Before he could finish speaking, Ziyu gave him a cold look, her tone sarcastic and disdainful.
“Junior Brother Xu Wenxuan, I don’t need you to teach me who to be polite to. But I haven’t had a proper talk with you about how you used me to design your uncle’s house last time! I’m sure you have a reasonable explanation.”
He never liked to meddle in other people's business, but Xu Wenxuan had been very respectful and ingratiating towards him since he was admitted to the hospital. He was also polite and respectful to his fellow disciples and his studies were decent, which made him take extra care of him. He never expected that this person would distort the truth in front of him and trick him into plotting to swindle the old man out of his house! It was utterly shameless!
Now that his words have reached my ears, they only make me feel that he is hypocritical!
Xu Wenxuan's face turned pale, and he stood stiffly, unsure of how to explain. He felt embarrassed, nervous, and flustered. After all, he had no connections and had only come here because he had paid enough money. Without anyone to take care of him, he could only imagine what his future would be like.
But right now, he could only watch as Ziyu left with Muyang, and there was nothing he could do!
At this moment, the students in the academy who had just witnessed that scene began to discuss Mu Yang's identity. Some said he had ingratiated himself with Senior Brother Ziyu, which was why that scene had just occurred! Others said that Mu Yang was actually the son of some wealthy family, and that the scene had happened because his birth mother had now gained power…
All the opinions differed slightly, but one thing was certain: Mu Yang would no longer be someone they could bully at will! Although they couldn't out-argue that sharp-tongued boy, now that he had a powerful background, they were even less likely to say anything against him!
After all, given Ziyu's current situation, the only way for him to climb the ranks is to find a powerful backer, and his attitude towards Qin Qing is even more unpredictable.
At this moment, Qin Qing was sitting quietly in the reception room, completely unaware that the rumors outside had been twisted into the fact that Mu Yang was His Majesty's long-lost son...
After Mu Yang walked over with a mix of trepidation and excitement, he swallowed hard as he faced the door to the reception room. He was even more nervous than when he checked his entrance exam results! He was incredibly nervous!
"Senior brother will be leaving now. You two chat."
After saying that, Ziyu turned and left, leaving the family alone.
"Squeak..."
The moment the door was opened, a small figure rushed out of the house. Mu Yang was stunned and forgot to dodge, and was immediately hugged tightly by that little bundle!
Two large buns appeared in his arms, accompanied by soft trembling and sobbing...
"elder brother…"
The word "brother" made him freeze, staring incredulously at the little bundle in his arms!
"Yueyue..."
Little Muyue raised her head, her big, red eyes looking pitifully at Muyang. All the long-held longing and helplessness she had felt erupted at that moment, and the two siblings embraced tightly…
Qin Qing was deeply moved by what she saw, while Xiao Muxing pursed her lips, her face full of arrogance.
"You two better not tell anyone you're my brother and sister when you go out. You cried so ugly, I'd be ashamed to even say it out loud!"
Hearing this, the brother and sister, who were embracing each other, looked up at the girl not far away who was trembling all over, with slightly red eyes, yet still full of disgust...
"Star…"
A shout made Xiao Muxing feel a sudden surge of grievance. Tears streamed down her cheeks, but she bit her lip tightly to keep herself from making a sound.
"So annoying! I've already told you I don't like crying, it looks so ugly when I cry, and you still make me cry! How can you be such a good brother to someone like me!"
After saying that, Xiao Muxing rushed over, crying loudly and cursing Muyang!
As time passed, the group slowly released all their longing and finally stopped crying. Only then did Mu Yang notice the two unfamiliar faces beside him.
"Grandma, who are these two?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Qing snapped out of her daze and quickly introduced the two of them.
"This is your Aunt Peony, Grandma's goddaughter, and this is Grandma's godson. It was thanks to him protecting Xingxing that Grandma was able to find him."
Upon hearing this, Mu Yang finally understood and bowed gratefully to the two of them.
"Mu Yang has met Auntie, has met... um..."
Looking at the boy who was about the same age as himself, Mu Yang didn't know how to address him for a moment.
Qin Qing smiled.
"His name is Qin Zifeng, he takes Grandma's surname, he's eleven or twelve years old, you can call him Brother Zifeng."
Upon hearing "Brother Zifeng," Qin Zifeng's already tense heart became even more flustered, and he stammered.
"Brother Yang...you, you can just call me Zifeng!"
Afterwards, the two boys, who were the same height, bowed to each other and thanked each other. Although they were a little reserved, there was no displeasure between them.
After the family got to know each other, Mu Yang hesitated for a moment before asking the question with a puzzled look.
"Grandma, where's Mother? Haven't you found her?"
Qin Qing froze, a complex expression on her face, but finally spoke.
"Your mother... Zhang He, she's gone..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Yang shuddered, his vision went black, and he staggered back two steps, struggling to speak.
"Who is it? Who...who is it?!"
Seeing this, Qin Qing shook his head, but only gave an ambiguous answer.
"Those people are all dead!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Yang's eyes reddened, and he was so excited that he could hardly contain himself. It was only when Xiao Mu Yue and Xiao Mu Xing held his hands that he was able to slowly suppress the pain and self-blame in his heart.
At this moment, the atmosphere became very heavy and sorrowful, and none of them spoke.
A few minutes later, Qin Qing finally spoke.
"Child, don't think too much. None of this has anything to do with you. I believe your mother will be very pleased to see how strong you are now."
I wonder if she'll be unhappy to see her, the old lady, still around these children!
Mu Yang nodded, feeling saddened by the outcome but having no choice but to accept it.
"Child, would you like to stay at Lushan Academy? If not, Grandma can take you away now, and we can study somewhere else!"
Qin Qing thought Mu Yang would agree immediately, but to her surprise, he shook his head, looked at Qin Qing gratefully, and then insisted.
"I don't want to leave here. Although the students here don't like me, I came here to study and strive to become the top scholar in the imperial examination. I'm not here to curry favor with others. Besides, there are teachers at Lushan Academy who have high hopes for me. I want to stay and study hard! The exam is in a month. If I can pass the exam and become a scholar or a jinshi, I can ease Grandma's burden!"
The Tianlong Kingdom treats its students who make the list very well, providing them with nearly ten taels of silver each month, along with various preferential policies. If he passes the exam, his family will definitely have an even better life!
Hearing him say that, Qin Qing was instantly moved. He was only ten years old!
Upon hearing this, Xiao Muxing was about to reveal how wealthy her family was, but Qin Qing grabbed her arm and then looked at her with a kind expression.
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