Princess Ruining wanted to establish a girls' school, but Zhao Yang never thought it would have any impact on the Dacheng court.
In his view, sending girls to school was nothing more than a way to increase their social standing, to be sold to a better husband. He figured if Princess Ruining wanted to establish a girls' school, so be it.
As for the imperial court, it has always been men who establish their careers and women who stay at home. It's not that men look down on women, but without women managing the household, men would find it difficult to focus on pursuing fame and fortune.
If women could also enter the court, wouldn't that disrupt the natural order of yin and yang?
The new policies proposed by the Emperor were merely intended to make it more natural for my elder sister to enter politics. However, my elder sister is already twenty years old, and no matter how reluctant the Emperor is, she will eventually have to get married.
Ultimately, the outcome of this new policy is up to them.
Gu Yaoniang frowned slightly upon hearing this. The First Prince's words didn't sound malicious, and his face showed a smiling expression of approval. However, she felt that the implication was somewhat difficult to fathom, as if he was implying that Princess Ruining was short-sighted and could only see her own little world as a woman.
However, she also found her own thoughts somewhat amusing.
Princess Ruining and the eldest prince are siblings, the only two children in the current royal family, and their mothers are also sisters.
Yao Niang realized that she had been being petty.
She was somewhat moved by Princess Ruining's wish and couldn't help but speak up, "Then I will do the biggest business! Make the most money! Be the princess's money bag, let the princess's girls' school spread throughout Dacheng, and protect more women in Dacheng!"
Princess Ruining was greatly shocked and turned to look at her.
They were originally standing in a row, all facing the river.
Princess Ruining and Gu Yaoniang were separated by Lu Zhaoan and Wang Zhilan, gazing at each other across the summer night breeze.
It's as if some kind of agreement has been reached.
Wang Zhilan did not speak, but simply looked at the river. The sparse firelight could not make out the ripples on the water, nor could it make out her face clearly.
Her round eyes were wide open, like stars in the night sky. After a long silence, she said, "I have no great ambitions. I only hope that my parents will be healthy and that my brothers will live a carefree life."
"And what about you?"
Wang Zhilan paused for a moment. As for herself, she actually hoped to marry a good man and live a stable life.
Of the three women present, Princess Ruining wanted to establish a girls' school, Gu Yaoniang wanted to become a successful female merchant, and her wish seemed somewhat out of place.
Lu Zhaoan listened to the conversation in silence from beginning to end.
He also had his own wishes. But despite all his efforts over the years, nothing came of it.
He didn't believe in the saying that "the farther the wish floats on water, the more likely it is to come true."
Having spent half his life navigating the ups and downs of the business world, he had long since given up on such unrealistic hopes.
All he knew was that only by becoming stronger himself could that person have a better life.
This is a debt he owes.
Life at the hot spring resort was pleasant, and before we knew it, it was time to return home.
Gu Yaoniang has been living comfortably these past few days. She has temporarily put aside the matter of Jinyulou, which should also be Gu Xingzhi's intention to give her a few days of peace. No matters concerning the building have been sent over.
Living and working together at the manor, she became much more familiar with the others.
Lu Jing'an was spoiled and willful, a typical rich young master who had never suffered any injustice. Although he could be a bit of a playboy at times, his character wasn't bad, and he wasn't a truly wicked person. He was more like an immature child, easily swayed by gentle persuasion but not by force. On the contrary, sometimes arguing with him made one feel a sense of closeness.
Wang Zhilan is a typical lady from a prestigious family, gentle and respectful.
Lu Zhao'an appears cold and unapproachable, but he is very kind to those close to him. This can be seen from his attitude towards Princess Ruining and Lu Jing'an.
The porcelain samples that Gu Yaoniang requested have been completed. They are just waiting to return to Shuojing so that the two of them can go to the government office to complete the necessary paperwork.
Zhao Yang was arrogant and always looked down on the people and things around him. But as a member of the imperial family and a chosen one of heaven, his aloofness was understandable.
As for Princess Ruining, ever since that night when they sang under the moon, Gu Yaoniang and Princess Ruining seemed to have developed a tacit understanding. Yaoniang also had more ambitions for her future career.
The biggest change was in everyone's attitude towards Yao Niang.
Previously, the others were all from prestigious families, so Yao Niang was inevitably a bit reserved among them. But ever since they learned that Yao Niang was an expert in food, they have become much more genuinely friendly towards her.
Yao Niang was perceptive and could naturally sense it.
Although she did not belittle herself, she had neither official rank nor social standing, so it was inevitable that she would be looked down upon.
Unexpectedly, by serving a few snacks and dishes at the estate, he won people's hearts.
Indeed, food is the most important thing for people.
The desire for food is something that no one, regardless of their social status, can resist.
As they parted, Wang Zhilan clung to Gu Yaoniang with reluctance, saying, "Yaoniang, I'll write you an invitation as soon as I get back. You absolutely must come visit my family! You saved me; my parents will definitely love you!"
Yao Niang smiled politely and agreed.
They came separately, but returned together as a group of more than ten carriages, accompanied by servants and guards.
This was thanks to Princess Ruining and the First Prince forgoing their usual royal processions and traveling with minimal entourage. Otherwise, the procession would have been much larger.
Princess Ruining and the First Prince's carriages led the way, and after entering the city, they went straight to their respective residences.
Wang Zhilan had her own guards and servants, so Lu Jing'an and Lu Zhao'an didn't bother with them much. After exchanging pleasantries, they returned to the Wang family.
Gu Yaoniang, on the other hand, was accompanied only by Bitao and the coachman. Lu Zhaoan personally led a small team of guards to escort Yaoniang back to the Gu family.
Upon reaching an alleyway not far from Lebao Street, the path ahead was blocked by a crowd, preventing further progress.
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