Chapter 116: Important Mission
Although Jiang Shu and Zhao Manying had only met once and did not know each other well, they felt like old friends.
Especially after learning about Zhao Manying's experience, he felt more sympathetic.
"I don't know. The world is so big, I'll just go wherever I want." Zhao Manying was also confused.
She used to yearn for freedom, but now that she really got it, she didn't know where to go, and her chest was full of a sense of emptiness and helplessness.
Her parents died early, and she had no relatives far away. She had no way to go and no way back.
She envied Jiang Shu, who had parents and relatives waiting for her at home and a good man by her side outside.
"You are a girl, and you are so beautiful, you must be more careful when you go out." Jiang Shu said earnestly.
Zhao Manying looked at her and blinked, saying playfully, "You look good, I want to learn from you."
Jiang Shu wore a light pink silk shirt today, her black hair tied up high with a white jade crown, her thick eyebrows and masculine manners made her look like a noble young man who was not stained by dust.
If it weren't for Zhuiyun calling her "Miss Jiang", Zhao Manying would have thought that Yu Zheng was not a straight man.
Jiang Shu blushed at Zhao Manying's teasing look, and said with a cough, "You are a southern girl, more delicate and gentle than me, and I am afraid you will not look like a man."
"What should I do? Do you have any other ideas?" Zhao Manying was really worried.
When you go out, safety comes first.
But she was neither as rich as Jiang Shu nor had any bodyguards or followers. Even her maid had family members and could not leave with her.
She only had the meager private property she had saved over the years, and she was alone.
After asking about her situation, Jiang Shu was silent for a long time before saying, "Even if you are frugal, a hundred or so taels of silver can only last you two or three years at most. Do you have a skill to make a living?"
Zhao Manying shook her head: "I can play the piano and dance, but I'm not very good at either."
More importantly, it was impossible for her to do these jobs for a living.
After thinking it over, Jiang Shu said carefully: "I don't think you are suitable for traveling far away, but there is a place that suits you."
"What place?" Zhao Manying asked curiously.
Jiang Shu glanced at Yu Zheng and said cunningly, "Ci'anyuan."
"Ci'anyuan? Where is it?"
"It's in Lin'an Prefecture."
"Why haven't I heard of it?" Zhao Manying was stunned, thinking that Jiang Shu was lying to her.
Jiang Shu smirked and said, "Of course you haven't heard of it. It hasn't been built yet."
Zhao Manying was confused.
Jiang Shu told Zhao Manying what she and Yu Zheng were thinking.
"You mean, let me be the director of Ci'anyuan and take care of those children?" Zhao Manying's face was full of disbelief, and she shook her head like a rattle. "
No, no, I can't. I haven't even given birth to a child, how can I take care of a child."
Not to mention such a large group of children, just thinking about it made Zhao Manying feel a headache and overwhelmed by the heavy responsibility.
Jiang Shu held her hand and said in a gentle and persuasive way: "I just want you to be the dean, not to do everything yourself."
"We will hire a cook to cook, a laundry woman to wash clothes... and to protect you and the children, we will hire two guards. You can also teach the children to practice self-defense on weekdays and help them do some rough work such as carrying firewood and water."
"In short, you only need to take care of the big things, not the small things. In your spare time, you can teach the girls to read and recognize words."
Jiang Shu thought very carefully. Girls cannot go to school. If they want to read and recognize words, they can only learn at home. And Zhao Manying happened to be educated, so it was just right for her to teach them.
If all the children can read and write, they will be more powerful no matter what they do in the future. It
is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish.
Solving the current problem of food and shelter is only temporary. It is most important to let them have the ability to be self-reliant.
"What if they don't listen?" Zhao Manying was slightly tempted.
Jiang Shu said decisively: "Since they are under your care, the rules are naturally set by you. If they don't listen, you should discipline them as you should, without being soft-hearted."
"Right, Prince?" Jiang Shu looked at Yu Zheng and asked for his opinion.
After all, she was just helping to give advice, and the final decision maker was still Yu Zheng.
Looking at her eager eyes, Yu Zheng pursed his lips and nodded, and a little numbness and warmth arose in his heart.
She was doing her best to plan for him, and the way she discussed with him with a smile made him very happy.
His ideal princess should be like this.
"But where does the money come from to feed so many children?" Zhao Manying interrupted their flirting and asked the most important thing.
Yu Zheng pursed his lips and said slowly: "For those treasures that Zhao Renxian embezzled, 10% will be enough."
Zhao Manying opened her eyes wide and said in surprise: "Those treasures are all stolen money, don't they need to be handed over to the Holy One?"
Yu Zheng looked at her and said in an indifferent tone: "The Holy One won't care about the disposal of such a small amount of stolen money between father and son."
Zhao Manying was stunned.
Yes, why did she forget about this?
In her eyes, the sage who takes lives, kills and dominates the world is Yu Zheng's father!
There is nothing that cannot be resolved between the son and the father, especially Yu Zheng, who is so loved.
After figuring it out, Zhao Manying blinked her watery eyes and asked tentatively: "Then... do I get paid?"
No one can live without money, and she is no exception.
Yu Zheng looked away and said calmly: "Thirty taels a month."
Thirty taels?
Zhao Manying's mind turned quickly to calculate.
Her monthly salary in the prefectural government was only ten taels, and thirty taels was equivalent to her monthly salary for three months!
No worries about food and accommodation, safety, and money every month...
Zhao Manying calculated carefully and felt that this dean was worthy of the job.
"Okay, deal."
Hearing her answer, Yu Zheng and Jiang Shu looked at each other and raised the corners of their lips tacitly.
It's great that the little monkeys don't have to beg anymore.
After convincing Zhao Manying, the three began to discuss the details.
The house in Beggar Lane was in such bad shape that it would take at least a month to repair and renovate it.
"Where will I live with them for this month?" Zhao Manying frowned and looked distressed.
Yu Zheng would not stay in Lin'an Prefecture for long. Once the new prefect took office, even Zhao Manying would not be able to live in the prefectural mansion.
After frowning and thinking for a moment, Yu Zheng said, "Li Li's house has been confiscated. I will give you the house deed and you can live there temporarily."
Although Li Li's house only had three or four rooms, it was a mansion for the little monkeys who made a living by begging. A month passed quickly after squeezing in.
After all the issues were discussed, Zhao Manying said, "I have another question."
"Go ahead." Yu Zheng said briefly.
Zhao Manying stared at Yu Zheng and asked, "Why does the prince take so much trouble to take care of a group of beggars?"
Yu Zheng came to Lin'an Prefecture to build river embankments and investigate corrupt officials. He has done a lot for the people and is deeply respected and praised.
Yu Zheng could have ignored a group of beggars that no one cared about, and no one would say anything.
But he took care of them.
"Although it is the fault of the corrupt officials that they became beggars, it is also the emperor's negligence. As a prince, I have an obligation."
Yu Zheng's words were sincere and deep, and he spoke loudly.
Zhao Manying frowned after hearing this, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty is wise, benevolent, and loves the people like his own children. Manying is happy to serve you."
Just based on Yu Zheng's words, she will definitely do a good job as the director of Ci'an Hospital.
Helping the weak is everyone's responsibility.