Murong Jiu had never seen Ruan Hongwen; if it hadn't been for today when he had drugged Lou Zixi under the command of the Fifth Princess, she wouldn't have even remembered such an insignificant person.
Indeed, he was insignificant. Although Ruan Hongwen had been the Top Scholar in his past life, he had accomplished nothing notable, merely lukewarm in his endeavors.
However, he was likely part of the Fourth Prince's faction, but it was unknown if he had been bought over by the Fourth Prince by now.
Although he was now a Tanhua, he was just an inconspicuous minor official in the Hanlin Academy, and it would take him a few more years to possibly be promoted.
But he was overshadowed by Lou Zixi, making it even more difficult for him to stand out.
Being a mere compiler in the Hanlin Academy was less appealing than being the sole Prince Consort.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken advantage of the situation, claiming he and the Fifth Princess were in mutual affection.
