Chapter 241: It's him!

Zi Su, do you have the new ranking list?

Zi Su smiled and nodded, then handed the list directly to them, and also made a cheering gesture.

Ning Hanmo laughed heartily; he never expected that the always rule‑following Zi Su would have such a lively day.

We will.

He took the list, quickly met up with his companions, then spread out the two lists, saying, "Zi Wei, you will record all the abnormal names."

Nai Xin, pay attention to the names near Zhi Chun's previous ranking, and keep a special watch on them.

Kang Wen, Kang Wu, judge whether the person is from the Name Ranking Academy; other academies should also be watched, but the most important to watch is definitely the Name Ranking Academy.

Zhang Cunwen… pay attention… Ning Hanmo lifted his head, looking at the several spoiled brothers, although they were no longer that, or perhaps they never were.

Boss, do you suspect a connection with the Cao family? Ning Qiancheng's lips tightened slightly, then he offered a guess.

Ning Hanmo smiled and patted the youngest's shoulder, "Just a guess; later we'll need to focus on evidence."

In a moment, the twelve kids got busy.

Not to mention Qing Feng Da Ru paying attention—even Liu Yunfeng and Wang Xianshi were watching, and some of the Hanlin Academy people were surprised.

Each one was a wealthy young master, yet they all squatted on the ground, some even kneeling for convenience; each person did their assigned task without complaint.

Even those who weren't assigned a task helped earnestly.

"Can they manage?" Elder Xi also saw this side—fewest people, yet it looked the busiest.

Other great academies all have teachers leading teams, but Chun Hua Xue Yuan has only a dean leading the team, mainly because they are few in number and also because their teachers' fame is too great.

Of the Four Great Scholars of Da Ning, two reside permanently at Spring Splendor Academy, and Qing Feng Da Ru also serves as extracurricular guidance—where could you find such a setup?

"If my own students can't do it, I can't think of anyone who could."

Jiang Yunchu smiled, took a light sip of tea, then paused and set down his cup.

"Princess Consort, our tea ran out at the teahouse; this is what I just found—it surely doesn't compare to the tea from our Wang Fu, Princess Consort, quench your thirst."

Bai Zhi saw the Princess Consort's move and knew the tea's taste was poor; the Princess Consort is someone who can endure hardship—she could drink plain water every day—but her standards for tea are extremely high; if she drinks tea, it must be smooth.

"No problem." Jiang Yunchu waved his hand; in his past life he knew an old tea aficionado whom she had refined to such a degree that ordinary tea leaves were unbearable to him—he'd rather drink plain water than bother with it.

"Wait, you're just letting them mess around on their own?"

Qing Feng approached; everyone present was standing, only Jiang Yunchu was seated, everyone was thirsty, only Jiang Yunchu had tea in hand, and he looked dissatisfied.

Every academy's teacher was busy to the point of chaos, but what about Jiang Yunchu here?

Seeing her leisurely manner, he felt a grudge that made his teeth itch—a bustling bunch of kids plus a lazy dean!

"Otherwise? If the great scholar isn't at ease, he can go help; I won't stop him."

Besides, the Name Ranking Academy's spot is fine—the sunlight shines down weakly, not scorching but still warm, making one want to sleep……

"Should I go help? Look at Qing feng Academy—did I help?"

Qing Feng Da Ru looked at Bai Zhi, "Bai Zhi lass, bring a chair? Never mind, a stool will do."

Seeing Bai Zhi frown, looking unwilling.

"Forgot to ask me for the list? Do you still want it next time?" Qing Feng Da Ru directly played his trump card.

Jiang Yunchu's eyes narrowed slightly, then slowly opened; he watched Bai Zhi's departing back, glanced askance at Qing Feng Da Ru, and said, "Great scholar, don't bully my child."

Qing Feng Da Ru's mouth twitched, "I'm bullying her?"

"You don't know—she came storming in yesterday with a sword in hand; if I hadn't agreed, she could have torn down my academy."

"And yet you say I'm bullying her—I merely asked her to help move a stool."

He suddenly recalled a line Kang Mengxian said: "Are all the people of Chun Hua Xue Yuan poisonous?"

He now confirmed it: yes, they are all poisonous.

From the children, to the dean, down to the maid.

Poisonous!

All are poison.

"Then I didn't see it—I just saw you making my maid move a stool and even threatening her." Jiang Yunchu closed his eyes and said softly.

Qing Feng Da Ru pointed at her, then at himself, saying nothing, his face turning a bit red from restraint.

At that moment, Bai Zhi returned……

But……

She indeed moved a stool—this stool is really small, as if it were for the Dingzi Class children to sit on?

The Dingzi Class children are young and small, and the stools they use are also a size smaller.

"Bai Zhi lass, don't you think this is a bit inappropriate?" Qing Feng Da Ru made his final protest.

Bai Zhi frowned, "Great scholar, I respect you deeply."

Having said that, she placed the stool respectfully to the side, then walked to Jiang Yunchu's side, still holding a fan, which she opened to shade the sunlight on his face.

Jiang Yunchu felt it grow darker, opened his eyes to look, then fell asleep again.

This obvious contrast made Qing Feng Da Ru's teeth grind audibly, though none of the three master‑servants present paid any mind.

Over there, the few little ones compared names one by one, then directly recorded all the changed names.

"Look at Kang Zhi Chun—check the rankings adjacent to his last time."

Ning Hanmo spoke up, but then frowned, "No, look ahead; ignore the rear for now."

Kang Zhi Chun is a bit older, and among them he studies the hardest—he never needs prompting and often guides everyone.

"Boss Ning."

At that moment, Zhang Cunwen and Jia Chuan exchanged a glance and pointed to a name on the list.

"Take a look—Cao Shufeng is on the list."

So everyone saw that name, and its ranking happened to be twenty‑third.

Higher than Ning Hanmo by more than ten places, Cao Shu Feng? That Cao family's trash pastry?

Everyone exchanged a glance, their eyes somewhat gloomy, 'Probably, it's him.'

"The Dean said that even if we already have the answer in our hearts, we must still seek truth from facts, conduct the investigation process, and absolutely cannot be careless." At that moment, Kang Nai Xin glanced at the few excited people; she understood her companions, but now is not the time to act on impulse. If we make a mistake, we will not only lose face for ourselves, but also embarrass the Dean.

They are still children, so it doesn't matter, but the Dean cannot.

Anyone or anything that could harm the Dean, she will promptly stop.