Chapter 774 Palace Examination (1)
The first year of Zhengping, March 15th, Chou hour.
Sun Shan was pulled out of the bed by Gui Ge'er, Sun Dingnan and Sun Dali.
I rubbed my eyes and looked outside. It was pitch black.
I have to get up in the early morning to study, and by the time I take the exam, most of my energy has been exhausted.
After Guiger finished washing his brother Shan, he looked left and right, up and down, front and back, and found that he was still as handsome as ever.
He nodded with satisfaction: "Brother Shan, just moisten your lips with water, and don't drink the water, otherwise you will have to go to the toilet."
Sun Shan really wanted to say that he drank a few sips of mouthwash while gargling. Was it considered a violation?
Of course, such questions could not be asked outside, lest Gui Ge'er worry that he would lose his manners in front of the palace, which would not only implicate himself, but also implicate Sunjia Village.
When Sun Shan walked out of the yard, the place was already brightly lit.
Then the personal nanny came in and said, "Sir, it's time to set off."
Sun Shan's mouth twitched. What do you mean by setting off?
Isn’t what Mammy said too unlucky?
Sun Shan's expression was still as gentle as jade as he said, "Thank you, Madam."
The personal nanny stayed up in the middle of the night and came to take care of him. It was really troublesome. Even though the words were unpleasant, Sun Shan chose to forgive her.
The personal nanny took out a bright red purse and said, "Sir, this is the red envelope given by the old lady. You can just touch it, but you cannot bring it into the palace."
Sun Shan took the purse and thanked her in the same gentle voice: "Thank you, grandma."
Then she handed the purse to Gui Ge'er, and followed the personal nanny out of the yard and out of the He residence.
It was still pitch black outside, with a cold wind blowing from time to time.
Fortunately, I don’t have to wear thin clothes to take the exam this time, and fortunately it’s not raining today.
The personal nanny escorted Sun Shan to the carriage and said expectantly, "I wish you, Master Sun, a successful start and success."
Sun Shan bowed, said thank you, then lowered the carriage curtain and walked towards the palace at the coachman's "rack".
Sun Shan sighed helplessly. Why did he have to leave in the early morning for every exam? Why were there so many steps before the exam?
The only thing to be thankful for is that this will most likely be the last formal, grand and tedious exam in my life.
Sun Shan had to endure it even though he couldn't bear it, and he had no choice but to endure it.
The carriage soon arrived a hundred meters away from the palace, and we were going to get off here.
The driver carefully helped Sun Shan get off the car and said, "Uncle Sun, our vehicle can only go here. You have to walk any further."
Then he said, "Uncle Sun, I'll wait for you here."
Sun Shan thanked him, then asked Gui Ge'er to hand him a purse and said, "Thank you for your help today."
The groom took it with a smile on his face and said, "Uncle Sun, I wish you success and good luck."
Sun Shan smiled, and led the three members of the Sun family and a small steward of the He family to the "Daqian Gate".
The steward said, "Sir, I can only wait for you here. You have to walk the road ahead by yourself."
At this moment, quite a few people have gathered at the "Daqian Gate", including a few candidates.
Sun Shan nodded, then asked Gui Ge'er to give him a purse and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work."
The young steward happily took the purse and said happily, "It's not hard. My dear son-in-law, you should go in and take the exam well. I wish you a bright future and a bright future."
Sun Shan smiled and said to Gui Ge'er and the other two, "You guys wait here. I'm not sure when you'll come out."
Gui Ge'er said nervously, "Brother Shan, do your best in the exam, and you can come out anytime."
Although I know that my brother Shan is definitely on the list.
But looking at the majestic and towering palace, the peasants from the remote mountain village couldn't help feeling uneasy.
If possible, Gui Ge'er would definitely run far away and would not dare to hang around outside the palace.
Sun Dali was different. He looked at the magnificent and gorgeous palace, especially the palace walls, which seemed so solid and magnificent.
It would be great if Sunjia Village moved here.
This way they won’t have to worry about their house being washed down by rain during heavy rain.
Sun Dali's eyes sparkled as he said, "Ashan, this is the imperial palace. It's so beautiful."
Of course, he didn't dare to ask Sunjia Village to move here. That was just an unrealistic idea that popped up in his mind.
Sun Dingnan was overwhelmed with emotion and said, "I have also seen the palace. When I return to Sunjia Village, I must tell the villagers what the palace looks like."
What I mean is that you have to brag about it when you go back, and brag about it a lot.
Sun Shan looked at the three members of the Sun family speechlessly.
This place is 188,000 miles away from the imperial palace, but just looking at it from afar, it feels like you have been to the palace and visited it.
Speaking of the imperial palace, Sun Shan had actually visited it. The palace in front of him was familiar yet unfamiliar, full of strange feelings.
In this lifetime, Sun Shan will never have the chance to take a day trip to the "Daqian Imperial Palace", so it is already a great achievement to be able to walk in.
Sun Shan said goodbye to his relatives and friends and walked forward alone.
Walking across the Jinshui Bridge, I saw many candidates gathered here.
Suddenly, a voice shouted, "Brother Sun, you are here!"
The voice sounded familiar. Sun Shan turned around and saw that it was Brother Chen Jin.
Then I met his eyes. Why does Senior Brother Chen look so excited?
Could it be that he was too excited because he had the opportunity to take part in the palace examination?
When you meet someone you know, always go over and say hello, otherwise people will think you are impolite.
Sun Shan was always polite and courteous. He bowed and smiled charmingly, "Brother Chen, you are here too."
Chen Jin quickly pulled Sun Shan over and said to his friends, "Everyone, this is Sun Shan. Junior Brother Sun and I once studied together at Yuelu Academy."
When everyone heard the name "Sun Shan", they all looked over.
Everyone opened their eyes wide and looked at Sun Shan as if he were a rare creature. They wanted to say something but didn't dare to.
Just watch.
Sun Shan's face was filled with black lines.
What kind of look is that? It feels like he is looking at a "mascot".
Amazement, astonishment, and disbelief mixed together, and it looked weird no matter how you looked at it.
Then Chen Jin said, "Everyone, don't you want to meet my Junior Brother Sun? Yes, he is here."
Sun Shan: ...
Brother Chen, your expression should be so excited and full of gossip.
One of the friends, Jia, bowed and said, "Brother Sun, nice to meet you."
Another good friend B said, "Brother Sun, after the palace examination is over, come out for tea when you have time."
Chen Jin said cheerfully, "Okay, okay, okay, after the palace examination, we'll come out and meet for a while."
Then someone else shouted, "Brother Sun, where were you? I thought you didn't come."
Sun Shan turned around and saw that it was Han Mengyuan and Han Jieyuan.
When the fellow sees the fellow, tears well up.
Han Jieyuan pulled Sun Shan over, walked over to his friends and said, "Everyone, this is Sun Shan, our fellow villager from Guangnan."