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"Xiao Mo, then you don't have to go to class today?"
Early the next morning, Xiao Mo sat in the courtyard having breakfast with Bai Ruxue. Bai Ruxue blinked at him.
After Xiao Mo had returned yesterday, he had told Bai Ruxue what had happened at the academy.
Bai Ruxue didn't care at all that Xiao Mo had argued with that old gentleman.
If it came to it, she could take Xiao Mo and switch to another academy.
And if that still didn't work, she could go to the Confucian Academy, kidnap a few libationers, and have them teach Xiao Mo privately.
"I probably can't go," Xiao Mo said with a smile and a shake of his head. "But it's no big deal. I'll go ask Mr. Qi about it later."
"No need to ask."
Just as Xiao Mo finished speaking, a cheerful female voice came from outside the courtyard.
Xiao Mo and Bai Ruxue turned to look. Shang Jiuli was already standing outside the gate.
"Good morning, you two." Shang Jiuli waved.
"Senior Sister." Xiao Mo rose and gave her a respectful bow.
Bai Ruxue gave a little huff and turned her head away.
She didn't like this woman.
Shang Jiuli walked into the courtyard with a smile. "The teacher said you don't have to go to class anymore. From today on, little junior brother, you can study with us by the teacher's side."
As she spoke, Shang Jiuli clasped her hands behind her back and playfully stepped forward. "Your senior sister thought it would take you two or three years to leave the academy. I didn't expect you'd manage it in just three months."
"Not bad, not bad." Shang Jiuli reached out and patted Xiao Mo on the shoulder. "You really are my little junior brother."
Shang