Ning Xueyan was having lunch when she received Madam Dowager's letter.

She pulled out the letter and read it with a thoughtful smile. She would be checking out the Imperial Examination Ranking tomorrow and visiting the Lord Protector's Manor while she was at it. This was a good excuse to gather the family and worship their ancestors together. Even though the excuse was somewhat forceful, it made sense.

She put down the letter with a slight smile and a calm ...