Chapter 846 Meeting Wan Songjin Again
Sun Shan and his four companions walked into the "Sun Residence". The small courtyard was cleaned spotlessly. Even the water in the small fish pond that Guiger had made for Sun Shan was still very clear, with a few fish swimming around there.
This is the season when lotus flowers are in full bloom, and there is a pot of lotus flowers planted on the side, making the whole courtyard full of poetic and picturesque beauty.
Gui Ge'er said happily: "Brother Shan, look, these fish are the ones we raised back then. I didn't expect them to still be alive."
Sun Shan didn't know whether it was the original fish or whether it was the original fish that died and he bought it again to raise.
But overall, the small courtyard looks tidy even though no one lives there, just as if someone were living there.
The Wan family took good care of it for him, and Imperial Physician Wan was indeed responsible in his work.
Sun Dali and Sun Dingnan quickly opened the room to let out some air and then simply tidied up the bedding.
They only sleep there for two days, so there is no need for a thorough cleaning. Just sweep the sleeping area will be enough.
Although Sun Shan's identity is different now, he is still a farmer's son at heart. He is not picky and is easy to serve.
After making his bed, Sun Shan fell into sleep without saying a word.
It is really uncomfortable to sleep on a boat or in an inn. I feel much more at ease sleeping in my old home.
Before returning to Nanjing, Sun Shan thought about asking Imperial Physician Wan to sell the small courtyard. He thought that since he would only come to Nanjing a few times in his life, there was no point in keeping the small courtyard.
I didn't expect that Imperial Physician Wan would make his small courtyard so beautiful and was reluctant to sell it.
The main thing is that we are not short of money and are not at the point of having no other options.
At this moment, I gave up the idea of selling the house.
Sun Shan thought about this and that if he never came to Jinling again in his life, this small courtyard might become the property of Wanjia, or be occupied by hooligans, or due to changes in time, someone else might use their connections to get a new title deed and it would no longer belong to Sun Shan.
When I thought of this before, I wanted to sell the house. It’s best to put the money in the pocket and keep it safe.
Now seeing that the small courtyard is still so exquisite, it doesn’t matter whether it belongs to Wan’s family or a stranger.
Don’t think too much about such long-term things. As a person, you should live in the present.
As he was thinking, Sun Shan fell asleep.
When I woke up and opened the door, I saw Wan Songjin.
Sun Shan was stunned. Wan Songjin was still the same Wan Songjin, without any change. Could it be that he was born into a medical family and was particularly good at taking care of himself?
Besides, I just took a nap, so how did Wan Songjin know that I had returned?
When Wan Songjin saw Sun Shan, he smiled, ran over eagerly, and shouted, "Brother Shan..."
As if he realized that it was wrong to shout like that, he immediately changed his words and shouted, "Lord Sun."
Sun Shan smiled, gently supported him, shook his head and said, "Don't be polite, just call me Brother Shan, it's more intimate."
After a pause, he continued, "Let me wash up and then I'll talk to you in detail."
Because of this, Wan Songjin relaxed all of a sudden, and said with a smile on his face: "Brother Shan, I will help you wash up."
Gui Ge'er said cheerfully, "Master Wan, I'll still serve my brother Shan, so don't take my job."
Wan Songjin is originally a young master, how could he serve others? No matter whether you are sincere or polite, you can't let him do it.
Gui Ge'er quickly brought water for Sun Shan to wash his face.
Sun Shan wiped his face with water, and all the sleepiness was gone, making him feel much more awake.
Sun Dingnan quickly served tea to Sun Shan and Wan Songjin, and the two sat under the tree to enjoy the cool air.
Sun Shan smiled and asked, "Song Jin, how did you know I was back?"
Wan Songjin poured tea and water for Sun Shan, and said with a smile: "My servant came to clean up and found someone there. He went back and told me. Oh, I didn't expect Brother Shan to come back. I'm so happy."
Sun Shan said gratefully: "This small courtyard of my home is exactly the same as it was before I left. You are so thoughtful and hardworking."
Wan Songjin hurriedly shook his head: "Brother Shan, no need to thank me, it's just a small matter, I just come here to clean up every now and then, it's nothing to worry about."
Then he continued, "I have been looking forward to your return every day, but it has never come. Not long ago, I thought you were going to Beijing to take the exam and would pass through Jinling. I have been looking forward to your return, but it has never come."
Sun Shan nodded with a smile and said, "Everyone wants to get to the capital as soon as possible, so let's go directly to Yangzhou and not stay in Nanjing."
We can't tell Song Wanjin that everyone was afraid because Nanjing was unlucky, so they just sped up and passed through, not wanting to fall in Nanjing again.
Wan Songjin understood and said, "Brother Shan, that's true. It's better to get to the capital as soon as possible. The emperor has increased the number of candidates, and many candidates are rushing to the capital. If we are late, there will be too many people and it will be difficult to go."
Speaking of going to Beijing to take the exam, Song Wanjin immediately stood up and solemnly congratulated Sun Shan: "Congratulations, brother Shan, congratulations, brother Shan, your name has been inscribed on the Wild Goose Pagoda, and your wish has come true."
Sun Shan gently supported Song Wanjin, took out a purse from his pocket, handed it to him and said, "Thank you very much. Here, you can get some good luck."
Wan Songjin originally wanted to refuse it, but when he heard the word "joyful", he immediately took it.
He said cheerfully, "Brother Shan, I will obey your command. I must try to enjoy this joyous occasion. When the provincial examination comes, I hope to pass the exam like Brother Shan."
When Sun Shan heard the word "provincial examination", he knew that Wan Songjin had become a scholar, and congratulated him: "Songjin, it's my turn to congratulate you for passing the college examination."
Wan Songjin said happily: "Brother Shan, the reason why I was able to pass the college entrance examination is thanks to your teaching. Under your teaching, I benefited a lot and passed the college entrance examination so smoothly. My grandfather and father also said that I was lucky to find a good teacher to teach me. If it weren't for your careful teaching, I would definitely not have passed so easily."
Sun Shan taught Wan Songjin for as long as he studied in Jinling. He told Wan Songjin his own learning methods and techniques, pointed out Wan Songjin's shortcomings, and learned from his strengths to overcome his weaknesses.
With such selfless teaching, it is not an exaggeration to treat Wan Songjin as his disciple.
Not long after Sun Shan left, Wan Songjin entered the examination room again and passed the college entrance examination, becoming a second-class scholar.
Although he was not selected for the first prize, it was already a surprise for the Wan family.
Imperial Physician Wan's original wish was for his grandson to pass the imperial examination and become a scholar. Now that he has really passed the examination, Imperial Physician Wan thinks it would be fine for his grandson to pass the imperial examination as well.
It’s not that the grandson’s brain is not good, but that his teacher is not good.
You see, if he changed the scholar, he would have passed the examination immediately.
Imperial Physician Wan was confident that his grandson would pass the provincial examination as long as his tutor was good enough.
Human desires are unlimited, and Doctor Wan is no exception.
Doctor Wan asked his grandson if he understood Professor Sun Shan's lessons. Was it easy to understand?
Wan Songjin highly praised Sun Shan as the teacher who treated him best and taught him the most clearly among all the teachers he had met.
In the short time I spent studying with Sun Shan, I learned much more than I had ever learned in school before.
Sun Shan reviewed Wan Songjin's basic knowledge again.
The college examination tests basic knowledge. Wan Songjin passed it easily because of his solid knowledge.