Wrapped In Golden Branch - Chapter 28

Chapter 28

Body checking

Why is he here? Li Kangning was full of doubts.

In the bright school, the children’s recitation gradually became quieter, and their attention was distracted by the new teacher in front of the podium. The man had a handsome face and a slender figure, and his every move was elegant. Although he wore dark clothes, it did not hide his cla$siness. Just standing there was a scene itself. As he was about to start teaching, he looked toward the back corner door and was stunned for a while.

Coincidentally, the guards led Qian Fengze, the school’s manager, over at this time. Qian Fengze, who was big and strong, looked surprised. He did not expect the wealthy merchant’s daughter, who financed the school, to be so charming. At the same time, he felt more contempt and disdain in his heart-

No matter how beautiful she was, she was just a merchant’s daughter. Now that he had the support of the Third Young Master of Duke Wei, he was not afraid of Miss Li’s looking for trouble with him.

“I am Qian Fengze. Why did Miss call me here?” he asked with a smile, his eyes almost squeezed out by the fat on his face.

Pei Lan, who was always calm, bit her lower lip lightly, and the handkerchief in her hand tightened for no reason.

Zhi Lan was always outspoken. Thus, she said indignantly, “Manager Qian, look for yourself. Why are there male students in the school?”

Li Kangning’s face was tightly tense, and her almond eyes were angry.

Qian Fengze didn’t care and smiled: “How could it be? The school is full of girls. Miss must have seen it wrong.” He was sure the merchant girl would not dare to search these children in front of the Third Young Master Gu. He continued to speak shamelessly: “Miss may not know that girls from poor families are more rough, so you’ve misunderstood.”

Li Kangning frowned slightly. Several older children in the school had grown Adam’s apples. How could they be so rough?

Gu Yanheng saw the situation and walked quickly with a gentle smile. “Why are you here, Miss?” He knew the Princess ran this school but didn’t expect to meet her when he first came here.

Qian Fengze’s pupils trembled when he heard this, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat——

Mr. Third Gu knew this merchant girl?

Li Kangning nodded slightly to Gu Yanheng but did not respond to his words. Then she ordered: “Zhi Lan Pei Lan, go and call a few old maids. Today’s cla$s is over. Check everyone’s body.” She paused, her tone tinged with coldness, “Expell anyone who is not a girl from the school.”

Zhi Lan nodded quickly, but Pei Lan was slow to react. Then, she lowered her eyes and hurriedly agreed.

Li Kangning’s eyes stayed on Pei Lan for a moment, thinking.

Qian Fengze panicked and wanted to use Gu Yanheng to suppress this merchant girl.

“The third son of Duke Wei is still here. Miss Li, look…” He pronounced the four words “Duke Wei Mansion” with extra emphasis as if it were his family.

Gu Yanheng quickly sorted out the reasons, bowed, and said gently, “Miss’s matter is important. Please don’t delay it because of me.” After that, he glanced at Qian Fengze lightly, and his eyes suddenly became fiercer.

Qian Fengze naturally didn’t understand why the Third Young Master of Duke Wei Mansion was so respectful to a merchant girl. This Miss Li, wait, her surname is Li? Although Li was a common surname, it was also the surname of this dynasty’s royal family. The more Qian Fengze thought about it, the more he became afraid. A chill crept up his back, and his whole body trembled.

Several local old ladies were employed in the school to cook and mend clothes, but they were somewhat reluctant to do something clearly meant to offend someone, such as a body test. Once Zhi Lan said completing all the tasks would earn rewards, several old ladies quickly inspected hundreds of children individually. They didn’t have to take off clothes; they only needed to lift them slightly and take a look. The little girls accepted the examination obediently but with timidity in their eyes, fearing they would no longer be able to stay in the school.

One of the boys struggled and resisted, lying on the ground and writhing around: “Why are you checking me?”

Those several old ladies had been doing rough work all year round, how they couldn’t control a brat like him? They immediately picked him up, checked quickly, and pushed him to the boys’ row. After completing all the inspections, the groups were divided into two rows, evenly split in half, and there were even a few more boys.

Qian Fengze’s face turned pale, and he looked shocked.

Li Kangning was furious, “Come here, drive all these boys out.”

“Yes.” Several guards disguised as servants responded in succession. The more Li Kangning thought about it, the angrier she became, and her face, as white as jade, turned red——

She had opened dozens of schools in the Zhili area and visited them separately. Although she knew that various levels of corruption would steal the allocated money, this was the first time she had encountered such an outrageous and ridiculous thing. She looked at the fat Qian Fengze in front of her and said coldly, “Stop being a manager anymore. Give me all the benefits you have received.”

Zhi Lan felt deeply pleased, but Pei Lan lowered her head slightly and remained silent.

Qian Fengze’s legs softened, and he knelt down. “Miss, calm down. This criminal has deceived you, and I won’t dare to do it again.” He only received ten taels of silvers per month for being a manager in this school, but there were a lot of rewards. He couldn’t bear to lose such a good job. He turned his attention to Gu Yanheng again, “Third Young Master, please help me to intercede. I’m just confused for a moment!”

Li Kangning glared at Gu Yanheng very quickly, as if as long as he dared to plead for the manager, she would deal with him too!

So what if he was Duke Wei’s son? She would ask her father to transfer him to a remote place in the wilderness.

However, Gu Yanheng’s heart trembled slightly at the girl’s cute look, and the tips of his ears flushed.

Qian Fengze was about to come forward and kneel at Li Kangning’s feet to plead for mercy when he suddenly felt a lightness all over his body, and his whole body raised in the air.

Li Kangning was slightly startled.

The visitor wore a dark green official uniform with tiger patterns. His jawline was sharp, his eyebrows were handsome and resolute, and he had a chilling air around him.

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Author Notes:

Ps: Zhi Lan and Pei Lan’s names are written correctly. Zhi Lan is straightforward, while Pe Llan is careful.