Chapter 362: Nine Cows Can’t Pull It Back
Sun Shan said a lot later, but Sun Boming and Su didn't hear it. They only heard the word "outside province".
Sun Bomin frowned and said, "Shanzi, you said you wanted to study in another province?"
Su followed behind and asked, "Shanzi, is the Yuelu Academy in another province? Isn't it in Guangzhou Prefecture?"
Huang was also panicking. Why did Shanzi go to study in another province? She asked anxiously, "What academy? Where is another province? Why did he go to study in another province? Why didn't he study in Guangzhou?"
Sun Bomin, Su and Huang could never have imagined that Sun Shan was going to study outside the province. The three of them had never been out of the province and could not imagine what it was like in other provinces.
They only knew that if they went to study in other provinces, the journey would definitely be long, much farther than Zhangzhou Prefecture and Guangzhou Prefecture.
How can Sun Boming, Su and Huang feel at ease?
Gui Ge'er looked at everyone in the Sun family quietly. He knew that Sun Shan was going to study in another province, but he thought that the Sun family also knew it, so he didn't say it.
Gui Ge'er thought that since he was Sun Shan's servant, he would definitely follow him to other provinces, but he didn't know what Huguang Province was like. He had never been there.
Seeing how nervous his family was, Sun Shan said soothingly, "Grandma, Dad, Mom. My eldest cousin studied at Yuelu Academy, so he recommended me to study there. The reason why my eldest cousin was able to pass the imperial examination was thanks to his study at Yuelu Academy.
The academy that grandma, dad, mom, and cousin think is good must be a good academy.
My eldest cousin said that Yuelu Academy is much better than Guangya Academy, so either don’t study there or study at the best one.
Yuelu Academy has produced many successful candidates, and it will only benefit me if I study there, and it will be even more helpful to my studies."
Sun Bomin wanted to say something, but he couldn't.
Jing'er was a scholar and also an official. He must have thought carefully before recommending Shanzi to study there.
Jing'er is Shanzi's cousin, so he would never harm Shanzi.
Sun Bomin believed in Jing'er's arrangement, but he was really worried about Sun Shan going to study outside the province.
There was no one and nothing, and Sanwu knew only seven people. How could he feel at ease going to a strange place?
Su had the same idea as Sun Boming. She was also worried about Sun Shan going to a faraway place to study alone. What if something happened?
With Hong Xiucai's family in Zhangzhou Prefecture and Aunt Sun in Guangzhou Prefecture, Su was very relieved.
But who is in Yuelu Academy? If Jing'er is still studying there, Su will be relieved.
But Jing'er had already left, and she couldn't feel at ease if Sun Shan went there alone.
What is Huguang Province? This is the first time I’ve heard of it. I don’t even know where it is.
Su was anxious, but she couldn't object.
Since it was recommended by Jing'er and would be helpful for Sun Shan to pass the imperial examination, she really couldn't say no.
If Sun Shan didn't go to school because of her opposition and his academic career wasted, she would not be able to take the responsibility.
Sun Shan loved reading so much, and he read not only for himself, but also for his family.
Su didn't know what to do for a long time.
Huang asked worriedly, "Shanzi, is that academy far away? Can we not go there? Can't we study at a nearby academy?"
Sun Shan shook his head firmly and said, "Grandma, you can't buy admission to Yuelu Academy even if you have money. The reason I have this opportunity is all thanks to my eldest cousin's introduction. Yuelu Academy is the academy in every student's heart. Now that I have the opportunity to study there, I will definitely not give up. Grandma, I must go there to study."
These words seemed to be spoken to Sun Shan himself, but also to Su Shi and Sun Boming.
When Gui Ge'er saw Sun Shan's extremely resolute expression and heard his extremely firm tone, he dared not breathe.
Although he had not spent a long time with Sun Shan, Gui Ge'er already understood Sun Shan's personality.
If he wants to do something, nine oxen can’t pull him back. If he doesn’t want to do something, even if you press down the ox’s head, he won’t drink water.
Normally he is very easy to talk to, but when he insists on doing something, no one can stop him.
Sun Shan was determined to study in Huguang Province this time.
Gui Ge'er thought that he should prepare new luggage, as he had to accompany Sun Shan on a new journey.
Those who had just met Gui Ge'er knew Sun Shan well, not to mention Huang, Su, and Sun Boming.
Sun Shan's determination left the three speechless.
Suddenly the air became quiet, suddenly the atmosphere became silent.
Everyone looked at the gate of the Sun family's old house in silence, thinking about something, and yet thinking of nothing.
The night was heavy and everyone was in a heavy mood.
Sun Shan broke the silence and said with a fake smile: "Grandma, Dad, Mom, don't worry. I am going to Huguang Province to study this time, just like studying in Zhangzhou Prefecture. You may worry at first. But when you get there and see the environment, you will definitely feel relieved. The environment of Yuelu Academy is better and safer than that of the prefectural school. As long as I stay in the academy and don't go out, nothing will happen."
After a pause, Sun Shan continued, "Father, mother, grandmother, I am going to study this time, not to play. I will immerse myself in the academy all day and will not wander around. Don't worry, I will take good care of myself."
You definitely can't be at ease.
Sun Bomin said in a dull tone: "Huguang Province is so far away, how can I feel at ease. Well, but study is more important. If you want to go, Dad can only agree."
Sun Bomin knew that he couldn't stop Sun Shan from studying outside the province, and he didn't dare to stop him.
His Shanzi had great ambitions. Sunjia Village, no, Huangyang County could no longer accommodate him.
Sun Bomin has never heard of any parents letting their children give up their studies.
Other parents are only happy to see their children doing well in study.
Sun Bomin would not allow Sun Shan, who had the opportunity to soar to great heights, to remain unknown for his own selfish desires.
Su shouted anxiously, "Boss, what do you mean?"
Su was still thinking that Sun Boming must have tried to stop it, so why did he agree so readily today? This was not like his character.
As for Su, she wanted to stop it, but she knew she couldn't.
Huang sighed and said, "Shanzi, since you want to study in a college outside the city, then go ahead. Jing'er has his reasons for sending you to study there. I can't read, so I can't give you any advice, and I can't tell you whether it's good or bad. If you want to go, I can only say it's good."
Huang had no idea where Yuelu Academy was or where Huguang Province was. She only knew that it was very far away.
But Sun Shan was so determined to go to school, and as a woman, she could only be soft-hearted and didn't dare to ruin her grandson's future.
Sun Shan's nose was sore and he said in a choked voice, "Father, Mother, Grandma, I will be away for two or three years this time and will not be back until the provincial examination."
Sun Bomin, Su, and Huang had already anticipated that Sun Shan would be gone for a long time, just like He Shujin, who would also be gone for two or three years and would only come back for exams.
Just thinking about not being able to see Sun Shan for such a long time, the three of them had red eyes and sadness welled up in their hearts, as thick as ink in the night.