Gu Heng had the backing of his status as a Juren, but when Zhao Yan thought of his own situation, he had many more concerns.
Everyone said he was currently riding the crest of success. As a rare young Xiucai, he was not only the first in Baiyun Village but even in Xishui Town; he was an object of envy for everyone.
Yet, aside from being exempt from corvée labor and not having to kneel before officials, a Xiucai title didn't seem to offer much leverage.
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