He couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.
But thinking that he was already in his thirties, he shouldn't be so worried about gains and losses, he let it go. He still sent a letter to the palace daily to pay respects, and spent the rest of his time reading and practicing martial arts, living his own life.
Twice during this period, he went to Wanbin Building and met Xie Zhang there both times. This Imperial Censor Xie, for some reason, was friendly and kind whenever he saw him, unlike how distant he had been initially.
Yang Yi, having traveled among the common folks for many years, appeared aloof but had long developed an easygoing personality. After conversing with Xie Zhang, he found this aristocrat to be knowledgeable and honest, which quite aligned with his own tastes.
So he invited Xie Zhang over to his residence as a guest, seizing the opportunity to consult him on poetry and literature.
