Chapter 952 - 950: Complications
Song Chongjin was taken aback for a moment and quickly put down his wine glass, standing up: "Yes."
Though Gu Zikai nearby had a few drinks, his mind was still clear. He grabbed Song Chongjin and whispered a reminder: "Be cautious!"
Song Chongjin exchanged a glance with Gu Zikai, pretending nothing was amiss as he followed the servant upstairs.
The other scholars looked enviously at Song Chongjin’s back: "In this dragon boat race, Brother Song has truly stood out, catching the eye of the dignitaries from the Capital City."
Gu Zikai snorted coldly, as these people only saw Song Chongjin’s seemingly glorious entrance into the eyes of the important figures, oblivious to the layers of crises that this glory might conceal.
Following upstairs, there was nothing much but Imperial Doctor Du considering that Song Chongjin was still observing mourning rites and thus couldn’t consume most of the dishes at the feast.
Originally, he instructed a servant to prepare some simple snacks in the kitchen for Song Chongjin to fill his stomach, but this was overheard by Zhu Haoran, whose mind stirred and demanded that Song Chongjin be called up.
Although Imperial Doctor Du didn’t quite understand, having been in the Imperial Palace for many years, he could sense things by the scent of the wind, and naturally felt a hint of displeasure in Zhu Haoran’s special focus on Song Chongjin.
Though unsure of the reason, after pondering for a moment, he agreed. He wanted to see what kind of trick Zhu Haoran intended to play.
Song Chongjin came up and greeted everyone first.
Governor Chen waved his hand: "Alright, sit down then!"
Imperial Doctor Du gave Song Chongjin a look, signaling him to sit beside himself, and immediately someone brought clean bowls and chopsticks.