Grandpa Lu was angry for only a moment, then he looked at Shufan and Pan'er with a smile again, "We're going back late today, your aunt won't be angry, will she?"

Shufan shook his head, "No, Auntie said she hopes we can see more of the world."

Actually, the old man has been taking them around to see things these days, not just for fun. For Shufan, he has also learned a lot of things that cannot be found in books.

"Hehe, that girl has a very broad mind; most women can't compare to her," the old man chuckled, stroking his beard.

If it were someone else, he would definitely be criticized for taking care of the child this way.

But he could tell that Jiang Qinyu wouldn't; on the contrary, she would sincerely thank him every day when she saw him.

It's a pity that such a good girl isn't a member of the Lu family.

...

On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head, and there is a boat tour in Qinzhou City. However, not many people went on the boat tour this year because everyone went to Chengzhang Academy.

"What? Chengzhang Academy is going to admit female students?"

"It's absolutely true! My wife took our son to school today, and there was not only a notice posted at the entrance of the academy, but also someone standing in front of the notice explaining it!"

"Oh, that's wonderful! My daughter has always wanted to go to school but hasn't had the chance. I can't go on the boat with you anymore; I need to hurry back and register her..."

Such conversations took place throughout the city, and to the surprise of many, the fact that Chengzhang Academy was recruiting women did not provoke widespread resentment.

"Madam is truly prescient. In the notification letter to the students of the academy, she said that the female elders in the family should send the children to school. As a result, there were indeed far fewer people who objected!" Yunzhu said admiringly.

Jiang Qinyu smiled and said, "It's just a clever trick."

She was purely lucky this time, because the students sent on the day of the Dragon Raising its Head were newly admitted students from Qinzhou City and the surrounding areas, most of whom were seven or eight years old.

Such young children definitely needed to be sent to school by adults, but just like in modern times, men were either working in the fields or going out to find work, so they didn't have much time to send their children to school.

In addition, Jiang Qinyu asked Qin Ziyi to specifically mention in the admission notices sent to students that female elders should accompany the children to school, and sure enough, there were more women present today.

With female elders present, even some conservative students dared not openly oppose the academy's decision.

“Madam, listen, everyone is praising the academy’s decision, which shows that the people of Qinzhou do not oppose girls attending school,” Yunzhu said happily.

Qinzhou had a strong literary atmosphere, and with the presence of Chengzhang Academy, almost every household had a son attending school.

Influenced by her brothers, the woman also acquired some literary qualities.

The newly opened women's college at Chengzhang Academy has brought tears of joy to many women who wanted to enroll, and they have been spreading the news far and wide.

Apart from families that are completely sexist, most families are willing to send their daughters to school.

What's more, this is Chengzhang Academy, the very academy that has produced countless Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) and Juren (successful candidates in the provincial imperial examinations)!

"This is just the beginning. If the women's academy is to be run well, it will require the unremitting efforts of many people," Jiang Qinyu said thoughtfully.

In her world, the ancestors paid a heavy price and made great efforts to fight for women's right to education.

I hope that because of her existence, all women can have more freedom to grow!

Just then, a loud commotion came from outside Jiang Qinyu's carriage.

"This is outrageous! How can girls be allowed to attend school just like boys?"

"Yes! We disagree with this!"

"Let's go, let's go find the headmaster. No matter what, we upright men cannot be in the same academy as women. What would people say if word got out?"

"Brother Qi is absolutely right..."

Jiang Qinyu frowned slightly and lifted the car curtain to look outside.

A group of middle-aged and older men stormed into the academy, and judging from their attire, several of them were teachers.

"Madam, how can these people say such things?" Yunzhu was furious. "What's wrong with women? Aren't they born of women? If they're so capable, let a man give birth to one for me to see!"

Jiang Qinyu thought for a moment and said, "Let's go take a look."

She dressed casually today for convenience, and apart from her face, she wasn't particularly eye-catching in the crowd.

Yunzhu quickly found a veil in the cabinet of the carriage and put it on her, saying, "Madam, please wear this so you won't be bumped into."

Her wife is becoming increasingly radiant. Since A-Ping is not here today, she has to be responsible for her wife's safety.

Jiang Qinyu did not refuse. She put on the veil, got out of the carriage, and followed the crowd into Chengzhang Academy.

The headmaster's office was already packed with people, including teachers, students, and students' parents.

"Master Qin, have you been deceived by a villain? How can Chengzhang Academy admit female students?"

"Yes, Qin Daru, we sent our child here because we believed your academy could produce good people. But now that you're even accepting girls, I have to wonder if you can still educate my child properly."

"Headmaster, I am puzzled. Since ancient times, there have been sayings such as 'men and women should not touch each other' and 'boys and girls should not sit together after the age of seven.' If female students come to the academy, should we still abide by these ancient customs?"

"Master Qin, you must give us an explanation..."

Qin Ziyi calmly looked at everyone, neither anxious nor annoyed.

A large group of people were crammed into the room, chattering away.

But they soon discovered that Qin Ziyi was just quietly watching them without saying a word.

"Headmaster, what do you mean by this? Why weren't we informed in advance that the academy was going to accept female students?" Chen Qingang, the most outstanding student of Chengzhang Academy, asked with his hands clasped.

The others also noticed that Qin Ziyi was not reacting, so they gradually quieted down and all looked at him.

Seeing that no one else was speaking, Qin Ziyi said calmly, "Chengzhang Academy was founded with the aim of cultivating talents useful to the people of Dayue. However, over the years, not only have the teachers of the academy gradually forgotten this original intention, but I have also forgotten it."

He glanced at the people in the room and continued, "What is talent? What is talent that is useful to Da Viet?"

Chen Qingang said, "Those who can pass the imperial examinations, become officials, and work for the well-being of the people are naturally useful talents."

Qin Ziyi looked at him, a hint of disappointment in his eyes, "Is this your understanding?"

"I am terrified," Chen Qingang immediately lifted his long robe and knelt down, "Please enlighten me, Headmaster!"

The other students in the room followed Chen Qingang's lead. When they saw him kneel down, they immediately knelt down as well, and said in unison, "Please enlighten us, Headmaster!"

Qin Ziyi stared at them expressionlessly for a while, then gave a self-deprecating laugh, "I've been called a great Confucian scholar for half my life, yet I've taught students like you... I've failed my original aspirations!"