Chapter 911: Scumbag Brother and Scumbag Father, Get Lost (57)

Chapter 911: Chapter 911: Scumbag Brother and Scumbag Father, Get Lost (57)

Qiann Yan was surrounded by students as they went to check the results. With them paving the way, no one could crowd against her.

Encircled by so many students, it was impossible for people not to notice her. Everyone here now knew who she was. Many had come today to see just how many of her students could become scholars.

Many secretly thought that if even two succeeded, they would be very impressed, as achieving the status of a scholar was not easy.

"Brother Yaan, you succeeded, your name is the first, top scorer! Truly the top scorer."

Yaan Huai stood in front of the list, looking at his name, a smile appeared on his face. He turned back to Qiann Yan, who stepped forward and praised, "Not bad."

Just a simple "not bad," yet it widened Yaan Huai’s smile even more: "I said I wouldn’t let our teacher down."

Soon, the teacher would be able to reside in a grand house.

No one knew that this top scorer was thinking of such peculiar things in his mind.

Yaan Huai eagerly anticipated the next year’s Imperial Examination. If he placed again, he could become an official, and the teacher could also accompany him in glory, never again being bullied due to prejudice.

"Teacher, I succeeded, tenth place."

"Teacher, I succeeded as well, in fifteenth place."

"Teacher, my name is also on the list..."

As each student reported good news, the surrounding people were already numb. They carefully counted Qiann Yan’s students, there were only sixteen in total, and yet twelve succeeded.

People’s minds were in a haze as they looked at Qiann Yan, who was protected at the center by Yaan Huai and others—the young woman they always underestimated. They felt a sharp pang in their hearts, very envious of her students.

Jiao Rongchang also had good news; out of his batch of students, three became scholars as well. He had thought getting just one would be impressive, never expecting there would be three. This was thanks to Qiann Yan; by frequently exchanging ideas with her, he changed his teaching methods, resulting in such achievements.

The young woman taught twelve scholars, with one even being the top scorer. The event caused a sensation in all directions, and the name Meng Qianyan became known to countless scholars.

Due to her achievements, scholars instinctively referred to her as Mr. Meng, no longer daring to look down on this small woman.

Many admired her and came to visit, hoping to receive her guidance and even wishing to become her disciples.

Upon hearing that Qiann Yan would lead this group of students to participate in the Imperial Examination and wouldn’t accept students for now, many were disappointed.

But knowing she was willing to give guidance, many came with gifts to visit.

This was normal practice, accepting gifts and then giving guidance, and no one would say anything about it. In this era, no one thought teachers should teach students selflessly; instead, knowledge was considered precious, and obtaining it required a price. Using silver coins to exchange was considered the smallest cost.

Qiann Yan returned all the way to Baiyang County, with people occasionally approaching her and inviting her for meals.

Once back in Baiyang County, she received visitors every day.

She only met with guests in the afternoon, as the mornings were still dedicated to Yaan Huai and the other students, for soon they would set off for the Capital City, preparing for the Imperial Examination.

Even the County Magistrate of Baiyang County came personally to visit Qiann Yan, addressing her as Mr. Meng. Teaching twelve scholars at once truly warranted such respect. The magistrate also brought gifts, which was within Qiann Yan’s expectations.

"I wonder in next year’s Imperial Examination, how many of Mr. Meng’s students will succeed?" The magistrate asked with a face full of expectation, having heard that the things she said often came true. If she could provide an answer, it would set their minds at ease.

Qiann Yan replied, "Yes."

The magistrate eagerly asked, "Besides Yaan Huai, are there others?"