Everyone looked at Xiang Yang, and then at Xiao Jingying.

"How did the exam go?" Xiao Jingying stepped forward and asked him.

Xiangyang remained silent, only saying, "Let's hurry up and go."

Xiao Jingying offered to take his things, but Xiang Yang wouldn't let him, though Xiao Jingying still managed to take them away.

"Why don't you come to my residence for a rest?" Xiao Jingying said hesitantly.

After all, this place is really too far from where Xiangyang lives.

Xiangyang took a deep breath, and while taking her things from his hands, said, "I'm not going."

Xiao Jingying dodged him and said, "Then let's go to your place."

After the two of them left, the people began to gossip about it.

"Could that person just now have been the Prince of Langsi?"

"That's for sure!"

"Who was that scholar he was waiting for?"

"Who knows..."

Those who knew dared not utter a word.

The two of them made their way back to the small courtyard.

Xiangyang was exhausted and lay down as soon as he got back.

The weather was hot and humid, and he couldn't sleep well at all.

Xiao Jingying held a fan and fanned him gently, one stroke at a time.

Xiangyang lay on the bed with her eyes open, staring at him, and asked, "What do you want to do?"

"I don't want to do anything," Xiao Jingying's voice was barely audible. "Go to sleep."

Xiangyang stopped sleeping and looked up at him, saying, "You don't actually think there's still a chance for us, Your Highness, do you?"

“Whether it’s possible or not, I’m still of some use, aren’t I?” Xiao Jingying brushed a stray hair from his forehead. “Since you’ve chosen to take the imperial examination, I can be your support in the court. No matter how far you want to go in the court, I can help you.”

"So you were... trying to bribe me?" Xiang Yang laughed.

Xiao Jingying: "You can use me as you please."

Xiangyang stopped laughing and just looked at him quietly, finally asking, "So what's your purpose? What do you need me to do for you?"

Xiao Jingying's hand, which was waving a fan, stopped.

He didn't say anything in the end.

As night fell, the two lay down, and he embraced him from behind, saying, "Minghe, you just need to exist where I can see you, that's all..."

[Ding!]

The cicadas outside were chirping hoarsely. Xiangyang looked at the moon outside, and his finger twitched slightly.

[Xiao Jingying's Antisocial Index: 1%!]

Xiao Guai praised Xiang Yang's business skills, saying that if things continued like this, they would just have to wait for an opportunity.

It asked Xiangyang, "Xiangyang, do you think we should take what he said seriously? Should we take advantage of him? If we really do what he says and keep taking advantage of him, won't our feelings for each other be completely worn away one day?"

Xiang Yang: "I was going to use him from the start."

"Huh?" Xiao Guai really didn't understand. "But... I think it will definitely backfire. Does that mean he's a masochist?"

Xiangyang: "Just watch and see. If he shows even the slightest dissatisfaction in the future, I'll stop immediately."

“Really,” Xiangyang said again, “I originally wanted to rely on the eldest prince, but what kind of situation is this now.”

On the day the results were released, Xiang Yang didn't even go to see them in person. Xiao Jingying brought the news early in the morning, saying that he was fourth in the top class.

Xiangyang was stunned for a moment, not expecting to do so well on the exam.

Xiao Jinying was holding him, and the two were having a good time when an uninvited guest arrived.

The eldest prince was pushed by the steward and went straight into their courtyard.

Seeing the two embracing each other, the eldest prince said, "Your Highness, you're here too."

After saying that, the eldest prince turned to Xiangyang and said very sincerely, "Congratulations, Xiangyang."

Xiao Jingying looked at the eldest prince and said with concern, "Your legs are not very convenient, it's really troublesome for you..."

"By the way," Xiang Yang suddenly spoke up, saying to Xiao Jingying, "Does the Xiao family employ some kind of miracle doctor with miraculous healing skills? Could we ask him to take a look and see if he can cure His Highness's leg?"

When Xiang Yang said this, the other three people present were stunned.

After regaining his senses, the steward of the First Prince's residence was so excited that he hurriedly asked, "Ming... Xiangyang, what did you say about the Ghost Hand Divine Doctor?"

Xiang Yang looked at Xiao Jingying.

The butler disregarded everything else and showed no resentment towards Xiao Jingying, first bowing to him.

The eldest prince's stern rebuke was no match for the steward's words.

"Your Highness!" the steward exclaimed hopefully, "Could you possibly do me a favor?"

If it weren't convenient for Xiao Jingying right now, the steward would probably have to make a big show of going to the Xiao residence to ask for help.

Xiao Jingying looked at Xiang Yang with a sinister gaze and said, "You really know how to think of him!"

The eldest prince's eyes were cold. "After all, we did share intimate moments."

"You're the one who crippled him," Xiang Yang said, ignoring everyone's apologies and turning to leave. "What does this have to do with me?"

He paused for a moment after saying this, then suddenly realized what he meant.

Xiang Yang's actions were probably not just for the sake of the eldest prince's leg, but also to eliminate the rift between him and the eldest prince.

Throughout the court, everyone knew that the eldest prince was the most kind and generous person. Even when his legs were crippled, he did not resort to any underhanded means.

But in reality, no one can say for sure what the real purpose is.

Xiao Jingying was about to close the door and see the guests out.

The eldest prince, naturally unwilling to leave, stood in the courtyard, calling out loudly, "Xiangyang—"

The butler stayed there, waiting for Xiao Jingying to give in.

Xiao Jingying grabbed both of them with one hand and threw them both out.

After throwing the person out, he went to find Xiangyang again, but Xiangyang closed the door.

Xiao Guai was extremely anxious and asked Xiang Yang, "Xiang Yang! Why are you bothered with the First Prince's business?!"

Xiangyang lay face down on the bed and covered himself with the blanket.

The eldest prince watched helplessly as Xiao Jingying climbed over the wall and went inside, his face turning green with anger.

The steward quickly reassured him, "Your Highness, don't be angry. Once our legs are healed, we'll climb over the wall too!"

The steward pushed the eldest prince away.

"Let's go! Let's go make a scene at their Xiao residence!"

"Those people surnamed Xiao are truly despicable. They've harmed you to such an extent, yet they show no remorse whatsoever!"

"You have a miracle doctor at home, yet you didn't even think to have someone take a look at you!"

"Who goes there?!"

"..."

Xiao Jingying called out to someone but received no response, and before he knew it, the door bolt had been pushed open.

Startled, Xiangyang curled up under the covers, afraid that Xiao Jingying would come in and beat him.

"Are you on his side or mine?" Xiao Jingying walked over and asked him.

Xiangyang didn't say anything either.

Xiao Jingying didn't force him, saying, "Let bygones be bygones. From now on, you'll side with me, okay?"