nucmednet Chapter 220 Who is the mistress here?
Chapter 220 Who is the mistress here?
But the two people who asked the questions were both elderly women whose thoughts were deeply rooted, so it was understandable that they had such concerns.
Zhang Qiong thought for a moment and said, "I understand. What the two aunts are afraid of is that even if a girl enters the academy, she will still have no future. Am I right?"
"That's right." The two men nodded.
Zhang Qiongsi added, "Don't worry. Once the women's academy is established, this kind of thing will not be allowed to happen. Because, when we go to the academy to study, in addition to learning to read and write, the most important thing is to learn a skill to make a living. So, in addition to teaching people poetry and essays, the academy will also teach girls women's work, accounting, household management, and many other miscellaneous subjects."
"Tell me, aunts, are these skills useful?"
The two ladies smiled at each other and nodded, saying, "If that's the case, then this women's academy is not just a showpiece, you can learn real skills here!"
One of them laughed and said, "Girl, you are so young, how come you know so much? You are really amazing!"
Zhang Qiongsi felt pleased with himself but smiled modestly on his face.
"These are not all my ideas. Except for the idea of establishing a women's academy, all other ideas were proposed by the first female teacher in Cang County. The credit does not belong to me."
When Gu Yichuan heard this, he secretly glanced at Shen Nankui, his eyes full of pride.
Shen Nankui smiled back.
The aunt who had praised Zhang Qiongsi earlier waved her hand and said, "Oh! It doesn't matter who proposed it. We only know that it is you, the girl, who is bold enough to speak up in front of the governor. This is a good thing that will benefit future generations. We all support you!"
"Master Zhou Zun, please say something!"
Zhang Qiongsi also asked half expectantly and half nervously: "Gu Zhouzun, what do you think?"
Gu Yichuan smiled slightly and praised: "Very good, I will carefully consider the young lady's proposal, and when the time is right, I will implement it."
"Is it true?"
Hearing his affirmative answer, Zhang Qiongsi was overjoyed and her cheeks turned slightly red. She didn't know whether it was because of excitement or shyness after seeing Gu Yichuan.
"I... I have a few more suggestions on how to implement the Women's Academy. I wonder if Governor Gu is willing to listen to them?"
Gu Yichuan nodded, "Miss, I would like to hear the details of your brilliant plan, but before that, I would like to introduce someone to you."
He walked slowly to Shen Nankui, pointed at her and said with a smile: "This is my wife. I think we can have a chat about the establishment of a girls' college."
Uh……
Shen Nankui lowered his eyebrows and eyes, feeling a little surprised that he suddenly pushed her forward.
But then again, he didn't know what had just happened. It was rare for him to meet a woman who had such ideas about running a school. He naturally felt that this girl's temperament would suit his taste.
She didn't mind at all.
I just don't know if this honest girl can change her mind and believe what Gu Yichuan said?
As expected, Zhang Qiongsi was struck by a bolt from the blue. She stood there for a long time with a stiff face, then pointed at Shen Nankui and asked in disbelief, "What did Gu Zhou call her?"
Gu Yichuan said: "Wife, what's wrong?"
Zhang Qiongsi suddenly sneered, "Gu Zhouzun's words are too flattering for this concubine, aren't they?"
Concubine?
Gu Yichuan looked a little confused.
Who is the mistress here?
Are you talking about his wife?
Before he could come to his senses, Zhang Qiongsi continued, "If Guzhou Zun still favors his concubine, that's your own business, but my proposal today is based on the practice of the first female teacher in Cang County, and I added my own ideas. Every one of them is the result of our hard work. Even if Guzhou Zun wants to favor his concubine, there's no need to use other people's achievements to flatter her, right?"
She stared at Gu Yichuan, her eyes full of disappointment.
They had just met by chance, and she had plucked up the courage to talk to him. This was their first conversation, and he was just as she had imagined, gentle and modest. Although she refused to tell him even his name, he did not have the slightest bit of arrogance or official airs.
It is as elegant and warm as a clump of green bamboo and a bright moon.
She was immersed in it, forgetting her previous concerns, but she didn't expect that he was only thinking about that mistress...
When everyone heard these words, the expressions on their faces were also very interesting.
Gu Zhouzun and his concubine?
These two words together are huge news.
But everyone knew Gu Yichuan's identity, so they didn't dare to comment and just stood aside and watched silently.
Zhang Qiongsi glared at Shen Nankui, then raised her head and said, "Gu Zhouzun, I originally had many strategies to tell you, but I disdain to deal with a mistress. If you don't confuse her with me, then we can continue talking, but if you insist on doing so, then I'll excuse myself first!"
Gu Yichuan's eyes had turned cold, and he said in a deep voice: "Girl, I don't care who you are, but if you continue to insult me like this..."
"Zhou Zun."
It was Shen Nankui's voice.
Gu Yichuan stopped talking and looked over, only to see Shen Nankui gently shaking her head at him.
Shen Nankui stopped him. First, she wanted to hear the girl continue talking, as she was quite interested in her plan. Second, the girl was of a straightforward character and was now stuck in a dead end and refused to get out. If she made a big deal out of it today and clarified it later, she would be too ashamed to face anyone.
She felt that the girl was not a bad person, and perhaps she just didn't think it through at the moment.
Therefore, there is no need to make things too embarrassing in front of everyone.
Gu Yichuan understood what she meant. Even though he was a little reluctant, since his wife was magnanimous and valued talent and was unwilling to make a fuss, he had nothing to say.
But his attitude was completely different from before, he just said lightly: "I won't mention her, girl, go on."
Zhang Qiongsi saw that although he stood on her side, his expression was not as gentle as before, and she couldn't help feeling a little aggrieved, but she had said it herself and there was no reason to regret it.
"It is not difficult to establish a girls' academy. As you have just said, as long as the interests are aligned, we can gain the support of a large number of people. As long as the people can experience the benefits of a girls' academy, they will naturally be willing to send their daughters to school. In this way, there will be no worries about the lack of funds. Therefore, the difficulty lies in how to establish a girls' academy."
"My suggestion is that the construction of a women's academy should be led by the governor and the academician, and jointly funded by the gentry of Yongzhou. Only in this way can the women's academy be established in the city for a long time instead of being excluded and oppressed."
After she finished speaking, she waited for the crowd's applause as usual.
But for some reason, everyone in the room was silent, and they just looked at Gu Yichuan's face secretly.