Chapter 698: Hanlin Academy 7th Rank Editor
Sun Shan returned to the guest room and saw Gui Ge'er, Sun Dingnan and Sun Dali looking at each other.
After seeing Sun Shan, he immediately came forward.
Gui Ge'er asked with concern: "Brother Shan, you are back? How are the He family?"
Gui Ge'er was very curious about the legendary third-rank minister, but he would definitely not dare to meet him if he was asked to.
Sun Shan nodded: "Very good, everyone is very kind to me."
After a pause, he asked, "Have you eaten?"
Sun Dingnan and Sun Dali nodded repeatedly to indicate that they had eaten.
Sun Dali said cheerfully, "The He family's food is really good, hot and delicious. They even have boiled chicken tonight, haha, I haven't had it for a long time."
Hearing this, Sun Shan smiled. He also had boiled chicken tonight, and of course, the traditional hot pot soup.
This is the best and most comfortable meal I've had tonight in the past three months.
Sun Shan ordered, "Put together the gifts and send some to the He family tomorrow. Also, take out the gifts for my eldest cousin. I will go to my eldest cousin's house tomorrow."
The He family had already informed He Shujin that Sun Shan would arrive in the capital ahead of schedule, but in the end he didn't arrive much earlier.
Manager He kept people waiting at the dock until the flowers were cold before Sun Shan and his men arrived.
They arrived too late last night and were unable to notify He Shujin.
Sun Shan thought about it and decided to visit his cousin tomorrow.
Gui Geer nodded repeatedly, immediately sorted out the local specialties he brought from his hometown, and then asked: "Brother Shan, aren't we living in my cousin's house?"
Sun Shan was talking about visiting, not moving in.
I said before that once I arrive in the capital, I will live at my cousin Jin's house instead of at the He family's.
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "My grandfather asked me to live with the He family so that I can study for the exam with the He family members and discuss academic matters."
Minister He asked Sun Shan to live in the He family and study with several of the He family's young men.
The He family has a lot of secret examination papers from the past, which are open to Sun Shan and can be read at any time.
Sun Shan knew what was in his heart and dared not refuse Minister He's kindness, so he stayed at the He family's place.
Thinking back to the first time he went to Beijing to take the exam, He Shujun said that he wanted to follow Sun Shan to live at his eldest cousin's house. Now, it is Sun Shan who lives with He Shujun at He's house.
Haha, this is unexpected.
As long as Gui Ge'er followed Sun Shan, it didn't matter where he lived. He just kept his head down and busied himself with organizing the gifts.
Sun Shan asked again: "Are you living in the room opposite? Are the three of you living together?"
Sun Dingnan responded: "The He family arranged three rooms for us, but we think it would be better if we live together."
Being unfamiliar with the place, the three members of the Sun family were a little timid and decided to huddle together for warmth and live together.
If there is anything you don’t understand, we can discuss it with you.
Sun Shan said he didn't care and said comfortingly: "It's okay, I live across the street, if you have any questions, just ask."
Sun Dali said he knew and went out to fetch water for Sun Shan to take a bath.
In the cold winter, you need to take a good bath to warm yourself up.
The next morning, Sun Shan got up early and the He family's servants brought him breakfast.
After breakfast, he handed some specialties brought from his hometown to Butler He.
Of course, the bulk of the food comes from the seafood shop of He Dalang, the brother of Uncle He.
For example, dried abalone, fish maw, scallop, sea cucumber, dried shrimp, cuttlefish, etc.
As expected, when Manager He saw it, his eyes lit up. These dried goods were of top grade, and it was hard to buy them even if you had money in the capital.
Manager He said with a smile: "Uncle Sun, you are so thoughtful."
Sun Shan waved his hands and said, "My eldest cousin's great-grandmother asked me to bring these. They have always missed the old man and the old lady, and they are very grateful for their care for cousin Jin."
Manager He smiled and said, "We are a family, so it is our duty to take care of each other."
After exchanging a few words with the steward, Sun Shan went out to visit his eldest cousin.
My eldest cousin has sent someone to pick me up.
Gui Ge'er, Sun Dali, and Sun Dingnan got on the carriage carrying large and small bags, and were picked up by the butler Lai Fu.
Sun Shan had seen it many times.
Lai Fu was Uncle He's personal servant. Sun Boming often mentioned that it was Lai Fu who received him when he first went to the city to sell oranges and when he first entered the He family.
At first, Lai Fu was the manager of a dessert shop. Later, when his eldest cousin graduated from high school, he was arranged to work as a housekeeper in the capital.
Lai Fu is the best among all the servants and is their idol.
Lai Fu's life was an inspirational one as he worked his way up from a servant in a small merchant's business to become an official in an official family.
When Lai Fu saw Sun Shan, he said happily, "My dear cousin, you are finally here. I have been looking forward to your coming, but it has never come true."
Sun Shan smiled as he got on the carriage and said happily, "Uncle Lai Fu, we set out early, but when we were almost to the capital, we couldn't get in because there were too many boats on the canal. We set out early, but arrived late."
Lai Fu nodded repeatedly and said, "Master, you have worked hard on this journey."
Sun Shan and Lai Fu talked about Hejia Village. Lai Fu was of course most concerned about the health of Aunt Sun and Uncle He.
Sun Shan quickly said that it was great and he could eat three large bowls of rice a day.
Lai Fu said with a smile: "It would be great if the master and the mistress could eat and drink. Alas, it's a pity that the master and the mistress don't want to come to the capital. I miss them so much."
Sun Shan could tell that Fu was speaking from the heart.
Lai Fu grew up with Uncle He, so they naturally have a deep friendship.
After Aunt Sun got married, she entrusted Lai Fu with important tasks, and Lai Fu was naturally grateful.
He must be hoping for the best for Aunt Sun and Uncle He.
Lai Fu then told Sun Shan about the appearance of the capital, saying everything that could be said and also what could not be said.
Lai Fu reminded: "My cousin, a brick falling in the capital can hit an official. We have to be careful when living in the capital. This is not Hejia Village or Sunjia Village."
Sun Shan expressed his gratitude repeatedly: "Uncle Lai Fu, I understand."
The He residence is half an hour’s drive from where my eldest cousin lives, and even farther from the imperial city.
Thinking of this, my cousin must have to get up early to go to work, which is really a torture.
After my eldest cousin He Shujin passed the imperial examination, he was awarded the title of Shujishi and interned in the Hanlin Academy.
After graduating three years later, he was officially appointed as an official and became a seventh-rank editor in the Hanlin Academy, and successfully retained his position.
No matter where my cousin becomes an official in the future, his origin from the Hanlin Academy will be his greatest asset, and he will be promoted faster than others.
Sun Shan thought that his eldest cousin had been an official in the Hanlin Academy for nearly three years. If nothing unexpected happened, he should be able to get a promotion by the end of this year or the beginning of next year.
As to whether to continue to stay in the Hanlin Academy as an official or go out for experience, it depends on my cousin's choice and efforts.
After a brief exchange with Minister He yesterday, I discovered that the He family members are low-key and pragmatic in their work.
The eldest grandson He Shuyun was also a Hanlin official, and later served as an official in the local area to accumulate grassroots experience.
Sun Shan thought his eldest cousin would also take this path.
Because if you are lucky enough in the future and are promoted to a higher position in the government, you still need local experience, which can convince people more, rather than just talk.