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It was just like before; the more diligent one was, the better. There was no need to return home to live; it was better to respond quickly during times of crisis.
As for that old man from the Cui Family, he did quite well. He simply bowed a few times in the palace and turned danger into safety.
What about you? I can't rest easy leaving you here alone. It would be better for you to return to the academy as soon as possible. I'll handle things with your mother.
I have some properties in the suburbs of the capital that Cui Lan doesn't know about. I'll have someone send your mother there, and once she arrives, we can transfer her to a secret location outside the city at Guiyuan Temple. I have a long-term meditation room there that is very quiet and suitable for recuperation.
Wang Kuan nodded, approving of the arrangement.
Shi Yun casually opened a book, lowering his head as if reading, and said unintentionally, "I've already changed your name to Shi Yuan. May your wishes come true, but don't write it wrong during exams when you return to the academy."
Wang Kuan was displeased. "What! Did you get my consent before changing my name? And such an ugly one at that! I don't agree; I should choose my own name. Once I pick one, you can change it again!"
"No changes; it's settled this way. Your great-grandmother has already agreed."
"What about my dream? I estimate your great-grandmother has already reincarnated. Where will you go to ask for their opinion?"
"In my dreams, your great-grandmother scolded me for being an unfilial son. Anyway, they have already agreed, and the government documents have been officially amended."
"Shi Yun! You're being unreasonable!"
Shi Yun didn't mind Wang Kuan calling him by his name; it was rare for him to spend time arguing over trivial matters. Watching Wang Kuan's angry back, he couldn't help but smirk.
When Wang Kuan returned to the academy again, he felt as if his situation had undergone a complete reversal. Those who once looked down on him as a high official's son now rushed over to greet him warmly, while those commoners who could once exchange a few words with him had suddenly distanced themselves.
Wang Kuan wasn't surprised; his allowance was sufficient, and he didn't need to worry about small businesses anymore. He devoted all his energy to studying, unwilling to be the center of attention among students. During breaks between classes, he sought out a secluded corner to immerse himself in his books.
Just as he was engrossed in his reading, something hit him on the back of his head. Raising his gaze slightly, he saw Lian Baoying and Wen Zhaojun leaning over a wall, along with a black cat. Sang Qingxiao sat behind them on a large tree.
Lian Baoying greeted him, "Wang Kuan—oh no, I should call you Shi Yuan now! It's been a while since we last met; you've become quite famous."
"Please don't laugh at me, Miss Lian. What rumors are circulating about me?"
"Nothing good; they belittle your past and even accuse you of being unfilial. I told you, couldn't you keep a low profile after returning home?"
"Your relationship with your stepmother has spread throughout Jingjing City; you're right in the eye of the storm. Yet you still choose to ride the waves; there are all sorts of talk in the city now. Your stepmother has garnered everyone's sympathy."
"Hmph! That must be something she arranged for people to spread."
"You could have guessed that! You're not foolish; you should have anticipated this situation. But you still chose to act this way—what are you trying to achieve?"
"What am I trying to achieve?"
Of course, we must force that dead person out. The longer we delay addressing this hidden danger, the worse it will be for the Shi Family. Of course, we could carry out a private execution, but with Cui Lan being such a madwoman, even if we did, we wouldn't be able to keep it under wraps. She would surely cause a huge uproar.
Wang Kuan glanced at Sang Qingxiao, who nodded at him. Wang Kuan then shifted his gaze and was about to say a few more words to the two young girls, Wen Lian and her companion.
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