"A few words of discipline for children from minor households are of no consequence; how could you punish Zheng'er on their account? You must remember that the only reason they get to study under a teacher ranked eleventh in Dongqi is because they are basking in Zheng'er's reflected glory."
Moments earlier, Si Zhengyang had glossed over his bullying of a fellow student, leading Old Madame Si to believe it was a trivial matter.
"Ha! Since Mother thinks so, you had best find someone else of high renown to tutor Zheng'er. If Master Qu were to find out, I doubt he would be willing to remain in the Earl's Mansion to teach." Meng Yihuan offered a light chuckle, showing no inclination to explain further.
Chapter 78