Chapter 80: Serene Ink Pond (1/2)
Chapter 80: Serene Ink Pond
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
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Two days later, Fang Zhengzhi prepared to journey to the River of Trust Capital to participate in the capital examination.
Compared to the previously time when he left quietly, this time, when they heard the news that Fang Zhengzhi was leaving, the entire village rushed over in the early morning.
Stuffing food and drinks of all kinds into Fang Zhengzhi's bag.
”Zhengzhi, don't worry! You have the village to take care of you, it doesn't matter whether you pass the capital examination. Whatever Double Roll Champion, don't think too much, just do your best!”
”Yes! What's important is that you do your best. You are young and still have many years ahead of you!”
Qin Xuelian swept her gaze across the chatty villagers, then, placed the bundle she wrapped onto the Silver Scale Horse and walked in front of Fang Zhengzhi.
”Zhengzhi, do your best! Even if you don't pass, don't feel embarrassed! Is that clear?”
Fang Zhengzhi was rather gloomy. He had already attained Double Roll Champion, why didn't his own mother believe in him? He was her blood son!
But, he instantly understood.
Just like the first time he went hunting on the mountain, Qin Xuelian didn't expect him to be able to hunt something. All she wanted the word ”safety”, hence, she didn't want Fang Zhengzhi to have any stress at all.
Maybe, this was the true love a mother showed to her son, a selfless love.
”Zhengzhi, take care on the way!” Fang Houde stood beside the Silver Scale Horse and fed the horse feed into the horse's mouth, and used his remaining hand to caress the Silver Scale Horse. His expression was that of heavy reluctance and unwillingness to let go.
A father, no matter how reluctant he was, cannot reveal it. Maybe, Fang Houde was someone like that. He would rather express his unwillingness to the Silver Scale Horse.
After bidding goodbye to the villagers, he was stopped once again at the village entrance by Zhang Yangping.
”Take these pieces of silver, you would definitely have to spend some along the way, don't be too prudent!” Zhang Yangping threw over a bulging wallet.
Fang Zhengzhi didn't reject it. Even though he still had a hundred tael silver note in his pocket, but this wallet represented the hope Zhang Yangping had in him.
”Thank you Uncle Yangping!” Fang Zhengzhi expressed his thanks.
”Go on!” Zhang Yangping waved his hands.
Fang Zhengzhi pulled on the horse reins. The Silver Scale Horse neighed loudly and galloped forward.
”You must remember, even if you can't pass this capital examination, it's alright! The entire village and I will always support you! Don't be embarrassed to return!”
Zhang Yangping's shouts came from behind him.
On the other hand, Fang Zhengzhi twitched his mouth. What 'being unable to pass'?
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Normally, among examinees there was the culture of being accompanied on the way to the examination. This was not only because they could take care of one another, but also due to safety.
From the Huai An County to the River of Trust Capital, it required half a month on horseback, and along the way were many mountain paths and barren lands.
Due to being delayed for a few days at the Huai An County, and then making a return trip back to the Northern Mountain Village, hence was rather rushed for time.
When he managed to return to the Huai An County, most of the examinees had already formed groups and left.
Left without a choice, he could only ride alone.