Gu Ruoning led Song Ruqi towards the Water Pavilion, carefully observing her expression, while pondering whether to explain on behalf of her mother.
"Speaking of which, my elder brother did indeed invite several scholars today for a small poetry gathering. I completely forgot about it, didn't expect Cousin Cheng to come too, what a coincidence," Gu Ruoning said with feigned lightness.
Song Ruqi asked, "Is this cousin of yours still unmarried?"
Gu Ruoning's heart skipped a beat, and she shook her head with a smile, "Not yet. My aunt thinks he'd propose marriage once he's gained a good reputation. I heard he's taking the upcoming provincial exam this year."
"So that means he's already a Scholar?"
"Exactly."
"How old is he, yet he's not even a Scholar?" Song Ruqi spoke with a slightly disdainful tone.
Gu Ruoning: "..."
