Rebirth, guarding the mute at the tip of my heart

The case was closed, but the excitement was not over. Everyone watched as the scholar named Lu was carried out horizontally, and then they followed him to the clinic in a clamor, wanting to know the extent of his injuries and whether his life was in danger.

Although this man was indeed not a very good person, if he died just like that, it would make those of them who had previously clamored for severe punishment of Lu Wuliang feel uncomfortable.

Fortunately, just as Xie Ze said, Lu Wuliang's forehead injury was not serious and he only needed to be bandaged and rest for a few more days.

But his calf was indeed broken as Lu Wuliang had guessed.

Although the doctor at the clinic had good medical skills and reattached Lu Wuliang's broken leg, he could not guarantee whether he could recover as before or whether he would have any sequelae.

Lu Wuliang had just woken up when he heard the doctor's words. He was shocked. If his legs could not be restored and he became a cripple, he would be like Jiang Xin, the useless man, and would never be able to take the imperial examination again. How could he accept this? !

At this time, Lu Wuliang didn't know that as early as in the court just now, Xie Ze had already announced the annulment of his official title. Even if his leg could heal, he would not be qualified to enter the official career again.

No one else knew how Lu Wuliang felt. They were relieved when the doctor at the clinic said that he was not seriously injured. Looking at Lu Wuliang's miserable condition, they didn't want to say anything to add insult to injury. If this man suddenly came to die to apologize, they couldn't bear the responsibility.

Thinking of this, the crowd decided not to watch the fun anymore and dispersed in groups of three or four.

However, what happened today will probably be something that the common people in the capital will talk about with great relish for many days to come.

"Then again, this wise king did use too much force. He actually broke the scholar's leg with his kick."

"According to rumors, this wise prince has been a loner since childhood, with erratic moods. I heard that when he killed the enemy at the border, his methods were so cruel and bloody that I dare not even imagine it!"

"I was half-believing and half-doubting before, but after seeing him today, it's just like the rumors. Look at the way he beats people, his eyes are red, just like a madman, maybe..."

There were rumors that Xie Ze was insane when he was young. This man had obviously heard about it. Just as he was about to say something, he was interrupted by the person next to him: "Are you crazy?! How dare you talk nonsense like this!"

"I'm not talking nonsense. That prince clearly looks like a..."

"It was Lu Wuliang who had done something wrong. The prince is a man of sentiment, so he will not show mercy, but he will never implicate innocent people. Didn't you see that when Mr. Jiang stepped forward to persuade him, the prince stopped immediately for fear of accidentally hurting him? In my opinion, the prince is a good man who knows gratitude and resentment clearly!"

"Even so, this wise king's approach is too radical."

"..."

There are those who dislike the virtuous king's actions, and naturally there are also those who support him.

The two sides quarreled and argued endlessly.

Lu Wuliang and the dean who had some complaints about Xie Ze because of the damaged reputation of the academy wanted to use this incident to destroy the reputation of the wise king. Xie Ze's opponents, who had finally found such an opportunity, naturally took action and took the opportunity to spread the news among the people.

Xie Ze had long expected that someone would be secretly trying to trip him up, but he didn't care much about it. He returned victorious and his achievements surpassed his master's. Even if today's incident hadn't served as an opportunity, other things would have spread.

Anyway, his reputation has long been like that. No matter how much he spreads it, it is nothing more than a bloodthirsty and cruel reputation. These people want to ruin his reputation, but they don't think about it. His reputation has been like this from the beginning. How can it be ruined? As long as he doesn't care, these people are just jumping clowns.

For him, the most important thing now and in the future is only one thing and one person.

Xie Ze looked at Jiang Xin who was kneeling respectfully in front of him again, and his face turned as black as charcoal again.

Jiang Xin didn't know what Xie Ze was thinking. At this moment, he was filled with gratitude towards the person in front of him. He kowtowed solemnly, then straightened his back and gestured to Xie Ze: [Jiang Xin thanks you for your kindness, Your Highness! ]

"... No need to bow." Xie Ze looked at the person who was being polite to him. After a long while, he managed to squeeze out a few words: "I'll say it again, don't bow to me in the future. Stand up."

Jiang Xin thought Xie Ze just didn't like others kneeling to him, so he didn't think much about it. He stood up obediently after hearing what he said. Then, as if he had thought of something, he said to Xie Ze: [There is another matter that Jiang Xin would like to ask for your help, Your Highness.]

"What?" When Xie Ze heard that Ashin wanted to ask him for help, his expression finally improved a little. He liked that his Ashin could rely on him a little more.

Jiang Xin's eyes curved, he took out a pen and paper from his pocket, and carefully wrote down what he wanted to say.

[I was originally good friends with Lu Wuliang, but he betrayed me and I almost got accused of stealing. Regardless of whether Lu Wuliang regrets his mistakes or not, I am narrow-minded and will never forgive him unless he dies.]

After finishing writing, Jiang Xin handed the paper to Xie Ze and gestured to Xie Ze: [Jiang Xin would like to ask the prince to hand over Jiang Xin's confession letter to His Majesty when he reports this case to His Majesty.]

In this way, if Liang Yi, who was judging the case, and Xie Ze, who made the memorial, forced Lu Wuliang to have his life killed, His Highness could say that it was because he refused to settle the matter privately that he forced Lu Wuliang into a desperate situation.

Your Highness is such a good person. If he causes Your Highness to be punished by His Majesty because of his fault, he will be guilty of this and deserve death.

"..." Xie Ze, who thought that his Ah Xin could finally rely on him a little, felt even worse after just getting better. But when he looked at Jiang Xin's eyes filled with worry, he couldn't get angry anymore.

Fortunately, at this time, someone else finally came and took the blame.

"Your Highness, the dean of Baishan Academy and Master Xu are here to request a meeting." Ah Fu trotted into the yard, and noticed his master's face as dark as the bottom of a pot. He immediately lowered his head and spoke in a low voice.

"Let them go!" Xie Ze yelled at Ah Fu angrily.

"...But, from what I heard from the two masters, it seems that you still want to meet Master Jiang." Ah Fu gritted his teeth and finished his words. The main reason was that Master Jiang was a student of Master Xu. If the two masters were turned away, it would damage Master Jiang's reputation.

Just from observing for just one day, Ah Fu could feel that his master was extremely concerned about this Young Master Jiang. He was a little unsure about this matter, so he could only come here to ask with a bitter face.

Sure enough, the next second, Ah Fu saw his master frowning, and after a long while he said unhappily: "Take them to the front hall."

"Yes." Ah Fu breathed a sigh of relief. He had guessed correctly. This young master really held a great position in the heart of his master.

It is obvious that the master does not care about his own reputation on a daily basis, but he is able to make concessions to preserve the reputation of the young master, just like treating a fragile and valuable vase, protecting it so carefully for fear that it will be bumped or scratched.

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The dean and Master Xu waited outside the palace for a while, and were then invited to the front hall to wait for a long time.

The servants in this palace really have no tact at all. No one came to serve tea for such a long time, and just left the two of them waiting.

Master Xu and the dean were left here for a long time, and their faces looked unhappy, especially Master Xu. If he hadn't taken Xie Ze's identity into consideration, he would have started scolding him a long time ago.

It was not until Master Xu was about to persuade the dean to leave that Xie Ze finally arrived with Jiang Xin.

"See you, Your Majesty."

"Yeah." Seeing that the two respected masters in their fifties had been waiting for most of the day, Xie Ze did not say anything apologetic, nor did he even mention exempting himself from the formalities. He just said impatiently, "I wonder why the dean and Master Xu are here?"

"..." The two old men were quite uncomfortable with Xie Ze's attitude.

Not to mention the dean, even if it is Master Xu, who has taught students for most of his life and is old, he will always be respected wherever he goes.

Even if Xie Ze is a prince, this is too, too rude.

He is indeed a mere warrior, totally without any manners!

Master Xu was indignant, but thinking of the purpose of his and the dean's visit, he swallowed back his words and pulled the corner of his mouth awkwardly and said, "The dean and I came here, firstly to thank His Highness for removing such a scourge from Baishan Academy, and secondly to talk to my student Jiang Xin."

As he spoke, Master Xu turned his gaze to Jiang Xin, showing a self-proclaimed kind smile, and said: "The truth about the theft of the jade pendant has been revealed. It was my failure to notice that you were wronged.

When the dean and I return, we will put your name back into the college's roster, and you will still be a student of the college."

As soon as he finished speaking, Master Xu thought for a moment and added kindly, "Remember to come to class tomorrow morning. I will focus on some of the content that is likely to be tested in the college entrance examination."

These words were actually words of submission. After all, it was absolutely impossible for him, a teacher, to apologize to his student. He had already given Jiang Xin enough face by personally inviting him to return to the academy for classes.

In fact, according to him, he should take the opportunity to let Jiang Xin go back home. After all, he is a mute and can't learn anything useful.

But the dean said that Jiang Xin had a private relationship with the prince, and the matter was being watched by His Majesty and so many people were watching, so their academy had to give an explanation.

Expelling Lu Wuliang is one thing, but clearing Jiang Xin's name is the most important thing. Otherwise, wouldn't it make others think that Baishan Academy can't distinguish right from wrong? Clearly Jiang Xin has been proven innocent, but they won't let him go back to the academy?

It was because the dean had previously talked to Master Xu for a long time and explained the pros and cons that Master Xu came over reluctantly to let Jiang Xin go back.

However, what Dean Ling and Master Xu never expected was that they came to invite them personally, but the prince and Jiang Xin actually didn't give them any face at all and directly rejected them???