News that Xue Beng and several of his lackeys had been crushed to death by a meteorite quickly spread throughout Heaven Dou Academy.
Most people either gloated over the explosive news or applauded in delight.
In short, that wastrel Xue Beng had died well!
And even more explosive news was yet to come.
The next day, at the morning court assembly.
Before all the ministers, Xue Ye personally listed Xue Beng's many crimes, including bullying men and women, forcing decent women into prostitution, coercive buying and selling, and countless other offenses.
Finally, there were three charges: speaking without restraint, acting recklessly, and showing no respect for teachers or elders.
These three charges might have seemed the lightest among Xue Beng's many crimes, but the ministers understood that they were the real reason Xue Ye had made such a public spectacle of the matter.
If Xue Beng had somehow survived the meteorite, those three charges alone would have been enough to strip him of his status and reduce him to a commoner.
Of course, Xue Beng was already dead, so the punishment fell upon others instead.
First was Xue Beng's birth mother. For failing to discipline him properly, she was immediately confined to the Cold Palace.
Prince Xue Xing was also implicated and sentenced to six months of house arrest. Without Xue Ye's permission, he was not allowed to take even half a step beyond his residence.
The reason Prince Xue Xing's punishment was so light, aside from his status, was also connected to Dugu Bo.
Who did not know that Dugu Bo owed Prince Xue Xing a favor?
Even if Xue Ye wanted to punish Prince Xue Xing severely, he still had to show Dugu Bo some consideration.
As for everyone else, they were not so fortunate.
Among the lackeys