Fang Muxue did not feel troubled when she spoke to Xie Qiao now.
“You’ve only been to the Imperial City for a short time, so you’ve no idea that the seniors like the students from the Peony Courtyard. Naturally, we hope that we’re outstanding too. However, some of the people from the Peony Courtyard look down on our Orchid Courtyard. Both courtyards will compare the number of donations each time. So… we have a complicated attitude toward the Peony Courtyard…”
They despised the Peony Courtyard, but they were eager to go as well.
Xie Qiao did not want to be close to anyone at the academy before. Ever since she had enrolled in the academy, she had only made one friend, Qin Liu.
Although Fang Muxue and the rest were only happy for their victory today, they were considered being nice to her.
It was good enough that they did not suspect Xie Qiao for the forgery.
However, Xie Qiao was not going to thank them for showing kindness to her. She was nice enough not to be sarcastic to them.
Xie Qiao was calm and remained unchanged as she spoke softly. “Since we’re from the Orchid Courtyard, it makes sense that we want dignity for ourselves. Don’t worry. I won’t do anything that will humiliate the Orchid Courtyard in the future.”
What Xie Qiao said showed her stance, as well as that she came at peace.
Fang Muxue smiled. “In reality, we knew that we were at fault earlier. We shouldn’t have judged you.”
In the beginning, they had been mean to her for her identity as the Xie family’s daughter. Later on, they pitied her as she was a poor soul with a short life.
Although the latter came from kindness, if one was to think about it, such kindness…
She would rather not have it.
However, at the very moment, they really respected Xie Qiao.
In reality, the painting was not important. The important thing was Xie Qiao’s attitude.
Many Peony Courtyard students had come in a threatening manner, but she had remained calm. She was really amazing to be so generous.
At that moment, most people at the Orchid Courtyard liked Xie Qiao more now.
Naturally, Xia Yayun was excluded. She felt disdain seeing that Xie Qiao was so popular now.
‘What did she even do?
‘Apart from paying attention to Master Lu’s class, she hardly attends any other classes!?
‘Not only that, but she also missed all monthly examinations. When her grade is out, will she not drag us down as well?’
However, Xia Yayun was not a fool. It would be futile for her to say all that since everyone was indulging in the excitement.
‘We’ll see!’
While Xie Qiao was having a harmonious time, Pei Wanyue was in trouble. She had yet to leave the academy as she wanted to try her luck. She returned to Class D, Chrysanthemum Courtyard, and went to the people that she had gotten to know in the past few days shamelessly.
“Can you guys… lend me some silver beans…?” Her voice was shaking, and there were tears in her eyes. She looked very pitiful.
However, the people at the Chrysanthemum Courtyard were disgusted by her now.
The people before her pushed her away. “Why are you pretending? Aren’t you the one who brought trouble upon yourself? Clueless people will think that we bullied you!”
“Pei Wanyue, I’m very curious about what kind of grudge you have with Xie Qiao to be so eager to chase her away!”
“Oh look, now Xie Qiao gets to stay while you’re chased out. I’m sure you’re shocked by that. The painting is authentic… Ha!”
One must say that nobody suspected the rumor as Pei Wanyue herself had spread it!
It made sense as Pei Wanyue, and Xie Qiao were relatives, right?!
A few of them from the Chrysanthemum Courtyard went to watch the show, so they were punished as well. They blamed Pei Wanyue now.
“Scram if you can’t pay any silver beans! Go back to your Gulan Academy!”
Someone snickered. “That can’t be right. Gulan Academy won’t accept people who have been chased out of the Royal Academy simply.”
