Chapter 677: Going to Beijing in Advance

Chapter 677: Going to Beijing in Advance

The news of increasing the number of admissions to the provincial and metropolitan examinations quickly spread throughout the counties and prefectures of Guangnan.

Old Master He San approached Sun Shan and said, "Shanzi, I think you should go to Beijing earlier and wait for the imperial examination in Beijing, rather than waiting at home. With more places for the imperial examination, there will definitely be more candidates. Add to that the candidates who will take the provincial examination in August, and there will be even more people going to Beijing to take the exam.

"Since the provincial examination has not yet been held, you should go to the capital first. You should adapt to the environment in the capital first. If you go to the capital to take the examination after the autumn examination like last time, I'm afraid the time will be too tight."

After a pause, he continued, "A few days ago, my second brother went to the Chen family. They said that some candidates have already booked a boat to go to the capital. The Chen family also wants to arrange for the students in the clan to go to the capital first so that they don't have to crowd together."

Sun Shan looked at Old Master He San with admiration and said in agreement, "Grandpa, you are right. After this provincial examination, there will be more candidates, and those who have given up on taking the exam may also want to try their luck when they see the increase in admission quotas. In this way, many students will be crowded together to go to the capital. Grandpa, you are right. We should go ahead and not have to squeeze with the candidates after the autumn examination."

Old Master He San was very pleased with Sun Shan's understanding and said with a smile, "Chen family, our family has also considered this. We are going to Beijing in two batches. One batch will be the former juren of yours, and the other batch will be the juren who passed the autumn examination this year. We will go to Beijing separately to take the exam.

Although you are the Juren of the previous emperor, you are the Jinshi of the new emperor. Many people will take notice of this and rush to take the exam. "

Old Master He San sighed and said, "There are many places for the examination this time, and there are many opportunities, but there are more people taking the exam, so the probability of passing may be lower. In any case, let's take the exam first."

He patted Sun Shan on the shoulder and said comfortingly: "It doesn't matter if you fail the exam. Only if you pass the exam will you have a chance."

As if he had thought of something, he warned her again and again, "Shanzi, you must be very careful on the way to Beijing this time. When you are on the road, don't go out if you can, and don't eat outside food if you can. Hey, you must remember the lesson from last time."

Friends and relatives are all worried about this problem. When a person is unlucky, even drinking water will get stuck in his teeth.

Puffer fish poisoning was really an uncontrollable accident. Sun Shan was so careful, but he was still harmed.

This is such an unfair thing, no matter who you cry to, it won’t bring you back.

Sun Shan nodded solemnly and agreed: "Grandpa, I understand. I will be very careful. I was scared last time, and I don't want to go through it again."

Especially that bowl of "Huanglong Soup", Sun Shan couldn't help feeling nauseous when thinking about it now.

Old Master He San did not say when he would set off. It depends on the arrangements of the Chen family's merchant ship, but he will definitely leave before the provincial examination.

Sun Shan thought about it and decided to go back home, then go to the city early to wait for notification from the Chen family.

We can't rush the time, we have to give more time to accommodate the Chen family's arrangements.

The next day, Sun Shan took Gui Ge'er and Yun Jie'er back to Huangyang County.

Huang asked in confusion: "Shanzi, why did you come back? Did something happen in the city?"

Coming back for no reason must have worried the family. Huang seemed a little anxious, fearing that something unexpected might happen.

Sun Shan quickly explained and told Old Master He San what he was worried about.

Sun Bomin nodded and said, "Grandpa is right. We should set out early. It is better to arrive early than late. It is better to stay at home or in the capital. We might as well stay in the capital. There will definitely be many candidates going to the capital to take the exam this year. Don't squeeze in with others. If there is no place, you will miss the exam again."

Sun Shan agreed and said, "Father, I think so too. The Chen family said that the candidates will go to the capital in two batches. I will take the first batch of boats and leave first. I will have more time."

Just like during the Chinese New Year, many people will go home early.

If you squeeze during rush hour, not only will accidents happen frequently, but it will also be stressful, time-consuming and money-consuming.

Sun Shan would rather set out earlier and not squeeze with everyone else.

When Mrs. Su heard that Sun Shan was leaving early, she was worried and reluctantly said, "Shanzi, be careful this time. Don't be like last time. Hey, I'm worried about you going to Beijing."

Sun Bomin was also uneasy, so he said, "Shanzi, Daddy will go to the capital with you this time. Daddy is worried about you going alone. With Daddy accompanying you, the family will feel relieved."

Sun Shan looked at Sun Bomin's grey hair, shook his head firmly and said, "Father, I will go by myself. You don't need to follow me."

Sun Bomin was anxious, and this time Huang and Su agreed to let Sun Bomin go with him.

Huang said worriedly, "Shanzi, let your father go with you this time. If grandma wasn't too old, she would also want to accompany you. The journey is really too long, and grandma won't feel at ease without anyone watching over you at home."

Su also said, "Yes, Shanzi, let your father go with you. If there is space on the boat, mother would like to go with you too."

The journey is long and the cost is high.

If the fare wasn't too expensive, Su would definitely go with them.

Shanzi was half dead last time. Every time I think of this, I can't help but cry.

Although the son has started a family, he will always be a child in the eyes of his parents.

A mother worries about her son even when he is far away, and Su was extremely worried.

Sun Boming is already in his fifties this year, and has reached the age of knowing the destiny.

How could Sun Shan allow him to go to the capital with him?

Sun Shan said bluntly and firmly: "Father, I have been on the road to Beijing before, and I know how hard it is. If you come with me, I will have to take care of you. Father, I don't want to be distracted from taking care of you."

Huang, Su, and Sun Boming were stunned and remained silent for a long time.

Sun Shan continued, "Father, you are old, and the road is hard. It is too difficult for you to walk. Father, if you go with me, I am afraid I will have to look back at you. Many young candidates will have problems with acclimatization. Father, at your age, your body may be in even worse condition. Father, you stay in Sunjia Village and wait for news from me. I will definitely come back safely."

Huang sighed. Shanzi was right. Sun Boming was no longer young and he had no choice but to accept his old age.

Over the years, Huang has been seeing doctors from time to time, and Sun Boming has also been seeing doctors more frequently.

The journey is long and difficult, and Sun Boming probably can't bear it.

At that time, Sun Shan will take care of him instead, which goes against the original intention.

Huang made the decision for Sun Bomin and whispered, "Bomin, Shanzi is right. If you go, you will be a burden and make it more difficult for Shanzi to leave. You should stay in Sunjia Village and wait for Shanzi to return from high school."

Su soon figured it out: "Shanzi's father, mother is right, you should stay in Sunjia Village. Just let your daughter-in-law arrange more people to take care of Shanzi."

Sister Yun, who had been silent on the side, spoke up at this time: "Dad, Mom, Grandma, don't worry, the people going with us this time are either from the Chen family or the He family. Brother Shan already knew them, and they will definitely take care of each other."

Sun Bomin's eyes moistened, and he nodded with difficulty: "Okay, Dad won't go. Shanzi, you must be careful. Travel quietly and get to the capital as soon as possible. Don't wander around, understand?"

Sun Shan hummed, "Father, I understand."