After returning to the capital, the eldest daughter saved her entire clan with her medical skills.

Chapter 108 Exchanging House Deeds

"Your Excellency is mistaken. It is the behavior of your son and several other students that is true, not the intention of this headmaster."

"So? How does the headmaster plan to handle this matter?"

The Left Prime Minister stared intently at the Headmaster, his eyes filled with threat and oppression.

Xue Ruanruan's heart sank as she feared that the headmaster would be coerced by the Left Prime Minister.

"Xue Li was tied to a tree by your young master and several other classmates, which almost resulted in a death. Such behavior seriously violates the academy's rules. If we cannot obtain the Xue family's forgiveness, I, the headmaster, will have no choice but to expel him from the academy in accordance with the academy's regulations."

When Headmaster Ren saw the Prime Minister's attitude, he was furious. His face turned cold and stern. No longer caring about the Prime Minister's feelings, he directly ordered the most severe punishment.

"Hehe, it's just children playing around. Why take it so seriously, Headmaster? Besides, you can't take a child's words seriously. I advise you to think twice before you act."

The Left Prime Minister's meaning was crystal clear: what the child said might not be true, and even if it was true, it was just playful and not murder.

This shows they've decided to downplay the matter and make it disappear completely.

"What does the Left Prime Minister mean?"

"In my opinion, this is nothing more than children playing around. Besides, no real harm has been caused. Sending some tonics will make it seem like nothing happened. If the headmaster insists on continuing to make trouble, he should think carefully about the consequences."

This is no longer a negotiation or an apology; it's a blatant threat.

Xue Ruanruan knew from her previous life that the Left Prime Minister Wang Chengen was a shameless scoundrel, but she never expected him to be so unscrupulous as to threaten people directly in front of a room full of people.

I can't help but feel fortunate that Murong Xun caught me red-handed last night and witnessed the whole thing. Only he could handle this shameless old fox, otherwise the matter would have been covered up.

"Does the Left Prime Minister mean that since your grandson's bullying didn't result in any death, it can be treated as if nothing happened?"

Xue Ruanruan suppressed her anger and questioned him.

Upon seeing this, the Left Prime Minister frowned slightly, but quickly regained his composure. He said with a cold smile, "Miss Xue, why are you so agitated? I will compensate you with some silver."

"silver?"

Xue Ruanruan felt as if she had heard the biggest joke in the world. "In the eyes of the Left Prime Minister, can the life of the eldest son of the Grand General of the State only be measured in silver?"

"Miss Xue, don't push your luck."

The Left Prime Minister's tone gradually hardened, "I have already given you enough face. If you continue to pester me, don't blame me for being impolite."

"Hmph, the Left Prime Minister has quite the airs of an official."

Xue Ruanruan responded without fear, "I will definitely pursue this matter to the end. I want to see if there is any justice or fairness left in this capital city!"

Seeing that the two were about to get into a fight, the parents of the students around them could no longer sit still. They couldn't afford to offend the Left Prime Minister and the General of the State.

If their own children's affairs cause a rift between the two families, they will definitely be implicated, and the consequences will be unbearable for them.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister and Miss Xue, please calm down. This matter was mainly caused by my son's mischievousness. Please forgive him if he has offended you in any way."

One of the men, dressed in the robes of a third-rank official, stepped forward with a smile to smooth things over. He dared not offend either of them, so he could only take the blame onto his own child.

"Father, I really did tie up Xue Li because I listened to Wang Yuchen. This has nothing to do with me. It really wasn't my decision."

"Shut up! You little brat, you dare to argue? I said you did it, so you did it. You dare to talk back? Just wait until we get back to the manor and see how I deal with you!"

The man roared in fury.

Over the years, he has walked on thin ice in the imperial court, taking every step with utmost care and caution, for fear of ruining his future by saying or doing the wrong thing.

This unfilial son is so arrogant and ignorant. He has only been studying at the academy for a short time, but he has already offended two powerful figures, which has put him in dire straits.

"Since the Left Prime Minister refuses to admit what your grandson did, I can find witnesses to testify. If it gets to the Censorate, it won't be up to me to decide."

Xue Ruanruan ignored the man trying to smooth things over. His child was not innocent in being implicated because he had not been properly educated, but she was not willing to let the Left Prime Minister off the hook for his arrogant behavior.

It's not just for Li'er, but also for her missing father.

That old fox just saw that Father was fighting a bloody battle on the front lines and had no time to take care of things at home.

Only then would they dare to act so recklessly and stir up trouble in the court, offering slanderous words to the incompetent and tyrannical emperor in an attempt to suppress their father's power.

Since that's the case, let's settle all the old and new grudges together and let him taste the bitterness of being framed.

"Miss Xue is threatening me?"

Wang Chengen stroked his beard, his eyes slightly narrowed, as he looked at Xue Ruanruan.

His icy gaze sent chills down one's spine, and the atmosphere in the entire study became tense because of his words.

"Your Excellency, you misunderstand. I only wish to seek justice for my brother."

"Hmph, since that's the case, then I'll offer my early congratulations to Miss Xue on her success."

Wang Cheng'en remained unmoved. There were few people in the entire Chu-Qin Kingdom who dared to oppose him. The eldest daughter of the General of the State was quite bold, so she would have to bear the consequences.

"Thank you, Prime Minister. I also thought I would succeed."

The two were on edge, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Those around them watched with trepidation, secretly worried for Miss Xue.

Although I know that the rank of the General Who Protects the Nation is not low, it depends on who you compare him to.

The states of Chu and Qin have always valued civil officials over military ones, with civil officials holding a higher status than military generals. The Left Chancellor, as the head of the civil officials, wielded considerable power in the court.

Anyone who dares to offend him will not have a good ending.

"hehe......"

The Left Prime Minister sneered, his smile filled with disdain and mockery. His contemptuous gaze shot towards Xue Ruanruan like a cold glint, as if he regarded her as an extremely foolish being.

"Left Prime Minister, please don't be hasty. My witnesses haven't arrived yet. The matter will be settled in due time."

Xue Ruanruan showed no sign of backing down, but she was getting anxious and had already sent someone to the Regent's Palace for help.

She didn't know if Murong Xun was willing to come and testify for her, so she deliberately instructed her maid to go find Guard Yan if the Regent was unwilling to come.

But now more than half an hour has passed and there hasn't been a single person in sight, so he couldn't help but start to get anxious.

Isn't she a little too confident in Murong Xun?

He is a very opinionated person by nature and is never easily swayed or manipulated by others.

With his keen insight and intelligence, he should be able to easily guess my little thoughts.

They wanted to use his power to suppress the arrogance of the Left Prime Minister.