Looking at the tightly closed door and thinking of Xue Qian's apologetic gaze before entering, Su Ke, who had come to an understanding, smiled, bowed with his fists to the door, and then took leave from the officials of the mansion, exiting the Lei Family's Mansion.
He saw through such matters quite clearly.
He was not made of silver or gold, so why expect everyone to like him?
Then again, even if he were silver or gold, wouldn't there still be those who despise the smell of copper?
On his way back to the mansion, he encountered many acquaintances, all aware that Su Ke had made it into the top ten and could participate in the palace examination, and they approached him with smiles to offer congratulations.
Su Ke had no choice but to return the courtesy. The journey back to the mansion was arduous, yet it allowed Su Ke to fully witness the warmth and coldness of the world.
