The Mouse Meets The Cat

"Do you want me to promote him?"

"Yes, this is not forming a faction. It's about promoting officials with good character."

"After the New Year, I'll take care of it."

"If Chuan'er and Zihan pass the imperial examination after the New Year, it would be best if they could stay in the capital."

"Shouldn't they be sent to the rural area first to experience the hardships of the commoners?"

"The capital is like a dyeing vat. Let them learn to deal with all kinds of tricky people first. Then, it's most suitable for them to become local officials. It's a kind of training, especially since they haven't had much contact with society and don't know its dangers."

"Sir, you're right."

"Well, there's nothing else for you to do now. You don't need to accompany us. Your wife has been sleeping for almost a day; she should be awake now."

"Then I'll take my leave."