"The young master is truly exceptionally intelligent and talented. I've heard that many scions of noble families have received imperial favors."

The Imperial Academy was the most prestigious official school in the dynasty.

There are two types of students: those who passed the exams on their own merit and are the future pillars of the court.

One type got in through the merits and favors of their ancestors; they didn't have much ability, but their families were good.

Upon hearing what her relatives said, Pei Lingyu's smile froze for a moment.

He was the one who, according to his relatives, entered the Imperial Academy through special favor.

Pei Yanzhi got into the university through his own efforts, and his family background was also top-notch. His aunt often told him to learn more from his cousin.

I never expected that I would have to hear all this when I arrived at my wife's parents' home.

Pei Lingyu was somewhat displeased.

However, his temper flared up quickly but subsided just as fast. Now that he and Jiang Yao are newlyweds, his mood has brightened again.

Under the introduction of Madam Song, Pei Lingyu greeted each of her maternal aunts, uncles, and other female relatives.

He was a lively person who was good at making women happy, and he quickly became familiar with all his aunts and uncles.

He was very comfortable at the Jiang residence, just like he was at home.

Song had just compared him to Pei Yanzhi, feeling that his family background was not as good as Pei Yanzhi's, and that his education was also due to imperial favor. He was inferior to Pei Yanzhi in every way.

After exchanging a few words with Pei Lingyu, he began to like this son-in-law again.

He's sweet-talking, handsome, a young nobleman, and deeply devoted to his daughter—it's an excellent marriage prospect.

The more Song's mother-in-law looked at her son-in-law, the more satisfied she became.

On the other hand, Jiang's father tested Pei Yanzhi's academic performance and was also very satisfied with him.

Although Jiang's father only held the rank of a fifth-grade official, he was a true Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations).

Pei Yanzhi only had a Xiucai degree, but when the two talked about literature, Pei Yanzhi was in no way inferior to him.

"Okay! Okay!"

Father Jiang patted Pei Yanzhi on the shoulder excitedly, believing that Pei Yanzhi would definitely pass the imperial examination next year.

father!

The young official was only being polite to you; those essays you just wrote were something a ten-year-old could do.

Jiang Shuwan stared at Pei Yanzhi.

She discovered that although Pei Yanzhi was aloof, he was extremely polite and low-key.

For example, the essays that Jiang's father tested were actually very easy for Pei Yanzhi, but he was not impatient and answered them all.

They gave Jiang's father a lot of face.

He was learned and knowledgeable, yet not arrogant.

Oh, right, they also investigate cases, repair rivers, and manage local affairs...

Okay, all-powerful!

He truly deserves to be the future top minister.

Working for a boss like that, Jiang Shuwan felt her future was bright.

Isn't that great!