Chapter 14, I blurted it out.
He acted as if he loved learning so much.
"What do you mean we stole the spots? Those three spots were originally meant for us by Father. And what does your beating have to do with the spots? You're talking nonsense, do you want a beating?!" Lu Ziyuan's eyes widened.
He rolled up his sleeves, revealing his muscular arms.
"I think you two little bastards are just asking for a beating. If I hit you, you'd still deny it. Who are you trying to fool with this pitiful look? Let me tell you, I'm not buying your act!" Lu Ziyuan's little head was truly solid.
He couldn't bear this, and the more pitiful Jiang Ruanruan and Jiang Huai'an looked, the more he felt that what had happened before was just the two of them taking advantage of his unpreparedness.
Having gained the upper hand for a time, they are now putting on a pitiful act just to gain sympathy from others.
Once you beat them into submission, they won't dare to act recklessly in front of them.
Perhaps these three won't dare to come to the Imperial Academy tomorrow.
Moreover, he is destined to become a great general. He should take this opportunity to let these people witness his martial prowess, so that even among the nobles, no one will dare to underestimate him and his sister.
"That's right, brother, beat those two little bastards to death! They dared to steal our things and even dared to hit me! They'll regret it!"
Lu Zirou was quite excited. Her mother had said that the Director of Studies was her father's good friend. As long as they didn't offend the Grand Master of Ceremonies' grandson and a few princes at the academy, they didn't need to be afraid of anyone else.
She had promised her mother that she would teach Jiang Ruanruan a lesson.
Siye... Is this what Jiang Hou said? Well-behaved stepson and stepdaughter? They're troublemakers, aren't they?
"Ah, don't hit Ruan Ruan, waaaaah, Ruan Ruan can skip meals and school, waaaaah..."
Jiang Ruanruan, like a frightened little rabbit, hid under her desk, squatted on the ground, covered her head, and her big eyes were full of fear.
"Ruan Ruan, don't be afraid, your brother is here. If you want to hit my sister, you'll have to step over me first!" He looked like he was ready to die.
Even Jiang Huai'an's eyes reddened. He recalled how Jiang Ruanruan had begged for mercy and been so afraid when she faced the bullying from that mother and her children in her previous life.
At that time, he was powerless and could only watch secretly or go to his grandmother in secret.
Grandmother was bedridden, and most of the time, it was only Granny Yun who came to talk to her.
Unfortunately, even though Granny Yun was a servant in front of the grandmother, she was still just a servant; at most, she could only take Jiang Ruanruan away.
When their grandmother and Granny Yun couldn't see, the brother and sister bullied each other respectably.
"Haha, you little bastard, are you scared now? Everyone hurry up, she's insane, and she's having another episode. You all stay away from her, or you'll catch her!" Jiang Zirou laughed triumphantly, as if she had caught Jiang Ruanruan red-handed, laughing and cursing.
Now Jiang Ruanruan will definitely be isolated by the students in Class A. No one will play with her. Let's see how she can stay in the Imperial Academy.
"Little sister Ruan Ruan, you're so pitiful. You must have been bullied a lot at home. If this were my sister, my mother would be heartbroken!" Chen Zihao shook his head, looking at her with sympathy.
"So, if General Xia were still alive, how sad he would be. He served the country and its people in life, but after his death, his children are bullied. How pitiful!" The 12th prince sighed, and many students echoed his sentiments.
"I think the eldest daughter of Marquis Jiang was driven crazy. Have you heard? They didn't give her food, and they even forced her to eat shit!" Zhu Xiaobao clicked his tongue, holding a melon in his hand. He would definitely have a good talk with his grandfather when he got back.
"They've already hidden themselves at the Imperial College, and you still won't let them go? You're so heartbroken you're insane!" Chen Zihao cursed.
"That's outrageous!" Zhu Xiaobao warned.
“Yes, yes, that’s exactly what I wanted to say!” Chen Zihao chimed in.
"I hate the underhanded tactics of the inner court the most. You are just stepchildren, and it is already a blessing that you can study at a regular academy. Coming here is against the rules, yet you still try to frame us and even beat and intimidate us in front of us. The Director of Studies must deal with this matter properly, lest it corrupt the atmosphere of the Imperial Academy."
The 12th prince saw his 8th brother staring in their direction; didn't he know what that meant?
Bao will help.
"The Imperial Academy does not tolerate the strong bullying the weak or the big bullying the small. Lu siblings, you should reflect on your actions and go back to copy the school motto 10 times!"
Siye frowned, looking at the Lu siblings with a helpless expression. How did things turn out like this? He was even starting to suspect that the siblings had staged it all themselves, deliberately driving Jiang Ruanruan and the others away, and punching themselves twice.
Although Jiang Ruanruan was a month older than the Lu family's twins, she was much smaller and looked malnourished and sickly.
Moreover, he fainted from hunger a few days ago, so he doesn't seem like someone who can beat anyone.
The Lu siblings' arrogant demeanor makes them seem less like the type to stand still and let others beat them.
"No, it was Jiang Ruanruan who hit me and my brother. Although they didn't lay a hand on us, they were accomplices. Siye, you should punish them, not us!"
If they don't believe Lu Zirou's lies, then she might as well tell the truth and at least get Jiang Ruanruan expelled from the Imperial Academy.
"Hey, everyone heard that, right? It's contradictory, completely nonsensical. Which statement is true? And you still say you're not framing someone!" Chen Zihao exclaimed excitedly.
"Of course, do you think people are stupid!" Zhu Xiaobao said with utter contempt.
"That's enough, it's decided then. Send over 10 copies of the school motto tomorrow!" Siye didn't want to argue any further.
"Siye, Father said he gave you a thousand taels of silver to take good care of us, and this is how you've taken care of us? I'm going to tell Father that you took the money and did nothing!" Lu Zirou shouted angrily, hands on her hips.
With a loud bang, Siye felt as if his head was about to explode.
Damn it, he's helping Jiang Hou, he's a dog, spouting nonsense in front of the child.
Looking at Master Lin... his gaze towards the Director of Studies was indescribable.
"Wow, this is huge news, absolutely huge news, hahaha!" The classroom was in complete chaos.
"Hahaha, Siye, are you really that short of money? No wonder you're so harsh on me. It turns out my dad didn't offer any tribute!" The chubby boy slapped the table with his little hands, making the biggest fuss.
"Hmph, isn't Siye's monthly salary enough to support his family? I'll go back and ask how much my father gave me!" The 12th Prince's words sent a chill down Siye's spine.
If we ask the 12th prince's father, then the emperor will know about this matter.
"What nonsense are you spouting? You must have heard something from your father. Maybe he's saying it will cost you thousands of taels of silver to study for several years, so you should study hard."
"You two, bring your Marquis Jiang here. I want to confront him properly. What kind of talk is this? He's trying to ruin my reputation. I want to see what he's up to!"
The instructor's face flushed red, whether from anger or shame, it was hard to tell.
“My father is…” Lu Zirou was about to say something when Lu Ziyuan covered her mouth.
This girl's mouth is so loose, she just blurts out everything.
"Little sister, you're wrong. That's not what Father said. You misheard!" Lu Ziyuan's face turned pale with fright.
"Hmph, everyone, get to class first. I, the Director of Education, will personally call Marquis Jiang to confront him about this matter!" With that, the Director of Education flicked his sleeves and left.
"Hahaha..." Behind him, there was still a burst of laughter from the students, mixed with a few disdainful curses.
The driver was so angry that he trembled.
[Ding dong, congratulations host, you have gained 200 debt collection points, with a balance of 4000.]
Jiang Ruanruan, Jiang Huai'an, and Li Yunzhi exchanged a glance, their tearful eyes filled with smiles.
She covered her mouth, afraid to laugh out loud.
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