"Sister?" Pei Yi began, wanting to plead for leniency.
But the Palace Master glared at her. "There is no need to say anything more about Youyue. Whoever pleads for her again will add one more degree to her guilt."
Hearing this, Pei Yi glared angrily at her elder sister, but said nothing more.
She knew her sister's temper very well. Saying anything more now would truly enrage her further and do Zhangsun Youyue no good.
She could only think of a way afterward.
Disciples of Bishui Palace had already sent word back about Zhangsun Youyue. They knew she had lost her chastity, though they were still not quite clear who the man was.
"This girl Zhangsun's circumstances are somewhat unusual. Could you do this old man a favor and wait before deciding her punishment?" Wu Xuancang said.
"I would not dare refuse. Then we shall do as you say, Senior. Once we see the Patriarch, we will ask her to decide," the Palace Master hurriedly said.
Looking at Zhangsun Youyue walking beside her, Pei Yi could only shake her head and sigh.
Still, she could tell that Senior Wu seemed inclined to protect Zhangsun Youyue. That counted as good news.
Bishui Palace punished female disciples who lost their chastity extremely harshly. For a disciple like Zhangsun Youyue, in whom such high hopes had originally been placed, the guilt was greater still.
"Be careful what you say. Do not anger the Patriarch." When they reached the entrance to the main hall, Pei Yi found an opportunity and hurriedly whispered this to Zhangsun Youyue.
Only her elder sister would be allowed inside this time. None of the other people from Bishui Palace could enter, and naturally, she was not qualified either.
Zhangsun Youyue nodded. She knew Uncle-Master Pei meant well.
Li Bai