Chapter 308: Forming Cliques for Selfish Ends_2

"There is...,"

Cui Ke's thoughts raced, unable to think of anyone to blame on the spot, when suddenly a suggestion whispered into his ear.

"Who is usually close to the Dean?"

"Secretary Cui!"

Cui Ke hurriedly responded, "Not long ago, Secretary Cui and the Dean played chess together and discussed many matters. Afterwards, the Dean sent messages to scholars in various places to discuss politics..."

"Good, very good!"

Zhou Yi praised repeatedly before asking, "Is Young Master Cui related to Secretary Cui?"

Cui Ke replied, "Our ancestors are from the Cui Clan of Nanyang, but our families have been separate for nearly a hundred years. We don't associate privately, so there's hardly any relation."

Zhou Yi's eyes narrowed slightly as he turned to the clerk.

"Did you get all that?"

"Recorded."

The clerk bowed in response, placing the written testimony in front of Cui Ke for him to sign and stamp.