Young Master Gao? Call me Little Grand Secretary!

Fan Tong was completely bewildered. He had only recently arrived in the capital from Jiangning and didn't know anyone outside the Imperial Academy, let alone a woman. He had never even heard of this Feng San Niang.

But since Xuezhi had come knocking on his door, he couldn't very well refuse, so he could only follow him with a blank expression.

As soon as Fan Tong stepped out of the dormitory, Gao Zhao immediately peeked at Qin Hui and Su Mian, winking and asking, "Who is this Feng San Niang? Could it be that Fan Tong came here to study with his family?"

Both of them shook their heads, indicating that they did not know. When they arrived at Biyong, they did not see Fan Tong with his family.

So Gao Zhao proposed a new idea: "Could it be that after Fan Tong came to the capital, he found a lover, wanted to start a relationship and then abandon her, but someone came knocking on his door?"

The two looked at each other, both admitting they weren't very familiar with the lifestyles of these scions of prominent families.

However, this topic was indeed very attractive, and the three of them began to discuss it again!

Su Mian, getting quite excited, suggested, "Why don't we go to the front of the Biyong Gate and see what that woman looks like?"

Qin Hui hesitated, but Gao Zhao flatly refused, saying, "This is inappropriate. We are, after all, scholars, and we should understand the principles of self-discipline and propriety! To travel so far to see a woman, oh dear, what kind of decorum is this!"

"Hehe..." The two chuckled awkwardly, both feeling ashamed.

After thinking for a moment, Gao Zhao went to other dormitories to inquire about the matter. The students were all young and energetic, and upon hearing the topic, they all put down their books and began to discuss it.

Just then, a student rushed over and, overhearing the discussion, burst into laughter: "I just came from that side and I did see that woman. She was dressed in plain clothes, but her face was as beautiful as a peach blossom; she was truly captivating!"

With a "whoosh!", the dormitory instantly erupted in excitement as everyone unleashed their imaginations, conjuring up stories about Fan Tong and the woman!

After some discussion, everyone came to the same conclusion: Fan Tong must have used his status as a student of the Imperial Academy and his knowledge to seduce the woman, and then abandoned her. Now she has come to him demanding an explanation.

Building on this, Gao Zhao proposed a new idea: "Perhaps that woman is a married woman who abandoned her husband for Fan Tong, and now, unable to make a living, she has come to our door!"

"What a beast! He's a disgrace to us scholars!" someone exclaimed indignantly.

Subsequently, everyone agreed and decided to question Fan Tong when he returned.

Gao Zhao offered a new perspective: "If Fan Tong really committed such a shameless act of starting a relationship and then abandoning the woman, he certainly wouldn't admit it. He might just threaten the woman away with a few words, and then come back and say that the woman mistook him for someone else!"

"How could she mistake someone for someone else?" someone indignantly said. "How many people named Fan Tong are there in the entire Biyong? If she's mistaken, we'll help her find them one by one and point them out. We can't let such a shameless person ruin our reputation!"

"Oh dear, let's just let this go!" Gao Zhao advised with a look of pity. "We see Fan Tong all the time, and it would be awkward if things really escalated!"

"Your argument is incorrect!" someone immediately retorted. "We care about our relationship with Fan Tong, yet we leave that woman alone and destitute. This act can be called benevolence and righteousness!"

"Absolutely! Absolutely! We must get justice for that woman!" Everyone echoed.

Just then, someone suddenly shouted, "Fan Tong is back!"

The crowd rushed out and surrounded Fan Tong, asking, "What is your relationship with that woman? Why did she come to Biyong to find you?"

Fan Tong raised his head blankly and looked at everyone, saying, "I don't know! I don't know her either. I only said two words to her, asking her what she wanted from me. Then the woman left, looking completely lost!"

After hearing this, everyone subconsciously glanced at Gao Zhao, and sure enough, he was right!

"You shameless scoundrel, you've wasted your time studying the classics!"

"He seduced a respectable woman, then abandoned her; he's worse than a beast!"

"Bah! I am ashamed to study in the same dormitory as you!"

……

The students immediately began to curse.

Fan Tong was completely dumbfounded. No, what's going on?!

He didn't recognize the woman at all, and it was obvious that he had mistaken her for someone else. When he arrived at the gate, he had just greeted the woman when she asked him his name and hometown with a blank expression. After he answered her questions, the woman laughed loudly and left as if she had gone mad!

This has nothing to do with me, really!

Fan Tong was on the verge of a breakdown. He hurriedly tried to explain to the crowd, but the students ignored him and just sneered.

Seeing his appearance, Gao Zhao shook his head in anguish and said, "Xiao Fan, you're so foolish!"

Fan Tong looked at his classmates who were scattering away, feeling like he was about to cry but had no tears left, as if he had suffered an undeserved disaster.

……

Feng San Niang burst into tears and stumbled away!

I've been scammed!

She was not only deceived by a shameless scumbag, but also his feelings, and even her whole family was destroyed!

He used to have a small family, which, although not wealthy, was warm and happy, but now all of that is ruined!

She has nowhere to live or even a place to stand. Even if she goes back to her parents' home, how many days can she stay?

His own brother has already married, so how could he tolerate her?

I thought I was about to live a life of luxury, but it turned out to be nothing but a mirage!

The more she thought about it, the more grief-stricken she became. Unable to contain herself any longer, Feng Sanniang squatted down and burst into tears, sobbing, "You wicked devil! It's all your fault! You've ruined me!"

"Does Third Sister really think that others have harmed you?"

A gentle voice suddenly rang out from behind. Feng San Niang was startled and quickly turned around to look. She saw a short man with thick eyebrows and bright eyes standing not far away.

"Who are you? How do you know me?" Feng Sanniang looked at him warily.

The man stepped forward, but seeing Feng Sanniang retreat in fright, he stopped as well and laughed, "From the moment you and your husband Sun Yuan agreed to falsely accuse someone, you were no longer innocent!"

"Who...who are you?" Feng Sanniang asked in terror, her voice trembling. She suspected that this person was the murderer who killed Sun Yuan.

Otherwise, how would he know the inside story?

"Don't panic, Third Sister. I have no grudge against you and will not harm you!"

The man quickly waved his hand, signaling her not to be afraid, then took out a pawn ticket, placed it on the ground, and then grabbed a handful of copper coins to weigh it down, smiling slightly:

"I am here on someone's behalf to give you this money. Please keep it safe, Third Sister, and live a good life from now on. Don't trust others so easily again."

After saying this, the man turned and left.

Feng San Niang remained vigilant until the man had walked away. Only then did she step forward, pick up the pawn ticket, and look at the amount on it. Her eyes widened in shock!

It must have been that damned heartless man who sent it, sob sob...

What is this money you're giving me? Payment for prostitution?

[Gratitude points from Feng San Niang +1]

Gao Zhao stared at the pop-up window flashing before his eyes, paused for a moment, and then laughed.

Looking up at the dejected Fan Tong, I smiled proudly. It's time for me, the great philanthropist, to make my appearance again!