Chapter 922 - 920: Closed-door Disciple
However, Song Chongjin was guilt-free, so he remained very calm.
Whatever Zhu Haoran asked, he answered without saying a word more or deliberately concealing anything, showing great openness.
Beside them, Governor Chen and the Imperial Physician naturally realized something was amiss.
Having mingled in officialdom for many years, whether it’s genuine interest or something else, these old foxes can tell just by the smell.
Governor Chen couldn’t help but glance at Song Chongjin more closely, feeling a sense of familiarity but unable to recall where he’d met him.
Song Chongjin appeared tall, with skin darker than other scholars. Despite wearing a straight long robe, his uncovered muscular arms indicated he wasn’t a weak scholar.
Governor Chen himself, despite being well-read, was poor in his youth, so besides studying, he had to handle all the physical labor at home and later apprenticed under a martial arts master, gaining decent skills.
Thus, he particularly valued scholars who combined literary and martial knowledge.
Seeing Song Chongjin, who clearly possessed martial arts skills, and hearing about the hardships he endured through Zhu Haoran’s inquiries, Governor Chen’s gaze softened considerably.
But the Imperial Physician was displeased. How could he allow his own children to be bullied?
He snorted coldly, "What is it? Is there something wrong with the two kids I’ve chosen?"
Zhu Haoran was startled, not expecting the Imperial Physician to speak. He quickly smiled and said, "How could there be anything wrong with those chosen by Old Du? I was just happy to see talent and asked a few more questions."