Chapter 1018

Hearing Liu Dashan's words, the children left one after another, extremely sensible.

"In recent years, natural disasters have been frequent, and refugees are everywhere; although I have some family foundation, I cannot sit and eat until it is empty."

"Therefore, these children usually help clean the mansion and do what they can; when they go to a good family in the future, sensible children will always be liked by people."

While Liu Dashan was speaking, the prayer beads in his hand flicked with a crackling sound, his expression compassionate, like a true Buddha, exuding Buddha light from his body, wanting to save the world.

"In this world, being able to eat one's fill and wear warmth is already extremely difficult," Gao Yang said with a sigh.

Lv Luo had been made suspicious by Gao Yang's words.

But when she saw these children with her own eyes, the fog in her heart dissipated, and she cast an admiring gaze at Liu Dashan.

Liu Dashan flicked the prayer beads on his hand and said with emotion, "Yes, living in this world is already difficult enough, but I just seek a clear conscience; I have made Lord Gao laugh."

Gao Yang did not speak, just looked at these children with an average age of only seven or eight, and the previous question flashed in his heart.

Does a saint really exist in this world?

Gao Yang did not deny that there are people in this world with high moral character who can stand shoulder to shoulder with saints; it was just that from his perspective, this possibility was extremely low.

But with these eyes of his, if these children were abused, no matter how good their acting was, it would be impossible to hide it from him.

What's more, Wu Zhao had no reason to lie to him.

The refugees who came to Changan City to accuse Liu Dashan must exist.

Gao Yang only felt that there was an extra layer of unclear fog in front of him, making it difficult for him to see the truth, but in just an instant, Gao Yang swept away the confusion in his heart.

There is black and white in the world, and there is only one truth!

Either this Liu Dashan is truly a saint, or the water in this Infant Care Hall is deeper than he imagined!

Even, he was rarely aroused with interest.

This Infant Care Hall is a bit interesting!

Gao Yang slowly squatted down, showing a kind smile, and beckoned to a young girl who was curiously looking at him.

The young girl was extremely cute, wearing a worn-out small jacket; although the jacket was worn out and the corners of the clothes were stained with a little dry mud, she was like a carved jade, with a round, chubby face, flushed with a little red, like a ripe apple.

When she saw Gao Yang beckoning, she was hesitant at first, and then she walked toward Gao Yang, her big eyes full of curiosity.

"Little friend, what is your name? How old are you this year?"

Gao Yang asked with a smile and rubbed the young girl's small head.

"My name is An'an, I will be six years old soon," An'an said in a milky voice, her voice extremely childish.

It seemed that Gao Yang's disguise was too good, or An'an was naturally close to people, so she also showed a smile toward Gao Yang.

This smile was like a flower blooming in early spring, as if it could dispel all the haze in the world.

Even Gao Yang could not help but follow with a smile.

"I heard that in this Infant Care Hall, some people say that your foster father is not good to you, not only are you not full and not warm, but he often beats and scolds you; is this true?"

"If it is true, big brother will help you catch your foster father, okay?"

Gao Yang's voice was very light and very gentle.

Zhao Da and Wu Guang heard these words, and their eyes quietly stared at Liu Dashan, paying attention to the expression on his face.

With Gao Yang's status, the political inquiry had just ended, and so many corrupt officials had been beheaded; if this unintentional remark of his were heard by someone with a guilty conscience, how could they not panic?

But to Zhao Da and Wu Guang's disappointment, the expression on Liu Dashan's face was very calm; he was still flicking the prayer beads in his hand, making a crackling sound.

He was full of composure, as if he had a clear conscience.

An'an heard these words, and her cute little face changed.

She became extremely angry, and even her eyes turned red.

"Foster father is the best person in the whole world; he gives us food and drink, and even before finding us a good family, he changes us into new clothes and gives us three candies!"

"Big brother, An'an begs you, if you want to catch someone, catch An'an; don't catch foster father, foster father is the best person in the whole world!"

An'an's voice also made the children in the courtyard notice.

They stepped forward one after another, making bursts of childish pleading sounds, and some older children even protected Liu Dashan, staring at Gao Yang with vigilance.

"Big brother, don't catch foster father, he is a good person."

"The people outside are too bad, actually saying such things about foster father; when I grow up, I must clear foster father's name!"

These words came from the heart, and the voice was earnest.

As Gao Yang saw, these children were extremely respectful and trusting of Liu Dashan; this reaction could definitely not be faked.

Seeing that a group of children were about to cry, Gao Yang hurriedly said, "Big brother knows, I will definitely not catch your foster father."

An'an said worriedly, "Big brother, can you guarantee it?"

Gao Yang was amused by An'an and said, "I guarantee it, how about that?"

An'an stopped crying and smiled, her face showing an extremely brilliant smile.

Then, she seemed to fall into a huge struggle, her little face almost twisted together, and finally she made up her mind and carefully took out a candy from her pocket.

She was extremely solemn, as if she had let go of everything, and opened her hands, revealing the candy in her palm.

"Big brother, An'an invites you to eat candy."

An'an's big eyes were extremely clear, and her eyes were full of sincerity.

Gao Yang was stunned immediately and met An'an's eyes.

Candy in ancient times was definitely a rare thing that ordinary children craved but rarely got to eat.

Especially at An'an's age, she treated candy as her life.

But just because he didn't catch Liu Dashan and felt he was a good person, she took the initiative to give him one.

"There is only one candy; if big brother eats it, what will An'an do?"

An'an heard this, and her eyes almost smiled into curves.

"Big brother, foster father found An'an a good family, and I became a 'lucky one' that everyone in the courtyard envies; An'an has three candies and new clothes to wear, so give this candy to big brother to eat."

"Foster father said that the family who adopted An'an is very good, and there will be plenty of opportunities to eat candy in the future!"

After finishing, An'an handed the candy to Gao Yang's palm, then hopped away, humming a happy song.

Obviously, she was extremely looking forward to her future life.

Gao Yang looked at the candy in his palm and then looked at the direction An'an left, the smile on his face becoming more and more intense.

"Lord Gao, the backyard is noisy, how about we talk in the front yard?"

At this time, Liu Dashan spoke.

Gao Yang nodded, "Please lead the way, Family Head Liu."

"I also have some questions in my heart, and I hope Family Head Liu can clear them up."

"Commoner will naturally know everything and say everything!"

Soon, the two arrived at the main hall.

Liu Dashan and Gao Yang sat on wooden chairs, holding a cup of hot tea in their hands.

Gao Yang spoke, "Family Head Liu, what does this so-called 'lucky one' mean?"

Liu Dashan explained, "Lord Gao may not know, the Infant Care Hall helps raise children under ten years old for free, but it can only manage some rice porridge to ensure they don't starve or freeze and can survive; otherwise, even if my family foundation is solid, I cannot bear it."

"But for a long time, I have felt guilty, so I set a rule: when they are chosen by a good family, they are called 'lucky ones'; a child will be rewarded with three candies and a set of well-fitting new clothes!"

A look of realization appeared on Gao Yang's face.

"Family Head Liu is truly thoughtful."

"But since that is the case, I am curious, why did the refugees go to Changan to accuse Family Head Liu of harming children in the Infant Care Hall?"

Gao Yang tapped his fingers on the chair armrest slowly, his deep eyes staring at Liu Dashan.

Liu Dashan took a sip of hot tea and said calmly.

"Lord Gao, I have thought about this over and over, and I have truly thought of the reason!"