131, Hold the Mandate of Heaven in One's Mouth

Under the simple straw-thatched porridge shed, government officers piled up a blue brick stove, and eight boiling pots wafted a faint scent of rice.

Wang Daosheng patiently explained to the officers, "In a year of great disaster, even if it doesn't reach the point of exchanging children for food, there will still be brothels buying young girls. Rest assured, I won't make things difficult for you. Just report my name to Lord Zhang, as he and I are old acquaintances."

Just as Chen Ji thought that the government officer would argue back, he saw the officer already conceding defeat, his expression awkward, "So it's Lord Wang, I failed to recognize a great man."

Chen Ji quietly asked Bai Li beside him, "Commandery Princess, is Mr. Wang very famous?"

Bai Li glanced at her in surprise, leaned in and whispered, "You haven't heard of Mr. Wang? He became famous throughout the land when he was ranked as the second top scholar many years ago."