Chapter 409: Satisfying Revenge (5)_1
Sun Lizheng was beaming all day long.
Li Baoxiang had entered the fray, and Sun Xiujin, with her in-laws’ permission, was allowed to return to her parental home to see if she could cross paths with Shen Songming or encounter Magistrate Wu, hoping to pull some strings for Li Baoxiang.
Sun Xiujin did not seek out Shen Songming; she feared his dismissive and disdainful look, and above all, that he would expose her past misdeeds, ruining her reputation. The Li family, with their lofty attitude, even higher than her own family’s, would ensure she had no happy days ahead even if they did not divorce her.
Therefore, after discussing with Sun Lizheng, she approached Pei Qin to speak and ask for her help.
"The imperial examination!?" Pei Qin raised her eyebrows at her.
"It’s not about cheating on the exam or anything criminal, just that some scholars are almost on a par, and Li Baoxiang’s papers might get overlooked among them. As long as he is not buried by those who have connections and suppressed underneath them," Sun Xiujin earnestly requested.
Pei Qin thought for a while then shook her head, "I can’t do this task!"
Sun Xiujin looked slightly stunned, as she usually didn’t refuse, "...just passing on a message..."
Pei Qin gave her a deep look, "I don’t understand matters of the imperial examination, nor do I have the authority to meddle. But since he is Sun Lizheng’s son-in-law, if he truly has the talent and knowledge, I believe Magistrate Wu won’t let him be buried or brushed aside by those with connections!"
Sun Xiujin’s face flushed red, "Li Baoxiang is truly talented and knowledgeable! He’s much better than Pei Wenli!"