Jiang Yimian simply waved her hand and asked curiously, "Where are you going? Has something happened at home?"
She gave him a considerable amount of money last time, so he shouldn't be struggling to earn money at this point.
The autumn imperial examinations are just around the corner, and lately there have been far fewer students on the streets of Beijing. They're probably all at home studying to prepare for the exams.
Given Gao Yang's personality, he should be at home studying at this time. He wouldn't be in such a hurry unless something happened.
Lu Cijian also looked at him.
Gao Yang hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "I'm going to see Brother Yang. He hasn't been home for the past two days, and I'm a little worried."
Since the Mid-Autumn Festival, he had been focused on studying at home, thinking that with the autumn examinations approaching, he would go and see how Yang Qiguang was doing with his studies.
Unexpectedly, the other party was not home for two consecutive days.
When asked, the people in the neighborhood couldn't say for sure either, and said they hadn't seen Yang Qiguang for the past few days.
He then panicked and decided to search only in the places they frequented.
Jiang Yimian quickly asked, "Did those people cause him trouble again? Do you need my help?"
Since this person had saved Xiao Nuan'er, she would naturally help him if he needed assistance.
Gao Yang simply shook his head. "Thank you for your concern, Princess. I've already been to the Liu family. The gatekeeper there said he hadn't seen Brother Yang before, and it seems to be true. I'll try looking elsewhere."
If we really can't find Brother Yang, then we'll ask the princess for help.
After saying that, he hurriedly left.
He wasn't really worried that Yang Qiguang would get into trouble. After all, Yang Qiguang was a grown man who had lived alone for so many years and wasn't the kind of person who would be easily deceived.
Furthermore, no matter how arrogant the Liu family is, they wouldn't dare to actually cause a death, especially at this critical juncture. Since the gatekeeper said he hadn't seen Yang Qiguang, it must be true.
Unless Liu Wenge no longer wants to participate in the autumn imperial examination, he would commit a major crime like murder at this critical juncture.
He was just worried that Yang Qiguang really didn't want to participate in the autumn examination.
When Yang Qiguang said he didn't want to participate in the autumn examination during the Mid-Autumn Festival, he thought it was a joke, but now it seems to be true.
Yang Qiguang spoke earnestly at that time, so he must have genuinely had this idea.
This is a rare opportunity, and he certainly can't let it slip by.
Seeing Gao Yang leave directly, Jiang Yimian felt somewhat helpless.
Lu Cijian glanced at the person who had disappeared into the crowd before asking, "Is he going to participate in the autumn imperial examination?"
There are quite a few people participating in this autumn imperial examination, and I've heard that many sons of officials are also taking part, so the competition must be fierce.
Jiang Yimian nodded, "Yes, I heard they've participated several times. I wonder if they'll be able to achieve their goal this time."
Seeing this, Ashu also came over and said, "You mean that Gao Yang? I know him."
Ashu dropped the rag in her hand, raised her chin, and looked smug.
Jiang Yimian found it amusing and reached out to pinch her cheek before asking, "How do you know him?"
Ashu was a little embarrassed for a moment before saying, "Back then, I hadn't met Yunniang yet, and I lived in an alley on Changyue Street."
He not only knew Gao Yang, but also his classmate and close friend, Yang Qiguang.
Back then, she was selling bamboo baskets in that alley. Although she wasn't familiar with the two men, she heard a lot about them.
The vendors in the area all said that the two men were extremely talented in literature, but unfortunately, they had very little luck in officialdom and could never pass the imperial examinations.
At the time, she just echoed everyone's sentiments without fully understanding what they meant. Now she understands a little and feels it is indeed a great pity.
After years of hard study, I'm clearly quite knowledgeable, but I still can't pass the exam. It's really frustrating.
Jiang Yimian asked curiously, "What do the people around here say? Is Gao Yang's scholarship very good?"
Ashu nodded quickly and said earnestly, "Not only do the neighbors say that Gaoyang is very learned, but the teachers living nearby also say so."
Everyone said Gao Yang was destined to pass the imperial examination, but despite participating in the autumn examinations so many times, he never made it any further, which is quite a pity.
She went back a few days ago and heard people mention Gao Yang, saying that his mother had passed away and he had been grieving at home for a long time.
She had initially regretted that Gao Yang would miss the autumn imperial examinations this year, but unexpectedly, he is now going to participate again.
Hearing this, Liu'er asked curiously, "If he is so learned, how come he has not passed the exam for so many years? I heard he has taken it several times."
That time, at the entrance of the Judicial Bureau, they ran into the person selling exam preparation materials for the autumn imperial examinations. The person said that he had participated in the autumn imperial examinations several times and was very familiar with them.
His confident demeanor certainly didn't seem like that of someone lacking in learning.
Ashu shook his head for a moment, "I don't know either, but everyone says that Gao Yang is good at writing, and Yang Qiguang is also very good at writing."
However, he only participated in the exam the year before last. Although he failed, he didn't seem discouraged. I just don't know if he'll participate this year.
She used to just listen to these stories, but since her grandmother passed away, she has come to understand what regret is.
If Gao Yang and the other person share the same regrets as her, then it is indeed very distressing.
Lu Cijian frowned as he listened to their conversation, but remained silent.
Seeing this, Yunniang could only say helplessly, "Even if Gao Yang participates in every autumn examination from now on, I reckon he still won't be able to pass."
Upon hearing this, the group all looked at Yunniang.
Yunniang lowered her voice and said, "It's very difficult for commoners to get ahead these days. How can they make the list without paying money?"
Although she didn't understand the imperial examination system, she understood the human nature of those in high positions of power.
If no one wants to take shortcuts, then scientific research will naturally be fair.
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