The Daily Life of a Rich Peasant's Boy in the Imperial Examination

Wang Jiaxing looked at the three of them in astonishment. Why were their words more hurtful than the other?

After going around like this, the person who spoke the most pleasantly turned out to be Lord Sun, whom he thought was cold-blooded and ruthless.

Wang Jiaxing pursed his lips, wanting to say something, but nothing came out.

Seeing that Wang Jiaxing had calmed down a lot after being confronted like this, Sun Shan no longer had the crazy attitude that he had just pounced on him.

Patting him on the shoulder, he said, "Okay, don't dwell on the past. Return to Chenzhou Prefecture as soon as possible. Your grandfather and father miss you very much. After the New Year, go to Daofu School quietly to study."

The teachers at the provincial academy are also excellent, and their teaching is outstanding. There are many classmates here, and we can exchange knowledge with each other, which will help us make faster progress.

Then he said encouragingly, "You're not stupid. If you were, you wouldn't have passed the imperial examination. Your problem is that you haven't accumulated enough knowledge and accumulated enough experience. Study hard at the provincial academy, and with time and effort, you might even pass."

Wang Jiaxing always believed that he could not only pass the imperial examination but also become a Jinshi.

Even after being dealt such a heavy blow by Yuelu College, I still feel that I am very capable.

He just thought that Yuelu Academy had no vision and refused to recruit him.

Seeing Lord Sun comforting him like this, Wang Jiaxing also knew what was good for him.

Reluctantly agreed: "Sir, I understand. I will study hard in the prefecture school, listen carefully to the lectures, and discuss problems with my classmates."

Then he asked, "Sir, do you think I still have a chance to study at Yuelu Academy? They only seem to admit scholars who have just passed the entrance examination."

Sun Shan had no idea whether Wang Jiaxing would have another chance to study at Yuelu Academy.

If you have connections, you can go anytime and be a transfer student. This is how Sun Shan got in.

If it doesn't matter, the only way to get in is to pass the exam during the admissions season after each college entrance examination. Wang Jiaxing took this approach, but he failed.

As for wanting to go in again during the process, it would be hellishly difficult.

Talent is something that cannot be measured. Even if Wang Jiaxing becomes enlightened halfway through and makes rapid progress in his studies, he may not be discovered by Yuelu Academy, so the chances of him getting in halfway through are very few.

Sun Shan didn't want to say anything too heartless, so he started talking again: "Don't overthink it. Go to the provincial academy and study hard. We can worry about the rest later. If you get an "excellent" grade every time you get there, maybe you'll have another chance to attend Yuelu Academy."

Sun Shan patted Wang Jiaxing's shoulder again and said, "Alright, go back. I still have some official business to attend to."

In fact, there was no official business at all, I just didn’t want to talk nonsense with Wang Jiaxing.

This idiot is difficult to communicate with. He might even start complaining about Yuelu Academy's lack of vision.

Wang Jiaxing sighed and was about to leave when he suddenly remembered the purpose of his visit.

He turned around again and said with a smile, "Sir, since you have come to Chenzhou Prefecture, why are you staying at the post station? Why not stay at my place? My yard is large and quiet, which is worse than staying at the post station. There are too many people here and it's inconvenient to do anything."

Wang Jiaxing learned from his aunt that the magistrates of various counties were coming to Chenzhou Prefecture for a meeting. He immediately thought that Sun Shan would also be coming, so he asked the servant to wait at the post station.

Because I was busy packing my luggage to go home these two days, I didn't come for a while. When I came to wait again, I found that Sun Shan had already arrived.

He hurried to the post station, and after seeing Sun Shan, he couldn't help but want to express his distress in the letter.

Oh, I failed the entrance exam to Yuelu Academy. How embarrassing. Where was my initial confidence and the promises I made?

Now everything has become a bubble, all the pride is gone.

It's not easy to tell this to my grandparents, nor to my classmates and friends. After thinking about it, I think Lord Sun is the only good person to talk to.

Wang Jiaxing didn't know why he trusted Lord Sun so much and could talk to him about anything.

Sun Shan shook his head and said, "It's good to stay at the post station. It's very safe here."

Wang Jiaxing pulled Sun Shan aside and said, "Sir, the post station is nowhere near as nice as home. It's so noisy and bustling here that I can't even sleep well. My yard is very quiet. I guarantee you'll sleep soundly there."

As he spoke, he pulled Sun Shan outside. He had to drag Master Sun into the courtyard and complain to him about Yuelu Academy. He could only speak his mind to Master Sun.

Sun Shan winked at Sun Dali.

Sun Dali understood immediately and immediately picked up Wang Jiaxing and put him aside.

The master is not strong enough to pull Mr. Wang, so he has to do the heavy work himself.

Wang Jiaxing struggled desperately, but it was all in vain.

Sun Dali is very strong, and Wang Jiaxing is a weak scholar, so there is no way they can defeat him.

Gui Ge'er said on the side: "Wang Xiucai, our master can just stay at the post station and doesn't need to live at your house."

Wouldn't it mean that if he moved in, he would have to see Mr. Wang every day? Gui Ge'er didn't like seeing him every day either.

Wang Jiaxing struggled for a long time, but finally got tired and stopped struggling.

He disagreed and said, "Brother Gui, it's so nice to live in my house. You don't have to work and there are people to serve you. My cook cooks better than Aunt Wang."

If Nanny Wang heard this, she would definitely beat Wang Jiaxing to death.

When Wang Jiaxing was studying in the backyard of the yamen, Nanny Wang carefully prepared meals for him, but he turned out to be a heartless man who disliked her food.

Fortunately, Nanny Wang was not there, otherwise Wang Jiaxing would have entered the post station upright and left sideways.

Sun Shan waved his hand impatiently. "Alright, I have colleagues over here at the post station, so I'll stay here. I appreciate your kindness, but go back now."

Sun Shan said so, what else could Wang Jiaxing say? There were no colleagues of Sun Shan in the Wang family compound.

Then he asked, "Sir, when are you going back to Yuanlu? I'll go with you."

This time I came not only to complain, but also to go home with Sun Shan.

Then he added: "Going back with you is not only safer, but also saves the travel expenses to the escort agency. Haha, sir, I must go back with you."

Sun Shan: ...

Go to hell with your gang!

Forget it, I'll just bear with it for the sake of Father Wang's generous gift.

As the saying goes, "A man who has eaten someone's food should be grateful, and a man who has received someone's gift should be soft-handed." If you eat salted fish, you will have to endure the thirst. There is no other way. After receiving such a generous gift, I'd better bear it.

Sun Shan said impatiently again, "Okay. I'll let you know when I get back. Get your luggage ready these few days and wait for news."

Seeing Sun Shan's agreement, Wang Jiaxing said cheerfully, "Okay, sir, I'll come and chat with you tomorrow."

After he finished speaking, without waiting for Sun Shan to speak, he happily led the servant back.

Sun Shan shook his head helplessly: "This Mr. Wang, ah, forget it."

Gui Ge'er looked at Mr. Wang, who came and went like a gust of wind. The place was empty and it was the same as if he had never come.

He complained, "Brother Shan, Mr. Wang came here to see you, but he didn't even bring any candy or fruit. It's really rude to come empty-handed."

Sun Dali agreed repeatedly: "That's right. There is no comparison between Mr. Wang and his father. Mr. Wang's father never comes empty-handed every time."

Sun Shan shook his head and said, "Mr. Wang is still immature. When he grows up, he will understand."

What else can I say except this.

Not only did Father Wang give gifts during festivals, he also gave good things to Nanny Wang when he got them. He was polite and decent in his conduct.

Wang Jiaxing can't compare.