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

That’s right, the person who made the appointment with Sun Shan was the grandson of Wang Jiaxing’s great aunt.

In fact, this aunt wanted to ask Sun Shan out and have some emotional exchange with him, but it was not easy for a woman to ask out a man outside of her.

Of course, this question is not important. After all, the age is there, so it doesn’t matter if I ask Sun Shan out for a meeting or a meal.

The biggest problem is that this aunt is a concubine.

No, it is restricted both morally and logically.

A concubine, unless she was the emperor's concubine, had no right to walk outside, let alone meet Sun Shan, an official appointed by the court.

I really think that inviting someone in her name would be unreasonable, and Sun Shan would not pay any attention to it.

This once again proves that the most important reason why this aunt became the final winner was that she knew etiquette.

Do what you should do, and never do what you shouldn’t do.

It seems very reasonable to let your grandson invite Sun Shan.

Aunt Wang has two sons, one is an official in Beijing and the other is a local official. They are away from Chenzhou Prefecture for many years.

Perhaps in order to avoid the embarrassment of "Lady Diplomacy", Aunt Wang found an excuse of "guarding the tomb of the deceased master and lady" to stay in Chenzhou Prefecture and "act tyrannically".

When Sun Shan heard this rumor, he couldn't help but laugh.

This aunt of the Wang family was really sensible. She did not follow her son to take office to avoid embarrassment to her son and herself because of her status as a "concubine". She chose to stay in the base camp and enjoy herself.

This kind of wisdom and breadth of mind is not something that ordinary women possess.

Sun Shan sighed again: The person who laughs last not only needs luck, but more importantly, a smart brain.

Apparently, Aunt Wang has it.

The person who invited Sun Shan out for dinner this time was the eldest grandson of Wang's aunt's second son. He had come back to Chenzhou Prefecture to prepare for the imperial examination.

I was originally preparing for this year's county exam. If I pass it, I will take the prefectural exam. After that, I may have the opportunity to take the academy exam with Wang Jiaxing.

However, he fell seriously ill on the way back, and by the time he arrived in Chenzhou Prefecture, he was already dying.

No one knows which doctor, Hua Tuo, was alive and saved him from his critical illness.

By the time you get older, you will have missed the county exam, let alone the prefectural and imperial exams.

After hearing this, Sun Shan couldn't help but sigh that the imperial examination really depends on luck.

Many people died on the road to the imperial examination not because they had no real ability.

Thinking back to when I went to Beijing to take the imperial examination, I was so cautious and took every precaution, but in the end, I still couldn't prevent fate. I was actually poisoned by guinea pig after eating crucian carp.

Sun Shan couldn't help but feel thankful that all the hard work had paid off.

Wang Jiaxing had been waiting at the post station long ago. When he saw Sun Shan return, he hurriedly called out, "Sir, you're back! I've been waiting for you for a long time."

In fact, Sun Shan and Wang Jiaxing did not have a very good relationship, but this idiot dared to act as he pleased in front of him and spoke without thinking.

Sun Shan seriously suspected that Wang Jiaxing dared to speak disrespectfully because he had a good temper and knew that Wang Jiaxing would not do anything to him.

Sun Shan shook his head secretly, then smiled and said, "Why are you here again today? Don't you need to study? Don't forget, you still have to prepare for the provincial examination."

Wang Jiaxing's face fell.

Every time I see Lord Sun, all he does is urge me to study.

Mr. Sun should not be a county magistrate, he should be a principal.

Especially those triangular eyes, raised high, and then a glare, he would definitely make the students obedient.

Wang Jiaxing said sheepishly, "Sir, you often told me that there's no rush to study. It's like stewing a delicious Guangnan soup; it needs to be simmered slowly. And you also said that we should balance work and rest, and not just study blindly. It's best to take time out from our busy schedules to have some fun. Especially with the New Year approaching, we need to be happy and relaxed. We've been looking forward to it all year."

Sun Shan was speechless. He had said these words before, but he didn't expect Wang Jiaxing to use them to refute him.

Could this be what it means to be blinded by geese while hunting them all day?

Wang Jiaxing couldn't help but get excited when he saw that Sun Shan was speechless.

I was hit hard in the past two days, and now I can finally refute it. I feel a lot better.

Wang Jiaxing said with a smile: "Sir, my cousin has already booked a restaurant and will come to pick you up tonight."

Sun Shan knew about this yesterday and nodded, "Okay."

Then he raised his eyebrows. This Guayazi came here just to tell him this? Why is he so boring!

Wang Jiaxing was so bored that he had been back in Chenzhou Prefecture for many days. If he hadn't been ashamed to face his relatives, he would have run back home long ago.

He happened to meet Sun Shan, so he must go back with Sun Shan.

When we return to Yuanlu County, it would be best if adults could help him say a few good words to his family.

I guarantee that grandpa, dad, and elder brother will not be sad because of his failure to be selected.

Lord Sun's mouth is a lie, as sweet as honey, making grandpa and father laugh out loud.

Now when the family encounters a difficult issue, they don’t go to their uncle, but to Lord Sun.

Wang Jiaxing was also convinced. When did his father and grandfather become so close to Lord Sun?

How come he doesn't know?

Wang Jiaxing asked again, "Sir, have you finished your official duties? When will you return to Yuanlu?"

Sun Shan said confidently, "Not so fast. It's a rare trip to Chenzhou Prefecture, so I have to take a look."

Then he added, "If you're in a hurry, go back first."

Wang Jiaxing shook his head like a rattle: "I'm not in a hurry. I'll go back with the adults."

Want to get rid of him? Humph, not that easy!

Sun Shan waved his hand and said, "If you have nothing to do, go home. If you get bored at home, write an article."

Wang Jiaxing's face fell again.

Although he loves reading, he can't read all the time.

Mr. Sun talks about reading every other sentence, which is really depressing.

Wang Jiaxing licked his face and said flatteringly, "Sir, are you free tomorrow? I'll treat you to a meal."

Oops, is the sun rising from the west?

This idiot went to Changsha Prefecture and actually learned how to behave?

This is the first time I've offered to treat you to a meal.

Sun Shan looked over suspiciously. "What are you going to do? Why are you inviting me to dinner for no reason?"

If he is either a traitor or a thief, Sun Shan will not be fooled.

Wang Jiaxing said confidently, "Sir, I just got the rice from the government rations, so I sold it right away. Now I have enough money to treat you to a meal."

Because of his good result of fifth place, Wang Jiaxing successfully joined the ranks of students on government stipend and was able to receive government stipend rice.

It can be considered as eating public food.

Sun Shan couldn't help but look at him with envy.

Wang Jiaxing, a fool, was able to become a student on government stipend, where he could eat and drink for free and be supported by the government. He is so lucky.

Someone as talented as me has to study hard and at my own expense.

Oh, comparing yourself to others makes you feel thief!

When Gui Ge'er and Sun Dali heard that Wang Jiaxing was supported by the imperial court, they looked at him with envy, just like Sun Shan.

Gui Ge'er said enviously, "Mr. Wang, you are so lucky to receive government subsidies every month."

He secretly glanced at Sun Shan again, feeling that Brother Shan was wronged.

It is obvious that his brother Shan is very talented, but he is only a dependent.

Alas, this world is unfair.

Sun Dali also said enviously: "Mr. Wang, you can also receive the imperial salary? Oh, that's great. In the future, you can support yourself and don't have to spend money from your family."

I thought I must write a letter home, asking my wife to make sure that the few bone-changing dragons at home study hard, no matter how hard she beats or chops them.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t pass the imperial examination. The most important thing is to become a student and receive the imperial stipend.