The merchant's rebirth led to the complete downfall of the Marquis's mansion.

Jiang Su didn't understand what was happening, but the constables outside were already behind him.

"Dean, we are ordered to invite Young Master Jiang to the Prefectural Governor's office for questioning."

The two constables clasped their hands in greeting and explained their purpose.

The dean glanced at Jiang Su on the ground, his earlier appreciation for talent completely gone.

"He is no longer a student of my Kangshan Academy. You two officials may do as you see fit."

After saying that, the dean waved his sleeve and strode away.

The two constables watched him leave and whispered a few words to the supervisor.

Everyone was completely confused. Qin Yao and Yang Jinghong exchanged a glance, and Yang Jinghong immediately understood and stepped forward.

"To be honest, my coachman went down the mountain yesterday and overheard some gossip."

This really piqued everyone's interest.

"What gossip? Tell me!"

"That's right! Stop keeping me in suspense, Brother Yang!"

……

Jiang Su, kneeling on the ground, suddenly had a bad feeling.

Yang Jinghong smiled, opened his folding fan, took a couple of steps, and then spoke.

“Yesterday, someone beat a drum to appeal for justice, and the victim directly petitioned on the street.”

"They sued Jiang Su, the heir of the former Marquis of Jinglin's mansion, for not only lying to receive subsidies from the academy, but also shifting the blame to the pageboy, and finally selling the pageboy's family into a brothel, causing the pageboy's tragic death!"

Yang Jinghong's words were firm and clear to everyone, including the supervisor, the tutor, and the constables who came to arrest him.

Everyone who had met Jiang Zu was deeply saddened to hear of his death.

Then, thinking about how he died, they immediately started discussing it.

"This...isn't it just about being expelled from the academy?"

"Yes! So many people said Jiang Su was righteous back then."

"What? You don't even question where his money came from? It's filthy!"

"No wonder they stole money from the academy..."

……

Everyone chimed in with their opinions, and Jiang Su was convicted.

Jiang Su was speechless. He knew Jiang Zu was dead, but who had filed the complaint?

Weren't they all sold off?

Seeing that everyone was getting more and more agitated, the constable had no choice but to speak up and stop them.

"Everyone, please be quiet. This matter is under investigation. Please do not spread rumors."

They had already communicated with the supervisor, and they came over and took Jiang Su away immediately.

Jiang Su stood up, still speaking with righteous indignation, "It's all baseless! How can something false become true?!"

He glanced around at his classmates, his eyes telling them that he would come back.

That will be the time for them to curry favor with him.

Just then, he spotted Qin Yao in the crowd.

After so many years together, how could he not recognize her even if she were dressed as a man?

"Qin Yao!" Jiang Su wanted to go over, but was pulled back by the constable behind him.

"Behave yourself!" the constable threatened.

Jiang Su had no choice but to explain.

"I know her, let's exchange a few words!"

Jiang Su originally intended to send someone to look for Qin Yao after going down the mountain, but now that he has seen her, isn't it perfect?

Given Qin Yao's feelings for him, she wouldn't just stand by and watch him get arrested. She would definitely make them be gentle with him and get him exonerated immediately.

With Qin Yao's help, he definitely won't suffer any hardship.

"My lords, I don't know him! I don't know why this young master suddenly ran towards me. Could it be that he's trying to escape?"

Qin Yao opened her fan and spoke slowly.

As soon as Qin Yao finished speaking, the two constables tightened their grip.

If they lose their lives, where will they put their faces?

You must squeeze it tightly.

Jiang Su couldn't believe that she had said those words.

Before Jiang Su could finish speaking, someone interrupted him, saying, "You are clearly..."

Yang Jinghong looked at Jiang Su with disdain, and his words were even more merciless.

"Oh! This is Qin Zhao, the head manager of the Qin family. He's away running the business all year round. How could Young Master Jiang possibly know him? As far as I know, Young Master Jiang has probably only visited the Qin family a handful of times in his entire life!"

Jiang Su saw that Qin Yao was dressed as a man and roughly understood what was going on, but how could he let this opportunity pass!

He no longer cared why Yang Jinghong was speaking up for Qin Yao; he just wanted to drag Qin Yao out to speak on his behalf.

"What Qin Zhao! She is clearly... Waaah!"

Before Jiang Su could finish speaking, Yang Jinghong stuffed a rag into his mouth with his mouth.

"You've got a sharp tongue, sir. No need to thank me!"

The two constables naturally didn't say anything and escorted Jiang Su out.

No matter how much Jiang Su struggled, the two remained unmoved.

"I never expected Jiang Su to be this kind of person. I even treated him to snacks a few times."

"Who says otherwise! I shared the things I brought from home with him!"

……

Jiang Su is gone, but the rumors and gossip surrounding him will continue!

Yang Jinghong was about to go and say a few words to Qin Yao when he was stopped by a classmate.

"Brother Yang, why do you think Jiang Su was looking for that young man surnamed Qin just now?"

Yang Jinghong glanced at him indifferently before speaking in a voice loud enough for everyone present to hear:

"You don't know this! That guy just now was a member of the Qin family. Think about it, if he gets close to the Qin family, and they're willing to stand up for him, wouldn't he be able to spend money to settle certain things?"

"Why should anyone help him?" his classmate asked, puzzled.

Before Yang Jinghong could speak, someone behind him had already offered an explanation.

"What's there to doubt? The Jiang family and the Qin family are engaged. Although Jiang Su broke off the engagement and remarried, Miss Qin is not yet betrothed! She probably thinks she still has a chance and wants to try to climb the social ladder with the Qin family again!"

"Is there such a thing?"

……

The students began discussing the affairs of the Jiang and Qin families. Yang Jinghong slipped away and followed Qin Yao outside.

Once outside, Yang Jinghong became serious and bowed to Qin Yao with his hands clasped in a fist salute.

"I haven't thanked Miss Qin for her help yet."

"Your Highness is too kind. It was just a coincidence, and Your Highness also helped me," Qin Yao replied politely.

Qin Yao was right; she was just going with the flow.

In his previous life, Yang Jinghong also returned, wanting to enter Kangshan Academy. However, he kept a low profile and didn't bring many people with him. Before he even entered the city, he was targeted by a group of thugs who saw him as easy prey.

Although his life was not in danger, he was injured in the head and remained unconscious for a long time, which caused him to miss entering the academy and taking the exams.

In this life, he was rescued by Mo Yao, who was on patrol, and taken to the Qin family. This time he was not injured in the head, but he rested at the Qin family for a few days.

He originally planned to go directly to Kangshan Academy, but after recognizing Liu Qingping, he used the Qin family's quota and was recommended by Qin Yao to come over.

It wasn't Qin Yao who saved him; there was a reason he was brought here because of his special identity.

So, it really is just a matter of making do.

"No matter what, Jinghong will remember it. If you ever need his help, Miss Qin, just let me know."

Yang Jinghong was genuinely grateful; if it weren't for the Qin family's help, he probably would have missed this exam.

He might not be able to get his business done, and he didn't know if it would implicate his family, so he was extremely grateful to Qin Yao.

Qin Yao did not refuse. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, she had someone deliver the silver to Master Liang and then left the academy.

She still has another great show to watch.