I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examination

Chapter 1580 My beloved daughter, Sun Anhe, is someone I can sacrifice myself for.

Sun Shan led the chubby girl and the dark-skinned girl around for a whole day, and the two little girls were so excited.

Pointing at this and that, they want to take home everything they like.

Sun Shan glanced at the chubby girl's small purse.

The chubby girl immediately sensed a naked malice and tightly clutched her purse.

With her round little face puffed out, she said seriously, "Father, this is Xiaoxiao's purse, it's not yours, you can't take it."

Sun Shan was delighted and went up to snatch it.

The chubby girl covered herself tightly, hiding here and there, not letting Sun Shan get close.

Sun Shan shook his head repeatedly: "Oh dear, my family has produced a miser, so greedy for money at such a young age."

Gui Ge'er couldn't help but speak his mind: "Shan Ge, Xiao Xiao looks just like you."

Sun Shan glared at him, and Gui Ge'er immediately covered his mouth, not daring to utter a sound.

Sun Shan didn't return to the yamen until the sun was setting.

Sister Yun complained, "Brother Shan, you guys have been gone for far too long."

Sun Shan disagreed, pointing to Hu Ming who walked in from outside: "Look, your son is even later."

Sister Yun stepped forward and patted the dust off Hu Ming's body.

He asked with a smile, "Good son, why have you been gone for so long? What did you do today?"

Hu Ming, who was always well-behaved and sensible, apologized first: "Godmother, I'm sorry to have worried you. It's all my fault."

Then she added, “Godmother, the temple fair was so lively today, with so many people. We not only bought things, but also climbed the mountain. Hehe, we even went to the City God Temple to help Master Zhang with his work.”

Then he untied the small burlap sack he was carrying and said happily, "Godmother, these are peach-shaped steamed buns, made at the City God Temple. Master Zhang gave me five. Eating them will bring longevity, good health, good fortune, and freedom from disaster and pain."

Today, Hu Ming and his classmates went to the temple fair. When they climbed up the City God Temple, they saw that there were too many believers and the temple was too busy to handle them all, so they volunteered to help.

When Master Zhang saw the young master arrive, he dared not use him.

Hu Ming and his classmates insisted, so they had no choice but to help distribute the peach-shaped steamed buns.

The proverb "being near the water tower, one gets the moon first" implies that even a tiger like Hu Ming would want to take such a fine peach home.

Who is Master Zhang?

The immortals don't have many special abilities, but they have a whole basketful of human relationships and worldly wisdom, which they've already arranged long ago.

Especially on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Madam Sun and Madam Sun donated a large sum of money for incense oil, so what's the big deal about giving away a few steamed buns?

Sister Yun held the peach-shaped steamed bun tightly, her eyes reddening with emotion: "He's such a good son of mine, even when he's out playing, he still thinks of me so much."

Turning around, Sichuan glared at the chubby girl, his expression changing drastically, and scolded her fiercely: "Xiaoxiao, what about you? You went out to play all day and didn't bring anything back for your mother."

Chubby Girl:.......

They were having so much fun that they completely forgot about their mother.

Sun Shan was also criticized.

Sister Yun said, "Brother Shan, you too!"

Sun Shan: .....

Having finally managed to play so intimately with Little Fatty, he couldn't possibly care less about Sister Yun.

Sun Shan said shamelessly, "Sister Yun, I wanted to buy it for you, but I don't have any money in my pocket. All the money in the house is with you. Unlike Xiaoxiao, I don't get any lucky money."

Better to die for your fellow Daoist than for me.

Even his beloved daughter, Sun Anhe, could be sacrificed.

Yun Jie believed this.

Sun Shan's income initially went to Sun Bomin and Su Shi, but after going through many twists and turns, it ended up in Sun Shan's hands and eventually went to Yun Jie'er. He really didn't have many copper coins left in his pocket.

Little Fatty is different.

Needless to say, the lucky money on New Year's Eve is a huge windfall, and the so-called talent shows on New Year's Day bring in a fortune.

My pockets are full, and my wallet is overflowing.

Yun Jie'er was furious: "You little brat, Xiao Xiao, you won't buy anything for your mother, and your mother loves you so much."

Sister Yun transforms into Godzilla and roars at the chubby girl.

Little Fatty: .....

With chubby little legs, she ran and shouted, "Grandma, help me~~~~"

Only Su Shi in the family could save Little Fatty, so they wisely sought help.

After the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, I started working again.

Gui Ge'er, Zhang Shiye, and Sun Shan stood at the door early in the morning, waiting for the employees to arrive at work.

The first one to arrive was an official NPC who was fined a month's salary for being absent from work last year.

To make sure my work wasn't in vain, I went to bed as soon as it got dark on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year and got up at the crack of dawn on the sixth day.

Sure enough, they were the first to arrive at the government office.

Sun Shan handed over the red envelope with satisfaction and said, "Good, well done, keep it up next year."

The NPC official, with a forced smile, accepted the small gift he hadn't expected at all, and said, "Sir, Happy New Year, and may you prosper."

Next came Qiao Wenshu, who had been fined half a month's wages for being late.

Having learned from last year's experience, I got up early and arrived early this year, thus becoming the second employee to come to the government office.

Seeing Sun Shan, who looked like a short pine tree, standing at the gate, I breathed a long sigh of relief.

He thought to himself: I bet I did right, I bet I did right! Sure enough, Lord Sun came to the yamen early in the morning to arrest his subordinates in order to fine them. Luckily I came early, so Lord Sun could fine me without any reason.

Qiao Wenshu, with a fawning smile, accepted the purse and said, "My lord, Happy New Year! May your new venture bring you great fortune."

Sun Shan smiled slightly and nodded: "Good morning, Happy New Year."

Qiao Wenshu greeted them and hid around the corner, wanting to see who was late and who would be fined today.

Hehe, last year everyone else was watching the show, this year it's finally my turn to watch it.

Qiao Wenshu desperately wanted his colleagues to be fined.

Sun Shan stood firmly at the gate, as officials walked in one after another.

Sun Shan asked with slight disappointment, "Master Zhang, is everyone here?"

Master Zhang answered definitively, "Sir, and Magistrate Wang as well!"

Sun Shan stared wide-eyed, asking incredulously, "What? Magistrate Wang didn't come?"

Last year you were the first to arrive, but this year you're going to do something special and be the last to arrive?

Gui Ge'er said regretfully, "Shan Ge, everyone is too eager to work. Oh dear, we can't even find an opportunity to impose fines."

He paused, then asked, "Master, is it time to open the yamen yet?"

Master Zhang shook his head: "There's still a quarter of an hour to go."

Gui Ge'er was overjoyed to hear that there was still a quarter of an hour left, but then he was devastated: "Oh dear, it seems that this year we can only fine Lord Wang his wages."

Although Magistrate Wang's registered income was among the highest in the government, the fines collected from only one person were significantly reduced compared to last year.

Employees being too enthusiastic about work isn't necessarily a good thing.

Sun Shan waited at the door for a while, just about to say "That's it."

At this moment, Magistrate Wang shouted from afar, "My lord, may you have a happy and healthy New Year and all your wishes come true!"

One was at top speed, one was sprinting, one was rushing straight ahead, and one braked, stopping precisely one meter away from Sun Shan.

With his round face and ever-present smile, Magistrate Wang said, "Sir, I've arrived just in time. Sorry to keep you waiting."

Sun Shan: .....

Screw you, Magistrate Wang. Why did you have to arrive so precisely on time? It would have been better if you hadn't come at all, don't you know that?

Gui Ge'er resignedly handed a red packet to Magistrate Wang.

Magistrate Wang bowed with his hands clasped, beaming, "Thank you, sir."

With a turn of his head, he floated back to the county magistrate's office, feeling quite pleased with himself.

Sun Shan's plan to impose fines has officially failed, as not a single employee was penalized.

We distributed so many red envelopes for nothing, resulting in a huge loss!