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

Three days later, Uncle Chen followed the Wei escorts back to Chenzhou Prefecture.

Outside the long pavilion, beside the ancient road, Sun Shan and his group were seeing them off.

Sun Shan thanked him again: "Uncle, I can't express my gratitude enough. Thank you so much. Please take care of yourself on your journey. If you are in Chenzhou Prefecture next time, remember to come and see me in Yuanlu County."

Uncle Chen smiled and said, "Okay, I will definitely come."

It’s only a three-day journey. Since we’re already in Chenzhou Prefecture, we might as well stop by and take a look.

Finding business opportunities is one thing, but being able to connect with Sun Shan, the county magistrate, is the most important thing.

In particular, Sun Shan wrote him a letter of recommendation, telling him to go directly to Magistrate Liu if he encountered any crisis.

Uncle Chen accepted this precious letter of recommendation with great solemnity. This was another chance to save his life.

Although he has been doing business for most of his life and has connections with the government, how could a rootless businessman like him feel that he doesn't have enough connections?

When Uncle Chen saw the letter of recommendation that Sun Shan gave him to become the prefect, he thought that Sun Shan and Prefect Liu were very familiar with each other.

In fact, Sun Shan and Prefect Liu were not familiar with each other at all. They only met once a year at the annual summary report meeting, and only contacted each other during the four festivals. Apart from business dealings, they had no personal relationship at all.

The reason why Sun Shan wrote a letter of recommendation was just to give his cousin Chen a hope. Whether his life could be saved depended on the prefect Liu, and he had no control over it at all.

If Sun Shan knew that Uncle Chen thought he was very familiar with Magistrate Liu, he would definitely feel goosebumps on his back, sweat dripping, and would not dare to look Uncle Chen in the eye.

At this moment, Sun Shan didn't know what Uncle Chen was thinking. He said with a smile on his face, "Uncle, please take our things back. Thank you for the hard work on this journey."

When talking about the things that were sent back, Uncle Chen's mouth twitched.

He knew that delivery was a troublesome thing, but he didn't expect it to be so troublesome.

Because the letters written by Sun Shan and his group weighed more than ten pounds, one letter after another, and no one knew how they could write so well.

What about the imperial examination materials? Uncle Chen is even more worried. What if he loses them along the way?

Everything about reading is extremely precious to him and he dare not offend.

Uncle Chen had no choice but to bite the bullet and said, "It's not a big deal. It's not a big deal. Ah Shan, I will definitely send the things back to Guangzhou Prefecture."

Sun Boming took a step forward. Although he didn't spend much time with his cousin Chen, it was always sad to see a familiar fellow villager leave.

Holding Uncle Chen's hand tightly, he said sadly, "Uncle, I wish you a safe journey. Be careful on the road. I hope to see you sooner next time."

Uncle Chen actually couldn’t understand how an ordinary father like Sun Bomin could give birth to such a smart son?

It seems that God is fair. He gave me a shrewd business ability, but I have several earthworm-like sons.

Oh, how wonderful it would be if Sun Shan was his son. That way, he would not only be able to live a life of luxury for the rest of his life, but also be able to improve his family status.

Uncle Chen suppressed his throbbing desire to exchange his son and said with a smile, "Xiaoxiao's grandfather, I also want to get together with you sooner next time. Haha, we can drink together then."

When it comes to drinking, how can we forget Uncle Sun?

She jumped out, wiped her tears exaggeratedly, and said with red eyes: "Uncle, I'm so reluctant to see you go. Alas, we have to part again. I really want to continue drinking with you. Uncle, I don't know why, but there are endless topics to talk about with you. I really want to drink and chat with you again. Uncle, take care of yourself, and come back to me soon after selling goods."

Uncle Chen: ...

My head is full of black lines!

I took a quick glance at Sun Bomin and felt that he was the one who was adopted.

Be it Uncle Sun, De Ge'er, or Sun Shan, none of them is honest.

Why is Sun Bomin different from others?

Regardless of whether Uncle Sun is sincere or not, Uncle Chen will take it seriously.

He said cheerfully, "Xiaoxiao's Third Uncle, I will definitely come back. I'll have a drink with you then."

The saddest person must be De Ge'er.

I have been bragging to my cousin Uncle Chen every day these days, especially when he brags about his business skills, which is really enjoyable to listen to.

De Ge'er held Uncle Chen's hand tightly and said, "Uncle, you must come back and don't forget me. I have learned a lot from following you these days. Uncle, thank you very much."

If we were to say who Uncle Chen likes the most, it would have to be De Ge'er.

Although he is not very good at studying, he is handsome.

He's tall, strong, and well-dressed, especially with a sturdy build. He's handsome, optimistic, and sweet-talking. If I'd known De Ge'er earlier, I'd definitely have married my daughter to him.

Uncle Chen said goodbye reluctantly: "Don't worry, Dezi. If I come to Chenzhou Prefecture, I will definitely look for you."

After a pause, he continued, "If you ever get to Guangzhou Prefecture, you must look for me. By the way, do you remember my home address?"

De Ge'er pointed to his head confidently and said, "Uncle, I've already made a note of this. When I get to Guangzhou, I'll definitely come and have tea with you. Hehe, I really want to stay by your side and learn how to do business from you."

Uncle Chen said with a smile: "Good boy, it's a deal. Remember to come find me."

Sister Yun also came to see Uncle Chen off. She bowed and said reluctantly, "Uncle, take care. May everything go smoothly and your future be safe."

Uncle Chen secretly looked at Sun Shan, then at Sister Yun, thought for a while, and had something to say.

Even if I had to bite the bullet, I had to say, "Sister, I will. You should take care of yourself too."

After a pause, he continued in a low voice, "Get ready and wash up early when the cockcrows three times, don't wait for the rising sun to wake you up. Don't forget to visit your parents-in-law morning and night, and set rules for serving food and tea. Take three blue and white porcelain bowls and three pairs of red lacquer chopsticks. First, serve two bowls for your parents-in-law to eat, and then one bowl for your husband to taste. Don't eat before your parents-in-law have eaten, and don't eat before your husband has tasted. Manage the household diligently, and respect your parents-in-law with true affection. Don't say it's late when your parents-in-law and husband are not asleep. My sister, remember to be filial to your parents-in-law to avoid all difficulties, respect your husband and descendants, and a harmonious family will bring prosperity."

Uncle Chen had no choice but to act like an elder and asked Sister Yun to remember the "Rules for Women".

In this world, how can a daughter-in-law wake up later than her parents-in-law, husband, and children? There is no lady who does not visit her parents-in-law every morning and evening, and no daughter-in-law who does not take care of her children.

Not only can outsiders not stand it, even he, her cousin, can't stand Sister Yun's unruly behavior.

If Sun Shan wanted to divorce Yun Jie'er, if Uncle Chen was not Yun Jie'er's relative, he would have shouted "Divorce her!"

In order to prevent Sister Yun from being divorced and sent home one day, Uncle Chen had to intervene and give her a warning.

Yun Jieer certainly understood what Uncle Chen meant. With a blush on her face, she whispered, "Uncle, I understand. I will keep your words in mind. From now on, I will respect my parents-in-law, my husband, and my children. I will be a virtuous and kind daughter-in-law."