"Pei Zhiyi! Do you know how to respect your teachers?" Although Jiang Wuyang was just joking, he still wanted to know whose side Gu Xizhou would stand on after seeing them quarreling like this.

"You never taught me." Pei Zhiyi smiled slightly.

Besides, they look like they are of the same age, so naturally they talk to each other as peers.

Of course, let’s exclude the fact that he became the dean at such a young age.

Jiang Wuyang: "..."

"Gu Xizhou! Look at her like this, don't you do anything about it?"

Pei Zhiyi raised her eyebrows, as if wondering, if she was like this, why did Jiang Wuyang let Gu Xizhou control her? And why did she think Gu Xizhou could control her?

However, she didn't say anything.

Gu Xizhou glanced at Pei Zhiyi and kicked Jiang Wuyang under the table. "What's more, her benefactor is right. Besides, she was just reporting the problems in the academy to you. As the dean, you should listen to others' opinions and then go to tidy up the mission hall so that similar incidents will not happen again next time and protect the safety of the students. Instead of standing here and bickering like children and doing nothing practical."

Jiang Wuyang, who hadn't done anything practical: "..."

Although I knew that Gu Xizhou would definitely speak for Pei Zhiyi, I didn't expect that he would not give him any face at all. Where did the brotherhood of all these years go?

Jiang Wuyang was furious and ate several large bowls of food angrily.

The meal was spent in the midst of noise and bustle, but Pei Zhiyi didn't find it noisy at all. Instead, he enjoyed it a bit.

She felt that... the days now were more lively than the days when she was with Jian Xuetian.

"I have to go back to the academy."

Gu Xizhou also stood up and said, "I'll see my benefactor off."

Pei Zhiyi shook his head, walked closer, and helped Gu Xizhou gather his outer robe. "If you are not feeling well, stay in the mansion and rest. I just saved your life, I am not your child, so there is no need to worry about me."

Gu Xizhou: "..." He hated Pei Zhiyi for being like a piece of wood.

If Pei Zhiyi heard Gu Xizhou's thoughts, she would definitely laugh out loud. After all, she is just a piece of wood now, and it is really difficult to expect a piece of wood to come to her senses.

"Let's get together again if we have time."

Pei Zhiyi turned around and left without a trace of nostalgia.

Jiang Wuyang came over stealthily, and when he saw Pei Zhiyi's back disappear from his sight, he straightened up and stood beside Gu Xizhou, advising him earnestly: "I've told you many times before, don't fall in love with her. It was a life-saving favor that was part of the plan. How can you be so obsessed with it?"

"Could you please stop talking?"

Gu Xizhou got angry when he heard Jiang Wuyang talking.

"No." Since Jiang Wuyang came to assist Gu Xizhou, he naturally had to keep an eye on him and not let him do anything he would regret.

"Gods cannot be moved by emotions. Once they are moved by emotions, they will have selfish thoughts and desires. Then any decision you make will no longer be fair and just. Although you have come here on a mission, it is indeed necessary for you to overcome the tribulation. Gu Xizhou, don't destroy your own future with your own hands."

"I know, you don't need to tell me."

Gu Xizhou also didn't understand what kind of feelings he had towards Pei Zhiyi now. To say that he liked her seemed to be far more than just liking her, but to say that he loved her was far from enough.

Maybe it was a kind of mutual understanding and appreciation, or maybe she was too similar to my former self.

"Jiang Wuyang, I always know what I should do, so I won't let these personal affairs delay me." Gu Xizhou tilted his head to look at Jiang Wuyang, a serious expression on his pale face. "But you, never do anything to her with the intention of doing good for me, otherwise I don't know what I would do then."

As friends for thousands of years, how could Jiang Wuyang not know that what Gu Xizhou said seemed to be a reminder, but in fact it was a warning.

"I get it. I wouldn't do anything to someone you care about. I'm not that bad. Stop ruining my reputation."

But Gu Xizhou, friends always hope that you don't get hurt, so if the time really comes, no one can become an obstacle to your safety.

Pei Zhiyi walked slowly towards the academy. He was not in a hurry, but he did not expect to be intercepted by an uninvited guest on the way.

"Miss Pei, our prince invites you."

"Your Highness? How come I didn't know I knew such a person?"

Nowadays, if you have some strength, you can be fearless of the imperial power. What's more, Pei Zhiyi's brain can never catch up with his mouth.

The visitor was not angry, but rather behaved respectfully, "It is my Princess Qingge who would like to invite Miss Pei to have a chat."

Pei Zhiyi didn't refuse immediately. The invitation at this time must have been related to the struggle for royal power. However, she wasn't of high status either. It seemed her reputation for completing missions had spread, so naturally, someone wanted to win her over.

It won't hurt to go and see what she's up to.

"Let's go then."

"Miss Pei, this way please."

The place where Jun Qingge made an appointment to meet someone was very secret. It took several turns through several alleys to get there, which was quite cautious.

"I haven't seen Miss Pei for a long time. Miss Pei is still as high-spirited as ever."

"Don't dare to take it seriously."

Pei Zhiyi looked around the house and felt the omnipresent protective power in the darkness. It seemed that if she did anything bad today, she would be punished immediately.

"I wonder what Her Royal Highness the Princess wants me to do?"

"Please take a seat, Miss Pei."

Jun Qingge dismissed the servants and kept only one of his confidants by his side, and then personally poured tea for Pei Zhiyi.

"Miss Pei, have a cup of tea first. After all, it's been a bit tiring coming all the way here."

Why tea again?

Pei Zhiyi felt a little helpless. These people were not very old, but the drinks they drank were quite healthy.

"I don't really like tea. Your Highness could have just stated why I came."

Jun Qingge paused while drinking tea and looked at Pei Zhiyi, "This is my fault. I didn't find out Miss Pei's preferences in advance. I didn't know that Miss Pei doesn't like drinking tea."

"It's okay, I can drink it. I'm not that picky." I just don't like it, but since others have brought it to me, I will still drink it out of politeness.

Jun Qingge was somewhat satisfied and finally got to the point with a smile.

"Miss Pei is familiar with the Imperial Master and should be aware that the current struggle for royal power is very intense."

Pei Zhiyi shrugged, "I'm not sure."

"It doesn't matter if you don't know. I asked Miss Pei to come here today because I want to invite her to become a guest elder of my princess's mansion."

"I'm young, and it's difficult for me to take on such a big responsibility." Pei Zhiyi refused without thinking. She could barely protect herself now, and she was going to protect others. By then, she would be bound by the constraints and unable to do what she wanted to do. It was totally unnecessary.

"Miss Pei, don't be in a hurry to reject me. After all, I invited Miss Pei to be a guest elder in my princess's mansion, so naturally there will be corresponding rewards."

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