Shui Qinghan looked at him, the corner of her mouth twitching slightly.
This brat was still one way to someone's face and another behind their back.
He talked about consolidating his foundation, but what he was really plotting was a trip to the Northern Frontier Ancient Battlefield and Slaughter City.
Still, she did not expose him.
After all, what would exposing him accomplish?
If the brat truly had his heart set on going, could she, his master, really tie him up and keep him at the academy?
More importantly, he had so many excuses that she could not restrain him anyway.
"Enough." Shui Qinghan waved a hand, her tone carrying a trace of helplessness. "Go back. You've been traveling for so many days, so get a good night's rest."
Lin Yi hurriedly rose and gave a proper bow. "Then Master should rest early too."
With that, he turned and left the small hall.
Shui Qinghan sat alone behind the table. She lifted the tea that had already gone cold and took a sip, her brows knitting slightly.
After a moment, she set down the teacup, rose, and headed outside.
The banquet hall had mostly been cleaned up. The girls had also been sent off to rest by Shui Qingyue and the others, leaving only a few people clearing the bowls and plates from the tables.
Shui Qingyue and Shui Yuexi stood beneath the corridor, seemingly discussing something. When they saw her emerge, both turned to look at her.
"Finished talking?" Shui Yuexi asked.
"Finished." Shui Qinghan nodded and gestured to the two of them. "Come to my study."
The three walked through the covered corridor one after another and entered Shui Qinghan's study.
As soon as the door closed, Shui Qinghan sat down in a chair and raised a hand