Seeing the other party's serious demeanor, Song Qijin was very displeased.
"What do you mean you were tricked? Who are you? Why are you doing this for no reason?"
Song Dujuan, on the other hand, eyed the other person warily.
"You've traveled thousands of miles to the capital, and the one who can save you isn't the Princess Zhenguo, but someone closer to you." Huo Ming smiled, as if he were laughing at their foolishness.
“We don’t know you, so how did you find us?” Song Dujuan asked.
“You don’t need to worry about this girl. I’m here to help you. I can’t bear to see you working so hard these past few days without getting anything in return.”
This was strange. When they arrived in the capital, one person after another appeared, all claiming to be helping them.
Song Dujuan looked at her with suspicion: "We have no relation to you, why would you help us? What benefit would it bring you?"
"I don't want any benefits; I'm just doing good deeds."
"If you don't need any help, I'll leave now."
Song Qijin was very annoyed and was about to send the other person away when Song Dujuan was thinking about what the other person had just said.
"What does it mean to be someone who is closer to us?"
Huo Ming said, "Ahead, didn't a young master come to you and ask you to go to the Bureau of Revenue to get some kind of kinship certificate?"
Yes, that's true.
"This young master is none other than your cousin, Song Ruier."
"What?!" Upon hearing this shocking news, the two almost jumped up, their jaws nearly dropping to the ground.
Several years ago, Song Ruier disappeared from the Song family and was never heard from again. The villagers all guessed that he had died outside, but it turns out that he was in the capital.
“Impossible,” Song Qijin said. “This young master looks completely different from our cousin.”
"There are many ways to disguise oneself in this world, and countless people change their names and surnames. Song Ruier is now called Pang You. He used this name to pass the county-level examination, the provincial-level examination, and the imperial examination. He will soon participate in the palace examination and be granted an official position."
"If you don't believe me, go look at the east wall of the South Courtyard of the Ministry of Rites. The list of this year's successful candidates is still posted there, and Pang You's name is on it."
The two were stunned for a moment, but Song Dujuan was the first to come to her senses and immediately realized what was going on.
"That's why, when we arrived in the capital, he recognized us first and asked us to get a certificate."
Huo Ming said mysteriously, "Because he's afraid you'll get entangled with him. If you go to the Princess Zhenguo, he'll have peace and quiet and can enjoy his wealth without worrying about you benefiting from him. That's why he wants to get rid of you as a burden."
"You almost fell for his trick."
"In fact, Princess Zhenguo is powerful and influential and not easy to provoke. However, Song Ruier is just starting his career. Although the imperial examination system is in place now, it still tests a person's filial piety and conscience. Compared to that, Song Ruier has a greater weakness and is more afraid of something affecting his reputation."
“Princess Zhenguo is a favorite of the Emperor. The Emperor needs her to make many decisions. Her position is secure and she cannot be controlled by anyone. You cannot shake her.”
"Compared to others, Song Ruier is a better card to play in your hands."
"This is Song Ruier's address."
Huo Ming handed something to Song Dujuan, nodded in acknowledgment, and then left.
Song Qijin was stunned, and it wasn't until now that he slowly came to his senses.
"Holy crap."
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