Chapter 310 Uncle Sun's 3
In a blink of an eye, years passed, and Sun Shan once again embarked on the road to study.
This trip to Zhangzhou Prefecture is much farther than to Huangyang County.
Sun Bomin, Su and Huang were very worried.
Su said worriedly, "Master, let's try to bring as many things as possible so that Shanzi can use them whenever he wants."
Like Sun Boming, Su Shi initially did not believe that Sun Shan could not pass the entrance exam to the academy in Guangzhou Prefecture, and thought it would be a good idea for Sun Shan to go to Guangzhou Prefecture.
Whether the academy is good or not is one thing, but at least Shanzi's aunt is there and can help take care of Shanzi.
Now that Sun Shan has gone to study in another place alone, Su is very worried.
After a pause, Su said hesitantly, "Master, do you think it's okay for me to follow Shanzi to Zhangzhou Prefecture to accompany him to study? You will feel at ease with me taking care of Shanzi."
Sun Bomin thought about this suggestion, but he just thought about it and quickly rejected it: "You know Shanzi well. He would definitely not let you go to study with him. Besides, I have never heard of a mother going to school with her son."
Even if there is someone who accompanies the child, it should be the wife who does it, not the mother.
Sun Shan was still young and had no wife, so there was no possibility of his wife accompanying him to study.
Su said unconvincedly, "Master, what if my mother goes to accompany him to study? My son Shanzi is still young, so it is only natural for me to take care of him."
Su tried to seek support and asked tentatively: "Mother, do you think it's okay for me to accompany him to study?"
Huang said without thinking, "No. If my mother goes to accompany him to study, his classmates will laugh at him and say that he is a child who has not been weaned. It will not sound good if others tell them."
When Su heard what Huang said, she was speechless for a moment.
She knew that going to accompany her child to study was a dead end. Firstly, her mother-in-law and husband disagreed. Secondly, her son Shanzi also disagreed.
She was the only one who had wishful thinking.
Huang comforted Su, saying, "Don't worry. Shanzi is studying at the prefectural school, not going there. He is not in danger."
It would be a lie to say that she wasn't worried. Huang was also very worried inside.
He called out "Sun Shan".
Sun Shan walked in from the yard: "Grandma, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Huang said earnestly, "Shanzi, you will go to Zhangzhou Prefecture to study in two days. Remember that you are going to study, so don't wander around. Stay in the prefecture school, and when the New Year comes, your father and mother will come to pick you up and take you home."
The long journey was one thing, but the main thing was that it was unsafe to walk on the mountain road. Huang didn't want Sun Shan to go home alone unless it was necessary.
What's more, the only time we have more holidays in a year is during the Chinese New Year. On other days, we only have two days off, so there is no time to go home.
Huang thought that it would be more difficult to see Shanzi if she went to study in Zhangzhou Prefecture than in Huangyang County, and tears fell uncontrollably.
Huang cried because she was worried, and Su also cried because she was worried.
Su wiped her eyes and choked up and said, "Shanzi, you must listen to grandma. Study hard in the prefectural school and don't run around. You are still young and there are many bad guys out there. I'm afraid you will be captured by the bad guys. Sigh. Grandma is worried that you are alone in the prefectural school and don't know who to turn to if you encounter any problems."
This was the third time since they knew the date when Sun Shan would go to Zhangzhou Prefecture. Huang and Su started crying as they packed their luggage.
Sun Shan quickly said to them in comfort, "Grandma, mother, don't worry. I'm going to study at the government school and I won't go anywhere. Even on holidays, I will stay at the government school and won't go out."
Sun Shan didn't know how to comfort her other than this.
No matter what he said, Huang and Su would worry.
Sun Shan paused and continued, "Grandma, mother, Master Hong's eldest and second sons are in Zhangzhou Prefecture. If I encounter any emergency, I will look for them."
Sun Bomin echoed, "Yes, you two should not worry too much. Shanzi also has acquaintances in Zhangzhou Prefecture. I have met Master Hong's family. They are very kind to Shanzi. They will definitely help take care of Shanzi."
Suddenly thinking of something, Sun Bomin continued, "Hanlu's future husband's family runs an escort agency. There is also a branch of Zeng's escort agency in Zhangzhou Prefecture. If anything happens, Shanzi can go there for help."
Sun Shan supported Huang and said to Su, "Grandma, mother, don't worry. Zhangzhou is not very far away. I have been there and I am very familiar with it. I will be fine there."
Sun Shan had to persuade Huang and Su to stop crying.
Mother hands line, wandering clothing.
Departure thick seam, meaning fear of delay in return.
Sun Shan understood Huang and Su’s concerns, but he still had to move forward and not stand still.
In the evening, the village chief and several elders came to the Sun family's old house.
Hanlu quickly poured tea and water, then hid back in her boudoir. The elders must have something to ask, and as a junior and a woman, Hanlu needed to stay away.
The village chief asked, "Shanzi, when will you go to Zhangzhou Prefecture to study?"
Sun Bomin said seriously: "The day after tomorrow there will be a convoy going to Zhangzhou Prefecture, we will go with them."
One of the elders nodded and said, "It's a long journey, you have to be careful."
He turned to Sun Shan and said, "Shanzi, study hard this time when you go to school."
Sun Shan quickly agreed: "Uncle, I understand. I will study hard."
Another elder said, "The most promising branch of our Sunjia Village is the Simiao branch. From now on, our Sunshan Village will depend on you."
Huang said timidly, "Uncle, don't say that. Today our Shanzi was able to pass the exam and become a scholar, thanks to your help over the years. When Miaolang got into trouble, it was all thanks to you. My family is grateful to you."
The village chief's second brother shook his head and said, "It's also because of your family's hard work that things are getting better and better."
He looked at Sun Shan with his cloudy eyes and said with satisfaction, "Shanzi, our Sunjia Village is famous in the surrounding area because of a scholar like you. You must study hard when you go to Zhangzhou Prefecture to study, and make a difference for us and bring honor to Sunjia Village."
Sun Shan quickly stood up and said respectfully, "Second Grandfather, I will study hard, please rest assured."
The village chief and clan elders talked with Huang, Sun Boming, Su and Sun Shan about some things to pay attention to when studying in the provincial school.
They told everything they knew, and whether they were right or wrong was not important at all.
Finally, the village chief left 10 taels of silver and said, "These are the contributions from the clan. Don't think it's too little. The villagers are poor and we can't give too much."
Of the 10 taels, 5 taels were contributed by the village chief's family, and the remaining 5 taels were donated by the villagers.
Sun Bomin quickly waved his hand and said, "Uncle, we can't take this money. Don't worry, our family is rich and can afford it."
The village chief thrust the money in, and said firmly, "We know your family can afford it, but these are gifts from the villagers, so take them and don't despise them."
Finally Sun Bomin had no choice but to accept it, and Sun Shan respectfully escorted the elders out of the house.
Under the moonlight, looking at their old and frail backs, my nose felt sore and thousands of words were stuck in my throat, not being able to say a word.
The next day, Second Uncle Sun and Third Uncle Sun also gave 10 taels each.
Sun Shan was a little surprised. He didn't expect Uncle Sun to be so generous. This was not like his character.
Uncle Sun San surrounded Sun Shan and kept on talking: "Shanzi, Uncle San gave you 10 taels. You must use it urgently and don't spend too much. Uncle San worked very hard to save this. Uncle San has only 10 taels in his entire fortune, and I'm giving it all to you."
Looking at Sun Shan affectionately, he continued, "Shanzi, when you get to Zhangzhou Prefecture, you must study hard and pass the imperial examinations for your uncle, okay? Also, don't forget your uncle, I love you the most."
Sun Shan looked at the 10 taels in his hand.
Although Uncle Sun was talking to Sun Shan, his eyes never left the ten taels of silver.
Sun Shan then put the ten taels of silver into his pocket and said seriously, "Uncle San, don't worry, I will study hard. These ten taels of silver are your kind gesture, I don't want to let you down, so I'll accept them. Thank you."