Chapter 530 Sun Shan Gets Better
Sun Shan knew that he couldn't go with them, and his pessimistic thought was that he would miss the examination.
He is in this condition and I don’t know when he will recover.
The most pessimistic thing is that I may not be able to recover and enter the examination room again.
Thinking of this question, Sun Shan really wanted to cry.
He took the compensation because he was forced to compromise with reality, not because he was happy with it.
If you are very lucky, you can go to Beijing alone after a month. If you are averagely lucky, you will have to wait three years. If you are extremely unlucky, you will never have the chance to take the imperial examination in your lifetime.
Sun Shan didn't know which direction he would develop in, but the only consolation was that he was still alive, had some money, and was a juren, so he could live a decent life.
We can place our hopes on the next generation.
After Chen Dongling, Chen Mibo and others talked to Sun Shan for a while, they returned to the inn and said before leaving that they would visit Sun Shan again tomorrow.
He Shujun stayed because they were the closest in name only and they were also very close in reality.
He Shujun sighed and said, "Ashan, you can only follow Brother Dong Ling's arrangements. You stay in Jinling to get well. We still have to go north to Beijing to take the exam."
Sun Shan nodded, indicating that he agreed with the proposal.
He Shujun added: "Ashan, I can't stay with you, don't blame me."
Sun Shan quickly shook his head. How could he blame He Shujun?
Sun Shan is the hope of Sunjia Village, and He Shujun is also one of the hopes of Hejia Village.
The mission is to go to Beijing to take the imperial examination, so how can I stay for Sun Shan?
Besides, it is useless for He Shujun to stay, he can only serve as a courage booster.
He Shujun saw Sun Shan nodding and shaking his head but unable to speak. He said sadly, "Ashan, I've asked the doctor. You just can't speak temporarily. You'll be fine once the toxins are excreted. You're not dumb, nor are you paralyzed."
He Shujun was afraid that Sun Shan would have too many wild thoughts, and the more he thought about it, the sadder he would become, and he would eventually die of depression.
His sister Yun is still waiting for Sun Shan to come back and get married.
He Shunjun had a vague feeling that Sun Shan must have missed the imperial examination this time and would probably have to wait three years before taking it again.
It was already late when they set out, so it was just the right time for them to hurry to the capital.
If winter comes and the weather is bad, traveling will be even more difficult.
Even if Sun Shan could move, he had just recovered from a serious illness. How could he travel in the wind, snow and rain? It could be fatal.
Even if he could get to the capital on time, the exam would still be a hurdle.
I heard that the capital is very cold and thick clothes cannot be worn during the examination. Sun Shan’s physical condition also makes it difficult for him to enter the examination hall.
He Shujun believed that Sun Shan had a 90% chance of missing the imperial examination and would have to try again next time.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel sorry for Sun Shan. He looked at Sun Shan with pity, sighed again and again and said, "Ashan, you should take good care of yourself in Nanjing. I think the old imperial physician is capable. He will definitely make you recover and move freely."
Sun Shan nodded again, indicating that he understood their difficulties and wished them a safe journey to the capital.
At daybreak, Chen Dongling and others came to visit Sun Shan and asked Manager Chen to lead the servants to help buy things.
Chen Dongling said to Sun Dali, Gui Ge'er, and Sun Dingnan earnestly, "Manager Chen will stay here for a while. You will follow Manager Chen and ask him if you have any questions. He is more familiar with Jinling than you."
Gui Ge'er was very frightened. He was afraid when he thought that Chen Dongling and his group were leaving.
Although Manager Chen stayed, he was just a manager, not a juren.
Gui Ge'er thought that if he and Sun Shan were the only ones traveling today and encountered such a thing, he would definitely panic and not know how to deal with it.
His brother Shan died in vain.
Fortunately, with Mr. Chen around, Gui Ge'er had a backbone and knew what to do best for Sun Shan.
Now that Chen Dongling is leaving, it would be a lie for Gui Ge'er to say he is not afraid.
Although the imperial physician said that Sun Shan would not die, seeing Sun Shan's appearance, Gui Ge'er felt that he could die at any time.
If an emergency occurs, Gui Ge'er doesn't trust himself and doesn't know how to deal with it.
Gui Ge'er thought so, and so did Sun Dingnan and Sun Dali.
The two of them are even worse than Gui Ge'er. They come from the countryside and have no idea what to do.
They were afraid that they would make a mistake and ruin Sun Shan's life, and then they would really be the eternal sinners of Sunjia Village.
Gui Ge'er, Sun Dingnan, and Sun Dali could only nod and listen to Chen Dongling.
The three of them were in no position to ask the scholar to stay and accompany Sun Shan.
The three of them just hoped that Sun Shan would get better as soon as possible. Even if not that quickly, at least he could speak.
He Shujun also said: "The imperial physician came to see him this morning and thought that Ashan would be able to speak in two days. Don't be afraid. Manager Chen will accompany you."
Sun Dingnan, Sun Dali, and Gui Ge quickly said yes, and then looked at Sun Shan worriedly. They just hoped that Sun Shan would get better soon.
After Chen Dongling and others arranged Sun Shan's affairs, they set off at dawn the next day.
On the third day after they left, Sun Shan was able to speak slowly and his mouth was not so crooked anymore.
Gui Geer came in with medicine from outside and pretended to be strong and said, "Brother Shan, come and take the medicine. After taking the medicine, you will be better tomorrow."
Sun Shan found it funny. Gui Ge'er said this every time he took medicine.
Sun Shan grinned, but ended up drooling again.
Gui Ge'er wiped it quickly and fed Sun Shan the medicine with a spoon.
After taking a mouthful, Sun Shan felt that the imperial physician seemed to have made the medicine taste even more bitter.
I couldn't help but say: "Gui~~Brother~~water~~water~~~"
Gui Ge'er was stunned, then he was delighted and shouted loudly: "Shan Ge, Shan Ge, can you speak now?"
He was afraid that he had heard it wrong, so he hurriedly put down the medicine in his hand.
He ran to the yard and found Sun Dali who was chopping firewood, Sun Dingnan who was picking vegetables, and Manager Chen who was doing nothing.
He said happily: "Brother Shan, Brother Shan can speak now. Come and listen."
Several people rushed in and saw medicine flowing out of the corners of Sun Shan's mouth. He looked exactly the same as before and didn't look any better.
Gui Ge'er stepped forward again, wiped Sun Shan's hair with a towel, and said excitedly: "Brother Shan, please speak quickly, speak quickly for them to hear."
Sun Shan blinked his eyes. He could speak, but he didn't know what to say when he was asked to speak for no reason.
So he continued to repeat what he had just said: "Water~~~Give~~me~~Water~~Bitter~~~"
This time the four people finally heard Sun Shan speak. They looked at each other and showed the most relieved smiles since the incident.
Manager Chen said with a smile: "Mr. Sun, it's great that you can speak now."
Manager Chen thought that if Sun Shan could speak today, move tomorrow, and even get out of bed the day after tomorrow, he would have successfully completed his mission and could set off for the capital.
If he stays this time, the young master will be in charge of business matters, and that won't do.
The young master is here to take the exam, not to do business, and he can't let the young master be distracted.
Manager Chen wants to go north immediately to catch up with his master.