He took a deliberate sip of tea.
"Mistress Qi, this matter is truly atrocious. Even if you were not a member of the Gecheng Literary Society, scholars and students throughout the realm would be willing to speak up for you and Madame Gu."
"That goes without saying. Although I founded the Gecheng Literary Society, I would never abuse my power or use the society to settle my own affairs. If the society is to write about this, it must be because a grave injustice has been committed." Xie Mingyue spoke with unflinching candor. "However, there is one more thing today for which I may have to play favorites."
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