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Chapter 423 - Chapter 423: What a Pity...

Qin Jijiu hurriedly said, "Speaking of this, I have much to say. As the saying goes, a dragon begets nine sons, each different from the others, not to mention a common man like me. Her younger sister is nowhere near her, and she's already married."

The Emperor asked, "Do you only have two daughters?"

Qin Jijiu replied, "There's also a legitimate son. He's mischievous and doesn't like to study. It's quite embarrassing, for the seeds of scholarship run deep in my family, yet my son lacks this fortune. Luckily, my nephew is talented in scholarly pursuits, so I don't feel ashamed to face my ancestors."

"Oh?"

The Emperor listened with great curiosity and laughed, "Why do you humble yourself so much?"

Qin Jijiu said, "It's not self-deprecation. No one knows a child better than his father. With no title for him to inherit, whether he succeeds in life or not, everyone will see. I'm afraid this child can only rely on his brother-in-law and cousins for help in the future."

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