Princess Xiangrui in Huanzhu

Maybe it was because Niu Hulu Yuheng did not blame her but supported her instead. No matter what the reason was, Jiang Ning was grateful from the bottom of her heart.

The two boys and girls chatted about everything. After learning about Jiang Ning's experience, Niu Hulu Yuheng looked at Jiang Ning with heartache.

"At that time, I was playing with my sister and I hid in the attic."

"I waited for a long time, but no one came to see me. Then I fell asleep in the attic and woke up from hunger. When I went out, I found that a whole day had passed."

"But no one noticed I was missing, and my sister never went looking for me."

"I'm like a cat left in a corner, no one cares about me."

As Jiang Ning spoke, the expression on her face was so strong that it made people feel distressed, but she was quite calm.

There were so many things like this, so many that she couldn't count or remember them all.

But at that time, her health had just improved. After staying in the attic for a day, she fell ill and had a near-death experience.

After Jiang's father and mother found out, they just said a few words to Jiang Ning, saying that she was ignorant and too willful.

For the first time, Jiang Ning said that it was Jiang Xue who pestered her and asked her to take Jiang Xue out to play.

But what I got was scolding from my parents and my sister's aggrieved denial.

Jiang Ning had no way to defend himself. In order to avoid further blame, Jiang Ning did not argue any further.

The world is inherently unfair, and she is just even more unfair.

Jiang Ning's sincerity made Niu Hulu Yuheng open his heart as well.

Many people felt sorry for the young genius Niu Hulu Yuheng, as his career came to an abrupt end at the age of thirteen. After three years of mourning, he ended his studies and avoided talking about the imperial examination again.

Only Niu Hulu Yuheng knew that he just hadn't turned around yet.

When he was a scholar, he was young and full of vigor and vitality.

His senior brother was a poor scholar named Liu Yi, who had only a blind mother and an older sister who remained unmarried for the sake of her younger brother.

Even so, the whole family worked hard to support Liu Yi's studies.

Liu Yi is a gentle person, not at all self-abased or sensitive because of his poor family background, and he takes good care of Niu Hulu Yuheng.

In Niu Hulu Yuheng's heart, Liu Yi was like his elder brother.

They agreed to pass the imperial examinations together and work for the welfare of the people.

The boy's wish was simple and sincere.

But the misery of fate did not let Liu Yi go. At that time, there was a child from a landlord's family in the academy who did all kinds of evil.

Because of Niu Hulu Yuheng's Manchu identity, this person did not dare to pick a fight with him.

Liu Yi, a Han Chinese from a poor and powerless family, became his target of bullying.

That person's grades were very bad and he was advised to drop out of the college, so he hated everyone who was good at studying equally, especially Liu Yi, whom he always looked down upon.

On the eve of the imperial examination, the man came to Liu Yi and invited him to have a drink, saying that he wanted to reconcile. However, because Niu Hulu Yuheng was still young, they did not go together.

That night, very late, Liu Yi knocked on the door of Niu Hulu's mansion.

Facing him was the wet and drunk Liu Yi, standing there in despair with red eyes.

Niu Hulu Yuheng's sleepiness disappeared in an instant.

After asking carefully, I found out that the man had set up a trap to completely destroy Liu Yi.

Liu Yi's father was originally a long-term worker in that man's house. Later, he was injured at work and also asked the man's house to borrow money for treatment.

It was because of this that Liu Yi tolerated that man's bullying again and again.

But he didn't expect that man could be so bad.

That was the last time Niu Hulu Yuheng saw Liu Yi. Liu Yi only left behind one sentence: It is difficult to guard against villains, so be careful in everything, my dear brother.

And then it disappeared completely.

I heard that the man forced Liu Yi to sign a pledge to incur a huge debt and used his sister to pay off the debt.

But Niu Hulu Yuheng just couldn't believe that this was something the usually frugal Liu Yi would do.

There's no need to think about it, it must be that person's doing.

Later, Liu Yi's sister was forced to the point of almost committing suicide by jumping into a well, but was saved by the Niu Hulu Mansion, which still had some power at the time.

The Niuhuru family fell into poverty, and Liu Yi's widowed mother and sister disappeared.

It was precisely because of this incident that it became a knot in Niu Hulu Yuheng's heart. He didn't understand why some people just couldn't stand seeing others do well, as if other people's pain was the source of their happiness.

On the road to the imperial examination, these things are never isolated cases.

There were even cases where, when people were lining up for the imperial examination, notes were buried there to frame others.

Niu Hulu Yuheng was disheartened by this. He thought it was ridiculous and no longer had the same enthusiasm and passion for the imperial examination as before.

Under the pretext of mourning, he sought peace and quiet, but only he knew in his heart that he was already beginning to feel resistance to the imperial examination.

Jiang Ning listened quietly to Niu Hulu Yuheng telling his story. They were really a bit alike, constantly being hit by the dark side of the world, standing up again, and falling down again...

Maybe at this time, what they need from each other is not comfort, but listening.

Niu Hulu Yuheng had never talked about these things before. Even his mother didn't know about them. Unexpectedly, he would tell them today.

Maybe it was because I saw another self who was suffering from the same problem.

"What are your plans?"

"Me? I want to cancel the engagement. I can't let Jiang Xue do anything weird again. I want lovers to finally get married."

"What about you?" Niu Hulu Yuheng couldn't help asking. Everything Jiang Ning said was about others, not about himself.

"Maybe I will always be with the green lamp and the ancient Buddha." Jiang Ning said indifferently, but her slender fingers kept stroking the hem of her skirt.

A young girl ruined her happiness because of a marriage. No matter how indifferent Jiang Ning was, he couldn't just ignore it.

"If...if I pass the imperial examination, I will marry you!"

After hearing this, Jiang Ning looked at the man he had just met in shock.

Niu Hulu Yuheng felt a little shy when he saw Jiang Ning's eyes, but he did not regret it.

Jiang Ning had already left a deep impression on him, and now he saw a different side of Jiang Ning.

Once a young man is moved, he will be moved forever.

However, Niu Hulu Yuheng was unexpectedly courageous.

Ah yes, I mean those people who are always dithering. Look at others, then look at yourself!

Jiang Ning shifted his gaze and left in a hurry.

Niu Hulu Yuheng smiled as he watched Jiang Ning fleeing in panic. In fact, he should be thanking her because Jiang Ning made him feel relieved.

Maybe darkness is always there, but what if you were strong enough to dispel all darkness?

The imperial examination was his only shortcut, and since he found that he was moved, it was time for the turtle to stick his head out and see the world.

wait for me!

And...Senior Brother Liu Yi, I hope to see you again.

By that time, I hope he will be strong enough to bring justice to Liu Yi and bring light.

Although it is difficult, Niu Hulu Yuheng is willing to give it a try.

Jiang Ning went back in a hurry and met Jiang Xue on the way.