497 Chang Chunfeng Meets Wan Changsheng
The next morning, Mr. Wang said, "Your exams were generally OK, not too bad, and everything went well. The results of the joint examination will be out on March 20th, and the palace examination will be held on April 2nd. It's only a month away, so we should make good use of it, right? The palace examination results can't fall, right? It's best to move up a few places, right?"
Ping'an's heart sank. Could it be that the gentleman was not optimistic about his examination results?
Aren’t they all likely to be in the top ten?
Shao Qi was delighted. His grandfather's words proved that he had a chance of passing the imperial examination. It would be good if he was not a fellow Jinshi.
"Ping An, why don't you say anything? Do you understand what I mean? What I mean is that you can stay at my house for the time being and don't have to run back and forth."
"Yes, sir, it's just that some of my subordinates are getting married in a few days, so I have to take a day off."
The old man was sitting at the side, calm and composed. When he heard Ping An say this, he sat up straight and said, "Why, there are more of you? Are you getting married together?"
Master Wang sighed, "Dad, is this the time to say this? What does my marriage have to do with him?"
"Sir, they are my subordinates and my family. There are at least three couples getting married. I am also planning to invite all the farmers to sit down, fifteen or sixteen tables of people."
The old man was in high spirits: "So many people? Ping An, I have never been to your manor. Let's go there with Master one day."
Ping An laughed: "Grandmaster, I also invited my master to go that day. It would be best if you could come with me. I will tell you that my manor..."
Ping'an described the things happening in the farm in vivid detail. The old man and Shaoqi were listening attentively, and Master Wang who was standing beside them also listened attentively.
How can this kid run the farm like this?
"Master, can I leave a small courtyard for you in the manor? It's just the beginning of March now, and there are large tracts of peach trees, with peach blossoms blooming brightly. It's beautiful, really beautiful. In June or July..."
"Okay, okay, I know it all even if you don't tell me. In June and July, the peaches are ripe. Think about your palace examination. May you be safe."
The old man was listening attentively, but this boss interrupted Ping An's description. Wasn't it just this little bit of effort?
He is truly a filial son. He just can't stand seeing his old man being happy?
Forget it, let’s give him some face. He is over 50 years old.
"Ping An, your husband is right. Go back today and talk to your parents. I will take a day or two off on the wedding day. No more than that. The palace examination is very important. The emperor will be there and will probably come down to walk around. People with poor concentration will lose their train of thought immediately and may even have a breakdown. That would be a pity.
Also, please arrange a room for me on the farm. It doesn't have to have a small courtyard. I don't like living in the city all the time. The Wang family also has a farm not far from the city. It's all paddy fields, nothing to see. Your farm is not far from the city, so I can go there to rest for a few days occasionally."
"Master, I will take you there in a few days. The banquets at the farm are very lively. When I am free, I will occasionally accompany you to stay at the farm for a day, to see the flowers and pick some fruits."
"uh-huh."
Master Wang was dissatisfied and snorted twice.
The old man glanced at him and said, "Your husband is envious."
Ping An smiled and said, "Sir, you will definitely come with me. I will accompany you to recite poems and compose essays under the fruit trees, as the spring breeze blows and the fallen leaves dance."
Master Wang was satisfied, this was good enough.
"You should go back today, otherwise your parents will be worried. Bring some clean clothes tomorrow morning. Zhou Heng and the others can come if they want, but you don't have to ask them to come."
"Got it, sir, Master. I'll be back then."
Shaoqi sent Ping'an out.
"Dad, Ping An may really get the top six this time. This child was born to be my disciple. Then Sun Wen is sensible and says that I am Ping An's great teacher. This makes sense. There are big and small teachers, right?"
The old man stood up and said, "Mr. Wang, Ping'an and I will go to the manor for a banquet in a few days. You'd better think carefully about the possible questions for this palace examination. I will also go back to the courtyard to prepare for the questions. Ping'an can still live in my courtyard this month."
"Dad, I understand."
Chang Chunfeng heard the report from his son's men and knew that his son was checking answers at Mr. Wang's house. He would probably have to stay there for a while and would not have time to come over for the time being, so he told him to rest assured.
He then understood that his son would not do badly in the exam. As for whether he could make it into the top ten, he felt that the possibility was still very high.
What's the big deal if you don't have time to come home? The palace examination is the most important.
Zhang was taken back by her eldest brother-in-law today, probably to have a talk with her.
These no longer matter to him. When a person reaches middle age, his character is basically formed. How much can he change it?
The palace examination will be held on the second day of April, and the final results will be announced in mid-April.
Mr. Sun said that the engagement ceremony would be scheduled for the sixth day of April, after the palace examination. These ten days would be a perfect time for the marriage.
After the parade, three to five days at most, when some follow-up matters were concluded, he and Ping An prepared to return to his hometown in Jiao County to worship their ancestors. He had been out for ten years and had never been back.
If you were to ask him what his biggest wish is?
Of course, it would be the most natural thing for him to watch the newlyweds bow to him on his son's wedding day. As his biological father, it has become a luxury.
He can't sit in this hall.
Suddenly, he wanted to meet Wan Changsheng, the man his son was willing to call father.
Once this idea came into my mind, it grew like a weed.
The capital city is not big, but also not small. Ping'an will enter the officialdom in the future, and he may not be able to avoid many circles. Since they are likely to meet in many occasions in the future, he might as well make an appointment with this person first.
"Little Sanzi, come here."
"Yes, sir."
"you go……"
"Yes, master." The third son trotted out. The master was able to take this step first, and he was worthy of being his master. In fact, it was nothing, and no one would say anything. Both families were right, so what could be said?
Chang Chunfeng sat down on the chair, his body weakened, but he didn't want to look back. Some things have to be done.
He will not go to his son's wedding this time and will not embarrass Ping An and his mother.
His tears rolled down, dripping onto his hands and his heart, burning hot. If there was an afterlife, he would never let himself fall to this point.
Wan Changsheng sent Chang Chunfeng's steward away, and his heart could not calm down for a long time.
Chang Chunfeng did what he had always wanted to do. He also wanted to talk to this person. After all, he was Ping'an's biological father, so there was nothing wrong with it.
The two of them made an appointment to meet in a medium-sized restaurant tomorrow evening. The Chang family's manager said that they should not tell their family members for the time being and just sit together and chat.
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