There are indeed people coming and going on the streets today, and the cries of street vendors are heard one after another, making it very lively.

Previously, Jiang Tunan received a zither personally awarded by the emperor at the welcoming banquet, but it was kept by Madam Xiao for fear of causing trouble. But the situation has been calm in the past few days, and Madam Xiao is relieved, so she sent the zither to Fufeng Courtyard and gave Jiang Tunan some gold and silver jewelry.

Luo Yunqing, who had obtained the zither, also remembered this matter and prepared some gold ornaments to send to Jiang Tunan's yard. Coincidentally, the gold hairpin that Xiao Mingxu had promised to give also arrived.

In just one day, Jiang Tunan suddenly had assets worth nearly one hundred gold.

“Freshly baked apricot cake~”

"The lucky charm from Zenshin Temple, if you carry it with you, it will help you get into high school!"

The mood when he went out on the street again after becoming rich was completely different from the first time. Jiang Tunan walked with his head held high.

"Girl, take a look at my apricot blossom bracelet."

Jiang Tunan was stopped by one of the vendors, only to see that her stall was selling bracelets made of fresh flowers, most of which were made of apricot flowers.

"Look girl, these flowers were just picked this morning, and there's still dew on them."

The vendor pointed to the flowers next to him that had not yet been woven. They did look very beautiful.

"Sister Yun Qing, are apricot blossoms so popular in Kyoto?"

The vendor next to him laughed and said,

"Young lady, you have just arrived in Kyoto, right? You may not know that apricot blossoms bloom in March, the same month as the Spring Examination, so they are also called the Success Flower. Students taking the examinations use sachets filled with apricot blossoms to bring good luck, and young ladies wear bracelets woven with apricot blossoms to bring good luck, especially if someone in the family is taking the examination."

Luo Yunqing picked up a string of apricot blossom bracelets and looked at them carefully.

"I want this one."

Luo Yunqing paid the money and put the newly bought bracelet on Jiang Tunan's hand.

"For the best of luck, Xiaonan will definitely be admitted to the girls' school."

"Thank you, Sister Yun Qing!"

Jiang Tunan happily put away the bracelet and followed Luo Yunqing happily.

"Apricot blossom sachets for children, personally blessed by Master Zhiming of Chanxin Temple, limited quantity, first come first served!"

There was some chaos in the distance. Luo Yunqing heard the shouting over there and his eyes lit up.

"Xiao Nan, I'll go take a look first. Maybe I can grab one for Xiao Bao. You can go shopping on your own first!"

Without waiting for Jiang Tunan to react, Luo Yunqing pulled Wanxin away. Jiang Tunan found it a little funny but didn't say anything.

"Miss, let's go over there and take a look."

Jiang Tunan walked in the direction Chunhua pointed, admiring the prayer signs placed along the way specially for the candidates.

"Still want to run? Come here!"

Jiang Tunan stopped and seemed to hear the sound of fighting.

"Miss, look, isn't that Master Mu who spoke for you at the poetry meeting before?"

Jiang Tunan looked to the side and saw Mu Wuhuan half-kneeling on the ground in a hidden alley, surrounded by a group of thugs.

"Mr. Mu, don't blame the brothers for causing trouble for you. If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for offending someone you shouldn't have offended!"

Mu Wuhuan lowered his head, making it impossible to see the expression on his face.

"Brothers, treat him well!"

Chunhua watched anxiously from the side.

"Miss, should we go and help?"

Jiang Tunan looked at Chunhua seriously and said,

"Chunhua, have you ever heard a saying?"

Chunhua looked at Jiang Tunan in confusion. Jiang Tunan looked serious.

"When I see injustice..."

Chunhua answers the question,

"Draw your sword to help!"

"Wrong! If you see something unfair on the road, take a detour. Let's go!"

Jiang Tunan took Chunhua's hand and was about to leave, but accidentally knocked over the debris piled around him, making a loud noise.

The noise attracted the gangsters in the alley, and the gang leader shouted,

"Who?"

Jiang Tunan was surrounded by several thugs before he could escape.

"Are you here to save this kid? I advise you to mind your own business."

The gangster leader stared at Jiang Tunan with an unfriendly look, which gave Jiang Tunan goose bumps.

Jiang Tunan was about to distance herself from the matter when she saw Mu Wuhuan suddenly look up at her. Their eyes met, and Jiang Tunan seemed to see the bloody storm behind him through his eyes, which made people shudder.

It's so strange, how could a scholar like him have such a strong murderous aura.

In just a moment, Mu Wuhuan returned to his previous state. He spoke slowly,

"Miss Jiang, please don't worry about me. Just leave as soon as possible."

Although Mu Wuhuan said so, Jiang Tunan's intuition told her that she absolutely could not leave.

"Leave now! Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

The gangster turned around and tried to attack Mu Wuhuan. Jiang Tunan shouted in panic,

"stop!"

The leader looked at her in confusion.

Jiang Tunan quickly ran to Mu Wuhuan, and he and Chunhua helped Mu Wuhuan up.

"Do you know who I am!"

The bastard was stunned for a moment.

"who are you?"

His younger brothers beside him were also exchanging information with each other, trying to find information about Jiang Tunan in their minds.

Jiang Tunan put on an arrogant attitude, which actually frightened the gangster a little.

"Don't know? That's right! Chunhua carries him away!"

Jiang Tunan ran away in a flash, and Chunhua immediately carried Mu Wuhuan on her shoulders and ran out with Jiang Tunan.

Mu Wuhuan, who was carried on Chunhua’s shoulders:?

Seeing that they were being fooled, the thugs chased after him in anger.

Jiang Tunan was already out of breath, but Chunhua carried Mu Wuhuan effortlessly.

Mu Wuhuan: This maid is very strong.

Seeing that Jiang Tunan was exhausted and about to be caught up by the gangsters, Chunhua threw Mu Wuhuan aside and carried Jiang Tunan again.

"Don't be afraid, Miss. Chunhua will carry you!"

Mu Wuhuan: ???

Jiang Tunan lay on Chunhua's shoulder and shouted to Mu Wuhuan who was standing there in a daze,

"Mr. Mu, don't just stand there, run!"

Mu Wuhuan was speechless, but still ran forward following Chunhua.

Jiang Tunan suddenly caught a glimpse of Meng Jingchen and his subordinates coming in the distance, so he said to Chunhua,

"Chunhua! Run over there!"

Chunhua quickly turned around and ran towards Meng Jingchen. Mu Wuhuan had already spotted Meng Jingchen, but he still followed Jiang Tunan, wanting to see what Jiang Tunan was going to do.

"Mr. Meng!"

Jiang Tunan shouted, and Meng Jingchen almost dropped the folding fan in his hand when he heard the shout.

Meng Jingchen looked at Jiang Tunan who was lying on Chunhua's shoulder.

"Miss Jiang, what's this?"

Jiang Tunan quickly ran behind Meng Jingchen.

"Master Meng, help me! I just saw some thugs saying bad things about you. I argued with them for a few words, and they kept chasing me."

Meng Jingchen raised his eyebrows.

"Oh? Really? What do they say about me?"

Jiang Tunan acted as if he was deeply distressed.

"They say you are ruthless and unscrupulous, but I know that Master Meng is definitely not that kind of person! They clearly don't take you seriously!"

Meng Jingchen curled the corners of his mouth slightly, seeing through it but not saying it out loud.

"Stop! You little girl, you run...you run so fast."

The gang of thugs finally caught up with them. Jiang Tunan took the initiative and asked loudly,

"You! You really don't take us seriously!"

Gangster: Isn't this my word?

"Do you know who he is?"

Jiang Tunan gave Meng Jingchen some space and let him stand in the C position.

The gang leader smiled disdainfully, and the gang members around him didn't take it seriously.

"You bitch, you're trying to trick me again. Brothers, go ahead!"

Jiang Tunan held Chunhua in his left hand and Mu Wuhuan in his right hand, and hid behind Meng Jingchen while saying to him,

"Mr. Meng, you see, I told you that they don't take you seriously."

Meng Jingchen put away his folding fan and stood in front of Jiang Tunan.

"In that case, I would like to thank Miss Jiang."

The gangsters rushed forward, but Meng Jingchen showed no intention of retreating.

"Zi Wen."

The guards beside Meng Jingchen moved upon hearing the sound, and soon all the thugs were knocked to the ground by him.

"Vocal, awesome."

Jiang Tunan couldn't help herself, this guard was really good at fighting, she wondered where she could buy such a powerful guard. With her current assets, she was still a little confident.

Perhaps Jiang Tunan's gaze on Ziwen was too direct, Meng Jingchen opened his fan to block Jiang Tunan's sight.

"Don't look at me. Ziwen is my personal bodyguard. He has been with me since he was a child. You can't buy him away."

Jiang Tunan laughed awkwardly.

"You figured it out, hahaha."

Meng Jingchen's eyes were full of amusement.

"It's not impossible for Miss Jiang to have one, but my guard costs three taels of gold a month. I wonder if Miss Jiang can afford it?"

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