There was a strong sense of threat in Han Yuanzheng's tone, which was an attempt to use his status to pressure others.
The bet he had agreed to in public could not be broken, and Shen Liangcai was forcing him so hard that he had no choice but to stand up. No one had expected that this useless book boy could actually write such a poem.
No matter what the reason is, you lose.
According to the bet, he had to ask Song Chi to be his disciple in public, but he didn't believe that Song Chi would really dare to accept. In front of so many powerful people, if Song Chi didn't give him face, he would completely offend the Han family.
He is just a servant with no background, and the female commander will leave eventually.
Han Yuan was warning loudly, but unexpectedly Song Chi smiled calmly and said calmly: "Why shouldn't I dare? Why don't you salute me, your master?"
He has already offended Han Yuanzheng, so even if he gives him a way out now, it will be of no use. Moreover, Shen Liangcai has gambled his own face and the Shen family's face on his victory, so how can he let him down?
No matter what the consequences are, this guy is determined to act like this!
"You..." Han Yuanzheng took a deep breath and gritted his teeth, "Think carefully about the consequences of doing this!"
This is a blatant threat.
"Young man, don't be too arrogant. Winning for a while is nothing. Be merciful when you can." Han Yu's sinister voice sounded at the right time.
His son was a genius in Ning'an Prefecture, but now he had to take a good-for-nothing servant as his teacher because he lost a bet. If this were to get out, the reputation of the Han family would be damaged, so he had to warn him.
"If you're not passionate, can you still be called a young man?"
Song Chi's eyes flashed with disdain, and he said directly: "I accept the loss and quickly pay my respects to my master!"
"You..." Han Yuanzheng's veins popped out, his face turned red, his eyes were full of unwillingness, and he cursed Song Ming in his heart.
The son of the prime minister, the genius boy, is nothing but a waste.
"The Han family is also a famous and prestigious family in the Great Zhou. The younger generations should keep their promises and admit defeat, right?" Liang Qingwu had a playful look on her face. This banquet would be much more interesting.
Shen Liangcai took a teacup from the table and handed it over, saying, "Hurry up and serve tea to your teacher."
"good!"
"good!"
"I, Han Yuanzheng, am a proud man of Ning'an. As a real man, I should be able to bend and stretch. I am willing to accept defeat!
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he gritted his teeth, bent down and bowed, saying, "Master, please accept my disciple's greetings!"
Just based on these few words, Song Chi felt that Han Yuanzheng was much more open-minded than Song Ming.
"Get up, you didn't lose to me, you just trusted the wrong person."
Song Chi won the bet, but of course he did not forget to instigate, and what he said was true.
"You..." Song Ming wanted to say something but he didn't say it in the end. He was really humiliated tonight.
"Shut up, this is a bet between us and has nothing to do with anyone else!"
No matter how unwilling Han Yuanzheng felt, he dared not involve Song Ming.
He straightened up and said loudly, "I am willing to accept the loss and complete the punishment according to the bet, but I am unwilling to give up. In front of all the dignitaries, I want to make another bet with you. Do you dare to accept it?"
"oh?"
Song Chi became interested. This kid really won't cry until he sees the coffin.
"Tell me, what's the bet?"
Han Yuanzheng said in a low voice: "As the servant of the Shen family, you have failed the county examination for three consecutive years. Just now you said that you didn't take the county examination, so how could I know that you didn't pass? I guess you will take the examination again this year."
"In three days, the county exam will begin again. If you pass, I lose. If you fail, you lose!"
Song Chi was slightly startled, then asked, "What's the bet?"
"If you lose, I want you to kneel down in front of the Han Mansion and lick my shoes!"
Han Yuanzheng's eyes were red. Today, in front of so many people, he worshipped this little book boy as his teacher. Although it was not true, it would become a shame for his whole life. He had to take revenge, otherwise how could he be willing to accept it!
Even if Song Chi is killed now, it will be useless because the thing has already happened and the only way to make up for it is to retaliate in the same way!
He is just a lowly servant boy, only fit to lick my shoes.
He is bound to win this bet.
It was common knowledge that Song Chi had failed the county examination for three consecutive years. Studying was not a one-day job, and he didn't believe that a loser could suddenly become a genius.
Moreover, the county examination can be controlled.
The road for scholars to become officials through the imperial examination was long and arduous. The county examination was the first step, presided over by the county magistrate of the candidate's county. Song Chi was from Ji County and could only take the exam in Ji County.
The magistrate of Ji County, Bai Yong, has a very good relationship with the Han family. With just a word of advice, he can prevent Song Chi from passing the exam even if he really can.
Therefore, he will definitely win this bet!
He just didn't know whether Song Chi would agree, and this was what he was most worried about. If he wanted him to agree impulsively, he had to give him enough benefits.
Han Yuanzheng said directly: "If I lose, I can also agree to any conditions you give!"
He really tried his best to save face.
If he hadn't lost the bet, Song Chi wouldn't even be qualified to talk to him given his status.
"Song Chi, don't agree!"
Shen Liangcai directly dissuaded him. He understood the political situation better than Song Chi, and Ji County Magistrate Bai Yong almost obeyed Han Jia's words.
Although the imperial examination was known as the fairest examination, it had become a tool for the prime minister to monopolize government affairs since he took office and appointed people based on personal connections. The county examination was the most basic of the imperial examinations and was entirely decided by the county magistrate.
Even if Song Chi really has talent, it will be of no use. This bet is bound to be a loss!
Licking Han Yuanzheng's shoes at the gate of Han's house was too humiliating, and Shen Liangcai couldn't accept it even just thinking about it.
"Chen Liangcai, you made a bet with me just now, and I accepted it directly. Now that I'm proposing it, you don't let Song Chi take it. Didn't you trust him very much just now? Why don't you trust him now?"
Han Yuanzheng said, "I was right. He didn't write that poem at all. You prepared it in advance!"
Everyone suddenly understood and started talking about it.
Geniuses have always existed, but it is rare for a waste to suddenly become a genius.
Shen Liangcai was unmoved and said directly: “Whatever you say, we won’t agree anyway.”
"Prince."
"You cleared my name before, risking your own dignity and the Shen family's reputation. Now, what's wrong with me fighting for you once?"
Song Chi turned to Han Yuanzheng and said in a deep voice: "I'm going to make a bet with you. If I lose, I'll lick your shoes in front of your Han Mansion. If you lose, I want you to kneel down to the prince in front of the Shen family!"
"Song Chi...you..."
Shen Liangcai looked shocked, with a touch of emotion flashing in his eyes.
The look was so intense that Song Chi didn't dare to look directly at it.
"Don't be impulsive. Don't agree to him!"
Although Shen Liangcai was moved, he was still very rational. He believed that Song Chi had really changed. Although he couldn't explain it, he was indeed different from before, as if he had suddenly become enlightened and could really pass the county exam.
But he doesn't believe in fairness.
"I promise you!"
Han Yuanzheng agreed directly. The stakes were a bit high, but it was a sure win bet, so there was no need to hesitate. He wanted to trample this useless servant under his feet!
"good!"
At this time, Liang Qingwu, who had been listening, said, "Originally, I would leave Ning'an and return to the capital tomorrow, but now I'm curious about the outcome of this bet..."
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