After I became a passerby, I saved the villain's family

The sixteenth day of the first lunar month was the day Xiao Yuheng left the palace.

Before leaving, he went to pay a special visit to Emperor Chengren.

Emperor Chengren looked at his most beloved son in front of him and sighed slightly.

"Heng'er, there are some things I won't say much about. I hope you can understand my good intentions."

Xiao Yuheng kowtowed heavily, with unfathomable depths in his eyes.

"My son, I will obey my father's teachings."

Xiao Yuheng came to Yonghe Palace again and stood outside the door waiting.

After a while, a palace maid came hurriedly.

"Your Highness, the Queen said...she doesn't want to see anyone." The maid said embarrassedly.

A look of hurt emerged on Xiao Yuheng's face. He looked deeply in the direction of the warm room and knelt down on his knees.

"Mother, I am an unfilial son and cannot stay in the palace to take care of you."

After saying this, he bowed deeply.

The little palace maid next to her looked very moved.

Standing up, Xiao Yuheng told the little palace maid beside him: "My mother is in a bad mood these days, you all have to be careful in serving her."

The little palace maid nodded her head, "Don't worry, Your Highness. We will do our best to take care of you."

Xiao Yuheng took another look at Yonghe Palace and turned to leave.

Looking at Xiao Yuheng's lonely back, the little palace maid murmured to herself: "Your Highness is really filial..."

After leaving the gate of Yonghe Palace, Xiao Yuheng returned to his expressionless look.

"Your Highness, shall we set off now?" asked Eunuch Liu.

Xiao Yuheng looked forward coldly.

"Let's go."

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After more than half a month of recovery, Zhang Huaiyun's leg has almost recovered.

Considering the imperial examination, Zhang Huaiyun felt it inconvenient to disturb the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and was about to resign.

"Brother Huaiyun's leg hasn't healed yet, why are you in such a hurry to leave?" Jiang Ci'an asked with concern.

Zhang Huaiyun explained: "The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion saved me and hired a doctor to treat my illness. I am so grateful that I can't express it in words."

"It's just that the imperial examination is coming soon. If it is found out that Zhang is involved with the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion in the future, it will implicate the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion. Zhang cannot repay kindness with hatred."

Although Zhang Huaiyun was reluctant, he was very clear about the current situation.

It would be fine if he failed, but if he passed the exam and someone later found out that the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion had done him a favor, he would not be able to explain it even if he had a million mouths.

The Jiang family also understood.

After pondering for a while, Jiang Ci'an asked, "Brother Huaiyun, after leaving the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion, do you have a place to go?"

A look of embarrassment flashed across Zhang Huaiyun's face.

"Zhang intends to go to Yijutang..."

Yijutang is a free accommodation prepared by Dacheng for students who are going to Beijing to take the imperial examinations.

When Dacheng was first established, the country had just ended a war and was in ruins. The imperial court recruited talents and expanded the scope of registration for the imperial examinations, so many children from poor families also had the opportunity to take the examinations.

In order to stabilize their examination state, most students will go to Beijing one month in advance to prepare for the examination to avoid being affected by the hurried journey.

However, for many poor students, the cost of food and accommodation when going to Beijing to take the exam became the most difficult problem.

Therefore, Dacheng established Yijutang to provide a place to stay for students from poor families.

Yijutang was open to the public free of charge, with food and lodging provided free of charge. In the first few years it did attract many children from poor families.

However, nowadays, people live and work in peace and contentment, and it is very difficult for an ordinary family to send a student to the exam. Therefore, they will prepare enough travel expenses for their students and let them stay in more comfortable inns.

Yijutang was gradually shelved.

Originally, Zhang Huaiyun brought enough money and planned to stay in an inn, but he lost his money.

When Jiang Ciyan heard that Zhang Huaiyun was going to Yiju Hall, he frowned, "Not appropriate. Now Yiju Hall is unattended and the environment is dirty and messy. Huaiyun will definitely not be able to prepare for the exam with peace of mind after he goes there."

Through this period of communication and interaction with Zhang Huaiyun, he found that Zhang Huaiyun was a man of real talent and learning. If he lived in such a bad environment, it would affect his mood and cause him to fail the exam, which would be a loss.

"It's just a place to live, what's so difficult about that?" Jiang Cijin, who was very wealthy, said, "I have a house in the east of the city, and no one has ever lived there. The surrounding environment is quiet, and it's perfect for preparing for the exam."

"No, no, no, how can I trouble the Third Young Master again?" Zhang Huaiyun waved his hands quickly.

Seeing Zhang Huaiyun's refusal, Jiang Cijin thought for a moment and said, "How about this, I'll ask the innkeeper at the Student Inn in the east of the city to reserve a room for you, and you don't have to go to Yiju Hall to suffer."

"Don't worry, I'll have the store take care of your food and lodging, so you don't have to worry about the money. Is that ok?"

Zhang Huaiyun still refused, "I thank Third Young Master for your kindness, but I have received too much favor from the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion, so I can't trouble you anymore."

Jiang Ciyan thought about it and felt that this arrangement was the most appropriate, so he started to persuade:

"Huai Yun, don't refuse anymore. Doctor Liu said that your leg still needs rest. The most important thing now is to take good care of your body and prepare well for the exam, and strive to get a good ranking. Don't worry about other things. Everything will be decided after the exam."

Jiang Ci'an also tried to persuade him.

Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Zhang Huaiyun agreed.

Jiang Ciyan looked at Zhang Huaiyun, who was very touched, and considering his future, he gave him sincere advice:

"Huai Yun, I know you are talented, upright, and have a heart to serve your country."

"But the situation in the court is treacherous and unpredictable. If I can really win the first place in this imperial examination and gain fame, I must be cautious and careful in my future in the court, and I must not let my guard down."

"The current emperor hates the factions among officials the most. Don't make mistakes in the future because of a momentary misunderstanding."

"Do you understand?"

Jiang Ci Yan used his experience in the court over the past few years to give Zhang Huai Yun sincere advice.

Zhang Huaiyun understood that Jiang Ciyan was confident in his abilities, but was also worried that he would be exploited by others in the future because of his personality.

He wanted to be a loyal and lone minister.

In the future, you must not collude with other officials in the court.

Including the Duke Zhenguo Mansion.

He knew that once he left the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, he would have to draw a clear line with it.

At least on the surface, it cannot be involved with the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

Thinking of this, Zhang Huaiyun felt very sad.

But I also understand that this is the only way to provide the greatest protection for both parties.

"Huai Yun will never forget the great kindness of the Zhenguo Mansion. Regardless of whether I can rise to a high position in the future, Huai Yun will do his best to repay it."

After saying this, he bowed solemnly.

Jiang Ci'an quickly helped him up.

Jiang Ciyan picked up the teacup and said loudly: "Today, I will use tea instead of wine. I wish you all the best and a bright future!"

With tears in his eyes, Zhang Huaiyun clinked his cup with his own and drank the tea in one gulp.

He will never forget the Jiang family's kindness in his life...

And so, on the second night, Zhang Huaiyun solemnly bid farewell to the two elders of the Jiang family.

Under the cover of night, he quietly went to the Student Inn in the east of the city.

A few days later, Duke Jiang and Jiang Ci Yan were on vacation at home.

The father and son had not played chess together for a long time. Duke Jiang was in high spirits and threatened to kill everyone.

Jiang Ci Yan just smiled and said nothing.

He knew Duke Jiang's chess skills and character best.

If he doesn't let me win, I'm afraid it will be the same as last time, when I'll draw my sword and chop him after losing the game.

The two were having fun when a servant came in hurriedly to report.

"Master, the third prince is here."