Hearing that Jin Shiwen had a low opinion of Ma Junying, Xia Zheng became immediately interested. It was rare to find someone of like mind, and of course, he had to make a good effort to win him over.
"Why not? Don't you also think this Ma Junying has a scheming look in his eyes, not at all a good bird?"
Expecting to hear voices of agreement like "Yes, yes," he was surprised when Jin Shiwen seriously shook his head, "No, Young Master Ma and I studied in the same school, and I am quite familiar with his character and scholarship. Young Master Ma is dignified and modest, and with profound knowledge, truly a good husband material. It's just that..."
Hearing Jin Shiwen praise Ma Junying so highly, Xia Zheng's ears nearly steamed with impatience. When he finally heard Jin Shiwen say "It's just that," his previously waning interest instantly surged, "Just what? Does he have a hidden illness? Or has he done something disgraceful?"
