It was a good thing to be able to put in a good word for his dear son's friend at a time like this. Of course, it did not matter to him whether it worked out or not.
"Heh, Minister Zeng, I'm afraid those words of yours are quite inappropriate, aren't they?"
Just as he finished speaking, a sarcastic voice rang out. Ren Weizhi, Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, wore a cold sneer on his face. "What is your relationship with Bai Ziqing? To think you would actually dare to openly recommend him here in the imperial court!"
Father asked indifferently, "Recommend? When did I ever show any intention of recommending him? Your Majesty asked a question, and I answered. Ultimately, everything is left for Your Majesty to decide." Speaking up to this point, he gave Ren Weizhi a fake smile. "What's wrong? Could it be that Bai Ziqing holds some unspeakable secret of yours? Is that why Minister Ren is so afraid of him taking office?"
