The sixty-second line of chivalrous and righteous Li Ruihan (Part 2)

  It's not the first time something like this has happened, there are small cliques and circles in school, Su Ning is well aware of these things and has a wealth of experience and methods to deal with them.

  Su Ning stood up very calmly, smiled and bowed to Li Ruhuan, then calmly and composedly said in a warm voice: "The princess is polite, but I don't know why the princess knows about this matter, nor do I know why the princess would make such assumptions about me. However, this matter is indeed not as the princess thinks."

  Yesterday, after finishing the treatment for Cai Guogong, I entered the palace according to Your Majesty's order to find the location of the Hongwen Academy, in preparation for coming to read today. There were guards at the Zhuque Gate and imperial guards as witnesses, and there were also Your Majesty's attendants as witnesses, which should be undisputed; after entering the palace, a young eunuch named Liu claimed that he had received Your Majesty's order to lead me to visit the Hongwen Academy, this point can also be verified with Your Majesty. However, halfway through, the eunuch Liu may have had diarrhea and hastily pointed out a road for me before going to relieve himself, this point can be clarified as soon as the eunuch Liu is found.

  There are three urgent matters for humans, which is a common human emotion. I naturally wouldn't dare to obstruct it, but since childhood, I have never been very sensitive to roads and directions. As a child, I often got lost in the mountains, so walking back and forth would make me lose my way. I walked to a place with a small pond and many trees, flowers, and grasses, but there was no one else around, it was quite desolate. It was here that I met the princess. I don't know why the princess appeared there, but when I found her, the princess's right knee was injured, and the wound was bleeding.

  "The weather is getting hotter, if the wound gets infected it will be a big problem. Therefore, I had no choice but to treat the princess's injury. As they say, 'in times of urgency, one must take action', this is also human nature. This matter can be verified by asking the princess herself, to prove that I have no intention of flirting or offending her. Later on, when the princess's leg was injured and she couldn't walk, I carried her on my back. The princess pointed out the way, and we arrived at a pond, where we met His Highness the Crown Prince. At that time, the situation was exactly as I described it, and the Crown Prince can also testify to this."

  Li Chengqian hastily nodded: "Indeed, at first I also thought it was Sanming who had been rude to my younger sister. However, my younger sister said that Suning had treated her wound and carried her back here, without any improper behavior. If there had been any improper behavior, I wouldn't have let him off! Cousin, you must be mistaken. This is the palace, even if Sanming were given a chance to be brave, he wouldn't dare offend my younger sister. That would be a capital offense, punishable by death and also affecting his family! Human life is at stake, we can't afford to make mistakes!"

  Li Ruihan looked at Su Ning's warm and gentle smile, revealing a puzzled expression. Su Ning exuded an air of confidence and composure from head to toe, appearing extremely calm and collected. His eyes were firm, his expression normal, and he absolutely did not appear to be lying. This meant that this was true? Everyone present also felt Su Ning's calmness and composure, facing a life-or-death situation yet remaining so calm and composed. Firstly, it meant that he must have had no guilt in his heart; secondly, it meant that he had a calm and cool temperament. Just these two points were enough to dispel everyone's doubts.

  "But, Brother Li, yesterday I went to Wei Guifei's place and played with Chun'er. Chun'er told me about this matter, her face turned red while talking, if she wasn't angry, why would it be like that? Poor Chun'er was bullied and didn't dare say anything! Moreover, just now, Longsun's husband was beaten by Su Ning to such an extent but didn't dare fight back. You didn't even help him a bit, is he threatening you guys? Brother Li, don't be afraid! Tell me, I'll help you deal with him!" Li Ruihan stubbornly believed that Su Ning was a thoroughly evil scoundrel, seeing Li Chengqian speaking on his behalf, she became enraged and blurted out personal attacks.

  Except for a few young children who still looked bewildered, most people showed expressions of surprise, their faces red with anger. Was it because they were threatened by the crown prince?

  Li Chengqian was thoroughly stunned, Suning also froze, and the Princess Chang Le and Erniang who appeared in the school holding hands were also stunned. Is this girl naive or lovely? How dare someone threaten Prince Changsun and the current crown prince? And who told you that a girl's red face must be due to anger? Can such words be spoken casually? Now it's all over...

  Royal scandals have always been a forbidden zone for ordinary people, and anyone who touches them will die because the royal family will not allow scandals to leak out, which would be a huge blow to the royal family. However, Li Ruihan's move was to thoroughly use this very sensitive information that must be harmonized as evidence to attack Suning, and the means of attack were so vicious that Suning and his little friends were all stunned...

  Also stunned was the old man Kong Yingda, who had been listening outside for a while. After discussing important matters with Li Er during his lunch break, Kong Yingda returned to the Hongwen Academy with an excited heart, thinking about the future work of the academy and imagining a wonderful future, as if he had regained his youthful vigor.

  But just as he walked to the school gate, he heard a sharp and loud female voice. Kong Yingda recognized it - wasn't this the voice of Li Ruihan, daughter of King Li Xiaogong of Hejian? This little girl, known for being the most mischievous in the Li family clan, had always been a headache for many masters. While other princes and princesses could be slightly punished, no one knew how to deal with Li Ruihan. This time, Kong Yingda brought his ruler to take over as the head of the Hongwen Academy, also carrying out Emperor Li's intention to rectify the imperial family clan.

  The ruler's whip is the sharp sword given by Emperor Taizong of Tang to Kong Yingda, and when dealing with these spoiled children, one cannot be lenient. Therefore, Kong Yingda, who is highly respected for his integrity and uprightness, is the best candidate. Emperor Taizong had long thought so, as they are all getting old and need to be restrained. The affair of Du Ruhui's family served as a warning to Emperor Taizong, but there was no excuse. Su Ning's appearance provided Emperor Taizong with a perfect excuse, and Kong Yingda willingly took over as the head of the imperial academy.

  However, Kong Yingda was ultimately a minister, and the royal family's secrets were not something he could touch or know. He didn't need to know either. At first, Su Ning's answer had a good tone, which made Old Man Kong very satisfied. Such demeanor and composure were quite like those of a wise minister. But later, Li Ruihan, who was impulsive by nature, revealed everything to the public, and the princes, princesses, and officials' children all found out. This was not good; if he didn't show up, something would inevitably happen. So when Kong Yingda entered the school with a stern expression, carrying his ruler, the school fell into an eerie silence. Li Ruihan wasn't stupid or brainless either. Three seconds after her words came out, she realized that something was off, but in her haste, she had already spoken. Looking at the stunned expressions of Li Chengqian, Su Ning, and a group of cousins, as well as the descendants of meritorious officials, she knew she had made a big mistake. By the time Kong Yingda walked up to her with his ruler, she was certain of her judgment.

  It is often said that trouble comes from the mouth, and at this time Li Ruihan deeply understood this truth.

  "In the past, Mr. Li must have taught you all about the harm of rumors, haven't you heard that 'three people make a tiger'? Many things in the world are fabricated by those with good intentions, but most people are ignorant and foolish, and one rumor can spread to ten, then a hundred, causing public panic! You didn't ask for reasons, or investigate the facts, or look for evidence, yet you openly questioned Su Ning, openly questioned your fellow students, and openly questioned the national nobles. This is already a huge mistake! After Su Ning clarified the rumors, not only did you not admit your mistakes, but instead became even more unreasonable and stubborn, involving even more people in this mess! Did you listen attentively to Mr. Li's lectures back then? Did you read your books seriously?"

  I don't ask about your knowledge, I only ask about your moral character! Lack of knowledge can be made up for through hard work and study, but a corrupt moral character is beyond salvation! Your behavior has been known to me for a long time. Considering you are young, considering you are a woman, considering this is your first offense, today I will just record ten demerits, and after returning home, you will be punished with copying the "Women's Precepts" ten times! I will personally inspect it! If you commit another offense in the future, I will not show leniency! Now, put out your hand!"

  Kong Yingda held the Li Er's imperial edict, staring at Li Ruhuan with a fierce gaze. Li Ruhuan's face turned pale and his whole body trembled. Kong Lao Fuzi was very gentle when he didn't get angry, but once he got furious, that anger made everyone shiver and dare not speak. It had the same momentum as Kong Lao Er killing Shao Zhengmao, let alone he also had Li Er's imperial edict, who dared to stop him?

  "Get out!" Kong Yingda roared again, and Li Ruhuan was so frightened that she took several steps back. Even Li Chengqian retreated a step, unable to speak. Li Ruhuan's whole body trembled as she stretched out her still shaking hands, tears already welling up in her eyes. Su Ning, who had initially felt some schadenfreude, suddenly felt his heart soften. He couldn't bear to see women cry; once they started crying, he would immediately give in. Women made of water, how could he know how long she would cry?