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It was the fifth watch of the night, before dawn.

The dim, faint light of dawn cast shadows into the room, shrouding everything in darkness.

Yu Wan slowly opened her eyes at this moment.

At first, she thought she was dead and in hell.

But I could hear soft, even breathing in my ear.

She paused slightly, then turned her head to look over.

...a cloud-shaped wine cup?

He actually fell asleep sitting by her bedside?

Did he take care of me all night?

If that's the case, was the figure she saw running towards her before she lost consciousness last night really Yun Shang?

Yu Wan's heart skipped a beat.

The room was dimly lit, but she could clearly see Yun Shang's sleeping face.

He's really good-looking, better looking than any photoshopped male celebrity Yu Wan has ever seen in her life.

As he slept peacefully, he seemed less aloof and unapproachable than usual, and instead appeared more endearing and cuddly.

Yu Wan felt an itch to touch her hands. After a moment of internal struggle, she slowly moved her hand and gently placed it on Yun Shang's head.

She first touched him cautiously, and seeing that Yun Shang didn't react, she became bolder, touching and rubbing him until she unknowingly turned his originally neat hair into a mess.

Yu Wan: "..." She guiltily withdrew her hand.

She said it wasn't intentional, but will Yun Shang believe her?

Fortunately, despite all her efforts, Yun Shang did not wake up.

Yu Wan simply turned to the side and stared intently at his face, thinking that if she could see this face every day, she would probably eat three more bowls of rice at every meal.

How can someone be so good-looking?

Unfortunately, he belongs to the female lead.

Yu Wan sighed regretfully, shook off the little thoughts that shouldn't have been on her mind, and closed her eyes again.

A short while later, Yu Wan fell asleep again.

So she didn't notice that the man sleeping by the bedside twitched his eyelids slightly, his long eyelashes casting a shadow on his face.

……

As soon as it was light, Shen rushed to Min'an Hall and found the young couple sleeping together. She paused as she entered and then went back out.

Only after learning from Elder Feng that Yu Wan was alright did a smile finally appear on her solemn face.

Just as he was about to tell everyone not to disturb the young couple, Yun Shang's voice came from behind him.

"mother."

Shen turned around and looked.

Who else could be standing at the door but her son, Yun Shang?

Madam Shen looked at him with displeasure, walked over, and said in a low voice, "What are you doing out here? Stay inside and keep Yu Niang company."

Yun Shang was silent for a moment, then her voice was cold and calm, "Mother, someone wants to harm Yu Niang."

No one had told Shen Shiyu that she had been poisoned.

Shen was startled and grabbed Yun Shang's hand tightly. "Who is it? Who wants to harm Yu Niang?"

A person who commands such respect from Magistrate Yang must be of extraordinary status.

These are people they can't contend with.

In fact, to avoid worrying Madam Shen, Yun Shang didn't need to tell her about this.

But now the world is becoming increasingly chaotic, and blind protection will only push it to the brink of destruction.

Telling Ms. Shen, thus making her wary, is not a bad thing.

Yun Shang said to Madam Shen, "Mother, I will investigate this matter, so please don't worry."

"I have other matters to attend to at the academy, so I must return. I'll leave Yu Niang here in your care, Mother."

This time, Madam Shen didn't stop him. She even urged, "We can't let this matter of Yu Niang be left like this. Let's go and ask the magistrate to make a decision. We can't let Yu Niang suffer for nothing."

Yun Shang lowered his eyes, concealing the darkness within them, and responded in a deep voice.

Yu Wan is still unconscious and it is not suitable for her to be moved for the time being, so Madam Shen and Elder Feng are staying at Min'an Hall to take care of her.

Yun Shang returned to Bailu Academy.

He did not go directly to the school, but instead went to find the dean of Bailu Academy.

Xie Qizheng, the headmaster of Bailu Academy, came from the Xie clan of Taixi. He once served as the tutor of the late emperor and assisted him in governing Dazhao. During this time, the seas were calm and the rivers were clear, and the world was at peace.

However, since the death of the late emperor, the new emperor, who is now Emperor Wenjing of the Great Zhao Dynasty, has different political views from Xie Qizheng, and Xie Qizheng has been repeatedly targeted and suppressed in the court.

He was utterly disappointed with Emperor Wenjing, retired from office, and returned to his hometown, where he became the current headmaster of Bailu Academy.

Xie Qizheng is approaching sixty. Due to the hardships of the first half of his life, he is now exhausted and his hair is all white, with deep wrinkles on his face.

But he had a kind face and clear eyes, and was a wise man with keen hearing and eyesight.

Upon seeing Yun Shang requesting an audience, before he could speak, Dean Xie slowly said, "I know when you arrived today."

“Your wife has been bullied, and as her husband, you should seek justice for her. But Yun Shang…” Dean Xie looked at him, his eyes flickered slightly, and he sighed softly, “You should know that someone who can do such a thing in the county government must be someone of extraordinary status.”

Yun Shang's gaze remained calm as he spoke in a composed tone, "This student understands."

He said, "I have come here today simply to ask if the teacher knows the other party's identity?"

Xie Qizheng bent down and picked up the freshly brewed hot tea from the table. Watching the tea leaves float and sink in the hot water, he frowned and said softly, "As far as I know, only..."

He took a sip of tea and looked directly at Yun Shang, "The one who is close to Prince Chen—Princess Tianyin."

Princess Tianyin? Is she close to Prince Chen?

Yun Shang did not speak for a moment.

Dean Xie poured him a cup of tea and sighed, "You should know that at this critical juncture, you cannot displease Prince Chen."

Not long ago, Yun Shang went to Fei Bao Lou to see the seventh son of the current emperor, Prince Chen, Li Yuanhe.

Of Emperor Wenjing's dozen or so sons, Xie Qizheng only had eyes for Prince Chen, Li Yuanhe.

When Prince Chen made his incognito visit to Huicheng, Xie Qizheng introduced Yun Shang to Li Yuanhe.

If Prince Chen can inherit the throne, the world will surely take on a new look, and with Yun Shang's talent, he will definitely become a key minister by Prince Chen's side, and it is not impossible for him to rise to the highest position in the future.

Xie Qizheng privately believed that a woman was not worth Yun Shang offending Prince Chen for.

For the sake of the world, a woman is truly insignificant.

Xie Qizheng did not say these words aloud, believing that with Yun Shang's intelligence, he would understand even without him saying them.

Yun Shang didn't touch the tea in front of him, but sat silently with his eyes downcast, as if he was thinking about something.

Xie Qizheng did not urge him, giving him enough time to weigh the pros and cons.

He believed that Yun Shang could give him a satisfactory answer.

After a short while, he heard Yun Shang speak, "Teacher, do you think Prince Chen is aware of this matter?"

Xie Qizheng shook his head. "How could I possibly inquire about His Highness Prince Chen's affairs? However, given His Highness's abilities, he must already know about this matter."

"I understand." Yun Shang stood up, bowed, and took his leave. "Rest assured, teacher, I will not act rashly."

Xie Qizheng stroked his beard with satisfaction and praised, "You have not disappointed me."

"Ms. Yu has escaped this ordeal unscathed. In the future, you should try to keep her in check and prevent her from appearing in public."

Yun Shang's lips were tightly pressed together, his dark eyes filled with gloom. He did not refute Xie Qizheng's words, and after bowing, he turned and left without hesitation.

Half an hour later, Zhou Shi'an found him at the entrance of the academy.

He jogged over and curiously looked outside. "Brother Yun, why is there a little beggar at the academy gate?"

Bailu Academy is a quiet place with few pedestrians; beggars from the city usually don't come here.

Yun Shang turned and walked inside, his eyes calm. "Perhaps he's a new beggar who doesn't know he can't get money or food here."