Chapter 619: Chapter 619: Scram (3)_1

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People finally understood that it was because everyone had failed to congratulate Yang Rusong, which was why there had been such a fuss. They couldn't help but wear strange expressions on their faces. Whether to congratulate someone or not was a matter of personal choice; no one was entitled to demand it.

"Ha! What's so impressive about becoming a Scholar?" The old crone scoffed, "We've got a Champion here, and they didn't go around bragging about it. If you're so capable, become a Champion yourself. Then you won't even need to shout about it; the Emperor himself would probably congratulate you..."

"What Champion? Stop blowing smoke." Yang Anshi waved her hand dismissively, "What business is it of an old hag like you? Are you jealous because your family doesn't have a Scholar? What's so great about a Champion? If Rusong wanted to, he could pass it with ease…"