After being rejected for marriage, I can no longer hide my identity as a poetry immortal.

Summary

Chen An and Doggie meet their distant relatives, Chen Hua, discovering they share a family lineage dating back 280 years. Chen An senses a potential deal behind the meeting, as Chen Hua's grandson has gained fame. Meanwhile, officials summon Chen An to the county magistrate, where he learns of his grandson's rising status. Wang Lin, the prefectural academy professor, welcomes Chen An, while discussing a marriage arrangement for his grandson, Ye Tian. They plan to introduce Ye Tian to two distinguished ladies after the New Year, allowing him to choose. This arrangement reflects the importance of familial connections in aristocratic traditions.

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