The previous Family Head of the Hou family had taken an unconventional path. On the surface, it seemed he had failed to align with an official family by choosing a poor Scholar. However, his eye for talent proved impeccable. That poor Scholar's career skyrocketed, and with the Hou family's secret backing, his official rank rose steadily.
Now, by marrying off a legitimate daughter to Gu Wenheng's cousin, they might just produce another Mr. Gu.
Gu Wenheng was young and promising. Rumor had it that he was favored by the current Holy Emperor. Right now, there wasn't an official in the entirety of Yi Province who didn't give him a wide berth.
The Hou family's strategic move made Old Sir Wu exceptionally green with envy. Yet, he still had to maintain his pride. He had made wild boasts in front of several aristocratic families, vowing to teach the Hou family a lesson.
