C386 This Scumbag

It was late at night.

The last bit of commotion at the Jing Mansion had finally quieted down. At the front gate, Jing Bao helped the Xuanping Marquis into his carriage. The marquis, clearly inebriated, held onto his hand and slurred, "You won't make it into the cabinet without being a scholar, Bao. Make your uncle proud!"

"Uncle, you've been praising me all night. If you keep it up