The rain was pouring outside, but the house was quiet, but the light was not very bright, making it look very dark.
From his angle, Zhao Qian saw that half of Li Wei's face was in shadow, making it difficult to see clearly.
Regarding Li Shi, Li Wei had made his attitude very clear early on, and hoped that this would restrain those in the Li family who were still serving as officials in the court, so that the Li family would not become the target of public criticism. At least I won't be further implicated and persecuted.
"I heard someone said that your aunt offended you?"
Li Wei raised his eyes and glanced at Zhao Qian, wondering: "You know everything about my situation. Have you arranged your people around me a long time ago?"
Zhao Qian said with a smile: "Don't be upset, I just want to know if you are okay."
This explanation made Li Wei not know what to say, so Li Wei told Zhao Qian about the princesses studying: "I just came from the Wenhua Pavilion not long ago. The ninth princess is the youngest, but she still works hard and has learned a lot." OK. Your Majesty, I have an idea..."
Before she said anything, Zhao Qian had already guessed it, and said with a smile: "Is the Queen Mother planning to promote girls' schools across the country, so that all girls of school age across the country can read and learn calligraphy?"
"I have this idea, but I always feel that the conditions are not yet mature. After all, the limitations of this era are too great. Women are inherently dependent on men. Not many parents are willing to send their daughters to school. Let's talk about how many years of schooling. So what happens next? Should we just get married? The value cannot be realized at all. For those parents, it is a waste of money and energy. It is more practical to let their daughters help with work at home, so one thing that needs to be solved is, What will they do after completing their studies? Are there suitable positions available for them? Can they be provided with corresponding vocational education? What kind of guarantees are there?”
She stayed there for more than ten years, received more than ten years of education, and worked for several years. As expected, her thinking was completely that of a person of that era. Unlike him, neither side is very integrated.
"You have thought these things carefully. To truly change this era and change people's minds is a long-term process, and it is bound to be very difficult. Let's do it step by step. Anyway, there is still a lot of time."
"There are many things I want to do. In addition to improving the status of women, there is also the construction of basic medical care, private protection and self-rescue measures, etc., which require more manpower and material resources. In fact, these external constructions may not be so difficult. It can be built in ten or twenty years, but the most important thing is people's ideological concepts. It is very difficult to get the public to accept such concepts. "
Zhao Qian understood Li Wei's concerns and said slowly: "If we want to develop these, ten or twenty years, or even thirty or fifty years may not be enough. Then I have to teach the emperor some awareness in this regard." , now that we are no longer in our position, it would be better if someone implements our ideas and someone takes over.”
Speaking of Ruguang, Li Wei couldn't help but have more worries and concerns: "I heard people say that he is already learning to draw a bow. Martial arts training is a cumulative process. Don't be greedy for merit and get injured. After all, he is small. I’m afraid my body won’t be able to bear it.”
"Don't worry, I am his uncle and I will never let him get hurt."
Li Wei always felt that Fu Guang was still young and the burden on his body was too heavy, so he suggested to Zhao Qian: "He has to attend the court meeting in the morning and go to the study in the afternoon to study. The martial arts training is arranged to be practiced every three days, and it is not necessary to practice martial arts every three days." To ask how accurate he can be in archery, the main thing is to hone his temperament and know how to endure hardships and stand hard work.”
"I understand what you mean. I actually do this to give him a certain ability to protect himself while strengthening his body. Having this ability is not a bad thing."
Now the two of them have the same idea, they both want to cultivate Fu Guang well, and then gradually correct the shortcomings of this society so that it can develop in a better direction.
After the storm, the clouds gradually cleared and the rain dispersed, and the dark clouds covering the sun gradually dispersed, bringing light to the earth again. Zhao Qian couldn't stay here longer, so he said goodbye to Li Wei.
Li Wei stood up and agreed: "Your Majesty, please go slowly."
Zhao Qian walked to the door, turned around, stared at Li Wei for a few times, and bowed to Li Wei again. Li Wei stood still and watched him go.
After the heavy rain, the bluestone pavement seemed to have been washed away, and the small ditch under the eaves was filled with water, with a few fallen leaves floating on it.
Zhao Qian strode out of the palace gate. When he left Chongqing Palace and was about to get on the sedan chair, a person suddenly jumped out from the corner. Zhao Qian was startled. He stood firm after seeing the person clearly. He stepped forward and asked with a gentle smile: "It turns out to be the fifth girl. Why are you hiding there?"
Li Xing's face was flushed, and she didn't care about being inappropriate. She hurriedly said to Zhao Qian: "Your Majesty, the daughter of the people wants to say something to the prince. Please take a step to speak."
Zhao Qian was slightly puzzled, but he still followed Li Xing to the base of the wall at the corner. His followers were all waiting in place.
When she was finally alone, Li Xing felt that her heart was beating so fast. It kept beating like this. She was really afraid that the man in front of her would hear her strange heartbeat and reveal her inner thoughts.
"Fifth girl, if you have anything to say, it's okay to say it." Zhao Qian smiled, his tone still as soft as ever.
Li Xing pursed his lips lightly, and then said boldly: "I know that the Queen Mother has many concerns and inconveniences, so I can't tell you directly. As a younger sister, I can't bear to see my eldest brother suffering, so the eldest brother's There is much more to do, please do your best, Your Majesty.”
Zhao Qian raised his eyebrows. It turned out to be because of this. He said gently: "Fifth girl, don't worry."
Li Xing did not dare to look directly into Zhao Qian's eyes and said hastily: "I don't know how big of a crime eldest brother has committed, but the final decision is up to the prince, so please be merciful. I don't want my uncle and auntie to do anything. I’m sad, and I don’t want my brother to suffer. This is a small wish of mine, and I hope the prince can fulfill it.”
After Li Xing said these words, he finally raised his eyes to look at Zhao Qian. His big, watery eyes were a little shy, but also a little anxious and uneasy.
Zhao Qian was slightly startled when he saw Li Xing's eyes. These eyes were so similar to hers. Many years ago, when he went in and out of Shangshu's Mansion, he encountered the same pair of eyes, but her gaze was more pure at that time, without such shyness.
The two people's eyes met, and Li Xing's heart beat faster. She quickly lowered her head, then blessed Zhao Qian and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhao Qian nodded and smiled: "I understand, don't worry."
After receiving Zhao Qian's words, Li Xing smiled happily. Her bright smile was as beautiful as the delicate flowers blooming on the branches in February.
(End of chapter)