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"You don't have to feel sorry. Although I only run a small tavern, the daily income is quite substantial. Besides, the rewards from His Majesty a few days ago are enough for me to live comfortably for several lifetimes."
This was an excuse I had come up with myself, and it was the most suitable one. Many people recognized my face, and saying this would help them relax their vigilance.
Moreover, indulging in some indulgences could be seen as me accumulating virtue; there's no need for me to feel guilty about it.
Meng Zhangyuan remained polite but seemed to think it was too much trouble for me.
"Perhaps I will trouble you quite a bit in the future. For instance, allowing me to slack off a little in my studies and giving me some freedom when coming and going."
Just as I mentioned this, Meng Zhangyuan suddenly became serious. He looked as if he had returned to his time at the Imperial Academy. "You didn't write those assignments, did you?"
Sang Qingxiao hesitated, "Uh, that's my handwriting..."
Who are you trying to fool? Although the handwriting was quite similar, the strokes were clearly different; it was written by a man.
"Well, um, I'm quite busy lately. I assure you that I will definitely grasp the knowledge in those assignments."
Meng Zhangyuan replied with irritation, "Even if you're just coasting through life, you still graduated from the Imperial Academy. Your grades must at least be passing, understand?"
"Yes, Meng Zhangyuan."
I thought Meng Zhangyuan would lecture me further. Lowering my head, I waited for his reprimand but didn’t hear any more words. Instead, I felt that his entire demeanor had changed; it seemed he was angry.
What’s going on? Hadn't she been acting obediently? Why was she still managing to upset him?
Sang Qingxiao tilted her head and exclaimed, "Oh, what a coincidence!"
On this dark and windy night, that group of students had snuck out again and ran right into Meng Zhangyuan. After they passed by, Li Cu and his two companions appeared behind them.
Meng Zhangyuan took large strides to chase after them but was pulled back by Sang Qingxiao, who gestured for her to keep quiet.
"This is outrageous! It's simply nonsense! One or two of them is bad enough, but an entire group? How did they all manage to sneak out? Do they have no regard for the regulations?"
If this got out, they would all be expelled. After all the hard work they put into getting in here, they didn’t cherish it at all. When the time came for consequences, they would be the ones crying!
Sang Qingxiao countered, "But they have their reasons for coming out; they're planning ahead for their futures."
Meng Zhangyuan turned sharply to glare at Sang Qingxiao. "What do you mean by that?"
Just moments ago, he had been angry at their lack of appreciation and warned that they would regret it later; perhaps he had seen through some of their true natures.
"You’re not wrong; they are all students from the Surname Family. Even if they graduate from the Imperial Academy with excellent grades, without connections or financial backing, it will be very difficult for them to succeed."
Thus, they were merely making early plans. Their late-night escapades were likely aimed at finding shortcuts related to Big Merchant connections.
So, Meng Zhangyuan, no matter how angry you are, you must hold it in for now. For the sake of those who are missing and the students who have gone astray, do not alert the enemy.
Is it the Big Merchant again? You already knew their intentions?
Wen Zhaojun was the first to discover this. She went out in the middle of the night, which alarmed both me and Li Cu. After following her, we found some clues. We are still in the investigation stage, and if you ask me more, I won't be able to provide any further answers.
Meng Zhangyuan calmed down and said, "Let's go. Take me to see."
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