Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 716: Counter-Calculating Leads to Doom (1)_1

Chapter 716: Chapter 716: Counter-Calculating Leads to Doom (1)_1

The Imperial Edict had come, and no one could stop the guards who came to arrest people. Amidst the cries of Xin Er and others, Mo Qingze was still taken away. However, thanks to Chu Heng’s intervention, the guards didn’t dare to use chains. They maintained Mo Qingze’s dignity in public.

No one expected such a thing to happen on a day of great joy, and everyone’s mood was quite subtle. Mr. Liu, Han Zhiyun, and several masters knew full well the strength and character of their friend (student) and didn’t believe for a moment that he would cheat.

"Don’t worry too much, Yanyan and your siblings. Uncle Han believes in your father’s innocence! Rest assured, once I return to the city, I will investigate thoroughly and do everything in my power to clear your father of these charges and save him," Han Zhiyun said solemnly to the five Mo Yan siblings, speaking earnestly.

Coming from a distinguished family, with several uncles and brothers in the court, Han Zhiyun wouldn’t find it difficult to look into these matters. He could also utilize his family’s connections to prevent Mo Qingze from suffering in jail.

As she comforted her younger siblings, a warmth filled Mo Yan’s heart. She stepped forward and deeply bowed to Han Zhiyun, "Yanyan is immensely grateful for Uncle Han’s help!"

Seeing this, the younger siblings also bowed and thanked him, "Thank you, Uncle Han!"

Han Zhiyun hurriedly helped them up, feigning anger, "Why are you doing this? Do you see Uncle Han as an outsider in your hearts?"

Mr. Liu also said, "You children shouldn’t stand on ceremony with your Uncle Han. He’s your father’s friend, and it’s only right for him to help your father! Uncle Liu doesn’t have the capabilities of your Uncle Han, but I can only try to mobilize the students to jointly petition the court for a thorough investigation into the academic cheating case, to uncover the truth and clear your father’s name!"

"Count me in, too, Brother Jianan," Shen Ji said to Mr. Liu, bowing deeply and speaking sincerely.

"Indeed, Ziyu is our Changshan Academy’s student. No matter what, the Academy will also find a way to prove Ziyu’s innocence. We can’t let a student of Changshan Academy suffer unwarranted persecution!" the masters also stood up, echoing in agreement.

The masters were well aware of Mo Qingze’s upstanding character and esteemed integrity. Although he valued fame, he cherished his reputation even more. Besides, he was genuinely talented and would never resort to cheating.

They knew that if the charges were proven, it wouldn’t just ruin Mo Qingze’s future but would also greatly impact Changshan Academy. Since its establishment, there had never been a case of academic fraud, and they couldn’t just watch the Academy’s century-old good reputation be destroyed overnight.

"Thank you! Thank you to all the uncles, masters... thank you..." Mo Yan said gratefully. Aside from her thanks, she didn’t know what else to say.

It is often said that it is easy to add flowers to the brocade, but difficult to send charcoal in the snow. Yet, more often than not, it’s about the kind of people one associates with! If one has fair-weather friends who avoid risk and seek advantages, there’s nothing much to say. But if one has friends who value loyalty and righteousness, no matter if their friend’s future is bright or if they fall into an abyss, they will never abandon them.

Time was of the essence, and worried that Mo Qingze would suffer in jail, Han Zhiyun did not dare to stay long at the Mo Family. After comforting the Mo Yan siblings, he hurriedly left with his wife and child.

Mr. Liu and Shen Ji also wanted to quickly return and contact their usable friends and thus bid farewell to Mo Yan.

However, Liu Tinglan insisted on staying. She couldn’t be of much help but wanted to stay with her close sister, offering her whatever comfort she could.

The Liu Family couple had no objection to this. After advising her not to trouble the Mo Family, they boarded their carriage and left the Mo Family house.

The masters and Mo Qingze’s other classmates also departed thereafter.

The Punishing Shopkeeper’s master was Yan Junyu. Unable to offer any help to the Mo Family himself, after comforting the Mo Yan siblings and consulting with Yan Junyu, he left the Mo Family with Owner Mu of Mu’s Shop. They didn’t want to add to the chaos by staying.