The letter mentions that Bai Yujing was highly trusted by the general in the Western Army. Although he only held the insignificant position of camp clerk, he was able to freely enter and leave the general's tent and often ate and drank with the general, inseparable from him.
After learning that Jiang Huaiyu was pregnant with Bai Yujing's child, Tu Wenying hesitated for a long time before finally revealing the news to her.
After reading the letter, Jiang Huaiyu pondered for a long time before picking up his pen to reply.
Leaving aside the other matters in the letter, she did have her own opinions on whether Fu Shun Academy should set admission requirements.
She believes that Fu Shun Academy was founded to give more children the opportunity to receive education, and even to break with tradition by employing female teachers and opening its doors to women. Now that the academy is on the right track and its influence is growing, it must not forget its original purpose. Setting admission requirements would mean shutting out some children who yearn for education, which would contradict her initial intention in expanding the academy.
Therefore, she opposed this matter.
Since its opening, Han Yi Fang has operated smoothly under Manager Cheng's meticulous management, with almost no mishaps. Jiang Huaiyu felt relieved and settled into her small courtyard to focus on her pregnancy, only going to the shop every one or two days to check the accounts.
One day, Yingxiang and Jiang Huaiyu returned from the shop. As soon as they arrived at their door, they saw a group of yamen runners patrolling the alley. As they walked, they banged on a gong and loudly announced: "When the hour of Xu arrives, the curfew will be in effect. No one may go out without a valid reason."
Yingxiang asked in surprise, "The curfew is in effect from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Doesn't that mean we can't leave our homes as soon as the sun sets?"
Wusuli City is located in the Jiangnan water town area, where commerce is thriving. In the past, the curfew was announced and the city gates were closed at the end of Hai Shi (9-11 PM).
Jiang Huaiyu shook his head slightly, his voice filled with worry: "I'm afraid this is still because the unsolved case of the prefect's murder has not been solved, and the people of the whole city are shrouded in fear, so the government's control has become even stricter."
Yingxiang sighed helplessly, "I really don't know when the murderer will be caught..."
In this tense atmosphere, people couldn't help but feel anxious. Yingxiang glanced at the Zhao brothers who were following her, and only then did she feel a sense of peace. She gently supported Jiang Huaiyu and said softly, "Madam, let's go inside first."
Just then, a hushed discussion came from afar:
"Oh my god, when will this case ever be resolved? How are we supposed to go on living like this?"
"Recently, Wusuli City has been in complete chaos, with robberies, arson, and even outrageous incidents like harassing respectable women happening one after another."
"By the way, have you heard? Recently, the government has received a number of suspects one after another."
"Suspect? What do you mean by that?"
"I've heard that some hero in the city often catches criminals, binds them, and throws them in front of the government office. Although the city is still not peaceful, it's improved compared to before, perhaps thanks to that mysterious man's actions. My nephew works in the prefectural government, and he told me that his superior intends to offer a reward for this hero, but strangely, he never shows himself after catching criminals. Isn't that strange? Doing good deeds without seeking recognition?"
"Hearing this, I feel as if I'm on a stage, watching those chivalrous heroes who help others out of a sense of justice and without any ulterior motives?"
"Stop mentioning chivalrous heroes! Have you forgotten that it was that very righteous man who took our prefect's life? The authorities are currently searching everywhere for him. Making any rash comments about these matters will only bring you trouble. You'd better go inside and avoid the storm!"
After they finished speaking, their expressions suddenly changed, and they hurriedly crossed the courtyard, closing the gate tightly behind them.
Yingxiang carefully helped Jiang Huaiyu into the house, a look of surprise on her face. She sighed softly, "Madam, do such people really exist in this world?"
Jiang Huaiyu couldn't help but recall the person she had met a few days ago, and gently shook her head, saying, "Have you forgotten the righteous man who helped us retrieve the jewelry last time?"
"he?"
Yingxiang recalled the bearded man and his unassuming face, and couldn't help but shake her head slightly. "He doesn't look like the legendary knight-errant. At most, he's just an ordinary, kind-hearted uncle."
Stepping into the courtyard, a faint fragrance of flowers wafts over, revealing that the Bauhinia flowers are in full bloom.
After a moment's thought, Jiang Huaiyu suggested, "It's unbearably hot inside. Why don't we take a short rest in the pavilion by the fish pond?"
Yingxiang responded in agreement and carefully helped Jiang Huaiyu sit down in the pavilion. Then she brought over some delicious food and fragrant tea.
Jiang Huaiyu sat leisurely in the pavilion, while Yingxiang picked up fish food and fed the swimming koi. In the days since, thanks to her careful care, the koi in the pond had grown significantly. The red, white and yellow fish, after eating their fill, frolicked happily in the water, creating a delightful scene.
Jiang Huaiyu was completely absorbed in the story when she suddenly heard Deng Shen's voice calling her. She looked up and saw that it was indeed him.
Why did you suddenly come back?
Shouldn't he be busy in the shop at this time?
Deng Shen replied, "Madam, the wife of Magistrate Qiao came to the shop looking for you, and the shopkeeper specially sent me back to deliver the message."
Jiang Huaiyu nodded slightly and said calmly, "I understand."
"Hearing this, I feel as if I'm on a stage, watching those chivalrous heroes who help others out of a sense of justice and without any ulterior motives?"
"Stop mentioning chivalrous heroes! Have you forgotten that it was that very righteous man who took our prefect's life? The authorities are currently searching everywhere for him. Making any rash comments about these matters will only bring you trouble. You'd better go inside and avoid the storm!"
After they finished speaking, their expressions suddenly changed, and they hurriedly crossed the courtyard, closing the gate tightly behind them.
Yingxiang carefully helped Jiang Huaiyu into the house, a look of surprise on her face. She sighed softly, "Madam, do such people really exist in this world?"
Jiang Huaiyu couldn't help but recall the person she had met a few days ago, and gently shook her head, saying, "Have you forgotten the righteous man who helped us retrieve the jewelry last time?"
"he?"
Yingxiang recalled the bearded man and his unassuming face, and couldn't help but shake her head slightly. "He doesn't look like the legendary knight-errant. At most, he's just an ordinary, kind-hearted uncle."
Stepping into the courtyard, a faint fragrance of flowers wafts over, revealing that the Bauhinia flowers are in full bloom.
After a moment's thought, Jiang Huaiyu suggested, "It's unbearably hot inside. Why don't we take a short rest in the pavilion by the fish pond?"
Yingxiang responded in agreement and carefully helped Jiang Huaiyu sit down in the pavilion. Then she brought over some delicious food and fragrant tea.
Jiang Huaiyu sat leisurely in the pavilion, while Yingxiang picked up fish food and fed the swimming koi. In the days since, thanks to her careful care, the koi in the pond had grown significantly. The red, white and yellow fish, after eating their fill, frolicked happily in the water, creating a delightful scene.
Jiang Huaiyu was completely absorbed in the story when she suddenly heard Deng Shen's voice calling her. She looked up and saw that it was indeed him.
Why did you suddenly come back?
Shouldn't he be busy in the shop at this time?
(End of this chapter)
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