Meng Shenji and the other two immediately perked up and assured him there would be no problem.
Then they looked expectantly at Yang Xing.
Yang Xing smiled and gave an "Mm." "Since Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and the others have no objections, neither do I. I'll have to trouble the three of you to take good care of them from now on."
After saying that, Yang Xing yawned, rubbed Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu's heads, and spoke again.
"Since you've decided to remain at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I'll go handle the follow-up matters for you, so no blind flies come bothering you again in the future. Stay here peacefully. Your master will be back soon."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Xing vanished from the spot. Along with him disappeared Prince Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing, who had been frozen in the Education Committee Hall, as well as Dugu Bo and the other three, who had been pinned to the ground.
When Yang Xing reappeared, he was already in the grand hall of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
At that moment, Emperor Xue Ye was half reclining with his head propped up, his eyes closed as he listened to reports on state affairs from the officials and nobles below.
"Your Majesty, the recent tribute from the Balak Kingdom..."
"Mm, approved."
"Your Majesty, the western defensive line is being steadily upgraded..."
"Mm? Speed it up further..."
"Your Majesty, this year's taxes..."
"Mm, not bad..."
Just as officials, nobles, and generals in magnificent court robes or armor took turns delivering reports, and Emperor Xue Ye was enjoying himself as he reviewed and responded to them, he suddenly realized after waiting several seconds that the voices by his ears had stopped.
Emperor Xue Ye uttered a few puzzled "Mm?"s, but no