"Speak no more," he rose to lash out, for according to the temple's law, anyone daring to cheat in the assessment was showing contempt for the temple, and would be executed on the spot, with their kin exiled to the desolate polar wastes, never to return. He definitely would not show Mu Hanyan any courtesy.
"Wait." Catching Wen Rongsong's intention, Kang Qingyuan quickly tugged at his sleeve.
"What is it? Do you still intend to plead for her?" Wen Rongsong asked impatiently.
"How could I possibly plead for her," Kang Qingyuan shook his head, explaining, "I was merely speculating earlier, without any solid evidence. If Mu Yi'an really dared to do such a thing, she must have something to rely on, so how could she be easily caught? If we rashly accuse her without concrete evidence, wouldn't that ruin our reputation?"
"You have a point," Wen Rongsong considered for a moment, and halted his steps.
