In the afternoon, Qianyan also went to the mountains and picked some herbs and wild vegetables, planning to take them to the county town to sell them tomorrow.
It would definitely take a day to go to the county seat tomorrow, and she had to figure out how to make money.
The next day, at dawn, Qianyan borrowed the village's ox cart and drove Xu Yunniang to the county seat.
Because Qian Yan became famous in one battle, everyone in the village respected her, and it was easy to borrow the bullock cart.
She felt that the villagers were still a little afraid of her.
After all, it is not normal for someone who can watch his eldest brother's fingers being chopped off and not be feared by others.
"Sister-in-law has been to the county seat before?"
Xu Yunniang had some memories: "I went there several times before." She was talking about the past, before she married into the Meng family.
"Sister-in-law, if you are willing, you can go there more often in the future."
Xu Yunniang couldn't help but smile. This was the happiest day for her to come to Meng's house.
She felt that her sister-in-law would be a great leader. She didn't have much affection for her husband, Meng Wenang. Maybe she had some feelings at first, but they were rubbed away by him.
After arriving at the county seat, Qian Yan sold all the herbs and wild vegetables he had brought from the mountains yesterday.
Then, she went to school.
It is said to be a school, but in fact it is just a private school. There are more than one in the county, and they are basically opened by some talented people who have failed to pass the exam.
Unfortunately, the two of them arrived at the right time. It was Master's lunch break, and there were only some students in the hall who were shaking their heads and endorsing the words.
They memorized it very seriously, but Qianyan's attention was on a young man lying by the window.
The young man stared at the students in the hall with bright eyes, showing envy.
He was wearing very shabby clothes, and it was impossible to study under such conditions.
Qian Yan found that these students didn't look strange when they saw the boy, and understood that they knew the boy.
"That sentence is wrong... That's not what Mr. taught yesterday." It was the voice of the boy by the window. His voice was very small, but it was still heard.
The students inside were not convinced and came out to argue with him.
Next, Qian Yan saw the young man point out their mistakes with good reason. After finishing speaking, the master also appeared and agreed with the young man's words.
He walked into the school and found Qian Yan.
Qian Yan stepped forward to greet him and explained his intention.
Meng Wen'ang's matter had been widely circulated for a long time. Master Jiao Rongchang didn't ask any more questions and took Qian Yan to pack Meng Wen'ang's things.
"That's fine." Jiao Rongchang said this, obviously feeling that Meng Wen'ang was not suitable for studying.
Qian Yan and Xu Yunniang came out with their things. Jiao Rongchang had already walked into the hall, obviously about to start class.
She had to pass that place before she could get out.
Finding that the young man from before was still outside the window, Jiao Rongchang had no intention of letting him go, which was obviously a favor to him.
She also heard Jiao Rongchang sigh, "Xiucai is able to win some of the exams every time." I wonder if his students will be able to get two more candidates in this year's provincial examination. It is even more difficult to get a ranking in the general examination. If you can get one every time, it is already a blessing.
Qian Yan instantly realized that scholars are rare these days. First, the teaching system is backward, and second, books are rare and expensive, and ordinary people cannot get them.
There are very few books among Meng Wenang's things, and many of them are excerpts.
She did not leave immediately, but stood outside the window, her eyes falling on the young man. The other party's performance before showed that he was very smart.
Studying is very expensive, and even if Master Jiao Rongchang takes pity on him, he cannot support it.
The young man felt a special gaze and looked up. It was a beautiful girl staring at him with such serious eyes that he blushed.
This girl is staring at him. Is she thinking something?
His family has only four walls, and he may have to live up to his love.
"Do you want to take the exam for merit?"
The young man was stunned for a moment and nodded quickly. Could it be that...she wanted to get engaged first and then come back and marry her after he has passed the exam? I'm afraid this is not a good thing. He is not sure whether he can pass the exam and his family does not have any extra money to support his studies.
Qian Yan noticed regret in the young man's eyes and thought he was regretting not being able to attend school.
"I can help you."
She wants to be a wife to earn money.
Teach outstanding students and let them all take exams for merit and fame.
In this way, she has status, is respected by others, and makes money. In the future, her students will be all over the world. With this group of students running the country, she will not be afraid of troubled times.
This boy was the first person for whom she made a name for herself.
