Chapter 359 Wang Zi'an

Wang Zi'an, a famous scholar in Dongchang Prefecture, failed many times. This year's township examination was over. When the list was about to be released, Wang Zi'an was drunk and lay alone in the bedroom and slept soundly. Suddenly, a voice came from outside and shouted, "The scholar is in the middle." Wang was overjoyed and staggered up, telling his family to "reward the silver quickly." When the family saw that he was drunk, they lied to him and said, "I've already rewarded him."

After a while, a man walked into the room and said, "You are a scholar." Wang Zi'an said to himself, "I haven't entered Beijing to take the exam yet. It's impossible to be a scholar." The man said, "Have you forgotten? The three trials have been completed. The scholar was confused in his mind. He was overjoyed when he heard the words and shouted, "Come on, reward the money quickly." The family lied to him again and rewarded him.

After a long time, another person entered the room and said, "The scholar has entered Hanlin. The court has sent two attendants to you." Wang Zi'an stared and saw that there were two men kneeling under the bed, dressed neatly. Wang told his family, "Prepare wine quickly. I want to invite my entourage to dinner." "Family" was perfunctory and said, "Isn't the meal on the table?"

The prince thought at ease, "Since you have become a senior official, you will naturally show off in the countryside." He shouted, "Es follower, help me out." I called for a long time, but there was no response. The family laughed and said, "The follower is leaving. You lie down for a while, and I'll chase you for you." Before long, when an entourage returned to the house, Wang Zi'an beat his bed and scolded, "Bold slave, where have you been?" The entourage said angrily, "Poor scoundrel! I'm just joking with you. You're really scolding. Wang Zi'an was so angry that he jumped up, hugged the follower's body, beat him hard, knocked off his hat, and fell to the ground.

When the wife heard the noise, she went into the room to check and frowned, "Why are you so drunk?" Wang Zi'an said, "The follower is abominable. I just taught a little lesson. Why am I drunk?" The wife smiled and said, "I'm the only old lady at home. I cook for you during the day and warm your feet at night. Where can I serve you, a poor man?" When the children heard the words, they all laughed.

Wang Zi'an's wine is a little understanding, as if he woke up from a dream. He thought to himself, "He must have been teased by the fox demon. His family, followers, and those who report the good news are all changed by the fox demon." I remember that I once hit the fox demon hat and went to the door to look for it. Sure enough, I found a red hat, the size of a tea cup.