"Your studies are indeed very good," Jing Hongzhen nodded, "so this goal is not difficult for you."
The Four major noble families of Shanghai City all started in commerce and cannot be considered as scholarly families; none of them has ever produced a top scholar.
If Ying Yuexuan became the national exam top scholar, the Ying Family would only hold her in higher esteem.
"Oh, by the way, it's possible that your brother might have been buried too," Jing Hongzhen mentioned casually, "It's a pity he didn't die last time; who knows if he'll still have that same good luck this time."
Ying Yuexuan was startled, "What did you say?"
Her feelings towards Ying Tianlv were complicated.
Ying Tianlv had indeed always treated her well.
But since Ying Zijin appeared, she was no longer the favorite.
Even though she knew that Ying Tianlv wanted to make it up to Ying Zijin, she couldn't accept the fall from grace.
Ying Yuexuan felt somewhat regretful.
