After this incident, the students at the women's night school cherished their hard-earned learning opportunities even more. They worked even harder, and the learning atmosphere at the night school became even more intense. Meanwhile, Su Jinli and Jiang Yan's relationship deepened as they faced difficulties together.
On a sunny day, the night school held a small exhibition. Students displayed their work from the night school, including exquisite embroidery, vivid paintings, and neat calligraphy. Visitors were filled with praise for the school's achievements.
Su Jinli stood in the exhibition hall, watching the students' confident smiles, her heart filled with emotion. She knew that although this journey had been full of hardships, it was all worth it. Jiang Yan stood beside her, gently holding her hand, his eyes full of encouragement and support.
"Jinli, look, your hard work has paid off." Jiang Yan said softly.
"Yes, this is all thanks to your help." Su Jinli smiled and looked at Jiang Yan, "In the future, we will face more challenges together."
"Well, no matter what happens, I will always be by your side." Jiang Yan said firmly.
Sunlight streams through the window, casting a beautiful picture on their future. Thanks to the efforts of Su Jinli and Jiang Yan, the women's night school will continue to shine, bringing hope and change to more women. And the love between Su Jinli and Jiang Yan, like the light of the night school, will illuminate each other's path forward, warm and resolute.
As the reputation of the girls' night school grew, it even reached the imperial palace. The Empress Dowager, upon hearing about Su Jinli's efforts to teach women, expressed her admiration for her efforts. She summoned Su Jinli to the palace to hear her thoughts on women's education.
Su Jinli was both excited and nervous when she received the empress dowager's decree. She prepared carefully and entered the palace with the works of her night school students and her own plans for women's education.
At the Cining Palace, the Empress Dowager cordially received Su Jinli. Su Jinli detailed her motivation for opening the night school, the process, and the results achieved to date. The Empress Dowager nodded repeatedly, praising Su Jinli's talent and courage.
"Miss Su, your action is truly meritorious. Women should also have the opportunity to learn knowledge. You have set a good example for women all over the world." The Queen Mother said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is what Jinli should do." Su Jinli answered modestly.
The Queen Mother carefully examined the students' works and praised the exquisite embroidery, paintings, and poems. She expressed her hope that Su Jinli could expand the model of women's night school so that more women could benefit from it.
"Jinli, I hope you can open a few more girls' schools in the capital so that more girls can have the opportunity to study. I will ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to help with the required expenses and venues." The empress dowager said solemnly.
Su Jinli was overjoyed and quickly thanked her: "The Queen Mother is so kind. Jinli will definitely do her best to live up to her expectations."
After returning from the palace, Su Jinli immediately informed Jiang Yan and her family of the Empress Dowager's order. Everyone was happy for her and full of hope for the future of women's education.
With the Empress Dowager's support, Su Jinli began preparing for a new girls' school. Jiang Yan used his connections and resources to help her find a suitable venue and hire excellent teachers. Young Marquis Su and Su Qingyao also busied themselves with providing advice and suggestions for the school's preparations.
However, just as everything was going smoothly, Liu began to stir up trouble. Jealous of Su Jinli's favor with the Empress Dowager, she worried that her position within the Prime Minister's household would rise, threatening her own position. So, she colluded with officials disaffected with women's education and impeached Su Jinli's plan to open a girls' school in the court.
These officials exclaimed in court, "Women's virtue lies in their lack of talent," arguing that women's learning would disrupt social mores and undermine traditional ethics. The emperor, upon hearing this, fell into deep thought. Although he had heard of Su Jinli's talent and courage, he had to consider these ministers' accusations with caution.
Upon learning of this, Jiang Yan immediately defended Su Jinli in court. He cited the many benefits of women's education, such as its potential to help manage the household and cultivate a strong next generation. Other knowledgeable individuals also spoke out in support of Jiang Yan and Su Jinli.
In the court, a heated debate ensued between those who supported and opposed the girls' school. Upon learning of the situation, Su Jinli did not back down. She decided to personally write a memorial to the emperor, explaining the significance and plans of her plan for opening a girls' school, using facts and reason to convince the emperor.
In her memorial, Su Jinli elaborated on the importance of women's education to the nation and society. She pointed out that women are an integral part of the family, and their quality and knowledge directly influence the development of the next generation. Furthermore, by acquiring knowledge, women can contribute more to society, such as by leveraging their talents in business, culture, and other fields.
The emperor was deeply moved after reading Su Jinli's memorial. He summoned Su Jinli again and personally inquired about the specifics of the girls' school. Su Jinli calmly responded to the emperor's questions one by one.
Ultimately, the emperor was impressed by Su Jinli's talent and unwavering faith and decided to support her plan to open a girls' school. He issued an order for the Imperial Household Department to fully cooperate with Su Jinli to ensure the smooth operation of the girls' school.
Liu and the officials who opposed the girls' school were unhappy to see the emperor make such a decision, but they could do nothing about it. Su Jinli's girls' school plan was finally able to move forward.
Thanks to the efforts of everyone, the first girls' school was finally built. The school building is elegant and majestic, the classrooms are neatly arranged with desks, chairs and teaching aids, and the campus is planted with various flowers, plants and trees, creating a very beautiful environment.
On the first day of school, many women came to register. Their eyes were filled with a thirst for knowledge and a vision for the future. Su Jinli stood at the school gate, looking at these women, her heart filled with joy and pride.
"Jinli, congratulations, you finally realized your dream." Jiang Yan said to Su Jinli with a smile.
"Yes, I've come this far thanks to your support and help." Su Jinli looked at Jiang Yan gratefully, "In the future, we will continue to work together to help more women realize their own value here."
"Well, I will always be with you." Jiang Yan held Su Jinli's hand tightly and said firmly.
The opening of girls' schools not only provided opportunities for girls in the capital to learn knowledge, but also caused a huge response in society. More and more people began to realize the importance of girls' education.
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