Not only Cui Haoyan, but Gong Shaoqing and the others also showed a guilty expression on their faces.
Usually, they were flourishing in the academy, but since coming to Qingxiao Country, they realized the disparity between themselves and others.
In front of the vast royal family, their power seemed so feeble. Apart from protecting Baili Hongzhuang and their ability to confront Nan Gong Ou Yi, they were completely under control.
If Emperor Bei Chen hadn't arrived, perhaps they would have died in the royal family's arena and never escaped.
"We are truly useless. Hongzhuang is seriously injured and still has to protect us..."
Xia Zhiqing lowered her head. She knew that Baili Hongzhuang's injuries must be severe, and delaying for so long had been detrimental to her condition.
Even though they had returned now, the scene in the royal family's arena just now filled her with an indescribable anger and resentment.
However, when facing Baili Hongzhuang and Emperor Bei Chen, all she felt was guilt.
Emperor Bei Chen looked at the guilt on everyone's faces, and his expression softened a bit as he comforted, "This situation has exceeded everyone's expectations. You don't need to blame yourselves."
Despite Emperor Bei Chen's comforting words, the guilt in their hearts still lingered. Today's events had truly had an impact on them.
No matter how confident they were, they realized the disparity between themselves and people from powerful forces only when they entered a broader world.
This enormous gap couldn't be filled by their own strength alone.
Noticing the change in their expressions, Emperor Bei Chen didn't say much. The realities they would eventually encounter were something they would experience sooner or later. It might be a good thing for them to understand it earlier.
Once they completely changed their mindset, their mentality would be more peaceful, which would be more helpful for their future growth.
"Everyone is tired today. Let's rest first," Emperor Bei Chen said slowly.
After experiencing today's events, everyone was mentally exhausted. Once Baili Hongzhuang's injuries improved a bit, they would leave this place.
He believed that the Qingxiao Country's royal family would definitely seal the news of today as soon as possible, but if they continued to stay in Qingxiao Country, they would attract the attention of many people with ill intentions.
Leaving earlier would save them some trouble.
Everyone nodded upon hearing this. They had already learned about Baili Hongzhuang's condition from the physician. It seemed she would need some time to recover.
Although her injuries were severe, they hadn't affected her foundation. Given her some time, she would be able to fully recover.
After everyone left, a deep and fierce light flashed in Emperor Bei Chen's eyes. Nan Gong Ao Chen actually dared to injure Hongzhuang to such an extent. He naturally couldn't let Nan Gong Ao Chen easily become the successor of Qingxiao Country.
Anyone who dared to harm Hongzhuang would not be spared!
However, it was still early. When nightfall came, he would have to go out and take care of some troubles.
However, just as Emperor Bei Chen had returned to the room, Huan Chu You had already come to find him.
"Vice Principal."
Emperor Bei Chen poured a cup of tea for Huan Chu You. "Do you have something to discuss with me?"
Huan Chu You looked deeply at Emperor Bei Chen. Emperor Bei Chen was always a clever person, and his deep affection for Baili Hongzhuang had shocked him as well.
"How is Hongzhuang's condition?"
"She has lost a lot of blood, fractured ribs, and some internal injuries, but she will recover after resting for some time," Emperor Bei Chen said slowly.