Chapter 180 Father-Son Connection (Second Update)
Zheng Siye went to the classroom where Xiao Liulang and Xiao Jingkong were, with his head held high.
Little Jingkong got sleepy and fell asleep in Xiao Liulang's arms.
Zheng Siye stepped through the door and saw that the minor prisoner who had committed a serious crime was still fast asleep. He was immediately furious and was about to reprimand him sternly.
Xiao Liulang shot him a cold glare!
Zheng Siye swore he had never seen such a terrifying look in his life, as if it wanted to devour him alive!
Zheng Siye's voice immediately caught in his throat.
Xiao Liulang placed Xiao Jingkong on two benches put together, covered him with his little cloak, and then stepped out of the classroom.
He closed the classroom door.
Zheng Siye suddenly snapped back to reality, his hair standing on end: "Xiao Liu—"
"Let's talk over there." Xiao Liulang interrupted him calmly, and then, regardless of whether he liked it or not, went to the classroom across the street.
The elementary school had already ended, and the classrooms were empty. Xiao Liulang found a seat by the window where he could see Xiao Jingkong's movements.
Little Jingkong slept soundly, and the fledgling eagle nestled obediently beside him, the two drawing warmth from each other.
Fearing the two would fight, Master Sun followed them in, but he didn't dare to interrupt. He just looked at Xiao Liulang and then at Zheng Siye.
Zheng Siye came here today with absolute confidence. He straightened his back and said, "Xiao Liulang, what do you have to say this time? Surely this isn't another ridiculous story about two children bumping into each other!"
Last time, neither of the kids were very bright; what about this time?
Did someone force him to bring a bird of prey like an eagle to the Imperial College?
Xiao Liulang ignored Zheng Siye's words and instead looked at him calmly: "So what do you plan to do? Is it going to be another case of abusing your power for personal gain?"
Zheng Siye was so angry he almost fell over backwards: "How dare you talk like that? I am, after all, Siye, an official of the Imperial Academy, and your teacher! I haven't even opened my mouth to reprimand you, and you're already spouting nonsense! Humph, I'm not afraid to tell you the truth, the Imperial Academy can't accept students like you!"
Master Sun's expression changed drastically.
In truth, the fault for this whole affair lies with Xiao Jingkong. No matter how Qin Chuyu humiliated him, he shouldn't have brought the raptor to the Imperial Academy. This behavior seriously violated the rules of the Imperial Academy.
But to say that he was expelled for this reason is a bit of a stretch.
And he wasn't the only one fired.
What mistake did Xiao Liulang make this time?
This isn't the way to handle the situation where a father and son are not properly raised and taught.
Xiao Liulang showed no fear at Zheng Siye's words. He stared at him intently and asked, "Which rule of the Imperial Academy allows you to expel a student?"
In the six halls of the Imperial College, only those who committed crimes such as cheating in the imperial examinations or violating the criminal law would be expelled.
However, children cannot be expelled from elementary schools.
Only those who fail the exam in the prodigy class are assigned to the regular class.
Xiao Jingkong brought a bird of prey to the Imperial College. This was his first offense, and no one was injured. According to the regulations of the Imperial College, he should be given a demerit and criticism, but no more.
Therefore, the practice of expulsion is completely untenable.
Zheng Siye knew he would say that, and he had already thought of a countermeasure on his way here.
The rules of the Imperial Academy are designed for ordinary people, but is Qin Chuyu an ordinary person?
He is a prince!
Intimidating a prince is a capital offense!
Zheng Siye sneered, "Do you know who that child is? His identity would scare you to death if I told you! He's a prince in the palace! Now you understand what heinous crime your child has committed, right? I kicked you two out to help you! Otherwise, if the punishment was too lenient, the people in the palace wouldn't be satisfied, and you would lose your heads!"
Xiao Liulang was from the countryside, and Zheng Siye was certain that he was unsophisticated and would be intimidated by his words.
Xiao Liulang scoffed dismissively, "Fine, then go find His Majesty and let's see how he decides this matter."
Zheng Siye choked.
What's wrong with this kid? He can't even be intimidated?
Can he go to His Majesty?
It's not that His Majesty doesn't love the Seventh Prince, but if he can't even handle this small matter, how can His Majesty feel at ease entrusting the Imperial Academy to him?
Zheng Siye arrogantly said, "Heh, it's no use what you say. My mind is made up. Today, both of you must get out of the Imperial Academy!"
For the sake of his great cause of becoming a chief priest, he had long ago devised a foolproof plan!
Does it matter whether Xiao Liulang agrees or not?
He had already written his expulsion document and affixed the official seal of the Imperial Academy. All that was needed was for the two teachers in his class to sign and affix their seals!
Zheng Siye took out a document from his sleeve, dusted it off, and said, "Master Sun, bring me a pen and inkpad."
Master Sun hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Yes."
Master Sun has passed away.
Before long, he had a set of calligraphy and ink pads in his hand.
"Sign and put your fingerprint on it." Zheng Siye handed him the expulsion document.
This is a small purification.
Master Sun hesitated again.
To be honest, he was very reluctant to part with it.
Xiao Jingkong was a bit mischievous this time, but he's usually quite well-behaved, and he has the best grades, so he has a lot of potential for future development.
Who doesn't like a smart, quick-witted child who always gets first place in exams?
This time, however, they angered the Seventh Prince.
What a pity.
Master Sun reluctantly signed and sealed the document.
Once you sign, there's no going back.
Xiao Liulang said calmly, "Master Sun, have you thought this through? You're aiding and abetting evil, and you'd better not regret it."
Master Sun was torn between his conscience and his own mind.
"Write it quickly!" Zheng Siye urged.
Master Sun gritted his teeth, picked up his pen, and wrote his name on the document. Just as he finished writing and was about to sign it, a sharp cry from Eunuch Su suddenly came from the doorway: "Oh, Lord Marquis! You've finally arrived!"
Lord Marquis?
Zheng Siye's brow twitched violently. Could it be the Marquis of Xuanping?
He came to the Imperial College in person?
Zheng Siye hurriedly adjusted his official hat and straightened his clothes. He walked out of the classroom and respectfully bowed in the corridor: "This humble official greets Marquis Xuanping!"
Marquis Xuanping didn't even glance at him, and asked Eunuch Su, "Where is Xiao Qi?"
Eunuch Su quickly pointed to a classroom and said, "They're inside, having snacks."
He can still eat snacks, so he seems to be alright.
Marquis Xuanping strode forward, but Zheng Siye squeezed his way to him: "My lord! The culprits who harmed the Seventh Prince have been dealt with! Here are their expulsion documents! One copy has been signed and sealed, and I'll get the other copy done right away!"
Marquis Xuanping frowned and said, "Didn't you say there was only one child?"
Zheng Siye boasted, "His brother-in-law also studies at the Imperial Academy. He distorts the truth and is unreasonable. His character is truly appalling! I expelled him as well! Our Imperial Academy prioritizes education and resolutely refuses to accept students with poor conduct!"
Marquis Xuanping gave a faint "hmm," not paying much attention to these sycophantic tactics.
He went to Qin Chuyu's classroom with Eunuch Su.
Qin Chuyu was crying loudly, but it was only with great difficulty that Eunuch Su coaxed him with a piece of goat milk cake, and now he was eating it with relish.
Upon seeing Marquis Xuanping, his chubby little hand trembled, and he almost dropped the goat milk cake in fright.
Marquis Xuanping looked at him, his eyes narrowing slightly: "Is this what you mean by a major incident?"
From head to toe, not a single hair was missing.
Two palace maids bowed to him.
The two people Qin Chuyu feared most were his father, the Emperor, and his maternal uncle, Marquis Xuanping.
Marquis Xuanping had never been harsh with him, but for some reason, he was afraid of him!
He didn't even dare to eat the goat milk cake, tossing it to the palace maid beside him. He straightened his chubby little body and respectfully called out, "Uncle!"
Marquis Xuanping gave him a disdainful look: "I heard you wet your pants?"
Qin Chuyu blushed and lowered his head: "It's already been changed."
Eunuch Su quickly smoothed things over, laughing, "The Seventh Prince is still young. It was that child who released a hawk to peck at him..."
Marquis Xuanping scolded, "You're so frightened by just one eagle! What a disgrace!"
Qin Chuyu's chubby body trembled.
Eunuch Su also fell silent.
Marquis Xuanping turned and left the classroom, then looked back at him and said, "Aren't you going to hurry up?"
Qin Chuyu walked out reluctantly.
He walked slowly, his eyes red-rimmed.
Marquis Xuanping said in a deep voice, "Are you feeling wronged?"
Qin Chuyu's nose tingled, and tears streamed down his face: "You didn't even help me when I was bullied! Are you even my uncle anymore? I almost became the Seventh Eunuch today—"
Marquis Xuanping said coldly, "You still have the nerve to say that? You were bullied and you don't know how to fight back? How could the Empress have given birth to such a cowardly wretch!"
Marquis Xuanping grew up in the military camp from a young age. He didn't receive much formal education and spent his days fighting with a bunch of rough men. He was an elegant and refined person when he didn't speak, but once he opened his mouth, it was simply unbearable to listen to.
Qin Chuyu felt even more wronged after being called a coward, and burst into tears!
Marquis Xuanping: "..."
grass!
I hate it when kids cry!
Grandpa Su was so frightened that his liver and gallbladder trembled, and he quickly squatted down to coax him.
Qin Chuyu cried even harder: "I don't want my uncle anymore—I want my mother—Waaah—I want my mother—"
Marquis Xuanping has a headache!
"Chang Jing!"
With a sharp shout, Chang Jing descended from the sky, grabbed the chubby Qin Chuyu, and leaped out of the Imperial College.
Marquis Xuanping also planned to leave.
However, as he passed by the classroom where Xiao Liulang had just been, his brow suddenly furrowed for some reason.
Zheng Siye arrived, panting, carrying two signed disqualification documents. "My lord," he said, "you—"
After speaking, Marquis Xuanping turned around and pushed open the classroom door.
The classroom was empty; there wasn't a single person in it.
The window on the other side was wide open, and outside the window was a courtyard full of green bamboo.
"Lord Marquis, are you looking for that boy? Strange, he was just here a moment ago, where did he go? He slipped away so quickly?" Zheng Siye murmured, looking puzzled.
Marquis Xuanping frowned, closed the classroom door, and left with an icy expression.
"My lord—do you still want to review the demotion document?—My lord—My lord—"
Zheng Siye's shouts and the footsteps of Xuanping Hou gradually faded into the distance.
Once he was sure the person had left, Xiao Liulang emerged from behind a few green bamboo stalks.
The windowsill wasn't high, and although it made walking a bit difficult, it was still possible to climb over and get in.
He walked towards the gate, leaning on his cane.
As soon as he opened the classroom door, he saw Marquis Xuanping blocking the entrance like a mountain.
(End of this chapter)
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