Chapter 1272: A Piece of Bitter Heart_1

The words were veiled, but those present understood the implications all too well. Tang Feng was highly likely to become this year's Champion, and his statement about "not associating with the Wang Family" suggested more than mere disassociation—it hinted at outright conflict with the Wang Family in the future.

Despite not being from the Capital, Tang Feng's popularity in Jiangnan was immense. Coupled with the reputation of his mother as a female scholar and his connections with numerous Jiangnan officials, it was uncertain how the Wang Family would be sidelined in the days to come.

Furthermore, with the backing of the Empress Dowager's maiden Family, the Ding Family, the aristocratic Leng Family from the Capital, and Lin Xufei's Family, the Wang Family had managed to offend a host of people. Even if the one speaking was just a member of the younger generation, these individuals were the future successors of their Families, and their words carried weight.