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"Who is this Marquis Shengping, and where did this Lady of Rui'an County spring up from? Is the Emperor losing his senses? One being a marquis and the other a county leader, are these titles being dispensed so frivolously?" the Empress Dowager voiced her anger.

A person who spent only two years studying at school, who can only recognize a mere few characters, has risen to the position of marquis? Since when did the title of marquis fall so easily into one's lap!

"Mother, calm your anger, let me explain it to you in detail..."

The Emperor patiently laid out the contributions that Xiao'er's family made to the Imperial Court and the reasons for his bestowed titles.

"Does Marquis Shengping truly possess such ability? Is Lady of Rui'an County indeed so insightful?" I've heard that Marquis Shengping was not even a scholar.

"It is indeed the case." The Emperor nodded.