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So, he readily agreed and quickly set a wedding date.

And so, Jia Baoyu's marriage was settled, and he no longer had to worry about it.

I heard that the old lady and Madam Wang were quite unhappy!

The old lady felt that Jia Baoyu was the one who was tricked and had no reason to take any responsibility.

So, his grandson caused problems while saving people?

Lady Wang's reasoning was even simpler: she felt that Jia Baoyu's marriage partner should be of a higher social status.

Even if she wasn't a princess or a noblewoman, she should at least be a favored legitimate daughter of a duke or marquis.

However, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Jinxiang was disliked by the head of the family.

In other words, it was highly unlikely that Jia Baoyu would be able to leverage the power of the Marquis of Jinxiang's mansion to marry him.

How could Madam Wang possibly accept this situation?

Unfortunately, this time Master Zheng insisted, and even if the old lady and Madam Wang were dissatisfied, they could do nothing about it.

Master Zheng made his point very clear: "Stop making a fuss. Since Baoyu saved the eldest daughter of the Han family, it means that the two are destined to be together!"

"Given the Rong family's current influence and wealth, they have no need to rely on the power of other families. It would be shameful to say that, and they wouldn't gain anything from it!"

"The Han family's daughter is gentle and kind, well-educated and reasonable, and she is a good match for Baoyu. There's no need to keep causing trouble!"

"Do you really think that others can't find out about all the outrageous things Baoyu did in the past?"

"Otherwise, why would they target him this time instead of someone else?"

Faced with the sudden change in the domineering nature of the Second Master Zheng, the old lady and Madam Wang had no choice but to swallow their pride and accept it.

Of course, based on Jia Huan's understanding of them, things were definitely not that simple.

I reckon Miss Han will have to learn a lesson once she enters the family!

But as I said before, as long as Miss Han doesn't have much ambition and doesn't have such obvious sharp edges, her life will definitely not be too bad.

For some unknown reason, perhaps to avoid attracting attention, the Rong family and the Jinxiang Marquis's family quickly arranged a marriage, followed by a flurry of formalities.

Because the matter wasn't exactly honorable, the gift-giving process naturally didn't follow the normal procedures and standards.

The process is incredibly fast; it's estimated that the entire procedure will be completed in about six months, and they can get married directly.

If things continue at this pace, it might even get done before the marriages of Jia Huan and Jia Cong.

As for Jia Baoyu, he had no objection to marrying Miss Han; on the contrary, he was quite happy about it, clearly because Miss Han's appearance suited his aesthetic.

The matter was neither entirely uneventful nor particularly earth-shattering.

Both the Rong family and the Jinxiang Marquis's family consciously suppressed the matter, preventing it from becoming a topic of conversation among the people of the capital.

When Jia Huan saw Han Qi again, it was already the training ground for the martial arts examination.

This guy was stunned for a moment, clearly unaware that Jia Huan was also one of the examinees.

But when he learned that Jia Huan was the top scorer in the previous martial arts examination in the capital, his expression became more solemn and serious than ever before.

Previously, the martial arts examination was divided into several batches because there were too many participants, so the two did not meet, but only knew their own rankings.

"Brother Huan, you really are a hidden talent!"

Han Qi went up to Jia Huan and exclaimed, "It seems that the competition for this year's martial arts examination is extremely fierce!"

"Indeed, not only did I participate, but Feng Ziying, Wei Ruolan, and others also participated!"

Jia Huan said with a smile, "I don't know what these guys were thinking, they all ended up getting together!"

"The number of places for the martial arts examination in the capital is limited. If you don't perform well, you might really fail. Brother Han, you'd better work hard!"

Upon hearing this, Han Qi's lips twitched involuntarily, feeling extremely frustrated.

Chapter 302 The Butterfly Effect is Getting Bigger and Bigger (Please Subscribe)

This year's martial arts examination was indeed much more intense than in previous years.

The number of people taking the martial arts exam alone is said to be more than three times that of previous years.

In other words, those who can pass the martial arts examination are already quite capable.

There's an old saying: "In literature, there's no first place; in martial arts, there's no second." If you don't have the skills, participating in the martial arts examination is just asking for humiliation.

Whether someone has real skills or not can be seen easily by simply showing them a few moves; there's no room for faking it.

This has led to a general improvement in the strength of those participating in the martial arts examination, with the competition becoming even more intense.

People like Han Qi frankly told Jia Huan that they weren't very confident!

It's not that I'm cowardly, but I know Jia Huan is a true master, and there's no competition between us. Is it understandable that I want to vent my nervousness by speaking my mind?

Finally, he jokingly complained, "This time, I've really been tricked by Brother Huan. I don't even know if my years of preparation will be of any use!"

"It doesn't seem to have anything to do with me, does it?"

Jia Huan was naturally very relaxed. After hearing Han Qi's 'cautious' complaint, he said irritably, "Don't put all sorts of accusations on me. I won't accept them!"

"Brother Huan may not know, but General Jia Cong's example has had a very striking effect!"

Han Qi said with a wry smile, "Originally, when the sons of noble families entered the army, they followed the route of personal guards!"

"As a result, General Jia's appearance showed everyone a faster and more stable path to promotion!"

"That's why everyone wants to emulate General Jia and become the next one. The number of participants in this year's martial arts examination is several times higher than in previous years!"

"With more participants, there will naturally be many skilled players among them!"

At this point, the man couldn't help but smile bitterly, putting on an act of being innocently implicated.

Of course, there was one more thing he didn't say, which was also one of the most crucial factors.

That is, the recent frequent military campaigns of the Great Qian Empire have provided an opportunity for these military men to put their skills to use.

The northwest border is in turmoil, and the northeast is not peaceful either!

Now, even in the southwest, conflicts have broken out!

In other words, the sons of noble families had excellent information channels and knew in advance about the events on the southwestern frontier.

Even a fool would know that this is a golden opportunity for a martial artist to rise above his station!

Of course, Jia Cong's example was also quite evident!

In the past, the path for sons of noble families to enter the military was quite simple: they would basically enter the personal guard of a general through connections. After becoming familiar with the specifics of this unit, they would then be transferred from the personal guard to a lower-ranking officer position or a mid-level deputy position.

If there is no war, then it will come down to the power and background behind them.

Even if they endure hardship, officers from noble families have a better chance of getting ahead than ordinary people without a background.

The Beijing military camp has basically become a paradise for people with connections!

For ordinary people without connections, the only way to get ahead is to fight alongside the border troops.

You also need to be lucky enough to meet a shrewd leader; otherwise, even if you make great contributions, you'll basically get nothing in return, and it'll be extremely difficult to get ahead.

Of course, the border troops still value strength.

Under normal circumstances, officers would not go too far, after all, they often faced attacks from the nomadic tribes beyond the Great Wall.

If one acts in a way that is too unscrupulous or unfair, one's brothers will not fight to the death, and then things will get really messy at crucial moments. That's why there are the most ordinary military officers from the border armies. Of course, their strength and ability are not something that can be boasted about; they are earned through hard work and fighting.

In the past, the military examinations were not particularly noteworthy, mainly because there was no good leader to guide them!

Just as the direct descendants of the Ning family could easily enter the Imperial Guard to gain prestige by spending money, the previous martial arts examinations seemed to be used by the sons of noble families to gain prestige.

Jia Huan had a deep understanding of this!

Jia Cong had previously participated in the military examination, so his martial arts skills and military strategy were definitely not a problem.

However, when it came to competing for the top spots in the martial arts examination, it was necessary to discuss with other noble families to determine the number of places.

To put it bluntly, the top spots in the martial arts examinations were basically monopolized by noble families.

It's not impossible for a martial artist of ordinary background to cross social classes through the martial arts examination, but to obtain the greatest benefit, it's not as simple as just having superior strength.

Unless, they possess overwhelming strength!

For ordinary martial artists, it is not an easy thing for a person with outstanding talent to emerge. Postnatal training is also essential.

How could they possibly compare to the sons of noble families who possess abundant resources?

Of course, the situation changed drastically as Jia Cong rose to prominence.

The fact that there are several times more test takers today is the best response.

Anyone with eyes can see the bright future of someone who rose through the ranks of military officers by observing Jia Cong's path to power!

If one seizes the opportunity, it is not impossible to emulate Jia Cong's path to success!

As for the sons of noble families, they were even more excited!

As long as they are capable enough, once they pass the military examination, their rank will not be too bad.

If they were to be sent to an outside post, even if they weren't as lucky as Jia Cong, they would still be guaranteed a position as a centurion or a fake centurion.

As long as you make enough military achievements, it's not difficult to get promoted quickly!