"Yes, yes, of course. I'll see to it immediately." Lord Song clutched his head, staggered as he tried to stand, and then collapsed back onto the floor. The dizziness was agonizing. He looked at the two guards. "Just... just drag me away."
"..."
The two guards flanked him, lifted him, and dragged him out the door.
"Guards! Summon the Third Prince to the palace," the Beili Emperor called out.
A eunuch outside the door acknowledged the order and departed.
"My dear consort, you and the Crown Prince may withdraw for now."
"Imperial Father, if Dean Chen is leaving Beili, then what will happen to Lou Mountain Academy?" Sang Qi asked.
"Someone will take over the academy. And tomorrow, you need not go to the General's estate to pay your respects. I will have someone escort you back to the academy."
"I just want to go take a quick look."
"She is no longer a citizen of Beili. Tomorrow, I will proclaim it to the world. There's no need to see a simple country person."
