The wronged female supporting role made a comeback with a divine reply

After a pause, he continued, "If I can get Miss Bai as my adopted daughter, I will definitely treat her wholeheartedly. Three years later, when I return to Beijing to report on my work, I can also take Miss Bai to the capital to find a good husband."

Lord Zheng's words were quite affectionate, and many people present nodded repeatedly.

There was a flash of anger in Lord Zhong's eyes. As far as he knew, Lord Zheng's wife was originally adopted as his sister by him, but was later discredited by him and had to marry him. However, things changed and his wife's family became increasingly desolate, while he was promoted step by step.

Now they are using the same old tricks again, so shameless!

Just when Bai Shikang and Bai Shihong were thinking about how to refuse, Bai Lin stepped forward and said, "If you want to make a good relationship, why not give my sister some gifts? As for the marriage, you don't have to worry about it. After the new year, my sister will go to Beijing with me to take the exam. Maybe she will get married in three years."

Lord Zheng looked back and said, "I guess this is the champion! He is really a man of talent, but unfortunately he is a little arrogant. He doesn't know that there are several champions in the capital who are still below the seventh rank!"

This is true. Even the top scholar in the imperial examination has to start as a compiler in the Imperial Academy, which is a sixth-rank official. He was telling Bai Lin that he was still a long way from becoming successful!

Bai Zhaozhao was about to speak, but Zhang Ruolan tugged at the corner of her clothes and whispered, "It is taboo to conflict with others during the coming-of-age ceremony."

So Bai Zhaozhao planned to wait and see what happened. If it really didn't work out, she would just pretend to agree and wait and see how she would deal with this guy named Zheng.

Bai Lin then said, "If I am lucky enough to pass the imperial examination, I would be happy to be a sixth or seventh rank official. I heard that several of our dynasty's ministers came from the Hanlin Academy! I also want to go there and see for myself."

Only Hanlin scholars can enter the cabinet, and it is impossible for ordinary Jinshi to get the sixth or seventh rank of the Hanlin Academy right from the start. Bai Lin meant that he was confident that he could get into the top three!

Lord Zheng was stunned for a moment, then he taunted, "Mr. Bai, you are so arrogant at such a young age. What? Do you mean you can be the top scholar?"

Lord Zhong frowned. He thought that since Lord Zheng dared to ask such a straightforward question, Bai Lin might not be able to answer it directly. But he heard Bai Lin say, "Your Excellency is too kind. Maybe I can win the third place in the imperial examination!"

After Bai Lin finished speaking, there was a sigh of relief among the people around him, except for the two brothers Bai Shihong and Bai Shikang, who looked relieved.

"Arrogant!" Lord Zheng scolded.

Lord Zhong also felt that this was indeed arrogant, but as the person who gave Bai Lin the name, he could say so himself but could not allow others to say so.

So he snorted coldly: "Why, just because Lord Zheng couldn't do it, you think others can't do it either? It's normal for young people to have ambitions. If you don't have any confidence at all, then why take the exam!"

Lord Zheng was furious. Was this Prefect Zhong going to break up with him?

"Oh, I won't argue with you, Lord Bai. Today, I'm going to make this clear. I'm determined to marry this adopted daughter. You'd better think carefully about whether to accept her or not!"

This was an open threat, but he did not say what he would do. Even if Prefect Zhong reported him, it would not be taken seriously. After all, he only said that he wanted to adopt a daughter, and he did not openly rob her.

The local officials around were also watching in silence. Some even wondered why they had to wade into this muddy water. Are they here to watch a fight between gods?

Because everyone understood that if Lord Bai refused, he would make an enemy and would be isolated in the city in the future. After all, Lord Zheng would most likely retaliate against him.

But if he agreed, he would offend the prefect who had always been speaking for him. Over the past six months, Prefect Zhong has been very good to him!

I have to say that all officials are cunning and Lord Zheng’s strategy was very ruthless!

Lord Zhong was very angry. Just when he wanted to speak again, he saw Zhang Tongzhi beside him step forward and said loudly: "Oh, it seems that Lord Zheng admires this Miss Bai very much?"

Lord Zheng was puzzled. What did this Tongzhi mean?

Zhang Tongzhi said, "That's right. Miss Bai is beautiful and intelligent. I like her very much and have always wanted to express my feelings. Now that Lord Zheng has reminded me, I am shameless enough to ask for her help.

I wonder if Miss Bai can be my adopted daughter, but I am half a level lower than Mr. Zheng, so I will be ranked behind him! When the time comes, I will bathe, change clothes, offer sacrifices to the ancestors, and then hold a grand banquet!

It’s just that all these preparations will take at least a month, and there are no good days this year, so why not set it for next year! I’m sure Lord Zheng wouldn’t just say it verbally, so Lord Zheng chooses an auspicious day next year, and I’ll follow suit! ”

Prefect Zhong's eyes lit up, and he looked at Zhang Tongzhi with appreciation: "Not bad, not bad, there really aren't many good days this year. I suddenly feel that what Lord Zhang said makes sense. Miss Bai is indeed well-educated, well-mannered, and has good looks. I also want to adopt her as my adopted daughter!

It just so happens that my rank is half a level higher than Lord Zheng, so I can only rank ahead of Lord Zheng!

How about this, I will first choose an auspicious day next year, and then Lord Zheng and Lord Zhang will choose one. If this spreads out, everyone will say that we are courteous and considerate, right? "

Bai Shikang and the other almost laughed out loud. They had just said that they would go to the capital after the New Year, but Lord Zhang pushed the matter to after the New Year. Even if Lord Zheng wanted to do it earlier, he would have to wait for Lord Zhong to finish first!

Bai Zhaozhao also understood that the Zhang family is now closely connected with the Bai family and it is impossible to separate them. By doing this, Zhang Tongzhi can not only help the Bai family but also show his loyalty to Lord Zhong, killing two birds with one stone!

Overt conspiracy? Who wouldn't?

"You!" Lord Zheng's face was gloomy. It turned out that dogs that don't bark normally will bite!

"Okay! In that case, I have nothing to say!" Lord Zheng sat aside with a cold face, "A guest is a guest. I wonder if I can ask for some food today?"

Bai Shikang replied, "Of course, come on, serve the food!"

"Excuse me, is this Bai Jieyuan's home?" A loud voice sounded from outside the door.

Everyone was wondering, were there any uninvited guests?

Bai Lin answered loudly: "That's right, please come in!"

A moment later, a man in a flying fish suit strode in.

Everyone was shocked and stunned, even Lord Zheng had a hint of panic in his eyes.

It turned out to be the Jinyiwei!

What's going on? The Jinyiwei coming to your house is not necessarily a good thing!

Lord Zhong was also a little surprised, but he was very calm. He winked at Bai Shikang and told him not to be afraid.

The Jinyiwei took out a small gift box and handed it to Bai Lin: "My Lord He Zhenfu congratulates Mr. Bai on his success in the imperial examination and congratulates your sister on her marriage to a marriageable age!"

Bai Lin took it, bowed and thanked him. He appeared calm, but his eyes were directed at Bai Zhaozhao.

It was indeed He Anyu! Lord Zhong knew what was going on, but seeing that the Bai family was puzzled, he quickly said, "This He Zhenfu is my nephew."

Everyone was shocked. It was not surprising that Lord Zhong had such relatives, but how could Bai Lin have such connections!