Chapter 723 - The Violent Royal Princess
The imperial family's academy was located on the east side of the imperial city and was a school for the 'rich and nobility'. It started off from 'kindergarten' all the way to the 'class for people taking the metropolitan civil exam'. The academy only allowed members of the imperial family as well as the children of fourth-ranked officials and above to attend.
The teachers in the academy were all extremely qualified as they were all well-known scholars who had gotten either first, second, or third place in the imperial exams. The current prime minister was also an instructor there and the martial arts instructors were all experienced generals. Imperial Prince Xu had also been invited over to teach the students martial arts and equestrian skills...
It was now a known fact that the crown prince was going to become the next emperor and that the imperial academy was established for the crown prince to find talented folks. In order to enter the imperial family's eyes, many people in the capital racked their brains to find a way to get their children in. This was because the academy had strict entry requirements. One not only had to have the right status, but the school also cared about the morality and behavior of the prospective students. Those who didn't meet these standards were asked to leave.
Currently, a little issue had occurred at the imperial family's academy. The wife of the imperial tutor was leading along a pale and fat...'panda', and she was currently vehemently arguing with Yu Fan, who was unfortunately on duty that day, "Just look ah! My grandson has been beat up into a pulp. Isn't the academy a safe place for learning ah? Isn't it important that all of the students behave properly and correctly ah? As teachers, how could you indulge the members of the imperial family and allow them to bully other students ah?"
The little fatty that she was holding onto had two black eyes and a split lip. It was obvious at a glance that he had been pummeled by someone.
"Paternal Grandmother, Paternal Grandmother, please don't say anymore! I already told you that I had gotten accidentally injured when I was sparring with one of my classmates. It was truly an accident. Don't make a fuss anymore!" The little fatty pulled anxiously on the older woman's hand. Sweat poured down his face.
The wife of the imperial tutor felt even worse now. Her eyes turned red, "Just look, just look! The child is this scared now! He doesn't even dare to speak up after being pushed around! Teacher Yu, just look at his injuries. It's obvious that he had been beaten heavily by someone. He not only has wounds on his face but also his body. Who would believe that it was a mere accident ah? Today, if you don't resolve this in a satisfactory manner, I will change into court dress and ask the emperor to take charge of this!! We absolutely cannot allow some relative of the imperial family to use his power and background to bully the weak!"
"That's right! The imperial family's academy absolutely would not allow anyone to bully other students. Beloved Official Yu, I assign this task to you and you must investigate it thoroughly!" The crown prince, Zhu Hanwen, walked into the room. He was eighteen years old and had a tall and handsome figure. His body gave off a kind of aura that awed people instantly.
Yu Fan bowed in greeting and murmured in agreement. He first asked the wife of the imperial tutor to sit down and had the servants serve up a cup of flower tea. Then, he pulled on the little fatty's hand and gently asked, "Liang Guodong, please tell me exactly what happened to you."
"It's just like I said. I was practicing martial arts and accidentally got injured..." Liang Guodong stiffened his neck but he refused to look Yu Fan in the eye. He had an unconfident expression on his face.
The wife of the imperial tutor became incensed and exclaimed, "Dong'er, my good grandson! With me as your support and His Highness, the crown prince, on your side, there's no need for you to feel afraid. Tell us the perpetrator's name. Actions always have consequences. By shielding the other person, you're actually hurting them!"
