Chapter 49: Apology
"Indeed, your Fifth Granduncle was excellent at his scholarly pursuits, and even in his capacity as an official, he was impressive. At such a young age, he went to the capital and became an Imperial Censor. It's a pity that he was injured by a stray arrow during the late Emperor's eastern campaign and sacrificed his life. As for your Old Zhou and Qi'er's generation, there's even less need to talk about it. Ask your Old Zhou what his studies amounted to?"
Old Master Bai, with a sense of shame, lowered his head.
"But Bai Qi was indeed a promising student. At just a young age, he passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi. If it wasn't for his ill fate, it would now be we who might be seeking favor with their family," Mrs. Bai said. "Don't look at Shanbao's young age now, but he has already shown his difference. How old is he this year? He has already memorized 'The Analects' in its entirety. Ask your son, does he know how to recite the first chapter of 'The Analects'?"