Chapter 258: Student Clothes
When Sun Shan and his companions returned to the Hong family's yard, they saw Hong Chengcai waiting at the gate from a distance.
Seeing Sun Shan and others from afar, he ran over quickly, greeted Hong Xiucai first, and then turned to Sun Shan: "Mr. Sun, congratulations, congratulations!"
Sun Shan quickly returned the greeting: "Congratulations, congratulations."
Mr. Hong, who was standing by, snorted coldly when he saw his eldest grandson had the same flattering expression as his eldest son.
Hong Chengcai didn't mind, and said with a smile: "Scholar, please come in, we will celebrate tonight."
Leading Sun Shan and others home, of course Hong Xiucai walked in front, and Hong Chengcai followed behind timidly like a quail.
When we arrived at the door, the servants had already prepared firecrackers.
The continuous crackling sound of firecrackers echoed throughout the street.
When some nosy neighbors came out to check, Hong Chengcai welcomed Hong Xiucai and the others in first, and then he ran out to brag to the neighbors: "We have a scholar in our family, so we set off firecrackers. I hope they didn't scare you? I'm sorry for not notifying you in advance. Please bear with me."
She is as green tea as she can be, there is no way she looks embarrassed, it is not enough to write about it in detail.
What else can the neighbors say except congratulations.
However, everyone was happy to hear that the Hong family had a scholar. They knew members of the Hong family, so they knew the scholar in disguise.
Hey, hello, I'm fine, everyone is fine.
Sun Shan's steps were light, as if he was walking on clouds. Only after he sat down did he feel the gravity.
I sorted out my thoughts and calmed myself down.
The ones who came out to greet them this time were Hong Xiucai's eldest daughter-in-law and a group of female relatives.
It's okay for everyone to come out and see this kind of happy event.
Mr. Hong is not a pedantic scholar, and the Hong family are not pedantic businessmen.
Hong Xiucai's two sons had many grandchildren, so the population was large.
They gathered densely in the main hall and met Sun Shan and others one by one for the first formal introduction.
Although I have met him twice before, this time it seems more grand because of his achievements.
Hong Xiucai waved his hand and said, "Go back and prepare. We will have dinner together tonight to celebrate."
Mr. Hong's eldest and second daughters-in-law quickly said yes and took their children away.
The eldest and second daughters-in-law understood that their father-in-law didn't like crowds of people, nor did he like them doing business.
Fortunately, if someone doesn’t like something, they won’t say bad things to each other.
One lives in Huangyang County and the other lives in Zhangzhou Prefecture. They meet once or twice a year at most. If they don't live together, they will get along much more harmoniously.
Hong Xiucai looked at the tired faces of Master Xiao Hong and the others, and said considerately: "You go back and have a good rest, and we will talk about it when we return to Huangyang County."
What I mean next is to hold a summary meeting to summarize the shortcomings of this college entrance examination and make preparations for the next one.
Hong Xiucai said to Sun Shan again, "Ashan, take the floating ticket to the government office to go through the formalities. Go quickly and confirm your identity as soon as possible."
Sun Shan quickly said yes and followed Zheng Hongwen and others back to the small courtyard.
As for Sun Boming, he stayed to chat with Hong Xiucai, while Uncle Hong took Sun Shan to the yamen to verify his identity.
Mr. Hong thought it would be better to arrange Uncle Hong to go, as he had seen a lot of the world and was more stable.
Sun Boming is not good enough because he lacks experience and is prone to mistakes.
Sun Shan took out the floating ticket from his pillowcase and followed Uncle Hong to the yamen. When they reached the gate, he entered with the floating ticket and was led by the yamen runner to the information verification department.
He handed the ticket to the official and reported his seat number. When the ticket matched the seal on the paper, the official filled in the report and put his handprint on it, at this moment, Sun Shan truly became a scholar.
Sun Shan breathed a sigh of relief. After going through untold hardships, he finally succeeded in crossing the single-plank bridge. From then on, he was no longer a "white man".
After completing the formalities, Sun Shan was led into the inner court.
The official inside said, "Congratulations, Mr. Sun. Come and get your student's hat and clothes."
Uncle Hong followed behind, stepped forward to help Sun Shan pick up the clothes, and secretly handed a small purse from underneath the clothes.
The official was very satisfied and spoke more politely.
Sun Shan was stunned. No wonder Mr. Hong arranged Uncle Hong to come. The action of handing over the red envelope just now was something that Sun Boming could not learn.
No, it was Sun Bomin who had never thought of giving a red envelope. He would just stupidly accept the student's towel and clothes.
Following the official's instructions, Sun Shan took Uncle Hong out of the gate. Along the way, they happened to meet a few candidates who came to verify their information. They greeted each other and chatted for a few words.
Sun Shan didn't know what to talk about, so he seemed to ask: Are you here to exchange floating tickets too?
The other party replied: Yes, yes.
Then everyone said congratulations and celebrated together, and then dispersed.
Sun Shan's face was filled with black lines. It seemed that talking to strangers was really not suitable for him. All he did was just talking nonsense and wasted effort.
Anyway, when they returned to the Hong family compound, everyone screamed when they saw the students' scarves and uniforms.
Zheng Hongwen was still adjusting his shirt, the long shirt looked too big for him, let alone Sun Shan.
Hong Xiucai's eldest daughter-in-law came over with a smile and said, "Ashan, come here, let me help you change it. If you don't change it, you won't be able to wear it. You have to attend the Hairpin Flower Banquet tomorrow."
When Sun Shan was going through the formalities at the government office, the official informed him that he would attend a hairpin banquet, or a banquet to thank his teachers, the next day.
Every scholar must attend, but of course you can choose not to attend as long as you are unique enough and willing to take the risk.
Besides, there are only advantages and no disadvantages in attending. First, the banquet is free, and you can eat and drink as much as you want. Second, you can see the elegance of a group of scholars, which is an honor. Third, if you are noticed by the academician and accepted as a disciple, you will make a fortune.
Sun Shan handed the scholar's uniform to Hong Dalang's wife and thanked her solemnly.
Hong Dalang's wife was so happy that she covered her mouth and laughed softly: "Ashan, don't worry, it will be fixed in an hour, just wait."
After saying that, he hurried back to the backyard and said that he would alter the clothes himself.
It was not the first time that Huang Zhiyuan, Qin Shaofeng and Xiao Hongfuzi failed the exam, so they adjusted themselves quickly and chatted and laughed with Sun Shan.
As for Zheng Hongwen, his feeling of loss came and went quickly.
I cried before the exam, I cried during the exam, and I cried after the exam.
After knowing the result, I became calm.
Sun Shan really couldn't understand his temper.
Hong Dalang's wife was indeed very efficient. She had altered the clothes in less than an hour.
With the help of Hong Dalang's wife, Sun Shan was officially promoted from a student to a scholar: he wore a square scarf on his head, a long shirt, a belt around his waist, and black boots on his feet.
Unfortunately, there was still a paper fan missing. As for Sun Boming's large cattail leaf fan, Sun Shan felt it would damage his image and refused to take it.
Scholar's clothing of the Ming Dynasty
Hong Xiucai was a little excited. His student finally wore the same robe as him. He said with a smile: "From now on, I will see you in the blue sky."
Sun Shan was also slightly excited. He bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, teacher. I will remember this."
Sun Bomin was so excited that he could not express it in words. With red eyes, he touched Sun Shan's student uniform, afraid that he would scratch the calluses on his hands.
He shouted, "Good, good, my Shanzi is so good and handsome, my father is so happy."