Zhao Xiaonian walked over and was surprised to see Gao Yang. He grabbed Gao Yang's hand and said excitedly, "So it was you who saved Xiao Nuan'er! That's wonderful!"
"From now on, if you come to me for fortune telling, I promise I won't charge you a single penny, anytime."
He was overjoyed to run into his old customer here today, who even saved Xiao Nuan'er.
Jiang Yimian, standing to the side, smiled helplessly. She wondered if Gao Yang would be devastated if he found out that the master he admired was Zhao Xiaonian. Just thinking about it made her laugh.
Looking at Gao Yang again, the once handsome scholar was now staring blankly at Zhao Xiaonian, his brows furrowed with doubt, as if trying to discern something from the other's face.
However, the doubt in his eyes deepened, and he remained frozen in place, not uttering a word for a long time.
Jiang Yimian chuckled, nodded politely to Yang Qiguang, and then left with Xiao Nuan'er in her arms.
Zhao Xiaonian picked up the mooncakes from the stall, waved at Gao Yang, and said in a serious tone, "Don't look at me like that. Didn't I help you a lot? You can't mess up my business next time you see me."
After saying that, he hurriedly left.
Gao Yang stood there stunned for a while before he vaguely realized what Zhao Xiaonian meant. He was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped. He stared at the young boy next to Jiang Yimian and couldn't say a word for a long time.
That Master Zhao was actually a child, and a member of the Princess's mansion. Neither of these things made him quite puzzled.
I don't know whether to call myself lucky or unlucky.
It seemed like he had encountered a scammer, but this scammer had actually helped him.
While stunned, Yang Qiguang suddenly gasped and looked at the silver in his hand in disbelief, saying, "This, this silver is far too much."
Gao Yang then came to his senses and looked at the money bag, and was also surprised.
The purse was now filled with a bag full of gleaming silver ingots, roughly estimated to be at least fifty taels.
He quickly looked into the crowd, wanting to call Jiang Yimian to stop, but now, the bustling crowd had vanished without a trace.
The once crowded and bustling streets now seem to have fewer people.
He smiled helplessly, hesitated for a long time, and then sighed and said, "The princess is a kind-hearted person."
This amount of silver is a lot for us, but it should be just a small thing for the princess.
If I return it, it would seem as if I look down on it.
Perfect timing, Brother Qi Guang, take this. With this money, you won't have to worry anymore. Just stay home and study hard for the exam these days.
If we do make the list, it will be a good way to repay the princess.
Yang Qiguang was so frightened that he quickly waved his hand and said in alarm, "This is unacceptable. This silver is yours to earn, how can you give it to me?"
As he spoke, he was about to hand the money bag back to him.
Gao Yang just smiled and said, "I came out to sell mooncakes today because I wanted to help you earn some money. Now it's perfect, I've earned the money too."
Although the process was somewhat tortuous, the outcome was ultimately good.
The autumn imperial examinations are just around the corner, so they should study hard at home.
This autumn imperial examination is an extra opportunity for them, and they cannot miss it.
He and his mother had relied on each other for many years in the capital. Now that his mother had passed away, he only had this one close friend left. Since the other person was in trouble, he would do his best to help.
Yang Qiguang was touched, but his heart was filled with mixed feelings. He felt guilty for the despicable thoughts that had crossed his mind for a moment. "Gao Yang, you don't have to help me like this."
Even though the other party was also short of money, they were not tempted at all when they saw such a large sum of money and gave it all to him.
How could he not be moved?
When Liu Wenge's words suddenly flashed into his mind, he instantly lost all his strength, lowered his head and said with a bitter smile, "Gao Yang, you go to the autumn examination by yourself, I don't want to go."
Gao Yang frowned instantly, slapped the person in front of him on the shoulder, and said with dissatisfaction, "Didn't we agree to participate in the Autumn Examination together? Why aren't you going?"
"Has Liu Wenge been bullying you again? Why don't you stay at my place for the next few days? He definitely won't be able to find my house."
The more he thought about it, the more feasible the idea seemed. He quickly said, "Go back and pack your things. Move to my house today."
As she spoke, she quickly packed up the small cart.
Looking at the numerous burn marks of varying sizes on those slender fingers, Yang Qiguang felt a pang of guilt. They had been accidentally burned while making mooncakes. He had initially thought the other person was just going to great lengths for money, but now he realized it was probably for his sake.
He quickly forced a smile, "I'm fine, I'm just a little unsure about the autumn exam, I'm afraid I won't pass this time."
Upon hearing this, Gao Yang immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said irritably, "If you don't pass this time, then try again next time, and the time after that. With your excellent writing skills, you'll eventually pass. You're just too insecure."
Think more about your father. Didn't he say he'd overturn his case? If you don't pass the exam, how can you overturn his case?
He couldn't stand by and watch the other person be bullied, so he had to help him out of the quagmire of the Liu family.
Yang Qiguang was taken aback, and when he met those exceptionally determined eyes, he could only feel a little envious.
He never expected that someone would remember his fabricated reason so clearly. He didn't know how to feel, only a deep and aching discomfort.
Yes, his father stole from the master's house and was a criminal in name only. How could someone like him become an official?
He was already lucky to pass the county-level imperial examination, which was already a favor from the Liu family. He really couldn't participate in this autumn imperial examination.
In truth, he envied Gao Yang. She had a very kind mother, a good personality, and seemed to be able to make friends everywhere. Now she was even involved with the princess, something he could never achieve.
Even after parting ways with Gao Yang, he remained absent-minded, staring at the silver in his hand, feeling both happy and regretful.
If only he had rushed out and saved that child.
If he could establish a connection with the people in the Princess's mansion, he wouldn't have to worry about the Liu family all the time.
They could do whatever they wanted, participate in the imperial examinations, and become officials.
Moreover, the young boy who came to pick up the mooncakes just now seemed to be quite familiar with Gao Yang.
He looked like a fool next to Gao Yang; no one should have been able to see him.
He's like a rat in the gutter; he can only survive in the gutter.
He smiled helplessly, sighed, and groped his way into the dilapidated house in the alley.
He finally reached the door by moonlight, and before he could even breathe a sigh of relief, the candlelight inside flickered on, and he met a pair of eyes that held a hint of mockery.
"Hey, the talented Yang is back! Looks like you've made quite a bit of money today!"
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