But on the surface, he pondered for half a day, keeping Song Hong in suspense, before finally saying with an expression of helplessness: "We have been monarch and minister for many years, and you rarely ask me for anything. Fine, fine! I will approve your memorial but hold it for now. Didn't you say your son is taking this year's Imperial Spring Examination? If he scores high on the golden list, I'll issue the memorial then. Won't it be a double blessing then?"
Naturally, Song Hong knelt in gratitude for the Emperor's grace and did not dwell on it.
At this moment, seeing Song Chongjin, besides his extraordinary darkness which was eye-catching, the Emperor felt a slight interest.
The Emperor was well aware of Song Chongjin's background, even more so than Song Hong.
When Zhu Haoran was sent to Jing County back then, though Zhu Haoran handled things superficially, he was actually followed by hidden guards sent by the Emperor.
