Her guards

Chapter 113: Fighting against injustice
Wei Jiao's gaze swept over them and landed on Princess Heisei.

"So it's the princess who's here," he said, his fierce expression vanishing and replaced by a bright smile.

Princess Heisei smiled and said, "So you've come to the National Academy. That's why I didn't see you."

He waved to Wei Jiao.

"Come here, I have something to ask you. Let's go outside and talk."

He stopped talking about telling "Yang Luo" to go back and turned to leave.

Wei Jiao lifted her long legs, vaulted over the railing, and amidst the gasps of the young ladies-in-waiting, leaped down, landing steadily on the ground. However, instead of following Princess Heisei, she looked towards the young ladies-in-waiting…

Princess Wuyang and Princess Nangong, who were initially unhappy, were suddenly overjoyed.

I realized I haven't greeted them yet?

Princess Heisei noticed and turned around, slightly surprised that Wei Jiao hadn't followed.

"Who upset the princess just now?" Wei Jiao asked.

Before Princess Heisei could speak, the young ladies-in-waiting had already scattered in fright. They couldn't afford to offend Wei Jiao; it would be terrible if she caused them trouble...

“Yes, Miss Yang,” someone blurted out.

“It’s A-Luo!” Yang Hui quickly added, as she also had the surname Yang and couldn’t be implicated.

As the voices and the crowd separated, "Ms. Yang," who had been hidden behind the crowd, appeared.

She was still sitting, even with her eyes closed, seemingly taking advantage of Wei Jiao drawing everyone's attention to fall asleep again.

The moment all eyes turned to her, Mo Zheng opened her eyes and met Wei Jiao's gaze.

Wei Jiao raised an eyebrow: "This young lady?"

"A-Jiao, this is Wu Yang's tutor! She's sleeping—"

"Ah Jiao, my tutor just performed a great service, and I was almost framed—"

After their eyes met, Mo Zheng obediently and nervously lowered her head. However, before she could speak, Princess Wu Yang and Princess Nangong were already excitedly vying to speak, only to be interrupted by Princess Hei Cheng.

"I'm leaving." She only said two words, without looking back at the people behind her, and walked out again.

Wei Jiao didn't say anything more, but raised an eyebrow and smiled at the princesses and young ladies, and followed Princess Heisei.

Princess Wuyang and Princess Nangong chased after them for a couple of steps, but could only stop in frustration.

"We can only talk to her." Princess Wuyang gritted her teeth, then suddenly thought of a good idea and looked at Mo Zheng with concern, "A Luo, you have made such a great contribution. I will take you to talk to A Jiao. This is a big matter concerning Princess Hei Cheng. A Jiao must want to know."

He then took her hand.

Princess Nangong nodded with a worried expression: "Yes, yes, let Ajiao know that you are sleeping here because you are not feeling well, so that he will not misunderstand and be unhappy."

After saying that, he grasped Mo Zheng's other hand.

"Don't be afraid, I'll go with you."

These two princesses clearly want to use Asheng to entangle Wei Jiao. Princess Heicheng has already said that he is not allowed to go with them, but they still want to use Asheng to go with them. Among you three princesses and one noble family member, Asheng is caught in the middle and can only suffer.

Yang Luo smiled to himself. This was the emperor's benefactor. Although he kept saying that he had made great contributions, he didn't really consider him a person.

Just as Yang Luo was about to speak to stop him, another voice came from above.

"What's all the noise about! Can't a person study in peace?!"

Compared to Wei Jiao's previous ear-piercingly sharp voice, this male voice was clear and melodious, like a zither.

The ladies present subconsciously looked up again and saw a face that, while not as stunning as Wei Jiao's, was elegant and outstanding.

"Dr. Ling."

Everyone was already familiar with Ling Yu. They knew beforehand that he was a direct disciple of a prestigious family from which the Grand Master of Ceremonies came from. After his confrontation with the Empress that day, the impression of him became even more profound.

This Dr. Ling looks refined but is actually quite fierce.

“Dr. Ling.” Princess Wuyang, somewhat timid, quickly explained, “It was my personal tutor who was sleeping in the library, which displeased Wei Jiao. I’m taking her to explain…”

Ling Yu looked down at her: "Princess, didn't you hear what Wei Jiao said just now?"

say what?
Once you see Wei Jiao's face, who cares what he's saying?

Ling Yu's eyes swept over everyone, and she sneered, "He said you guys disturbed his sleep!"

Princess Wuyang's face stiffened.

Is that so?
A loud voice said, "I heard it, that's what they said." Princess Wuyang looked over in annoyance and saw that it was Miss Liu, the one who had argued with the other young ladies earlier.

She's definitely not likable. Did she really need to speak at this time?

"In this library, you can read and you can sleep." Ling Yu's voice came again, her gaze falling on Princess Wu Yang and Princess Nangong. "If you don't read books and only watch what others are doing, pointing fingers and making noise, you don't need to come to the library anymore."

Ling Yu was someone even the Empress dared to obstruct and try to expel from the National Academy. Expelling them was no joke, and Princess Wu Yang and Princess Nangong immediately turned pale.

The other maids were also startled; some immediately scattered, while others urged and persuaded, "Princess, let's go read a book."
The two princesses said nothing more and left under the pretext of persuading her.

The people who had gathered here dispersed, and the atmosphere became quiet.

Mo Zheng looked up at Ling Yu, smiled, and curtsied.

Ling Yu smiled and nodded, then looked at him with her eyes, asking if he was alright.

Mo Zheng shook her head and mouthed that she was fine.

How come nothing's wrong? It must be because he was exhausted from working hard to make a living, and couldn't help but fall asleep. Ling Yu sighed inwardly. He was still being frightened by Wei Jiao and bullied by the princesses. Poor thing.

……

.......
Why are you scaring girls?

Princess Heisei stopped outside the library and turned around to speak.

Wei Jiao smiled and said, "I don't have a temper as good as the princess."

"It's to stand up for her," Princess Heisei smiled, glancing at the library behind her. "That Miss Yang was frightened by something a couple of days ago and didn't sleep well, so she's exhausted. It's nothing serious, and I'd like her to go back and rest."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Jiao exclaimed, "How is that possible?"

What? How is that possible?

Princess Heicheng turned her gaze to him, noticing Wei Jiao's raised eyebrows and disdainful expression...

“How can this not be a big deal?” Wei Jiao said, rolling up his sleeves. “Princess, it’s an insult to your status to keep such a useless person by your side! I’ll go and get rid of her!”

Princess Heisei quickly stopped him, saying, "What's the rush? I haven't finished yet." After saying that, she recounted what had happened that day, and then glanced back at the library. "This is also my fault. We are young girls after all. When something so big happens, we really should rest for a few days."

Wei Jiao exclaimed, "How old is the princess? She's not afraid of anyone her age. These girls are really useless." Then she turned around and said, "Princess, what kind of useless companions have you found? You should send them away."

Princess Heisei smiled and pulled him back: "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. You shouldn't meddle in our girls' affairs. Why didn't you go to the palace now that you're back? Have you finished your errands?"

Wei Jiao replied arrogantly, "Of course it was done. Who do you think I am? I'm not a piece of trash."

Princess Heisei smiled again: "Hurry up and go to the palace, otherwise Father Emperor won't be able to find anyone to reward you."

Wei Jiao smiled, turned and walked out. The cloak she wore fluttered, revealing her bright red inner garment, which looked like a blooming flower, a pleasing sight in the bleak winter.

Princess Heisei watched him leave with a smile, then suddenly realized she had forgotten to ask him if things had gone smoothly.

But now that you've returned and accomplished it, it must have gone smoothly.

She turned her gaze away and went to the library.

Wei Jiao stopped and turned around in the distance, glancing at the library with a pursed lip.

Were you so frightened that you couldn't sleep well?
It's true that I didn't sleep all night, but I was definitely not scared.

That bastard probably spent the whole night partying, committing murder, arson, and other crimes.

.......
.......
Ling Yu returned to the top floor of the library and reached out to pull out the two wads of paper that were stuffed into Wang Zaitian's ear.

“Sir, how can one be disturbed by the outside world while reading?” he said.

Wang Zaitian chewed on a dry biscuit: "Is this still a place for studying? One or two people are sleeping here."

After saying that, he glanced at Ling Yu.

“Dr. Ling, you can’t be biased. You complained about Wei Jiao sleeping here before, but now you’re allowing Miss Yang to sleep here.”

Ling Yu said calmly, "People sleep differently."

Ah Sheng sleeps very quietly.

Unlike Wei Jiao, who tore up all the books in the room to make bedding and blankets.

They tore up even more books this time than before! It's outrageous!

(End of this chapter)