Chapter 239 Cooling off in the Courtyard
Sun Shan had no objection at all to Sun Boming arranging Yong Ge'er from his third uncle's family to grow flowers.
He had no way of growing flowers, and as for arranging for his sisters to grow flowers at their husband's house, that was impossible.
Sun Shan had no objection, but Sun Bomin had one. Even if Sun Bomin had no objection, the village chief still had one.
If a daughter who marries out is allowed to take away her natal skills, the clan will definitely not allow it.
Sun Shan sometimes thought that it was tiresome for the villagers to control everything and everyone, but this was the way things were going now.
Unless you are prepared to confront your tribe, it is really difficult to disobey.
Like when Sun Shan took the imperial examination this time, if he had a grudge against the village chief, the village chief would stop him and not give him a certificate, and he would not be able to take the examination.
In this regard, Sun Shan could only sigh. Unless he had the ability to become the most powerful person in the village in the future, he would be able to break this rule.
Sun Shan shook his head and stopped thinking about it.
A Niang Su has already called for dinner.
When we walked into the main room, everyone had already prepared the meal and Yong Ge'er had also returned from the flower garden.
Now, Yong Ge'er not only learns skills as an apprentice in the eldest house, but also eats here.
Huang asked with concern: "Shanzi, the college entrance examination will be in August, right?"
Sun Shan picked up a piece of steamed pork ribs with garlic, nodded and said, "Yes, grandma, mid-August. But the teacher has already said that we will go to Zhangzhou Prefecture in early August. The journey is long, so it is better to go early and recuperate first before entering the examination hall."
After hearing this, Huang agreed and said, "Master Hong is a good person. Just follow his instructions."
Yong Ge'er said admiringly: "Shanzi, you are really amazing. You passed the provincial examination and became a student. If you pass the academy examination, will you become a scholar?"
Yong'er's eyes lit up and he looked at Sun Shan in surprise, eagerly wanting Sun Shan to answer yes.
If Sun Shan passed the exam and became a scholar, he would be the scholar's cousin and would have the capital to brag to others.
Sun Shan answered as he wished: "Yes, Brother Yong, if I pass the college entrance examination, I will be a scholar."
As for whether he can pass the exam or not, that is a matter for the future. Sun Shan is not in a hurry and can take his time.
If once doesn’t work, try twice. If two times don’t work, try three times.
If it still doesn't work, he will feel sorry for his "fetal penetration" and sorry for not drinking Meng Po soup.
When she heard about the scholar, Su's eyes were ten times brighter than Qing'er's, and she said happily: "Shanzi, do your best in the exam. Mother knows that you are the best and you will definitely pass."
As for failing the exam, Su never thought about how her Shanzi could fail.
Xiaoman likes scholars and knows best the value of a scholar, but also knows how difficult it is to pass the exam to become a scholar.
He said encouragingly: "Shanzi, take your time. We are not in a hurry. Don't feel stressed."
Sun Shan hummed, bit another piece of steamed pork ribs, and said confidently: "I'm not afraid, I'm still young, there are many opportunities."
Hearing that there are many opportunities, everyone nodded in unison.
Shanzi is indeed very small, and this time he went to the examination room on a whim to gain experience.
Who would have thought that he would pass the county and prefectural examinations in one go? The Sun family never expected this.
Therefore, the Sun family has high expectations for the college entrance examination.
But it doesn’t matter if he fails the exam. The Sun family already feels they have made a profit by being able to pass the exam.
Sun Bomin and Su planned to hold a banquet for Sun Shan if he passed the college entrance examination in August.
If it fails, a banquet will be held for the students.
Who stipulated that the banquet for the students must be held the moment the result is known?
It's okay to put it up later.
Sun Boming and Su decided that they had to hold a banquet no matter what to make a splash in the village.
Such a proud and glorious moment must be shown off.
Sun Shan had no idea what Sun Boming and Su were thinking. After dinner, everyone sat in the yard and chatted.
It was already very hot in Huangyang County at the end of May. Hanlu helped Sun Shan with the fan, and Sun Shan helped Huang with the needlework.
Xiaoman is about to get married and is sewing shoe soles. She will give these to her husband's family members to show off her craftsmanship.
Girls from wealthy families usually buy them directly from stores, while girls from poor families ask their parents to help make them.
Su and Huang didn't want to spend money to buy it, so they sat in the yard and helped with needlework.
Whether it is good or not is another matter, but it must be done.
Sun Shan had not enjoyed such a leisurely time for a long time. Ever since he went to study at Hong's School in the county, he had become busy, studying all day and all night, and preparing for the imperial examination.
At this time, the family sat in the yard to enjoy the cool air, as if they were back in their childhood.
Then Sun Shan couldn't help but smile. He was only 13 years old this year, still a child, but he reminisced about the time when he was 3 years old. It was a bit like a scholar's whining.
Huang said to Sun Shan, "Shanzi, please take good care of the books that Jing'er sent you. Don't lose them. Jing'er collected them with great difficulty. We should cherish them."
Sun Shan said sincerely, "Grandma, I know. I will keep it well. The manuscript sent by my eldest cousin is very useful. If I pass the imperial examination, I will have to thank my eldest cousin and my eldest aunt."
Not long after Sun Shan wrote to He Shujin, he received the information.
Later, my cousin collected some information and sent it to me.
Sun Shan was very grateful.
The information this time is so valuable. My cousin is really very good, just as good as Aunt Sun.
When Huang heard Sun Shan thanking her daughter and grandson, she smiled and said, "Okay, we must thank the He family."
Huang hoped that Sun Shan could pass the imperial examination and become a scholar, so that Chunlan would have a mother-in-law who was a scholar, and her position in the He family would be more stable.
Although it is very stable now, it will be better if it is reinforced and stabilized.
Su rolled her eyes and asked tentatively, "Mother, did Jing'er say when he will take the imperial examination?"
I thought to myself that if Shanzi passed the exam and became a scholar, wouldn’t he be better than Jing’er?
Shanzi is younger than Jing'er.
Does it indicate that Shanzi has a better future?
Su was very happy inside, but she didn't dare show it. If she offended her mother-in-law, she would be in trouble.
Huang sighed and said, "Chunlan didn't tell me, so I don't know. Fortunately, Jing'er passed the exam and became a scholar."
Huang also saw the difficulty of the imperial examination from Jing'er.
In her eyes, Jin'er was the best, but in the end he still failed to pass the imperial examination.
He paused, as if he had thought of something.
He took Sun Shan's hand and said with concern: "Shanzi, don't feel stressed. It doesn't matter if you don't pass the exam. It's great that we are Tongsheng students. We are better than many people."
Huang was worried that if Shanzi failed the examination for the title of scholar like Jing'er did when he took the examination for the juren degree, she would be worried that Sun Shan would be anxious.
She hopes that her grandson will have a bright future, but she also hopes that he will be safe and sound.
Sun Shan said seriously, "Grandma, don't worry. If I fail the exam, then I won't be sad."
After a pause, he continued, "It's the same with my eldest cousin. He is still young and will definitely pass the imperial examination."
Xiaoman and Hanlu followed Sun Shan and echoed him, firmly believing that their cousin would definitely pass the imperial examination and become a juren.
Su also agreed. Although she was jealous that Jing'er was better than Shanzi, it would be beneficial to Shanzi if he passed the imperial examination.
Su prayed to God and Buddha, hoping that Jing'er would reach a higher level.