The well-informed Xiao Chong, although not yet having met the new Imperial Censor of Chang'an, had already heard about his sworn brother-sister relationship with Lin Wanwan.
Regarding this matter, he felt it was unexpected yet within reason.
He had heard of Ma Zhou long ago; this year, he has become quite renowned in the officialdom of Chang'an.
After all, not everyone can achieve "a farmer in the morning, ascending the Emperor's Hall by evening," those who do are exceptional talents, naturally attracting attention.
Xiao Chong had read Ma Zhou's memorials, greatly admiring them, and had long respected him. Now, with Ma Zhou coming to Mao County, it was a good chance to finally meet him.
From his essays, memorials, and what he heard about his background, he seemed to be a carefree and unrestrained person, naturally attracted to the similarly unconventional Lin Wanwan.
Xiao Chong wasn't surprised at all; after all, wasn't he initially drawn in the same way?
