Chapter 359 Rumors are spreading, falling in love with Xiao Ying at first sight?
"Mr. Tang knows this is very presumptuous, and I apologize to Yiren in advance."
Xiao Ying's expression eased a little. It turned out to be because of this. He could understand it.
The reason why Tang Jing's family was allowed to live in the academy was because of his status as a juren, and he was hoped that he could stay in the academy to teach.
Since the other party is unwilling to live in the academy, she will not force it.
I just want to buy her old house...
"Logically, I shouldn't refuse this, but the old house means a lot to me, so I can't sell it."
Firstly, she is not short of money, and secondly, she does have some feelings for the old house. After all, every tree and blade of grass was carefully designed by her, and she is reluctant to part with it.
Nangong Jingyan didn't expect to be rejected, and his expression suddenly became much lower.
"It is indeed Tang who has been presumptuous."
Xiao Ying thought for a moment and said, "Although I can't sell it to you, I can rent it to your family first."
"It's just that the old house is quite far from here. It might not be convenient for you to come to the academy in the future."
"So, do you want to rent it?"
Unexpectedly, there was a sudden turn of events.
Nangong Jingyan immediately smiled and said, "Rent it. I am willing to rent it. Thank you for your help."
The reason why he set his eyes on Xiao Ying's old house was that it was the only place he liked, and no dog would want to live anywhere else.
Secondly, I also wanted to see if I could find any clues, especially traces of the formation.
So it makes no difference to him whether to buy or rent.
Xiao Ying nodded: "Okay, two taels of silver a month, let's write the contract now."
"I'll listen to Yiren." Nangong Jingyan naturally didn't care about the money: "Then let's rent it for half a year first."
This was also within Xiao Ying's expectations. Half a year later, Yingfeng New Village should have been completed.
So Kang Ruolan wrote the contract.
Nangong Jingyan checked and found no problems. Both parties signed and sealed the document, and he paid twelve taels of silver on the spot.
"Here are the keys to the old house. You can also change the locks."
Xiao Ying handed him a bunch of keys, including all the doors.
"Okay, Tang will move tomorrow."
Nangong Jingyan took it with both hands, a smile flashed in his eyes.
This Xiao Yiren seems to be easy to approach.
Now they are in a landlord-tenant relationship, so it will be easy to contact them in the future.
"Ah...I really can't bear to leave."
As soon as Nangong Jingyan left, Kang Ruolan sighed softly.
Such a nice house should be given to someone else to live in.
Xiao Ying smiled and said, "We don't live here anyway, so it's empty anyway. We might as well lend it to someone in need."
Kang Ruolan nodded, hoping that Mr. Tang would treat such a nice house well.
The next day.
As expected, Nangong Jingyan's family started moving.
They had two carriages, and there were a lot of things in them.
Some girls in the village who knew that he was a juren took the initiative to help him, and their faces blushed from time to time because of his handsome face.
There has never been such a handsome man in their village, and he is a juren!
I heard that he was a juren whose wife had passed away and he had no children.
If they could marry him, wouldn't it be a step up to heaven and become the wife of a juren?
As for being older?
What does it matter? Thirty is the prime of life, and she is so beautiful.
Not to mention young girls, even some young ladies were very moved.
The men couldn't help but feel jealous, and some even cursed the pretty boy behind his back.
Nangong Jingyan was no longer surprised by this and even enjoyed it.
He behaved politely and humorously in front of everyone, deliberately making the girls fall in love with him.
Xiao Ying shook his head when he heard this, and was obviously not happy with the other party's behavior.
If such a person were allowed to teach in a college, he would probably cause trouble.
It can be seen that knowledge is not the same as character.
Who would have thought that within two days, the rumors about "Tang Jing" became more and more outrageous, and were even related to her.
"How dare you say such nonsense? Who is Madam Xiao to be interested in that Tang?"
"I also heard that Madam Xiao looked down on Mr. Tang, but Mr. Tang fell in love with Madam Xiao at first sight."
"Huh, is someone with the surname Tang worthy enough?"
"That's right. Not to mention that Madam Xiao is a seventh-rank concubine, even her status as the legitimate daughter of the Zhenyuan Marquis's family is not worthy of a mere Juren."
"I think the Tang guy is just a toad wanting to eat swan flesh."
"Don't say that. Mr. Tang is so handsome. His family owns hundreds of acres of fertile land. I heard they also own quite a few shops. His family background is quite good."
"Yes, and Mr. Tang doesn't even have a child, but Madam Xiao already has four children. What good family can she marry into?"
"Bah! What nonsense are you two shallow-eyed people talking about?"
"What's wrong with Madam Xiao having a child? As long as Madam Xiao is willing, it would be easy for her to find an official!"
“…”
The villagers were talking about it.
Especially those who love to gossip, they wanted to spread the news everywhere, and soon the whole village knew about it.
It was the second day since Xiao Ying heard these rumors, and her usually calm face couldn't help but become gloomy.
“Who spread this?”
This is the first time I have heard such outrageous rumors about myself since I came into this world.
Tang Jing fell in love with her at first sight? Why didn't she see it that day?
Some even said that she fell in love with Tang Jing, otherwise she would not let anyone live in the house.
She was so angry that she laughed.
Ling Yun frowned and said, "I haven't been able to find the source, but from my subordinates' point of view, it is probably related to Tang Jing."
Xiao Qian, who was usually taciturn, sneered and said, "It must be that Tang who deliberately spread rumors to ruin the master's reputation."
"Let people think that the master really has something with him, so that the master has to be with him."
"Many ruffians like to use this method when they have a crush on a woman."
"Humph, I didn't expect that someone with such a decent appearance could have such a dirty mind!"
Xiao Ying raised his eyebrows: "He is a dignified scholar, how could he be so naive?"
Do you think you can kidnap her with just a few rumors?
Even if she had no cultivation, with her current status, it would be more than enough for her to deal with a juren.
"Master, do you want me to..."
Xiao Qian made a gesture of wiping his neck.
Xiao Ying laughed: "That's not necessary. Just find someone to warn him a few times."
"yes."
Xiao Qian seemed a little unwilling. This was too easy for the guy named Tang.
So that night, Ling Yun went to the house in person to warn him, and scared "Tang Jing" so much that he trembled with fear.
However, as soon as Ling Yun left, Nangong Jingyan couldn't help laughing out loud, as if he had encountered something extremely interesting.
He did spread those rumors intentionally. He had no ulterior motive, he just thought it was fun.
He just wanted to know how Xiao Yiren would react, and at the same time, to make his presence felt.
But now...
A hint of interest flashed across his eyes, and he suddenly wanted to continue singing this scene.
He is a widower and Xiao Ying is a widow. Maybe they are really a match made in heaven.
Speaking of which, I haven't seen Miss Xiao for a few days, so I'd take this opportunity to meet her.
Well, I hope I don't scare her this time.
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