I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?-Chapter 117: Qian Fanji Substitutes at the Academy

"Hmph."

Sang Rui sneered, completely unafraid. ’His Imperial Father would never punish him over something so trivial.’

Qian Fanji turned and left, carrying Ye Qianning. Seeing this, Sang Zhi started to follow, and after a moment’s hesitation, Qian Zhuye followed as well.

Seeing them leave, Teacher Zhang’s face darkened. "Seventh Prince, I will personally escort you back to the palace."

Sang Rui’s fearless expression wavered. "It’s not time for the break yet. What is the meaning of this, Teacher?"

"Lou Mountain Academy is incapable of teaching the Seventh Prince. I will personally see you back to the palace, and then I will go to the Emperor to confess my culpability." ’Trying to use Hidden Guards in the academy and still expecting to attend classes? Hah!’

Sang Rui finally showed a hint of fear. He was silent for a moment, then seemed to have come to a decision. "Fine, I’ll go back to the palace."

’This wasn’t his fault anyway. It was all because that damn fatty was disrespectful. Beili belongs to his Imperial Father, not to the military officials. The emperor and the royal family are the heavens themselves.’

Ye Qianning was nestled in Qian Fanji’s arms, her eyes fixed on the sharp line of his jaw and his handsome face. His expression was colder than usual.

’There were no fewer than twenty people hidden in the shadows, and the auras of several had already flared. If he had been two seconds later, they would have made their move.’

’She didn’t understand. Hadn’t Qian Fanji always looked down on her? Why would he suddenly intervene?’

Qian Fanji suddenly looked down, his gaze meeting Ye Qianning’s.

Ye Qianning’s expression remained unchanged, her eyes simply staring at him. ’Qian Fanji is more calculating than the others—a classic black fox. Being targeted by him is definitely not a good thing.’

"Feeling unwell?" Qian Fanji asked lightly.

Ye Qianning averted her gaze. "No."

"Scared?"

"A little."

"Why did the Hidden Guards Xiang Minghou assigned to you suddenly leave? If you were scared, why would you dismiss your bodyguards? And why would you provoke a member of the royal family while unprotected?"

Ye Qianning didn’t answer. Of course, she felt no need to explain anything to him.

"Even if you don’t say it, I know. A little fox should keep her tail well hidden."

"Put me down." Ye Qianning wriggled her chubby body.

Qian Fanji bent down and set her on the ground. "I’ll be substitute teaching at the academy for a while. You can find me if you need anything."

’Substitute teaching?’

"Is the Chief of Staff that free?" ’A court official teaching at an academy? Ridiculous.’

"Not free."

"You’re neglecting important matters of the court to come teach students, and you say you’re not free?"

"For Beili, this *is* an important matter of the court. The princes and princesses are all at Lou Mountain Academy. If they are not taught well, what future would Beili have?" Qian Fanji said seriously.

...

’Ye Qianning didn’t believe a word of it. He was curious about the origin of the "Two Elements Interacting," and he had come to the academy to monitor her.’

"Minister Qian." Sang Zhi strolled over.

"Greetings, Eighth Prince." Qian Fanji gave a simple salute.

’This surprised Ye Qianning. He had been so cold toward the Seventh Prince, yet he was so polite to this little stick-in-the-mud.’

"Minister Qian, there’s no need for such formalities." After speaking, Sang Zhi walked to Ye Qianning’s side. "Are you hurt?"

"No." Ye Qianning patted her chest.

Seeing that Ye Qianning was truly unharmed, Sang Zhi relaxed.

"Uncle, what are you doing at the academy?" Qian Zhuye had also caught up.

"Some business," Qian Fanji replied, his tone still detached.

"Oh." Qian Zhuye nodded and also walked over to Ye Qianning. "Miss Xiang, are you alright?"

"I’m fine."

"That’s good. You really scared us just now. If my uncle hadn’t arrived in time, you would have been squashed into a meat pancake... Hey?" Before Qian Zhuye could finish, he saw the little girl turn and walk away. He immediately started after her. "Miss Xiang, wait for me!"