A thorn was planted

Qi Yiyang's biological father was not the heir to the public administration house. 

He was the second son of the royal family.

He also became an official after sitting for the imperial examinations. He was now a third-rank left assistant minister in the Ministry of Rites.

His words could be considered to have some impact in the family.

Qi Yiyang's imperial examination results were the best among his cousins. 

He also had a good relationship with the fifth prince. 

Because of this, they hated him.

"Xi Rui, you are back. I heard recently that you are close to Xi Rui and a few dandies. Are you hanging out with them again today?"

"Not just hanging out with them again. I heard that you went to a restaurant with Xi Rui and a few others today. It seems that their relationship is really good."

"Aren't you not on good terms with those dandies? Why are you hanging out with them?"