Chapter 1765: Disappointed Chapter 1765: Disappointed Editor: Henyee Translations Ms.
Ma felt a burning pain from the slap on her face, and she gritted her teeth.
âAre we just going to let this matter go?â Third Uncle said nothing.
Of course, he was also unwilling.
According to him, Young Master Zhao was initially interested in Taotao, his daughter, who was also Shao Yunduanâs daughter.
So why couldnât he also be interested in Xiaozhi if he was interested in Taotao?
Wasnât it the same?
It seemed likely that interference from the first branch of the family was at play.
No wonder they had been unwilling to lend assistance to their family back then.
It turned out they had their eyes on Young Master Zhao too!
They even claimed they wouldnât vie for him.
Hmph, yet they swooped in without even extending a greeting.
âWhen Liulang attains an official position in the futureââŹââ âDad!â Shao Xiaozhi interjected tearfully.
âHow much longer must we wait?
Can I even afford to wait?!â âDonât speak out of turn!â Both Third Uncle and Ms.
Ma reprimanded her simultaneously.
âYour sixth brother is poised to reach the intermediate level this year.â âIndeed, heâs on track to become an Advanced Scholar next year!
Perhaps even a Primus!â âHmph, thatâs the truth.
Our Liulang outshines Wulang by far!â Initially, the notion of achieving the Primus status was beyond their imagination.
It seemed like a distant dream, too far-fetched to contemplate.
What exactly was the Primus?
It was an honor bestowed only once every three years, amidst a vast empire teeming with scholars.
The Primus was hailed as the epitome of scholarly excellence!
How could an ordinary person even dare to dream of such lofty aspirations?
But ever since Shao Yunduan ascended to the position of Primus, they began to perceive the title as less exceptional, allowing themselves to entertain the notion.
If someone like Shao Yunduan could achieve intermediate Primus status, then surely their son could too!
After all, their son had always outshone Shao Yunduan by leaps and bounds.
The couple had indulged in countless fantasies of their son becoming Primus and the lavish lifestyle that would follow his ascent to high office.
Naturally, they were dismayed when Shao Xiaozhi expressed her grievances.
However, Shao Xiaozhi remained resolute.
âI wonât just let it go.
Taotao stole my chance at marriage.â It wasnât merely a matter of family background.
Young Master Zhao was exceedingly handsome and dignified.
His smiles radiated warmth and kindness.
Shao Xiaozhi harbored genuine affection for him.
Moreover, Young Master Zhao had even bestowed a smile upon her before, suggesting he held her in favorable regard.
Third Uncle and Ms.
Ma shared her fury but felt equally powerless.
When Shao Liulang returned from the school library in the evening, the couple couldnât contain their eagerness to share the news with him.
They awaited his decision with bated breath.
Recently, Shao Liulang had secluded himself in the building to study, indifferent to distractions.
Upon hearing the news, he too was taken aback, feeling a pang of disappointment.
He hadnât anticipated such an auspicious match to fall into Taotaoâs lap.
It made sense.
Shao Yunduan now held an official position, even if it was in the modest Anze Province.
Yet, it was still a fourth-grade PrefectureââŹâa distinction many never achieved in their lifetime.
Young Master Zhaoâs decision to marry Taotao undoubtedly bore some relation to this.
This was all too ordinary.
Anyone in his position would know the obvious choice between Taotao and Xiaozhi.
Yet, Xiaozhi was his blood sister, while Taotao hailed from the esteemed first branch of the family.
Naturally, he couldnât help but feel discontented.
A sense of despondency crept over him.
Why wasnât he the one bestowed with the title of Primus, remaining in the capital?
If it were him, he was confident he could have surpassed Shao Yunduan.
Setting aside all else, he would have certainly avoided offending a noble and being exiled from the capital.
Instead, he would have diligently climbed the ranks, step by step, within the capital.
If Young Master Zhao had to make a choice, he surely wouldnât have chosen Taotao.
Why couldnât it have been him?
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