Qi Yu's wife was named Zhang Yulan, a very ancient name.

Over the years, Zhang Yulan and her husband Qi Yu have been a perfect couple, praised by everyone who has seen them. Qi Yu is considerate of his wife, and Zhang Yulan is resourceful yet knows how to maintain boundaries. The couple is very satisfied with their life, especially now that they are getting older and will soon have grandchildren.

Zhang Yulan paid close attention to her husband's food, clothing, and daily necessities. She knew about his worries and that he had been working very hard lately, but his appetite was getting smaller and smaller, which puzzled Zhang Yulan.

Before settling in for the evening, Zhang Yulan asked with concern, "What's wrong with you lately, Master? You haven't been eating much. You think you're like yourself more than ten years ago, when you were healthy and it didn't matter if you missed a meal or two. You're not trying to make me worry, are you?"

At first, Qi Yu felt awkward about Zhang Yulan's "lecturing," but over the years, he had gotten used to his wife's way of speaking. He even thought it was quite nice; anyone would feel warm inside when they heard her caring words.

Qi Yu: "It's my fault, my wife, for making you worry."

Zhang Yulan: "Could it be that you've really encountered some problem? Otherwise, sir, why don't you tell me? Although I'm just a woman, I've read a few books, and perhaps I can offer some advice!"

Qi Yu knew that his wife was not just someone who had read a few books. His father-in-law doted on his wife, and he personally oversaw her early education and subsequent teaching. He treated his wife's education no differently than that of a man.

Qi Yu: "It's good to tell you, the Journalism Academy is about to be completed, but not many people are willing to come and study, which makes me very worried."

Zhang Yulan thought for a moment and asked, "It's no use for Master to be anxious here. Has Master sent people to investigate why no one is willing to come to study?"

Qi Yu: "I've sent people to inquire, and most of the people who are interested have concerns, while those who aren't interested naturally feel that there's no future in studying here."

Zhang Yulan is not only well-educated, but she is also meticulous and thoughtful in managing the inner quarters, and she considers things comprehensively.

Zhang Yulan: "I have an idea, sir, you might want to listen to it."

Qi Yu was at his wit's end and naturally hoped that his wife could come up with a good idea: "Please tell me, my wife."

Zhang Yulan: "Qi Huan is now in charge of the *Jingbao* newspaper. He is familiar with the people in charge of the *Zhengbao* and *Chenxi* newspapers. Nowadays, anyone in the capital who can read and write is willing to spend a few coins to buy a newspaper. Those who have obtained the title of Xiucai are probably unwilling to come because they do not understand the nature of our academy or what heights the people trained by our academy can reach in the future. As long as we let the scholars with the title know through the newspaper that the future achievements of studying at the News Academy will not be lower than those of studying at traditional academies, there will be so many people that you probably won't be able to choose them all."

After listening to his wife's words, Qi Yu suddenly understood and said to her with a smile, "My wife is very wise. I am truly ashamed."

Zhang Yulan: "What are you saying, sir? You care too much, which is why you've ended up in a dead end. I care too, but I care about what you care about, so I can see things more clearly."

Qi Yu: "Yes, yes, Madam is right."

With a solution finally found for the long-standing problem, Qi Yu immediately took action. He first considered the nature of the Journalism Academy and listed its advantages one by one, including the material benefits and the fact that as long as one could complete the academy's graduation exam, one could work for the Beijing Daily or its propaganda department.

To make it easier for readers to understand, Qi Yu clearly outlined the benefits. For example, the Propaganda Department was under the control of the imperial court and had many promising positions. There was also the "Beijing Gazette," which, although its position might not be as high as that of the Propaganda Department, was very attractive in terms of money.

Qi Yu first visited the head of the publicity department to submit the draft, which had been revised many times. After the head of the department gave his approval, she then went to her apprentice's place.

Then, in the following month, this article was published once in the "Political Gazette" and four times in the "Morning Light." Because the "Beijing Daily" was published every three days, it is unknown how many times it was published in the "Beijing Daily."