The Villain in the Quick Travel is My Wife

Chapter 73

Chapter 73.3.23

His serious and suspicious expression prompted Sun Yuebai to tap his fan against his head. "The headmaster is a powerful figure; how dare you fabricate stories about him? Be careful, or he might punish you by making you plant trees."

Lord Meng, Sun Yuebai, and An Shuting had just concluded a meeting. An Shuting had suggested that Sun Yuebai treat them to a meal, coincidentally inviting the headmaster to join them.

As they exited the yard, they overheard An Shuting's comment.

There were indeed faint voices within the yard, though they were indistinct.

Lord Meng stroked his beard and smiled. "Perhaps you're envious of Brother Lingjun for having such a good student."

An Shuting remained silent. He moved ahead, gazing at the tightly shut door. With a quiet sneer, he shielded himself and skillfully retrieved the iron wire he had prepared, gently hooking it through the crack of the door.

With deft precision, he pushed open the door almost noiselessly and positioned himself to welcome the two gentlemen inside.

Lord Meng said nothing, having come from modest beginnings and being indifferent to rules.

As Sun Yuebai crossed the threshold, he caught a glimpse of An Shuting, who appeared polite and contemplative, lost in thought.

Bailu Academy required students to manage everything on their own, meaning the headmaster and teachers had no servants, only hiring maids for regular cleaning.

Although there was no gatekeeper, entry was typically only permitted when the gate stood wide open. Today, however, the door was closed to visitors, and most would naturally leave upon seeing it.

Since Lord Meng was a distant guest under special circumstances, An Shuting should have knocked to announce their presence, yet he pushed the door open without a word.

"Father, I don't blame him; I admire him. I want to leave him a bloodline so he won't be lonely in his old age. I must keep this child."

"You said he was a gentleman, didn't you?"

As the three passed through the Moon Gate, they heard a young girl's voice, filled with tears. The two men, who had been smiling, halted and exchanged worried glances, realizing they had arrived at an inopportune moment.

A gentleman does not listen to inappropriate talk. They intended to retreat quietly, but then they heard Sun Yuebai's name mentioned.

"What gentleman? Xie Lingjun is not worthy of the title. He's just a hypocrite."

Mrs. Lin's harsh words pierced the air. Once a woman of elegance, she now spoke ill of her own children.

While the headmaster expressed disbelief, Mrs. Lin placed her faith in her daughter's claims.

"Master, why hesitate? Our Meng'er has always been the most obedient and keeps to himself at the academy. That Xie Lingjun has deceived so many with his looks. It's infuriating that he takes advantage of my son's youth and naivety," Mrs. Lin said with venom.

Despite being in his thirties, Sun Yuebai exuded grace and elegance, attracting many young women, a fact Mrs. Lin had previously dismissed as a joke.

Now, she found her daughter painfully shortsighted.

Sun Yue's pale face turned even whiter as he stood there, hands at his sides, listening to Lin Ximeng's slander and Mrs. Lin's tirade.

An Shuting had appeared beside Sun Yuebai, gripping his arm. "With me here, no one can wrongly accuse you, sir."