Chapter 907: Scumbag Brother and Scumbag Father, Get Lost (53)

Chapter 907: Chapter 907: Scumbag Brother and Scumbag Father, Get Lost (53)

Xu Yunniang wasn’t idle either. Her body was almost fully recuperated, thanks to the prescription given by Qiann Yan, and she was in much better health than before.

Now, apart from being responsible for preparing meals for the students, she spends the rest of her time studying the materials written by Qiann Yan.

Of course, she hasn’t neglected practicing martial arts either. She feels that now is the perfect opportunity, wanting to learn everything.

Last time she was taken away, she truly felt powerless. She hopes to gain some skills for self-defense, so she doesn’t have to rely on Qiann Yan to rescue her every time.

Yaan Huai knows Xu Yunniang is learning, and also asked Qiann Yan if he could be taught.

Qiann Yan naturally agreed. Unexpectedly, those scholars saw Yaan Huai practicing boxing in the courtyard with great energy and wanted to learn too. They quickly brought their tuition fees from home, insisting on learning.

Anyway, Qiann Yan’s schedule is quite reasonable, so they use the time set aside for physical activity to learn some martial arts, which also helps improve their physical condition.

After all, the upcoming provincial and imperial examinations last for several days, and candidates aren’t allowed to leave midway. Many people, due to weak physiques, can’t endure, and end up being carried out.

Since the teacher has advised them to strengthen their bodies, why not learn martial arts?

Eventually, even Mrs. Zhang joined, motivated by the incident when she was taken away. Much like Xu Yunniang, she thought that if Qiann Yan wasn’t around and those people showed up again, knowing some martial arts might at least give them a chance to escape.

Qiann Yan saw everyone’s earnestness and decided to give them a boost. She penned a prescription to complement their use of medicine, so they could practice Inner Strength.

Unbeknownst to them, several months passed.

Xu Yunniang had already learned all the characters, could write simple articles, and had no problem reading books. Although she didn’t understand everything, with so many scholars around, a simple inquiry during lunch could solve her doubts.

She loves her current life. When she learns to read poetry and classics, she reads them to her children.

Mrs. Zhang, seeing everyone learning to read, couldn’t sit still either. Having already learned martial arts, why fear learning to read? So, several months ago, she too began learning to recognize characters, despite some stumbles.

Occasionally, Qiann Yan’s students would guide her a bit during their free time.

Mrs. Zhang suddenly felt this was what life should be, compared to the past hardship and toil without any reward. These days are really great.

She would occasionally prepare extra meals for the students, which was very well received.

Now, in the eyes of these scholars, Qiann Yan is like a parent reborn. Though there are many stories about ungrateful and forgetful scholars, most of them are very reasonable and grateful.

Even though Qiann Yan’s tuition isn’t cheap, they know she could charge them more if she wanted. In fact, they take out more silver knowing they couldn’t learn this elsewhere.

In just a few short months, the scholars learned a lot, and many hazy parts became clear, looking at Qiann Yan with increasing respect.

Those once called frail scholars now have defined physiques. With daily training and martial arts practice, their bodies have strengthened considerably, and they no longer fall ill easily.

The families of these scholars, seeing their transformation, often send supplies to the school just for their robust appearance alone.

Even though no one broadcasted it, outsiders knew that their lives were going well.

Especially seeing them becoming strong, more energetic, and healthier, everyone was amazed, eager to inquire but found no one would disclose.

The time for the provincial exam finally arrived, and Qiann Yan was to take sixteen scholars, including Yaan Huai, to participate.

She worried about Xu Yunniang and Mrs. Zhang, so she invited them to accompany her. The two readily agreed without any fuss.