Her gaze wavered as she contemplated. Then, she pouted and said, "Fine. I'll beg you then. I admit that I can't clean up the entire mess on my own. Please help me." Although she was asking for help, she sounded arrogant as usual.

　　Mo Ruo scoffed, "Is that how you beg someone? That's not the right att.i.tude when asking for help."

　　"You…"

　　"It doesn't matter if you refuse to beg me. You can completely disregard the offer I made previously." Mo Ruo was good at playing this game!.

　　He stood up as if preparing to take his leave. Panicked, Tang Si cried, "Fine, fine. I'm begging you. Young Master Mo, at any rate, I've saved your life before, you can't just leave me to die!" Her att.i.tude was much humbler than before.

　　Mo Ruo was pleased as he nodded his head. He was in disbelief as he listened to the haughty woman begging him on her own accord. Her polite tone and sentences were so rare it amused him.

　　He slapped his thigh, "This is shocking! The honourable Miss Tang is begging me over such a petty matter."

　　"Don't be too conceited. I, Tang Si, am an adaptable person. It's only just words, it's not a big deal. Are you taking back your words now? I've already sincerely begged you," she asked impatiently.

　　"I always take my promises seriously. Once I've spoken, I'll never take my words back. Moreover, to be able to have you begging me, it's worth it!" He snapped his fingers as he finished his sentence.

　　Two guards entered the memorial hall. They bowed to Mo Ruo and asked, "Young Master Mo, is there something you want us to do?"

　　"Listen. Both of you shall take over Miss Tang's work. I order you to clean up the place thoroughly; dispose of the broken furniture and replace them with new ones as soon as possible."

　　The two guards exchanged gazes and stammered, "Young Master Mo, but according to the prince, Miss Tang is supposed to fulfil her punishment personally."

　　"Did your prince prohibit aid?"

　　They shook their heads. "He didn't."

　　"If that is the case, you'll be Miss Tang's support. Is that alright?"

　　'Of course not!'

　　"Yes, of course." The moment the words left their mouths, the two guards had an urge to slap themselves. Spineless!

　　Tang Si immediately took the rag off her shoulder, along with the broom, and tossed them aside. She dusted her hands as she expressed her grat.i.tude to the guards, "Thanks!"

　　"You're welcome." They picked up the broom and the rag before they commenced their ch.o.r.e.

　　At this moment, the pageboy of the academy appeared. He studied the situation and spoke, "Miss Tang, if you are done with the cleaning, then you have to kneel at the memorial hall."