Under a simple thatched porridge shed, government officials had set up brick stoves, with eight large pots boiling and emitting a faint aroma of rice.
Wang Daosheng patiently explained to the officials, "In times of great disaster, even if it hasn't reached the point of people resorting to cannibalism, there will always be brothels buying young girls. Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you. Just report my name to Magistrate Zhang. He and I are old acquaintances."
Just as Chen Ji thought the official would argue back, he saw the man's demeanor change.
The official awkwardly said, "So it's Lord Wang. I was blind and didn't recognize your esteemed presence."
Chen Ji quietly asked Bai Li beside him, "Princess, is Mr. Wang very famous?"
Bai Li gave him a surprised look, then leaned in and whispered, "You haven't heard of Mr. Wang? He became famous across the land years ago when he placed second in the imperial examinations."
Chen Ji nodded.
He truly hadn't known that his new teacher had such a reputation, to the point where just mentioning his name would make the officials treat him with such respect.