Chapter 266 2
Two days later, Sun Shan and his group finally set out on their journey home.
We came here in early August and returned at the end of August. It has been almost a month, and we all miss Huangyang County very much.
Zheng Hongwen has been studying at the provincial school these days, leaving early and returning late. He said sadly, "Ashan, I finally know why I can't pass the exam to become a scholar. Alas, there is a lot of knowledge that I don't understand. This time I attended the class at the provincial school, and the teacher's explanation was really good."
Sun Shan expressed helplessness and was unable to help.
If the family is well-off, they can use money to go to the provincial school. If the family is average, they really cannot afford the tuition, sponsorship fees and living expenses of the provincial school.
Sun Shan patted Zheng Hongwen on the shoulder and said, "Brother Hongwen, don't be discouraged. When I go to school, I will bring the information back and let you study with the students in the school."
After Zheng Hongwen heard this, his eyes lit up and became hot. The weather was already hot, and it became even hotter when he looked at him like that.
Zheng Hongwen said gratefully: "Ashan, thank you."
Zheng Hongyuan next to him was also very excited. Shanzi was a good guy. He was successful, but he still thought about his unsuccessful classmates. Shanzi deserved to be a scholar. No one could match his broad mind.
Sun Shan and others sat on the ox cart, leisurely looking at the mountain scenery in the distance. If you ignore the weather, it is really a visual enjoyment. Zhangzhou Prefecture has beautiful mountains and waters, a beautiful scene on earth.
After two days and one night, we finally returned to Huangyang County.
Everyone was very excited to see the familiar yet dilapidated city gate.
The mountains in Huangyang County are more beautiful, the waters are more beautiful, and the people are more worthy of care.
As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the escort agency, Zeng Da, who was drinking tea in the shop, hurried out to greet him and said very politely, "Sun Xiucai, you are back?"
Sun Shan bowed and politely replied, "Master, how are you?"
Mr. Zeng immediately agreed.
After greeting Sun Shan, Mr. Zeng greeted Sun Boming, Zheng Hongyuan and others.
As for Mr. Hong, he had already returned home accompanied by Uncle Hong.
Sun Shan and others were stopped by Master Zeng to chat. Master Zeng was very curious about the newly-minted scholar.
Look, his whole body was releasing passion, making Sun Shan even hotter.
I'm hot because of the weather, hot because of Zheng Hongwen's eyes, and now I'm hot because of Zeng Dadong's saliva.
Zeng Dadong pulled Sun Bomin along, saying nice things without asking for money, but still charged for the fare and said, "Brother Sun, your son passed the imperial examination at such a young age. He is very promising and has a bright future. Oh, I really envy you. I wish your son was mine. Oh, I am so envious and jealous."
This was a very straightforward statement, but Sun Bomin liked to praise people like this. He smiled so hard that his teeth were showing and said, "No, my Shanzi is just average, not as good as you say."
Zeng Dadongjia immediately refuted, with exaggerated language, exaggerated gestures, and dancing, saying: "Oh, this is called average, then my kid is the mud in the field, mud can't be supported on the wall. Oh, your Shanzi is the first point of the county magistrate, a 13-year-old scholar.
There is no boy in Huangyang County who is more outstanding than Shanzi. Brother Sun, your son is a household name in Huangyang County. Everyone knows him.
He vividly described the scene of the county government beating gongs and drums to announce the good news, and said with envy and jealousy: "Brother Sun, that scene, oh, I have lived for most of my life, but this is the first time I have seen it."
At this time, Sun Boming was already dizzy with joy, and the following thoughts emerged in his mind: Shanzi is a household name, Shanzi is unique in Huangyang County, and he is Shanzi's father, so he is also unique in Huangyang County.
Sun Shan couldn't bear to watch it anymore, so he walked over quickly, maintaining his scholarly demeanor, and said in a gentle voice: "Master, it's getting late, we should go back. Thank you for your care, we'll talk again when we have time."
Zeng Dadongjia was so happy to see the new scholar talking to him so gently that he said in a tone that he thought was very gentle: "Okay, scholar, go back and have a rest. You are tired too."
Sun Shan was wearing a navy blue student uniform, which was specially asked by Sun Bomin for him to wear. Now that he was a scholar, he had to wear it wherever he went.
Sun Shan did not expose Sun Bomin's show-off and obeyed the arrangements readily.
He said to Master Zeng: "Master, just call me Ah Shan. Jia Jun and I are classmates and friends. We are so familiar with each other. Calling me Scholar is too strange."
The title of "Xiu Cai Gong" is only used in important occasions or by outsiders. No one would dare to let acquaintances call him Xiu Cai Gong. If they do so, people will definitely say that their eyes are as big as their foreheads, which will greatly ruin their reputation.
Zeng Da Dongjia was so touched by the words "we are all so familiar with each other" that he nodded and said, "Okay, okay, okay, I will call you Ashan. Oh, a scholar is a scholar, so kind. Ashan, you can just call me uncle, don't call me Da Dongjia in such a strange way."
Sun Shan didn't want to talk to Mr. Zeng anymore. It would be dark soon. It was already evening.
He cupped his hands and said, "Uncle Zeng, we're going back first. We'll talk another day."
Zeng Dadong quickly waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's talk another day. If you want to have a wedding banquet, be sure to invite me."
Sun Shan quickly agreed and left with the two brothers, Sun Boming, who was feeling elated, and Zheng Hongyuan, who was completely out of shape.
As for where to go back to, of course, I can only go back to the Zheng family.
It was already late, and although Sun Shan was eager to return to Sunjia Village, the conditions did not allow it. He could only suppress his inner longing and follow Zheng Hongyuan into the Zheng family.
As soon as he arrived at Zheng's house, the scene of meeting Mr. Zeng was repeated.
And only more exaggerated and more enthusiastic.
Lixia hugged Sun Shan and said excitedly: "Shanzi, Shanzi you are back."
Just one look at Sun Boming and Zheng Hongyuan, and all I could see was Sun Shan.
The same went for Zheng Dalang and his wife Zhang. After asking a few questions, Zheng Hongwen and Zheng Hongyuan began to circle around Sun Shan.
Sun Shan secretly glanced at Zheng Hongwen. He was already sad because he failed the exam, and now his parents not only did not comfort him, but they also praised the neighbor's child for being the successful candidate. Only Zheng Hongwen could understand this feeling.
However, Zheng Hongwen is a careless person. When Zheng Hongyuan described the scene of the announcement of the results, he echoed and made comments beside him, showing that he is quite carefree.
The next morning, after packing all the luggage and preparing to go home, Uncle Hong came running over and said that the county magistrate, Lord Wei, wanted to see him.
Sun Bomin didn't dare to take the responsibility and hurriedly urged Sun Shan to go quickly.
Fortunately, today I not only wore the scholar's clothes, but was also dressed up by Lixia, so that I could show my scholar's style when I entered the village and make the Sun family proud.
Sun Shan straightened his clothes a little and followed Uncle Hong to the yamen to meet Lord Wei again.
Lord Wei is still the same Lord Wei, thin, with half-white beard, and over 50 years old.
Sun Shan cupped his hands and quickly greeted him: "My Lord, how are you?"
Lord Wei walked over and said with a smile, "Sun Shan, Mr. Sun, you are right. It is thanks to you that Huangyang County can have a scholar on the list this time."
Sun Shan quickly said, "I would like to thank you for your cultivation. It is because of your guidance that I was able to make the list. I am very grateful."
Sun Shan didn't want to say such hypocritical words, but he had to say it. It's really hard to be an honest child.
As expected, Lord Wei was very happy to hear this and patted Sun Shan on the shoulder. He said, "Okay, keep working hard. I hope you will be very successful and see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day."
Sun Shan quickly replied, "Thank you, sir. I will follow your instructions."
Lord Wei said a few words of encouragement to Sun Shan and let him go back. The most exciting thing was that before leaving, he handed over the 20 taels of bonus.
Sun Shan was overjoyed. Holding the 20 taels of silver, he walked out of the yamen in a graceful manner, without caring about his relatives.