"Okay, get ready and go. When you get to Jiangzhou City, go find the Gu family and ask them to give you more money. Tell Gu Fu that this money is used to support the crown prince. When the crown prince inherits the throne, he will be the first imperial merchant."

"Yes, father, I remember it."

Song Ming suppressed his physical discomfort.

"The academy exam will be held in June, and the provincial exam will be held in August. Go tell those people that no matter what they do, they can't let Song Chi pass the exam."

"It's father." Song Ming felt a little relieved. It seemed that his father also hated Song Chi.

"Also...you can suppress Song Chi however you want, but don't be so smart as to hurt his life. Remember that?"

Song Ming's heart trembled, and he replied, "I'll remember that."

"I have entered the palace for my father. Remember what he said and don't cause trouble for the family anymore."

"Yes." Even his father is so afraid of him, it seems that he really cannot be touched, Song Ming thought.

He thought his father had some concerns, but he didn't know that Song Shiwen had other ideas.

If you can pass the college and provincial examinations and come to the capital under such siege, I will welcome you back to the Song Mansion and recognize you as my own son.

Song Shiwen left.

"puff."

In the study, Song Ming spat out a mouthful of blood.

The rage was so strong that it was difficult to contain.

"Young Master." Yang Xiuwen, who was standing next to him, hurried over to support him, but was pushed away by Song Ming.

It took a long time for Song Ming to calm down. He looked at Yang Xiuwen and said, "Come with me to Jiangzhou City. I must win the first prize in the poetry competition with my literary talent. This will build momentum for me, and I will soar to the top next year!"

"Yes, Master. I will do my best." Yang Xiuwen asked again, "I wonder if you can get the exam questions in advance. If you can, I can prepare for it."

"Let's talk about it when we get there."

Song Ming paused, "The poem you wrote for me at the female commander's homecoming banquet last time was not as good as Song Chi's. It made me lose face. I don't want this to happen again."

"Yes, Master."

Yang Xiuwen bowed in response.

"Song Chi!"

He spat out a few words from between his teeth, "I will definitely make you pay the price, and make you live a life worse than death. We will meet in Jiangzhou City, and I will let father know who is the best son!"

......

As the poetry festival approaches, Jiangzhou City becomes more and more popular.

This is the largest literary gathering in recent times. The winner will be selected as one of the four great talents in Jiangzhou. Candidates who take the college examination will also receive extra points. The most important thing is to gain fame, which is also what all scholars pursue.

Everyone was talking about it on the streets, in the taverns and teahouses.

In addition, there was another thing that spread to the point where almost everyone knew about it, and that was the bet between Han Yuanzheng and Song Chi.

Strictly speaking, this was not a bet between the two of them, but a bet between Song Chi and everyone else, because he had already announced that he would win the championship and was making a bet with others based on this.

Han Yuanzheng was a little nervous at first, but then he thought it was not right. The terms of the bet were that Song Chi would win the first place, not him, so what was there to be afraid of?

Students from all prefectures and counties in Jiangzhou, almost all the scholars in Jiangzhou participated in the exam. How could Song Chi possibly get the first place?

He was no longer afraid, thinking that this was a chance to redeem himself, so with his conscious efforts to fan the flames, the bet quickly spread.

So many talented and learned people in Jiangzhou City didn't dare to speak out, but an unknown and crazy student dared to say that he would win the championship.

I've seen crazy people, but I've never seen anyone as crazy as this.

Then Duan Yunzhou, the most talented person in Nandu Academy, said at a small poetry meeting that Song Chi was overestimating his abilities. It seemed that he had no knowledge at all and was just trying to attract attention. After all, black and red are still red.

He also said that if Song Chi could win first place, he would have the same surname as Song Chi, and his words were full of disdain.

Then, another person spoke up. His name was Tang Yan. He was knowledgeable and eloquent. He had been a genius since childhood and was known as the Little Poet of Jiangzhou. He was also a favorite to win the first place.

Tang Yan is the apprentice of Hao Yongzhen, one of the four great talents. He is also one of the few who has vowed to win the championship. He wants to continue his master's name, so naturally he does not take Song Chi seriously.

He also said that if Song Chi could really win the first place, he would change his name to Song Chi.

In addition to these two people, there are many talented and well-known scholars who also spread the word.

To be arrogant, one must have the capital to be arrogant. Song Chi was very famous in Ji County, but he was nothing in Jiangzhou, and none of his poems were circulated outside.

He became the target of public criticism for a while.

However, there were also many people who admired him. Even if he had no talent, at least he had courage, so some people gave him the name of a madman.

Song Chi's name spread throughout Jiangzhou City, but he had never shown his face in public.

At this moment, he was still making love with Su Mingyue in bed.

"Mr. Song, you are so cruel. Why do you come back only once in such a long time?" Su Mingyue snuggled in Song Chi's arms, her slender bright red nails rubbing circles on his chest.

"Don't move."

Song Chi said helplessly, this woman is too good at coming.

She is obviously a grown woman but she acts like a little girl. The contrast is very obvious. She also likes to call him brother. Her voice is so soft that Song Chi can hardly stand it.

"How dare you approach me? The poetry competition will be held in two days. If I don't win the first prize, everyone will hate me." Song Chi deliberately joked.

"I'm not worried about that."

"Then what are you worried about?"

Su Mingyue whispered, "I'm worried that if you win the title, all the top courtesans in the four buildings will be obsessed with you, and you'll forget about me..."

Song Chi couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this is what a wife is like, her emotional value is at its maximum.

"Each of the four buildings has a courtesan. They are said to be beauties picked from thousands of miles away, and are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and prose. You can hang out with them, but don't forget me."

Su Mingyue's nails scratched across Song Chi's skin, giving him an electric shock. He held onto her fingernails and asked, "How's the B&B business lately?"

"That's great, I made a lot of money."

Su Mingyue complained, "We are in bed and should be talking about matters between men and women. Mr. Song doesn't understand romance."

"The B&B is just a small business. If you want to make money, you have to find other ways. You can become a banker."

"Money house?"

"Yes." Song Chi said, "Wait, let me explain it to you in detail. The current money houses are not good at all. They can only be regarded as small workshops. I will teach you how to expand them."

Su Mingyue looked up and said, "But running a bank requires a lot of money, and I'm afraid I don't have enough."

"If you don't have enough money, raise funds. I'll find a way for you. You know Gu Ronghua, the young master of the Gu family. He is my younger brother now." Song Chi said, "As the eldest brother, I have to help my younger brothers make money."

At first he thought Gu Ronghua was just talking, or approaching him with an ulterior motive, but after getting along with him, he found that the young master of the Gu family was simple in nature.

He really wanted to make friends and seemed very serious about it.

Su Mingyue said: "I don't know the young master of the Gu family, I know Miss Gu Rongshan of the Gu family..."

ps: Guys, please give me some updates.