The emperor raised his hand and said, "It's not just about giving lectures. The privately-run orphanage is doing a good job. The reward is my recognition of you."
Zhulan knew that since the court had established the air route, the royal family had gained many good things and wealth, so she did not refuse and said, "Thank you, your majesty."
The Emperor gestured for Yang to sit down, "I heard you talk about the laws of the court. I was surprised that you are very familiar with the laws."
Zhulan replied, "Only by being familiar with the law can you know what you can and cannot do. Poor mountains and bad waters produce unruly people, and unruly people do not know the meaning of nothing. I was deeply moved by what my eldest son said."
Tsk tsk, legal education. In ancient times when there was no compulsory education and information was underdeveloped, legal education should be promoted even more. Although it is difficult, nothing will change if we don't do it.
The emperor retired sighed. As for the law, his majesty had to subdivide it. With the development over the years, many laws and regulations had been added, but they were still not detailed enough. This was not something that could be supplemented overnight. The promulgation of each law was not easy.
The Queen Mother asked, "Have you found any teachers for these orphans?"
Zhulan replied, "The teacher for the boys has been found. Several students from nearby villages are willing to teach the children how to read. The female teacher for the girls has not been found yet."
The female officials around the Queen Mother are all literate, but female officials are not suitable for giving lectures. "You said you haven't invited anyone yet, but is there anyone who can be selected?"
"Yes, there are two candidates, both are widows who have lost their husbands, and because they are widows they don't want to go out."
The Queen Mother sighed, "I can't let you teach."
Zhulan knew that she could teach for a few classes but could not teach all the time. In ancient times, there was a emphasis on master-apprentice relationships, and private orphanages were meant to train talents for the court. The royal family did not want her to teach all the time.
The Emperor, "I have a candidate."
Zhulan moved her ears, thinking that he was a dead soldier, "I thank the emperor."
The royal family agreed to set up a private orphanage because they saw its future value. The royal family must keep the children in the orphanage in their hands.
The Queen Mother asked, "Will you continue to give the children the same lesson you gave them today?"
Zhulan didn't dare to make any big movements, and said with a smile on her face, "We still have to tell them. These children are still young, and it's time for them to be guided. Besides, my husband said that the children have some psychological problems to a greater or lesser extent, and we need to pay more attention to them and tell them more stories. It will be good for them."
The Queen Mother smiled and nodded, "You are a good storyteller."
Zhulan can indeed make up stories, after all she came from the present. "I won't tell them for too long. These children will only tell them once in a while after their normal classes. It's too difficult to prepare for a class."
The Queen Mother laughed, "I see you are quite confident. Have you been preparing for this for a long time?"
Zhulan smiled bitterly, "Yes, I also asked my husband for advice."
I'm so angry. It was obviously her own idea, but the royal family couldn't think she was powerful enough. They were afraid that they would take back her power. It was very difficult for women to do anything in ancient times.
The emperor didn't say a word, but he was listening to the conversation.
Li was standing behind her mother-in-law, her soul was almost out of her body. It was the first time she realized that her mother-in-law was so eloquent, especially in front of the Queen Mother. What's more, what her mother-in-law said just now was really good. Ah, her mother-in-law also asked her to learn from him. She would never be able to learn this skill in her lifetime!
It’s time for the children’s meal. Today they have multi-grain pancakes and fish soup. There is also some seaweed in the fish soup. It’s rare to have seaweed in winter, so the children are very satisfied with the meal.
When Zhulan set out to return to the capital, the retired emperor left without saying anything about donating. Grain production had decreased, and the royal family had to store grain for emergencies.
In the afternoon, Zhou Shuren came back and asked excitedly, "How did you feel about your first lecture?"
"Oh no, the Emperor and Empress Dowager are also there, so I changed some of the stories."
Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows, "It's indeed surprising, but it also shows that the royal family values the orphanage."
"Um."
Zhou Shuren massaged his wife's shoulders and said, "You've worked hard today."
Zhulan smiled and said, "It's not hard. By the way, someone from the Xu family came this afternoon and brought the seeds I wanted."
"The Xu family does things quickly."
"The Xu family is an imperial merchant. They served the emperor loyally when he was still the crown prince. Now the Xu family is the most prestigious among the imperial merchants. People give them face wherever they go. If it weren't for our family's favor to the Xu family and our family's status has been changing, it would not be easy to ask the Xu family to do things for us."
Zhou Shuren sighed, "Businessmen are very realistic in their pursuit of profit."
"When will you give your next lecture?"
Zhulan thought, "Once a month, too frequent is not good."
"good."
In the next few days, Zhulan did not go to the orphanage. It was Boss Zhou and Mrs. Li who went to check on her. Although the children were small, they were in small groups.
Zhulan was arranging her marriage with the Yu family at home, and the day for the formal ceremony and engagement was chosen, which was already ten days later.
It happened to be Zhou Shuren's day off, and the Yu family came over. Chang Lian and his wife were not at home, so Li took their place as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhou family.
While the adults were chatting, Yu Yueyang was taken away by several future uncles.
Yu Yueyang swallowed his saliva. He didn't dare to come to Zhou's house ever since he had this idea. His scalp felt numb today.
Mingrui pointed to the chair and said, "Don't stand. Please sit down, Mr. Yu."
Yu Yueyang didn't dare to sit down, "Third brother, no need, I'll just stand and listen to whatever you say."
After his marriage proposal was successful, he specially invited Second Young Master Liu to dinner and inquired a lot about his future brother-in-law's temper. Before the proposal, he was not afraid of the young master of the Zhou family. After the proposal was successful, he was afraid, especially after hearing Second Young Master Liu's fear of his future uncle, which scared him a lot.
Ming Ling didn't even look at his mouth. He ate snacks with a smile and watched his future brother-in-law sweating. He had no intention of helping. If he wanted to marry his sister, he had to test her. Two dimples were useless to them brothers.
Mingyun smiled and said, "Master Yu, please sit down. We have many brothers in our family, and it's not good for us to sit while you stand."
Mingrui continued, "If you don't want to sit down, shall we stand with you?"
Yu Yueyang, "... "
Can't he just sit down
Mingyun said: "My fourth sister is the most quiet among the sisters. I have never heard her speak loudly. You are not allowed to bully her in the future."
Ming Ling felt that the snacks were not tasty anymore. Her elder sister really didn't speak loudly, but she would use a ruler to punish her if she got really angry. All the sisters were afraid of her elder sister.
Yu Yueyang didn't know. In his impression, Zhou Si's voice was indeed soft. "I, I will protect her and will never bully her."
Only after getting married did I realize that I should trust no one else but my uncle.
Yuyi came out of the main courtyard with a red face, and Yudie smiled, "Shall we go see your fiancé?"
Yu Jiao's eyebrows curved, "Second Master Yu looks like someone who is easy to bully. It's so tragic that he was taken away by his brothers."
Yuyi, "I see you guys are here to watch the fun."
Yudie pulled Yuyi and said, "Good sister, let's go, let's go."
When she got engaged, they also watched the fun.
Yuyi decided to go, so she took the lead and walked first. Yujiao and Yuwen looked at each other and followed with a smile.
When Yuyi arrived, Yu Yueyang's back was soaked. When Mingjing and the others saw the fourth sister, they quickly closed their mouths and smiled ingratiatingly.
Yu Yueyang didn't notice it, but when he came to his senses he smiled foolishly at Yuyi and they were engaged.
Yuyi's mouth corners curled up slightly, and her smile was so silly!