Pei Wanyue spoke instinctively and was shocked after saying that. As such, she immediately knelt before Zhao Xuanjing.
The crowd could not help but frown. There was no such a rule in the academy.
Even if the Crown Prince came, everyone would just bow while cupping their hands. Barely anyone knelt unless they committed a major offense.
However, Pei Wanyue knelt as soon as she spoke. She knew too little of the Royal Academy's rules. She was a coward.
Qi Huai and the rest were rather confused too. "Don't be afraid, Young Lady Pei. Just tell how Xie Qiao usually bullies you and how she forged the painting."
Zhao Xuanjing smirked sarcastically.
"You'll be punished if you misspeak." His voice came slowly while his eyes were filled with chilliness. There was a sliver of mockery too, making one not daring to look at him.
Pei Wanyue panicked.
