Yun Jinhe muttered to himself, I'd love to go to the capital, but my pockets are empty, so I can't...
Currently, many impoverished students at the academy go out to earn money during their breaks. Some carry boxes at the general store, some wash dishes at restaurants, and others work as book boys for wealthy families.
While working and studying, they also lighten the burden on their families...
Yun Jinhe felt he could also find something to do.
"I'm done writing!~"
After checking his exam paper and submitting it, Yun Jinhe walked out of the examination hall...
Yao Jinsheng and Sun Tianxiu stood outside the examination hall. Seeing Yun Jinhe leave the academy as if he had lost his soul, they exchanged glances, both feeling puzzled.
"Tianxiu, do you think he's too proud to ask his family for money?" Yao Jinsheng asked curiously.
Sun Tianxiu grunted and nodded, "Do I need to say? We stayed at their house, don't you know their situation? I heard that the dairy cows and the shops in the county town were all arranged by Jinhe's aunt. Otherwise, how much silver could one save from farming alone in a year..."
Sun Tianxiu himself was from a farming family and knew how hard it was to make a living from the soil. Seeing Yun Jinhe looking distracted these past few days, he knew he was worried about money.
"Then, did Jinhe tell his family about this?" Yao Jinsheng asked again.
Sun Tianxiu pouted, looking at Yun Jinhe's retreating back, and shook his head, "Probably not..."
"Why don't I help him write a letter? A great future is right in front of him, and he can't miss it like this, right?" Yao Jinsheng clicked his tongue, looking regretful.
Yun Jinhe always ranked in the top three in every exam at the academy. With such good grades, he should go to the Imperial Academy to study...
Unlike him and Sun Tianxiu, whose academic performance was always in the bottom three, so neither of them registered for this major exam.
Sun Tianxiu turned his head and looked at Yao Jinsheng, "It's not impossible, but if Jinhe leaves, and it's just the two of us messing around in this academy, it won't be much fun!~"
As close friends, they would be sad if one of their companions left...
Yao Jinsheng snorted coldly, "Don't worry, as soon as he leaves, we'll follow. My father is capable!~"
Yao Laoye, far away in the capital, stumbled and almost fell off the privy.
At the same time, in the old Yun family.
Guan Zhongbo packed his luggage and came to bid farewell to Han Chijiao.
During his stay at the Yun family, he had gone from a dry old man to a chubby fellow who got out of breath just walking...
It wasn't that the Yun family's meals were good, with big fish and meat every day, but that the farm dishes were particularly refreshing and appetizing.
Seeing Han Chijiao sitting in front of the bronze mirror, curling her hair with her fingers, Guan Zhongbo sighed softly and asked, "Do you want me to go to Suicheng to tell Abu?"
The Khan's youngest daughter had been missing for so long, the entire barbarian tribe must be frantic...
Unexpectedly, Han Chijiao glared at him and said sullenly, "Why tell him? If Abu cared about me, he would have sent someone to pick me up long ago. He clearly doesn't care if I live or die, humph!~"
Guan Zhongbo: "......"
Who would have known you were captured and brought to Dashui Village?
This place was surrounded by mountains, with blocked transportation, and not even marked on the map. It would be difficult for ordinary people to find it.
"Since that's the case, then I, your teacher, shall leave. Take care of yourself..." Guan Zhongbo said.
Seeing this, Han Chijiao quickly stopped him, "Teacher, wait a moment!~"
"What is it now?" Guan Zhongbo stopped.
Han Chijiao shyly smoothed her hair, her pretty face slightly flushed, and whispered into Guan Zhongbo's ear, "Teacher, what do you think of that Mr. Kong? His appearance, his character, his conduct, and so on!"
Guan Zhongbo: "......"
No, I'm leaving now, and you're still asking me such sentimental questions. Do you even take me seriously?
"That kid is a stock with potential, he'll definitely do well in the future!" Guan Zhongbo said indignantly.
Han Chijiao listened and pushed him hard, "Oh, Teacher, then tell me all his good points, so I can understand him better..."
Guan Zhongbo: "???"
When did this girl fall for Young Master Kong?
As far as he knew, Princess Han should be tormenting Young Master Kong every day, wishing she could tear him apart?
"Princess, if you want to understand someone, you need to interact with them yourself. What's the use of asking me? Right?" Guan Zhongbo said, glancing towards the door, "It's getting late, I really must go. Take care of yourself..."
Xiao Jinfeng specially prepared a carriage for him and asked Er Longzi to take Old Guan to the county town.
Old Yun and Gu Shi brought their families to see him off, and they also brought plenty of wild goods and dried goods, filling several boxes.
Guan Zhongbo had been kind to the Yun family. He had cured Shangguan Fang'er's madness and Jin Huaihua's muteness, his medical skills were superb and miraculous, and he hadn't charged the Yun family any money...
"Brother Guan, come visit us again when you have time!~" Old Yun held Guan Zhongbo's hand, reluctant to part.
Old Sun stood by the carriage, looking at Guan Zhongbo with reluctance.
This parting might mean they would never meet again...
In old age, people often value friendship greatly, because no one knows when a close friend might leave before them.
"Okay, okay!" Guan Zhongbo nodded repeatedly, looking at everyone, "When you have a chance, all of you come to Suicheng, and I'll take you horseback riding and archery, and eat the most authentic hand-grabbed meat..."
Guan Zhongbo had a house in Suicheng in the northern border. He didn't want to make any more trouble this time and planned to return to his old house to live in retirement.
The carriage wheels crushed the accumulated snow, carrying Er Longzi and Guan Zhongbo away slowly.
Xiao Jinfeng and Gu Mingyan stood at the gate, their eyes fixed on the distance, and only came back to their senses after a long time...
"I didn't expect there to be such a good doctor among the barbarians, it's truly rare!~" Gu Mingyan sighed.
Xiao Jinfeng heard this and scoffed, "I thought Marquis Gu was a cold-blooded person, and no one could catch your eye except your own self-admiration!"
Gu Mingyan: "......"
I just made a casual remark, do you have to be so sarcastic?
"I have nothing to say to you!~" Gu Mingyan flicked his sleeves and went straight back to his guest room.
Xiao Jinfeng chuckled and rolled his eyes, "As if I'm willing to bother with you!"
Yun Guifang hired new shop assistants. Although there was no shortage of staff, Da Man and Zhao Guihua still had to stay at the shop and be busy with various tasks...
The restaurant had opened in the past few days, and business was incredibly booming. Every day, the first-floor hall was full of seats and crowded with people.
However, Xiao Xitian's cheese shop had no customers.