In the Yan Family, men and women were ranked separately according to their order of birth.
Among the grandsons.
Yan Wenxiu was the eldest, naturally intelligent and quick-witted, graceful as jade. Now only 14 years old, he had already earned the title of Scholar. Yan Zhigao and Madam Li held high expectations for him.
Yan Wenjie, second in line, was now 13 and a half years old, inheriting the good looks from Yan Zhiyuan and the Sun Family. He was quite striking, if only average in scholarly pursuits, good at conversation, and somewhat clever.
Yan Wentao, ranking third, was now 13, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, tall and sturdy. Raised in the countryside, he had a natural affinity for the fields, knew how to read, but was not well-versed in literature and poetry.
Yan Wenkai, fourth in line, was now 12, straightforward and enthusiastic, handsome and tall, not fond of reading, a bit too restless.
