddenly realized that her current life was quite good. She could see her sister often and manage her disciples when she had free time. Life was much better than in previous years. At least, these days were fulfilling and happy.
She had spent nine years avenging her entire clan; only she knew the hardships and grievances she endured, and she had lived for this goal all along. Now that her revenge was complete, she would think of herself and live for herself from now on.
She is very lucky to have met her sister in her life, and the way she is now is probably what her father and mother hoped to see.
While Yiluo was lost in thought, a dashing young man walked into the Discipline Hall. Seeing Yiluo in a daze with slightly red eyes, he thought something had happened to her.
This young master is Xuan Yu, the apprentice of the former elder of the Discipline Hall. Xuan Yu is naturally quiet and doesn't like to talk much, which is why Yi Luo took over this position. It was also because the previous elder knew that Yi Luo had this ability that he entrusted the Discipline Hall to her, with Xuan Yu assisting her.
"Yi Luo, what's wrong? Why are your eyes red?"
Hearing Xuan Yu's voice, Yi Luo shook her head: "It's nothing, I was just thinking about Father and Mother."
Xuan Yu came to Yi Luo's side and gently patted her: "People should look forward and not always dwell on the past. Don't let it become your inner demon. In the academy, aren't you still with your master, senior brothers, and your mentor Feng?"
Yi Luo nodded in relief: "I know, Senior Brother, I just suddenly remembered. Oh, right, I still need to go see Sister Feng, Senior Brother, I'll be going now."
After saying that, Ilo ran off.
Xuan Yu shook her head helplessly: "This little girl is still as impulsive as ever."
Being carefree like this is actually quite good.
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