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The news spread quickly, and many were saved, all of whom came from high positions. Losing their posts, wealth, and even their lives only affected the lower-ranking officials.
Shi Yun understood this well, and so did the Emperor. Without solid evidence, they could only turn a blind eye. This neglect suited Qin Mu Hui's interests; the case involved too many people, and if all were punished, there wouldn't be enough candidates to fill the vacancies in the Court. Nevertheless, he summoned people to the palace, engaging in verbal sparring that yielded numerous benefits. A minor adjustment was made, further balancing the situation in the Court.
Unlike Qin Mu Hui, Shi Yun took careful note of everyone involved. There was no rush; the ups and downs of officialdom were commonplace. If they couldn't act this time, there would always be another opportunity.
Among those rescued from the cave, there were still female students and six others alive, while most of the male students had survived as well. They pleaded with Meng Zhangyuan not to disclose their involvement.
Meng Zhangyuan intended to keep it under wraps but quietly brought them into the Imperial Academy without drawing attention.
When the Masters received the news, they were furious. Some of the more extreme Masters refused to even meet these students who had tarnished their reputation, insisting on expelling them.
As the students begged for mercy, Meng Zhangyuan spoke on their behalf. Although they had succumbed to greed and taken the bait, they were indeed victims. After such an ordeal, their future would be bleak; if the Imperial Academy abandoned them now, they would truly have nowhere to turn.
Moreover, this kind of atmosphere stemmed from within the Imperial Academy itself. This meant that it had failed to protect its students; expelling them now would be shirking responsibility and lacking accountability—an act that would tarnish the Academy's reputation.
Cui Zhangyuan continued to oppose this stance and remained a leading voice of dissent. Meng Zhangyuan shot him a disdainful glance; Cui Family was deeply entangled in this matter and was a crucial part of it. While Cui Zhangyuan might not be aware of it within the Imperial Academy, outside, the Cui Family was like ants on a hot pan. Instead of arguing here with him, it would be better for him to return home and come up with some ideas.
After Cui Qianwu left, Wen Jijiang finally spoke up. He would discuss with the Emperor about completely concealing the incident involving the students trapped at the Imperial Academy and swiftly sending the affected students back to their hometowns for proper arrangements.
For other common students at the Academy, measures would focus on appeasement and education; if there were any repeat offenses, both parties would face punishment.
A thorough investigation would be conducted regarding the Academy's layout, security personnel, and various small groups to ensure proper registration and regular supervision.
The Imperial Academy added dozens of new rules; security personnel were replaced entirely. The atmosphere was filled with constant inspections and inquiries whenever groups of three or five students gathered.
Such strictness usually prompted students to petition for change; however, hearing rumors from town and warnings from their families forced them into silent endurance while they cursed inwardly.
Among all the students, Wang Kuan seemed to enjoy himself the most. Taking care of his mother during his break didn't last long before Shi Yun brought him into the Left Minister's Residence.
Wang Kuan went willingly this time, bringing along ancestral tablets and ashes for a low-key funeral at Left Minister's Residence. Shi Yun did not attend court for half a month; when he finally returned, his eyes were still swollen.
Shi Yun's sorrow didn't last long; it was just that his grandson was being particularly troublesome.
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