411 is also considered a case of hardship followed by relief

"If that's how they want to play it, they do the first, I do the fifteenth!" Zhang Xiaoying was fearless.

She was unwilling to engage in direct conflict with them, which didn't mean she was really afraid of the other side.

If they pushed her too far, they'd regret being dragged down to hell by her!

They had no idea how many cards she held in her hand.

Zhou Tao said, "I will make sure Shangqing takes good care of you. Anyway, you don't need to worry too much. They probably won't do anything too outrageous, but it's still right for you to be cautious."

Zhang Xiaoying nodded, "I'm aware of that."

After that, Zhou Tao went into detail with Zhang Xiaoying about which noble family in the capital was on what side, and the intricate relationships between the various families, in an effort to give Zhang Xiaoying a better understanding of the capital.

When they left the academy, dusk was falling.

Qi's wife was holding Little Tianci, waiting for her at the entrance of the academy.