Chapter 683: Going to Beijing for the Examination Again
The first time Li Jinhua had a full meal was after she got married. The first time she could eat meat to her heart's content was also after she got married. The first time she had a huge sum of 10 taels of silver was also after she got married.
All of this was apparently given by Gui Ge'er, but in reality it was given by the Juren master.
Li Jinhua is more ambitious than Gui Ge'er. She hopes to get closer to Mr. Sun, and she also hopes that her children and grandchildren will get closer to Mr. Sun.
In her limited knowledge, leaning against a big tree provides shade and only by leaning against a big tree can one live a good life.
Gui Ge'er also asked Su and Yun Jie'er to help take care of Li Jinhua, which made Li Jinhua feel that she had married the right person and that her aunt was a good matchmaker.
Everyone said goodbye reluctantly at the dock.
Manager Chen came over and announced, "Master, prepare to sail. Everyone, get on board quickly."
Sun Shan said goodbye to Sun Boming, Su, Yun Jie'er, Sun Dagu and others one by one, then stepped onto the deck and boarded the ship step by step.
Once I got on the boat and watched my relatives and friends drifting further away, it would be a lie to say I wasn't sad.
But after the sadness, just continue doing what you should do, there is no need to be so sentimental.
The boat went up along the north bank of the river. Sun Shan was familiar with this section of the road. Walking along it again, it felt like a lifetime ago.
Sun Shan was in the same boat with the He family and the Chen family. Except for a few older ones whom he met for the first time, the others were old acquaintances.
Everyone looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.
Chen Mibo, who was honest and straightforward, said cheerfully: "Ashan, I didn't expect that we would take the same boat to Beijing to take the exam. Oh, this is a great fate."
Sun Shan was also amused: "Brother Chen, I couldn't have imagined this either. After three years of twists and turns, we have to start all over again. Oh, I don't know whether to laugh or cry."
Brother Chen San also said depressedly: "Ashan, you interrupted halfway last time, and we did make it to the capital, but everyone failed the exam. Oh, everyone is miserable."
Sun Shan encouraged him, "Brother San, we will definitely succeed this time. Haha, the number of admissions to the imperial examination has increased, which means the chances of passing the imperial examination have increased. Brother San, let's work hard together."
A 40-50-year-old scholar from the Chen family said, "I think it's difficult. There are more places this time, but there are more people taking the exam. Haha, I think there will be many people like me who gave up on the exam and took it again. Hahaha, but it's not a loss for us. It's not bad to go to the capital to see the grand occasion. It's a rare opportunity."
Sun Shan looked at the middle-aged scholar named Chen with admiration. He treated this as traveling and checking in at a popular spot. He was determined to participate and enjoy the process.
This is a good mentality. Even if you fail the exam, you won’t be so sad that you jump into the river.
He Shujun was not so optimistic. He said with a bitter face: "Alas, everyone thinks that the number of admissions will increase, so they are all scrambling to take part in the examination. Unfortunately, I think the chances of passing the exam are even lower this time."
Everyone rolled their eyes at He Shujun. It was such a letdown to talk about these things right when they set out.
Sun Shan also wanted to put a sack on He Shujun and beat him up.
There were more places available for the imperial examination this time, and Sun Shan thought he had a good chance. He Shujun's words spoke out the thing he least wanted to think about.
This is simply asking for a fight.
But no matter what, I have already boarded the ship and headed north, so I can only keep going until the end and take the exam to the best of my ability.
The Chen family merchant ship moved forward rapidly and soon merged into the Beijiang River, passing through Zhangzhou Prefecture on the way.
The Chen family merchant ship docked at the dock to unload and load cargo, following exactly the same process as before.
Sun Shan lived in the inn and couldn't go anywhere.
Even if he wanted to go out, Gui Ge'er, Sun Dali and Sun Dingnan surrounded him and did not let him go out.
The most exaggerated thing is eating.
Gui Ge'er tried it first, and after half an hour, he let Sun Shan eat it.
Sun Shan said with a frown on his face: "Gui Ge'er, there's no need to do this."
This is too exaggerated. Outsiders thought Sun Shan was the emperor.
The chief eunuch Gui Ge'er ate first, and then the emperor's grandson came to eat.
There are always unscrupulous people who want to harm me!
At this moment, Sun Shan was enjoying the treatment like an emperor.
Gui Ge'er shook his head like a rattle and said very seriously, "Brother Shan, you have to do this. Auntie has told you to be careful with your food. Uncle Min asked me to try it first and let you eat it after I make sure it's okay. Brother Shan, this is the safest way."
Sun Dali was chewing his rice in big mouthfuls, and said very seriously: "Ashan, Gui Ge'er is right to do this. It is better to be safe than sorry. We must be careful. We failed last time because of the food, and we must not make the same mistake this time."
Sun Dingnan applauded loudly and said in agreement: "That's right, whether it's food or water, we must eat first before you can eat, Ashan. My grandfather told me to keep an eye on your eating and drinking. It's better to take precautions before it happens."
Sun Shan no longer knew what adjective to use to describe his mood at this moment.
I'm afraid only people from Sunjia Village can do such exaggerated actions.
Sun Dingnan continued, "Ashan, you are the hope of our Sunjia Village. We will definitely protect you well."
Sun Dali nodded repeatedly and said, "Ashan, my mother said that the future of Sunjia Village depends on you. If you are doing well, we will be well. If you are not doing well, we will not be well either."
Gui Ge'er poured a glass of water and tried to drink it, then said in agreement, "That's right. Brother Shan, if you become a high-ranking official, your success will benefit everyone in the family. The dogs in our Sunjia Village will be more powerful than those in the next village."
Sun Shan: ...
Half an hour later, Gui Ge'er shouted, "Brother Shan, eat and drink water. We have already eaten these, so we can eat now."
Sun Shan: ......
Sun Shan didn't know what to say, so he said nothing.
The more you talk, the more helpless you feel.
It’s not that Sun Shan didn’t resist, but the three men were very united and strong, so Sun Shan couldn’t beat them.
Moreover, the trio obtained the "imperial edict" from the Sun family's grandma, old man, and old lady, and suppressed Sun Shan.
In order to avoid quarreling, I had to give in.
While staying in Zhangzhou Prefecture, Sun Shan also met Hong Dalang, Hong Chengcai and others.
Mrs. Hong immediately transformed herself into Mrs. Su and told Sun Shan to be extra careful, especially in eating, drinking, defecating, urinating and sleeping, and he must enjoy the "emperor's level".
When Gui Ge'er told her his plan to eat Sun Shan first and then eat, Mrs. Hong's eyes lit up.
He looked at the three members of the Sun family with admiration, and expressed his great approval of the plan with his enthusiastic and passionate eyes.
If Gui Ge'er, Sun Dali and Sun Dingnan obtained the Imperial Sword, they would manage Sun Shan even more strictly.
What could Sun Shan say? He could only say to the Hong family: Wait until I come back from high school so that Mr. Hong can realize his dream in life!
Hong Dalang looked at Sun Shan who was confident in his plan and thought that his father's dream of teaching a successful candidate before retiring might really come true.
Dreams come true!
Jianzi tightly pulled Sun Shan's clothes, and with a cowboy-like look of expectation, he shouted, "Uncle Shan, when you come back from high school, remember to give out red envelopes. You didn't give me one during the Chinese New Year."
Hearing Jianzi's words, Sun Shan immediately took out his clothes and rushed onto the boat with Gui Ge'er.
If I can avoid giving him money, I won’t. He is very poor.