She is good at embroidery, because the girls in her school's elective course can do it, she knows a lot about historical relics, she is proficient in interstellar language, and is proficient in four alien languages. She knows a lot more knowledge. Two years ago, she was extremely disappointing in contrast with Zhu Jin. It was only two years later that Helian Zhen truly showed her true colors.
Helian Zhen has always had a good education since she was a child. Although she is not as good at studying as her elder sister, nor as outstanding as her elder sister, her foundation is several times better than that of ordinary girls, and she has a good learning ability. After hard work, it becomes natural for her to display her erudition and ability on the campus podium.
Helian Zhen's low-key comeback, clarification, and high-profile marriage announcement, as well as her serious attendance at classes step by step and her extremely steady progress, have also changed her image in everyone little by little.
The princesses of all previous generations were the most approachable, but also the most mysterious. They were completely inaccessible to ordinary people and were sacred and inviolable. However, Helian Zhen stepped out and became a member of the working class. This was the first person in history. Whether you like her or are curious about her, you will go to the class with curiosity. The charm of ancient culture fermented by the identity of "princess" is unstoppable.
It was so simple. More and more people attended Helian Zhen's class. From a small number of discussions among students to classmates filming and sharing videos, more and more people participated in the discussion on the content of the class. Day by day, he became an irreplaceable existence.
Helian Zhen successfully turned the situation around and changed her impression of her. Because of this incident, Helian Zhen's status also changed. Not only did the head of the Propaganda Department respect her more and more, but even Helian Lan's attitude towards her also improved.
In Helian Lan's opinion, it was good that Helian Zhen was so down-to-earth. She was also the person who least wanted the princess' position to change except Helian Zhen, so she didn't say anything to her anymore, but taught her slowly. Helian Lan's teachings were worth a hundred words from others, and a few words could help Helian Zhen avoid many wrong paths and benefit her a lot.
In more than a month, Helian has really grown up, and only she and Shang Lu know how amazing it is.
In order to cooperate with the royal family and the media in promoting the cooperation, Helian Zhen also talked about ancient humanities and culture in class, and also talked about the purpose and spirit of royal education. "…In ancient times, people paid great attention to educating men to be trustworthy. They believed that being trustworthy was a must for a man. They emphasized the virtues of a gentleman and pursued benevolence, righteousness, and wisdom..."
"…In ancient times, women were generally educated at home by their mothers or elders. There were few schools for women in ancient times, and many women did not show their faces in public. They did not have equal status with men as we do today. There were many drawbacks to women's education at that time. However, there were also many good traditions that have been passed down, such as the four virtues education for ancient women."
Helian Zhen spoke with admiration, looking at the girls present and smiling, "What are the 'Four Virtues'? Those are what the girls present, including myself, still lack. I think everyone must have always been curious about the education standards of our royal girls. In fact, the most basic education standard is these 'Four Virtues'."
"The so-called 'four virtues' are: virtue, speech, appearance, and work. That is to say, for a woman, the first thing that matters is moral character, being able to establish a good foundation for oneself; then 'speech', which means being knowledgeable and well-educated, with appropriate words and decent language; the next is 'appearance', which means appearance, which means being dignified, steady and polite when going out, and not being frivolous and casual; the last is 'work', which means the way to manage a household, which includes supporting the husband and educating children, respecting the elderly and loving the young, and being thrifty, etc." Helian Zhen waited for a moment, and continued after seeing the excitement of the boys and the surprise of the girls in the classroom.
"I think that girls who possess these 'four virtues' should be very popular with everyone..." This is what Shang Lu told Helian Zhen. After she had thoroughly understood it, she told it in her own way. "I think everyone has noticed our royal family's propaganda during this period. In fact, it all comes down to this. It's just that the royal family pays more attention to one aspect of 'virtue' in educating girls with the surname Lian, and that is 'chastity' education, that is, education to keep oneself clean."
Helian Zhen lowered her head and seemed a little embarrassed. "'Zhen Shun', 'Zhen' means loyalty, being loyal to the husband, and being loyal to the husband for life; 'Shun' means 'gentle and obedient', being polite to the parents-in-law, husband and other family and friends. Do you know a law? It's called 'insulting the royal family'. Maybe many people don't know why there is such a law. In fact, the fundamental reason is not that our royal family has special rights, but because of the special education of women in our royal family. That's why this law exists."
"There are crimes of insult and defamation in the law. If the target of insult or defamation is the royal family, it will become a crime of 'insulting the royal family'." Helian Zhen's face gradually became serious. "For the royal family, especially for us girls, some words are the biggest insult to us..."
The royal family's publicity, coupled with Helian Zhen's classroom education, has made everyone recall the education of royal girls and discuss the reasons why royal girls, especially princesses, are so popular. Helian Zhen is so low-key that she doesn't appear on any shows or participate in any activities, but she has become a hot topic thanks to her classes and classroom videos.
Real princess, real princess, everyone's attitude and title indicate the change in her situation and image, indicating that she is being recognized.
Lian Qiao became famous because of the TV series she played. She was liked by everyone because of her likable character in the series, her beautiful face and her frequent appearances on TV shows. Lian Qiao also became a hot figure because of her constant charity activities, the hype behind the scenes, and the hype about her being the next princess.
Lian Qiao has a straightforward personality, and she has gained a lot of support, both unexpectedly and expectedly. She is like a gust of wind, and everyone quickly likes her. They think she is a good princess... and support her to become a princess.
The long-distance struggle between Lian Qiao and Helian Zhen reached a climax by the end of January 3702. The royal family went from denial to acquiescence, and the fight for the princess had become an indisputable fact. Lian Qiao won a lot of loyal fans with her super high popularity and personal charm, and was surprisingly on par with Helian Zhen.
The royal family struck while the iron was hot and continued to promote the royal family, portraying the royal women as the perfect embodiment of virtuous, loyal and capable women. Except for Helian Zhen, who announced that she was going to get married, Lian Qiao, who had a boyfriend but had not made it public, became a hot commodity. The popularity of other royal girls with the surname Lian suddenly increased, and the number of suitors doubled.
Because of Helian Zhen, Lian Qiao, and the royal family's propaganda, even Zhu Jin was affected. Many patients even tried to ask if Chonglou was really her boyfriend, and if he was not someone they wanted to pursue. There was even a patient who was handsome and good-looking. After seeing the doctor, he started to introduce himself, put his bank card in front of her, and said that he was willing to give his family assets to Zhu Jin and pursue her sincerely...
Zhu Jin: “…” I really can’t afford such a blessing!
Basil laughed about this for several days. There was no doubt that Zhu Jin had increased his workload. Amidst all the hustle and bustle, January 3702 AD passed quietly, and February 3702 AD arrived as the snow melted after the first heavy snow of winter.
In early February, Chonglou sent a long-awaited message of safety. Shi Shangbai's job position changed, ushering in a turning point in his career. According to Shi Wei, his father finally got rid of the ten-thousand-year assistant title and finally moved on to a higher-ranking position.
Ishigami Bai has followed the Interstellar Affairs Officer for five or six years, from an ordinary member of parliament to the cabinet and then to the second-in-command Interstellar Affairs Officer of Water Blue Star. Ishigami Bai has always followed him, from the most ordinary civil servant to an assistant. After Ishigami Bai followed him and helped him settle down, he was sent to the important and powerful departments below to take office.
Ishigami Kashiwa's political journey truly began. From the moment his appointment was delegated, Ishigami Kashiwa officially came into the eyes of interested people and began to be officially paid attention to.
Zhu Jin didn't notice any changes in Shi Shangbai's position change, but he was very clear about the impact on Shi Wei. Shi Wei received a lot of gifts and gadgets from various aspects and channels.
"... and a birthday present. It's really early to give it after more than a month..." Shi Wei leaned against Zhu Jin and opened the presents, muttering as he did so. After muttering, he rolled his eyes and said, "Auntie, my father has a treasure box. Do you know what's inside?"
"Of course I don't know." Zhu Jin answered casually while looking at the book.
"Hey, I secretly looked through it. The password is my birthday. There are birthday presents that I give him every year, and some children's clothes and toys that seem to be mine. These are not strange. Auntie, do you know what the strangest thing is?" Shi Wei's expression was very rich and curious. "There is a small box inside the box, a password box. I can't guess the password at all. I feel like there is a big secret in there."
“Hmm…” Zhu Jin just listened and passed it over.
"I suspect which woman gave it to him! Because it couldn't possibly belong to my mother, because I know where my mother's things are." Shi Wei curled his lips, turned his eyes, and discussed with Zhu Jin, "Auntie, can you give me a gift too? I'll also find a password box to put it in so that Dad won't see it. Last time you gave Dad the clothes you sewed yourself so early, but he took them out and wore them to show off after a while. I wanted to try it but he wouldn't let me. I'm not a good friend... If you make me a birthday gift, I'll have something to wear..."
"You've laid out so much just to get a birthday present?" Zhu Jin's eyes finally left the book and looked at Shi Wei, who had been opening presents in front of her these past two days. "You even specifically asked for clothes. Don't you have a lot of clothes?"
"No matter how many clothes you have, they are not made by you... My birthday is coming soon, just one day away from my dad's..." Shi Wei looked at Zhu Jin and blinked to make her look more cute, "If you make them for me, I won't have to covet my dad's anymore."
"Show me how thick-skinned you are." Zhu Jin looked at Shi Wei and reached out to pinch his cheek.
"Haha... it hurts, it itches..." Shi Wei rolled over, and didn't forget to shout, "Clothes, Auntie, clothes..."
"What do you want now?" Shi Shangbai's cold snort stopped the two people who were shouting and laughing. He looked at the red pinch marks on Shi Wei's face and raised his eyebrows and smiled, "You have been trying to prove how failed my education is."
"I only asked my aunt for it. I didn't ask anyone else. If you want it yourself..." Shi Wei's voice became smaller and smaller.
"Let's go home!" Shi Shangbai's face turned dark, and he interrupted Shi Wei in a rough voice pretending to be calm, and said goodbye to Zhu Jin.
Shi Wei shouted goodbye and ran away. Shi Shangbai said goodbye and chased after him. Zhu Jin heard Shi Wei's exclamation and thought of how he was caught and carried on Shi Shangbai's shoulders. He couldn't help but smile again. He was already thinking about what kind of clothes he could sew for Shi Wei.
Zhu Jin reacted after a moment and said, "People's habits are really scary. They are used to Shi Wei, this little scoundrel..."
The next day, Zhu Jin was seeing patients. Basil went to the bathroom and brought back a piece of news that Warren had suddenly fallen into a coma and was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.