Mu Nanshuang chimed in from the side, "According to academy rules, falsely accusing a fellow disciple is punishable by the forfeiture of three years' monthly stipend, and barring participation in any academy affairs for the same duration. Three years hence, the matter shall be jointly deliberated upon by the head of the Enforcement Hall and the heads of the five academies. Since the false accusation was directed at a branch master, the punishment is doubled!"
These words instantly turned Elder Lu's face ashen.
He was well aware of the academy rules. He had intended to use this opportunity to thoroughly question Ye Chen, but instead, he had trapped himself in a dead end.
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