Disguised as a man: Watch me create a new dynasty

Chapter 129 The scholars secretly hated: If we have Yu, why do we have Liang!

When they returned to the Yan family, the steward came to report that the stewards from the provincial capital had returned last night.

Yan Nansheng received the managers of the city government. Most of the managers of the city government were from the Yan family's side branches. Over the years, the Yan family members supported each other and got through the most difficult times of the Yan family.

The Yan family understood this very well. This was all thanks to Yan Nansheng. That was why Yan Nansheng was recognized by the clan members as the new generation leader of the Yan family when he was only in his teens.

He even bypassed his father's generation and became the head of the family directly. No one in the Yan family from top to bottom could object, including Yan's second uncle and Yan Nansheng's nominal father, Yan Yuzhi.

When everyone heard that Yan Nansheng was back, they all gathered in the main hall waiting for her to come.

In the main hall, the atmosphere was solemn yet somewhat expectant.

The sunlight shines through the carved window lattices and falls on the ground, forming patches of mottled light and shadow.

The elders of the Yan family sat upright on the armchairs, their expressions serious but unable to hide the eagerness in their eyes.

The younger generation seemed a little reserved, with their backs straightened, their eyes occasionally looking towards the hall door, anxiously waiting for Yan Nansheng's arrival.

Yan Nansheng hadn't seen them for a long time. The rise of the Yan family over the years was inseparable from their efforts.

She walked into the main hall with steady steps, her pale moon-white dress fluttering in the wind, highlighting her extraordinary temperament.

Everyone's eyes instantly focused on her, their eyes full of respect and joy.

Yan Nansheng smiled and nodded to everyone. Her eyes swept over everyone present one by one, her heart filled with emotion.

Over the years, the Yan family has been able to achieve its current situation thanks to everyone’s concerted efforts.

She knew very well that family unity and everyone's efforts were the key to the rise of the Yan family.

After exchanging greetings, everyone briefly reported on the recent business matters that they were responsible for.

Yan Nansheng sat in the main seat, listening attentively, nodding slightly from time to time, frowning in thought from time to time.

After everyone finished reporting, she said, "Thank you for your hard work. I called you all back because I have something important to discuss with you."

Everyone calmed down and listened quietly to Yan Nansheng's next arrangements.

"The provincial examination will be held in three days. You can seize this opportunity and pay more attention to the scholars who are preparing for the next exam. Talent reserve has always been our main direction." Yan Nansheng's voice was crisp and firm, echoing in the main hall.

Although the Yan family school has trained many scholars and juren, Yan Nansheng never looks down on anyone.

The Yan family's school of thought cannot represent all the scholars in the north, and we cannot be trapped in the woods and ignore the grandeur of the entire forest.

"We must adhere to the Yan family's consistent strategy of selecting talented people." Yan Nansheng swept his gaze across the crowd, his eyes full of expectation.

"I also plan to compete in this provincial examination." As soon as Yan Nansheng finished speaking, the young people sitting below took a breath of cold air.

"Master, are you going to compete? You are going to block other scholars' paths to success!" A young steward couldn't help but exclaimed, his face full of ridicule.

"Yes, Master, I really sympathize with the scholars of this year. I'm afraid that on the day of the exam, they will sigh to the sky and say that they were born at the wrong time!"

Another young man also echoed, his expression exaggerated, as if he had already seen the despair in the scholars' expressions.

Everyone started talking at once, and the atmosphere suddenly became heated and tense.

"Don't say that. It's okay for ordinary scholars, but those who have been rumored to have the best chance of competing for the top scholar would probably cry in the toilet if they heard that you ended up like this year!" said an older manager, shaking his head with a helpless smile on his face.

"Hahaha..." laughter rang out in the hall.

Yan Nansheng found the reactions of the crowd a little amusing.

"It's not as exaggerated as you say. It's just an examination for a juren degree. There are plenty of places available. How can I take them all by myself?" She spoke in a relaxed tone, trying to ease everyone's tension.

"Master, please don't underestimate yourself. Your talent is unmatched in our Yan family, or even in the entire Jiuyou Mansion."

"You have been managing family affairs over the years and everything is in order. If you take the exam, shouldn't it be a piece of cake?" said an uncle from a side branch, his eyes full of admiration.

"That's right, head of the family. Those scholars are far inferior to you." Another manager of a branch also said.

The uncles and aunts from the Yan family branch were full of gratitude towards Yan Nansheng.

Over the years, Yan Nansheng has treated the main family and branches equally, provided resources, and never shown favoritism.

Whether it was business support or educational resources in the clan school, Yan Nansheng had arranged everything properly.

They still remember that when the Yan family was in decline, conflicts often arose between the main family and its branches due to uneven distribution of resources.

Although it did not affect the unity of the family, it still felt unfair under such difficult conditions.

But since Yan Nansheng took over the family, this situation has never happened again. She is fair and just, making every member of the Yan family feel the warmth and unity of the family.

"Head of the family, we all know your abilities, but the provincial examination is no small matter after all. The competition is fierce, so you have to be more careful." An uncle from a side branch said with concern.

Yan Nansheng responded with a smile: "Thank you for your concern, Uncle Qi. I know what's going on."

"Master, we support you no matter what. But the other scholars are probably in trouble. Who could have thought that they would meet an opponent like you?" A young clan member said with a smile.

"Don't say that. I'm just trying my best to take the exam. It's still unknown what kind of result I can get." Yan Nansheng said.

The discussion in the main hall continued for a long time, and everyone was expressing their feelings about Yan Nansheng's next exam.

For the Yan family, this is not only Yan Nansheng's personal matter, but also a major event concerning the honor and future of the entire family.

Although everyone knows that Yan Nansheng is being modest, it is like when one’s own child is about to take an exam. The first ones to be nervous are not the children but the parents behind them.

Yan Nansheng chatted with everyone for a while before breaking the bombshell news to the Yan family.

Yan Nansheng did not rashly tell them her true identity. She was raised as a boy at home. Even the servants of the Yan family did not know her real gender.

Only Mo Qing, who served him personally, knew.

Yan Nansheng only said that the Yan family could start marching into the capital, and the Yan family members were not as shocked and excited as they had imagined.

Both the older and younger generations were silent.

Everyone's hearts were miraculously calm at this moment, like the calm before a storm, but their hearts were actually suppressing raging waves.

Seeing this, Yan Nansheng could only sigh secretly. The Yan family had been through a lot these years...

Although the younger generation has not personally experienced the glory of the Yan family, the pride revealed in the words of their ancestors can also make these younger generations imagine the glory of the Yan family in the past from afar.

The eyes of the grandfathers were already filled with tears.

The sad expression on his face was deeply touching.

The day that the Yan family has been waiting for for generations is finally here...