Chapter 379: Building a School for My Daughter, Visitors from Home

Li Yuan didn't expect Yun Qiao to go to Gu Heng to talk about these things.

After hearing what Yun Qiao did for her, Li Yuan felt a little embarrassed.

"Actually, Qiao Niang can figure it out myself. When two people are together for a long time, their feelings will naturally fade. I have something to do now, so I don't think about those things anymore."

"Problems must be solved. Go home tonight and talk it over with Gu Heng."

Yun Qiao didn't say too much.

After all, it is a matter between them and the couple, and it would be bad if outsiders interfere too much.

Mai Dong and Gao Wanxin left before Yun Qiao came, so Yun Qiao didn't see them either. She just heard Li Yuan say that Mai Dong wanted to go to Mobei, and this time the trip would be a bit long, so he wanted to leave his child in the Marquis' Mansion. Gao Wanxin also said that she could take good care of Mai Dong's son, etc.

Yunqiao listened happily.

Because of Nian Nian, Yun Qiao really wants to build an academy and has even thought of a name.

It's called Hope College.

The main thing is that there is no gender restriction. Anyone who wants to study, loves to study, and is willing to study can sign up.

There are quite a few children in her family, including the triplets, Xiao Silang, Chen Yang and Qiqi, making a total of six.

There are two of them, Yier and Yuger from the Zhao family, plus Henger from the Maidong family.

In addition to those they knew, Prince Mingyu and Pang Zheng also had several children of the same age.

After returning home, Yun Qiao became more and more determined to build a college.

Chen Jingyan happened to be at home during this period, and Yun Qiao told him about her thoughts.

"Building an academy will only benefit the development of the Great Zhou. If we build it ourselves, it will be the foundation of a strong nation and will cultivate pillars for the country. I wonder what the Marquis means?"

Chen Jingyan's eyes fell on Yun Qiao.

"I suddenly remembered that your profession in modern times is a teacher, teaching and educating people."

"Since you have this idea, then we can do it. It will just cost a little more money. But if you choose to do this, you must be responsible for it to the end."

Yun Qiao said, "Of course."

"Don't you believe me, Lord? The shopping mall I built is pretty good."

Chen Jingyan supported Yunqiao in doing these things, but he was worried that Yunqiao was too tired and would not be able to handle it.

After agreeing on this matter, Yun Qiao built an academy in his own name.

First, we chose a location, decided on a name, and began construction.

Yun Qiao didn't tell anyone and quietly built an academy.

The college was built on the site of a dilapidated college that was renovated. The construction took a short time, only about three months, and it was early autumn when the college was completed.

This season is still too hot.

Yun Qiao went to the college several times to see the renovations inside and look at the customized desks.

Yun Qiao didn't have to worry about hiring a teacher, as Chen Jingyan could use his connections to hire one. However, seeing that the construction of the academy was completed, Yun Qiao had a worry.

If women and men go to college together and receive cultural knowledge, the thinking of women and men will inevitably clash.

Instead, Chen Jingyan told her that men study to serve the country, while women study. If women are good at studying, wouldn’t it be more conducive to cultivating better men?

These words made Yun Qiao suddenly understand something.

What she was worried about was that if women did not read, they could still survive in ignorance in this ancient society with strict class divisions. But if they read and became aware of their thoughts and consciousness, but were unable to change their own environment, wouldn't that be even more cruel for them?

The issue of studying may not be as optimistic as she thought. Maybe only children from wealthy families come to study.

Soon Princess Huayang built an academy that could accept children over the age of two, and the news quickly spread throughout Kyoto.

Yun Qiao thought that she might not be able to recruit many students in this way, but she didn't expect that she was not given any chance to breathe. All the children over the age of two in Kyoto were sent to the academy founded by Yun Qiao.

I originally thought of dividing the children into three classes: young, small, and old. When they are older, they can go to other academies. Like other children of officials' families, after they have learned solid knowledge after enlightenment, they can take the entrance exam to study in academies run by the government.

But before that, you still have to go to a private school or a private academy to consolidate what you have learned.

All of these are allowed, including opening colleges.

Nian Nian was very interested in running an academy and she wanted to give it a try, so Yun Qiao let her come. The child is nine years old this year and acts like a little adult.

Before, Yun Qiao was worried that Nian Nian would have an accident, but now in the past few years, seeing that she was getting better and better, Yun Qiao wondered if her Nian Nian could protect herself as long as she left a time traveler.

Now she didn't leave, but Su Mo left.

It seemed that Nian Nian returned to normal after Su Mo left.

Yun Qiao stood in the distance and watched Nian Nian arranging the maids and servants.

I feel a sense of happiness that my daughter is growing up.

Nian Nian really gives her very little to worry about, and her sensibleness makes people feel distressed.

Seeing her mother looking at her, Nian Nian smiled at her.

At this moment, a message was suddenly heard from the servant outside the door, and Dingxiang also walked up to Yunqiao.

"Your Highness, the Marquis sent someone to tell you that someone has arrived at the Marquis's residence. You and the young lady should go back."

"Do you know who is coming?"

If it were an ordinary person, Chen Jingyan would not have asked her to go back, thinking that the person who came was either difficult or had a complicated relationship.

Dingxiang said, I don’t know.

He just asked the lady and the young lady to go back, saying that there were guests at home.

Yun Qiao hummed, "I understand."

"Go tell the young lady that we are going back. We can come back tomorrow for the remaining unfinished business."

Dingxiang hurried to the front and said something to Xiaotao who was serving Nian Nian.

Xiaotao walked towards Yunqiao with Nian Nian.

"Mom, did something happen at home?" Nian Nian asked obediently.

"It's a little thing, I don't know what it is, let's go back first."

Nian Nian nodded and followed Yun Qiao into the carriage.

"Mother, I know you want to go and have a look around. Now that the academy is set up, if you trust me, leave the rest to me. I want to help you do these things so that you can go out for a walk and relax."

Ever since her mother woke up, she has focused all her attention on her. Nian Nian felt guilty, thinking that it was because of her that her mother was reluctant to go out.

In fact, she is in good health now.

Nian Nian couldn't say for sure about her own destiny, she couldn't tell her own fortune.

But she knew that her mother was destined to have another daughter.

She deserves a lovely sister.

But for some reason, my mother didn't move.

Nian Nian also became anxious.

Perhaps she was too anxious and showed her emotions on her face. Yun Qiao saw through her thoughts at a glance.

"Niannian, mother is doing well now."

"Mom, I know. You know what I want. Don't you want to give me a little sister to play with me? I already have a brother and I want a little sister too."

Yun Qiao: "Isn't Qiqi your little sister?"

Nian Nian: "One is not enough. My second aunt wants Sister Qiqi too much, but she won't let me play with her."

This kid, really is.

Yunqiao can't be fooled.

In fact, two years ago, Nian Nian had been making a fuss and told her that she wanted a little sister, but Yun Qiao fooled her with a few words.

Now that the child is older, it’s harder to fool him.

Yun Qiao said, "Then go talk to your father. Mother has no say in this matter."

These words left Nian Nian confused.

Isn't it the mother's job to give birth to a child? Why can't she make the decision?

How can a man like Daddy know how to give birth to a child?

Look, this must be another excuse her mother made up for not wanting to give her a younger sister.

Nian Nian pouted in grievance and her eyes immediately turned red.

Seeing her pitiful appearance, Yun Qiao's heart softened immediately and she hugged her daughter in her arms, "My dear Nianbao, mother will give birth to you. Don't cry, mother will give birth to you."

"But this will take time, and we can't rush it anytime soon."

While Yun Qiao was coaxing her daughter, the carriage arrived at the gate of the marquis' mansion.

She got off the carriage with her daughter Nian Nian and walked towards the yard. Upon learning that his wife and daughter had returned, Chen Jingyan walked out quickly.

Yun Qiao looked at him and asked, "What's going on? You called me back so urgently. Nian Nian also mentioned that she wanted to set up a public reading area in the college. I think this is a great idea."

Only larger academies in ancient times had libraries, but the books in these libraries were not accessible to just anyone.

Smaller academies like us don’t have libraries.

Yunqiao’s idea is to set up a reading area according to modern ideas. It is not a library, but to provide some books for students to read every month.

Chen Jingyan asked, "Do you still remember what I told you about Yunlan Villa?"

"I know, what's wrong?" Yun Qiao asked.

"Something happened at Yunlan Villa." Chen Jingyan said again, "Go in and take a look."

Yun Qiao originally wanted to let Xiao Tao take Nian Nian away. Before Yun Qiao could say anything, she heard a little girl running out of the house. She looked about two or three years old.

"I need to eat. I'm hungry."

The little girl came out to find food.

Yun Qiao glanced at Chen Jingyan and said, "Such a young child, why don't you give her something to eat?"

Nian Nian looked at Xiao Tao and said softly, "Auntie Xiao Tao, please give some of the cakes in our lunch box to that little sister first."

"Ruoruo, you are so rude."

The young man who came out next looked to be about eleven or twelve years old. He was tall and thin, with a bad complexion. He coughed briefly while speaking.

"I'm sorry, my sister is too young and I couldn't help myself..."

As the young man spoke, he looked up and saw Nian Nian's young yet innocent face.

What a beautiful sister.

When Nian Nian saw the strange brother, she didn't react at all. She just thought that this brother was very handsome, even whiter than her sister Qiqi, as if he was invisible.

Realizing that he had lost his composure, Han Shiyi immediately withdrew his gaze.

Yun Qiao felt a little distressed when she saw the young man. The child looked too weak, as if he could be blown down by a gust of wind.

His clothes were still stained with blood.

Just now, Chen Jingyan just said that something happened at Yunlan Villa.

But it didn't mention that a total of 120 people in Yunlan Villa were killed. Only Han Shiyi, who was recuperating in the villa at the foot of the mountain, escaped the disaster because he was too weak and was not at the villa.

His parents also died on the way while trying to protect his sister.

The master who treated Zhuangzi for his illness protected him and his sister as they left, and used his flesh and blood to protect them, which allowed the brother and sister to survive.

"I would like to ask the Marquis to help take care of my sister. I have all the skills my mother uses to make crossbows, and I can be of use to you. I only ask that you take my sister in and raise her."

His sister was too young and didn't know what it felt like to be separated from life and death.

He had been fleeing for his life, and his sister asked him, "Where are your father and mother?"

Han Shiyi said that mother and father were in the villa and would come to find us soon.

He relied on coaxing throughout the journey, and his sister was very obedient and well-behaved.

Chen Jingyan frowned.

He wanted to have another daughter with Yun Qiao, but he didn't want to raise someone else's daughter for nothing.

"My Lord, they are still just children. Let's put aside other matters for now. Since the child has come to you for help, let's settle him down first."

Nian Nian tugged at Yun Qiao's sleeve and said, "Mother, you can keep this person."

This child speaks so briefly.

In fact, Yun Qiao also knew that this boy was a good person. He did not lie and everything he said was true.

Chen Jingyan hummed, "You said it, I promise you."

"But I want you to join the military camp. Are you willing?"

Han Shiyi said, "It's all up to the Marquis."

Yun Qiao felt sorry for the child, "My Lord, wait until the child recovers. Besides, the child is still young and doesn't look like he has learned any martial arts."

Han Shiyi nodded and said, "I know some medical skills, but I haven't learned any martial arts. Due to my physical condition, I can't hold a weapon."

But he was very good at designing crossbows.

He is also good at setting up mechanisms.

Han Shiyi did not tell Chen Jingyan about these.

However, Yun Qiao knew exactly what he was thinking.

Yun Qiao asked the maid to take Han Shiyi's sister, a little boy named Ruoruo, to the kitchen to find some food first.

She asked someone to arrange accommodation for the boy and his sister.

Seeing that the young man's arm was still bleeding, Nian Nian handed him a handkerchief.

"Your arm is bleeding. Since you know medicine, why don't you bandage it first?"

Han Shiyi then looked at his arm. He didn't know when his clothes were torn and his arm was bleeding. In fact, he didn't feel anything anymore. He witnessed the tragic deaths of his parents with his own eyes. He didn't even have time to collect their bodies before his master sent him into the secret passage and left.

Han Shiyi knew who killed the people in their villa.

He will make the traitors from that villa pay with blood.

Han Shiyi didn't dare to take the handkerchief that Nian Nian handed to him.

"I'm dirty," he said.

Nian Nian frowned, "I don't dislike it, do you dislike me?"

"I don't." Han Shiyi replied immediately.

How could he possibly dislike such a beautiful sister?

"Take it and bandage it first. I'll have someone send you some medicine powder later. It's very effective."

She also used it on Xiaobai. After Xiaobai used it, he could run very fast in three days.

Xiaobai is a white kitten raised by Nian Nian.