Chapter 901: Scumbag Brother and Scumbag Father, Get Lost (47)

Chapter 901: Chapter 901: Scumbag Brother and Scumbag Father, Get Lost (47)

If it were someone else, Jiao Rongchang would definitely think she was being boastful, but this person was Qiann Yan, and he couldn’t help but hold a small expectation.

"If Yaan Huai really becomes the top scorer, your reputation will greatly increase, and you won’t have to worry about not having students," Jiao Rongchang said, not thinking that Qiann Yan’s existence would affect him in any way.

His wife’s health had improved, so now he had nothing to worry about, and just needed to focus on nurturing the students he had.

The county exam ended, and Qiann Yan waited outside the examination hall.

People came out of the examination hall one after another, and the ages varied widely; there were teenagers, youths, middle-aged people, and even elderly with graying hair. Don’t judge the county exam lightly; in reality, even many scholars couldn’t pass it.

Yaan Huai had a striking appearance, easily noticeable in the crowd. Unlike many others who were unsure and slightly pale-faced, Yaan Huai’s face was rosy, clearly confident about this exam.

"Let’s go, mother has probably already prepared the meal."

"Teacher, aren’t you concerned about my results?"

"In a few days, you’ll know. You’re sure to pass, but whether you’re the top scorer depends on the results."

Yaan Huai found it a bit amusing, realizing it was true, and followed behind Qiann Yan.

Many eyes were on him, and now many people were aware that Qiann Yan had taken him as a student.

Seeing the two of them walk back together, many started to discuss softly.

"Do you think Yaan Huai, having taken a young woman as a teacher, can really pass as a scholar?"

"Seeing him smiling like that, could he actually pass?"

"I don’t believe it. Could this young woman really be better than those teachers who are scholars or even examiners?"

"I don’t believe it either. Who started this rumor? It’s probably a misunderstanding, they might actually be betrothed, who knows who heard it wrong."

"That makes sense, the two aren’t much different in age; they likely are already betrothed."

"I heard Yaan Huai lives at that young woman’s house."

...

Meanwhile, Qiann Yan and Yaan Huai returned home and felt something was wrong as soon as they reached the front door. Yaan Huai’s face turned serious, his eyes falling on the footprints at the doorway.

He whispered, "Someone’s been here, judging by the number of footprints, quite a few."

Qiann Yan reached out to push the door open, but Yaan Huai stopped her, saying, "Shouldn’t we get a few people? I’m afraid those inside didn’t come with good intentions."

"No need to worry," Qiann Yan said as she already pushed the door open. The courtyard was empty; in fact, she had already sensed there was no one inside.

She quickly stepped inside, while Yaan Huai observed outside before swiftly following in. Qiann Yan was already reading a letter.

"A letter from Landlord Liu."

Qiann Yan handed the letter to Yaan Huai. After reading it, Yaan Huai was filled with anger. The letter stated that Landlord Liu had given Meng Chongxi 300 taels as a betrothal gift and now invited Qiann Yan to the Landlord Mansion for marriage. Since she wasn’t home, they had taken Xu Yunniang and Mrs. Zhang, hoping she would hurry over upon seeing the letter.

Knowing that Xu Yunniang and Mrs. Zhang were not in mortal danger, Qiann Yan wasn’t in a hurry, realizing they were waiting for her to come. Once she went, they wouldn’t harm Xu Yunniang and Mrs. Zhang.

Landlord Liu had taken them because he’d received someone’s suggestion, and undoubtedly, that person was Meng Chongxi.

"You stay home and study well."

Qiann Yan headed towards her room, and Yaan Huai quickly followed, "Let me come along. Maybe I can help a bit. Someone has to drive the carriage, right?"

"Alright, you go hire a carriage; I’ll head over first."

Qiann Yan rummaged through the room and found a rusty sword, but thinking it unsuitable, she went to the kitchen and tucked a cleaver at her waist instead.