There was a lot of discussion on the streets.
When Song Chi's reputation spread, many people began to question the son of the Prime Minister. He was a young genius, but he was not even as good as a book boy. Perhaps he had no talent at all and was just a fake who relied on his father.
There is also Han Yuanzheng, the eldest son of the Han family. He was already very famous in Ning'an Prefecture, and he lost face this time. He used to be a frequent visitor to Guihua Tower, but he has never shown up since then.
Subsequently, the bet between Han Yuanzheng and Song Chi was leaked again and caused a sensation again.
The stakes are too high!
The Han family is a prestigious family in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Han Yuanzheng, as the legitimate son of the second wife, also represents the reputation of the Han family. If he loses, he will kneel down in front of the Shen Mansion in public to the eldest son of the Shen family!
If he won, Song Chi would lick his shoes in front of the Han family's door.
Everyone knew that Han Yuanzheng was unwilling to accept the loss of face at the female general's homecoming banquet and wanted to make up for it.
This county examination also attracted more attention.
Several major events were closely related to Song Chi, the servant of the Shen family, and people were amazed as they talked about it.
Whether it is Han Yuanzheng or the son of the Prime Minister, they are people that ordinary people have to look up to. To put it bluntly, they cannot be offended at all.
Even if you are really talented, you shouldn't show off so much. You may gain fame for a while and seem to be in great glory, but in fact you are falling into the abyss.
If you offend the Han family, you will not be able to take a single step in Ning'an Prefecture. If you offend the Prime Minister, you will have no place to stay in the entire Great Zhou.
He was arrogant because of his talent and ignorant of the ways of the world. Although he was a madman, his death was not a pity.
In the official inn, Song Ming listened to the report with a gloomy face.
"You mean, some people in the community doubt my talent?"
"yes."
The accompanying servant responded with difficulty.
"These ignorant and unruly people have no idea what's really going on. That loser clearly has Professor Liang Qingwu behind him. Otherwise, how could he be better than me?"
Song Ming cursed, his chest injury agitated, and after a while of relief, he felt better. "Go tell Bai Yong that I want Song Chi to pay the price for tomorrow's county exam."
"yes."
At the same time, Han Yuanzheng was also furious. He had not left the house since the female general's homecoming banquet ended. Even if someone came to visit him, he would refuse to see the guest. The reason was simple: he could not afford to lose face.
He couldn't vent his anger and save face, so he didn't even dare to leave the house.
"Don't worry, son. The yamen has already told Bai Yong that not only will Song Chi fail the county exam, but he will also be charged with cheating in the exam."
Han Yu came over to comfort his son, "That lowly servant will pay the price."
"Examination cheating?" Han Yuanzheng's eyes lit up. "This is the only way to vent my anger."
Han Yu shook his head and said, "Don't take it too seriously. You are the eldest son of the Han family. Wouldn't it be disrespectful of you to argue with a lowly servant?"
He lowered his voice and said, "Father sent someone to inquire about public opinion. People all said that the young master was incompetent, but no one said anything bad about you. After all, you lost because you bet on him."
Upon hearing this, Han Yuanzheng said directly: "I think he is just a fake. I don't know how he got his status as a juren."
"Shen Yan, none of this matters. After all, I have a good father."
"Too."
Han Yuanzheng shook his head and said, "Same person, different fate. The two have similar names, but their identities are completely different. After tomorrow's county exam, he will be finished."
He didn't dare to do anything to Song Ming, so he could only take revenge on Song Chi...
Song Chi didn't know that he had become famous. After three days of hard study, he was confident that he would take the county exam tomorrow.
Presumably, his uncle and the others already knew about the bet between him and Han Yuanzheng. He thought of going back home today to avoid worrying his family and to rest early. Just as he got up, Shen Liangcai walked in excitedly.
"Song Chi, you're famous."
"What fame do I want to become?" Song Chi stretched lazily. He was exhausted after these three days.
"I don't know who leaked the inside story of the female general's homecoming banquet. The news that you defeated Song Ming in both civil and martial arts has spread like wildfire. And the fact that Han Yuanzheng is taking you as his master..."
Song Chi then realized that he was the one who became a trending topic.
Shen Liangcai said excitedly: “Overnight, you have become known as a madman.”
"A madman? Where did this come from?"
"Think about it, Song Ming is the son of the Prime Minister and the most powerful official in the Great Zhou Dynasty. You didn't even give him any respect when you won against him. Isn't that arrogant? And Han Yuanzheng, he's the eldest son of the Han family and the pride of Ning'an Prefecture, but you didn't give him a cent. Isn't that arrogant?"
Song Chi understood in his heart that the title of "madman" was not a good name, but more of a sarcastic one.
In the eyes of ordinary people, the people he offended were those whom he could not afford to offend. He was arrogant, ignorant of the ways of the world, did not know how to be tactful, acted arrogantly, and would not have a good ending.
"The name of this mad scholar is not bad. From now on, you can call me Song the Mad Scholar."
Shen Liangcai frowned and said, “You don’t think this is a good name, do you?”
"Good reputation or bad reputation, it is better than being unknown at all." Later experience told him that reputation is traffic, and with traffic, it can be monetized. It is impossible to survive in ancient times without a reputation.
Why did Song Shiwen use a flatterer like Bai Yong? The main reason was that Bai Yong could help him build his reputation and gain him fame.
Why are there so many stories about talented men and beautiful women circulating? Because they are tied together to hype up their CP, to put it bluntly, it is all for fame.
"By the way, I have two pieces of news, one good news and one bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"
Shen Liangcai's tone was a little bit jumpy. Song Chi didn't know if it was an illusion, but it sounded like he was being a bit coquettish.
She has fair skin, bright eyes, red lips and white teeth, and she has a delicate air.
Did I see it wrong?
Song Chi rubbed his eyes. He felt that he had always misunderstood Shen Liangcai. He always thought that Shen Liangcai was greedy for his body, but it was not the case.
It is very likely that Shen Liangcai hopes that I will be greedy for his body, so he is the bottom?
This is a bit too scary.
"I'm asking you." Shen Liangcai urged again, leaving Song Chi speechless. Why add the word "了" at the end? Is he still in the habit of curling his fingers?
The prince is good in every way except that his sexual orientation is a little abnormal.
Song Chi sighed deeply. This was the only son of the Marquis of Changfeng. How could he be crooked? If the Marquis of Changfeng knew his son was like this, he would probably be furious.
I'd better wait until the county exam is over and find a chance to talk to the prince. I'm not greedy for your body, and you shouldn't have any ideas about me. You are the prince of Changfeng Marquis's Mansion, and you are shouldering the responsibility of revitalizing the family.
He took another step back without leaving a trace and said, "Let me hear the good news first."
"Ji County is going to have a new magistrate. Magistrate Bai is leaving, and the new one will be taking office soon."
"What?"
Song Chi frowned slightly, "It's so sudden, there wasn't any news before."
"It was very sudden."
Shen Liangcai continued, “Bai Yong has been the magistrate for less than two years, and it’s still early for his term of office, but…”
She sighed again, "It's easier to get things done if you have someone in the court..."
Before he could finish his words, Song Chi interrupted him and said, "I know what bad news you are talking about."
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