She abandoned him for sixteen years and severed all ties with him.

The person these people were talking about was their son to his face. As a father, he should have spoken up to defend him, but Song Shiwen couldn't open his mouth. Except for a few people, no one knew that he had a son.

We didn’t recognize each other before, and we can’t recognize each other now.

Otherwise, how will others see him?

This rebellious son has severed the father-son relationship with me. He doesn't even recognize me as his father. What does it have to do with me whether he is dead or alive?

He has no talent at all and yet he overestimates his own abilities by making bets with others. How can he possibly pass the county examination?

Song Shiwen pondered over it, then suppressed his inner conflict and became calm.

"Master Han, don't worry. The county exam is decided by me, the county magistrate. If I want him to pass, he will pass. If I want him to fail, he won't pass no matter what."

In front of Song Shiwen, Ji County Magistrate Bai Yong dared to say such words, which shows how serious the chaos in the imperial examination was, and this unhealthy trend was brought about by Song Shiwen.

"Then I'll have to trouble Master Bai to take care of it."

It’s not that Han Yu doesn’t trust his son, but the stakes are too high. He has already lost someone once and must not lose him a second time.

"There's something I haven't had time to say yet."

Song Shiwen said, "The magistrate of Ji County has been selected. He will take office soon and must be on his way now."

"What?"

Everyone was shocked by this and looked at each other. Since it came from the Prime Minister's mouth, it must be true. Bai Yong subconsciously asked, "Then where should I go?"

He was originally the magistrate of Ji County, so he was a little anxious about his own future. He hadn't heard any rumors before, and it was too sudden. However, he was not worried because he was the Prime Minister's man, and he was very close to him.

Otherwise, how could he, a seventh-rank county magistrate, have the opportunity to meet the prime minister of the dynasty.

"Congratulations, congratulations."

Zhou Zhengan immediately clasped his fists, a hint of envy flashing in his eyes. He knew that Bai Yong was going to be promoted. This was the benefit of having someone in the court.

He was just close to the Han family and had not yet been fully accepted by the Prime Minister. Something went wrong at the banquet, and he was sure to be disliked by the Prime Minister, which might affect his future prospects.

"You have been promoted to the position of prefect of Shanyuan Prefecture. The appointment and dismissal documents will be issued soon..."

"Prefect?"

Bai Yong was stunned on the spot. He knew that the Prime Minister would not treat him unfairly, but he did not expect such a surprise.

The county magistrate was only a seventh-rank official, while the prefect was a fifth-rank official. Most importantly, he had little experience and never expected to be promoted to prefect.

Thinking of this, Bai Yong knelt down immediately.

"I will never forget your kindness to me, sir. I will follow your lead. If I have any second thoughts, I will be struck by lightning!"

These words really come from the heart.

Bai Yong came from an ordinary family, but he caught the eye of Song Shiwen just because of his good writing skills and flattery, which led to his amazing opportunity.

"Get up."

Song Shiwen nodded in satisfaction.

He likes to use "ordinary people" who have no background or connections, but as long as you can help him, he will open his heart to you.

At this position, it is not about how capable a person is, but whether he is reliable.

"Congratulations, congratulations."

Zhou Zhengan was even more envious. It was really good to follow someone well.

Han Yu was a little anxious, and asked hurriedly, "Who is the new magistrate? Is it someone you appointed?"

The county examination in three days will be extremely crucial. Of course, he doesn't believe that Song Chi can really pass it, but what if?

It would naturally be safer if there was a familiar magistrate in charge, but now that Bai Yong is about to leave office, he asked this question.

"The new magistrate is from the deputy assistant Lu Taiyuan."

The three of them looked at each other again.

The Prime Minister was indeed the only one in power in the court, but he was not without rivals, and the Second Prime Minister Lu Taiyuan was one of them.

Han Yu asked, "How could the Vice Minister extend his hand so far..."

"We lost a county and gained a prefecture. Besides, he's just a small county magistrate. What kind of trouble can he cause?"

After Song Shiwen finished speaking, he said directly: "I am tired."

The three of them naturally understood the hint and immediately bowed and took their leave.

After leaving the room, Zhou Zhengan asked in confusion, "The Prime Minister has always lived at the official inn. Why is he staying at the government office today? The banquet just ended, and the people in the government office have been replaced. Did something happen?"

"Even if something happens, it's not something you and I can worry about."

Han Yuanzheng said, "Since the Prime Minister is not coming, we should not waste the banquet. We can congratulate Lord Bai."

"Yes, congratulations to Lord Bai on his promotion to prefect."

Bai Yong, who was thin and pale, smiled broadly and said with a fist clasp, "I am where I am today thanks to your care. I will definitely remember this."

"It's just..." Han Yuanzheng frowned and said, "He's a new official, appointed by the Vice Minister, and he's incompatible with me. Other things are fine, but I feel a little uneasy if he presides over the county exam in three days."

As long as Bai Yong is in office, the results of the county examination can be controlled. Even if Song Chi is really talented, he can find a reason to fail him, but the new county magistrate will not listen to him.

"Brother Han, you worry too much."

Bai Yong smiled and said, "Didn't the Prime Minister say that the new official is still on his way? Besides, even if he arrives, can he still stop me, the outgoing magistrate, from presiding over the county examination?"

Hearing this, Han Yu nodded in relief.

"Don't worry, that kid is a piece of trash. Just wait for him to lick Mr. Han's shoes in three days."

"Ha ha."

The few of them laughed and went into a room in the government office to continue drinking and feasting. At this moment, Song Chi also arrived home in a carriage.

The moon was dim and the stars were sparse. The streets were quiet and there was not a single person in sight. At this time, if there was anything to be afraid of, it would be a ghost.

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