Xiao Ruiqing, though a son of the Marquis Mansion, had a mother infamous for her shamelessness—pregnant before marriage—and thus, his reputation in Jing City was not particularly good. Moreover, when compared to a brother who was skilled in warfare and promised a limitless future, his mere title as a Scholar seemed even less noteworthy.
It was highly unusual for this young master from a prominent family, with no exceptional talents and not even residing in Jing City, to catch the eye of Princess Ruining and even overcome the scrutiny of Emperor Huian.
Thinking of this, Xiao Ruiyuan said indifferently, "Would His Majesty still bestow a marriage if he knew of Xiao Ruiqing's actions?"
Xiao Xiong let out a cold huff and contemptuously replied, "Even if you present the evidence before His Majesty now, do you think he would choose to believe you over Princess Ruining?"
