The Grand Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction upon hearing the rumors spreading outside and then summoned Princess Yong'an and Princess Xi Yun, bestowing numerous gifts on Princess Xi Yun as part of her dowry, to show her importance. When seeing Xiao Guangjing, she also mentioned that Princess Xi Yun must have dignity; other Commandery Princesses and Princesses were married to nobility, while Wendong only had his scholarship. Pei Qin and Mo Heng did not count as his family background.
Xiao Guangjing understood her meaning: with the spring examination approaching, he was to promote Pei Wendong in the exam.
When Xiao Guangmin met with him, they played chess without ever mentioning the matter. If his son-in-law truly had talents and learning, unless Xiao Guangjing was incompetent, he was sure to stand out!
