Chapter 116 Printed Books
Five days later.
The collapsed roof has been saved.
Xie Mo, with tears in his eyes, exclaimed, "It's done! Great success!"
Su Jingge had a large red banner hung up, which was very eye-catching from a distance.
The people were overjoyed: "It's done! The school is done! The children can finally pursue their studies!"
"Magistrate Su, how can we possibly thank you?"
"Magistrate Su's heroic deeds will be remembered for eternity!"
Su Jingge raised her hand: "Fellow villagers, there's no need to be so polite. I hope our children can leave Yuxiang County and this small county town. I hope they have a better future. I also believe that future students will surely soar to great heights and have a bright future!"
An elderly man in a white robe stood in front of the school, leaning on a cane. Looking at the bright and spacious school before him, his eyes reddened.
He exclaimed excitedly, "Yuxiang County is rising like the sun! Not only will the county magistrate have a bright future, but the children will also have a bright future. They are truly promising young people!"
And so the school was built.
Su Jingge's restaurant was also packed with customers.
Fortunately, she redeemed a hundred steamers in the mall, which could produce hundreds of servings at a time, thus ensuring a stable supply.
At dusk, the clouds and trees were lush and green, the moon was bright and the wind was gentle.
Su Jingge sat by the window; the summer evening breeze was gentle and felt very comfortable on her.
Looking at Yuxiang County today, with its round moon over the mountains and bamboo shadows swaying in the breeze, it seems like a dream.
They no longer need to beg for land or houses.
The school was completed as promised.
We're just waiting for September, when the children can step into school.
She has more than a month to prepare for the next step.
The school has been built, and the teachers are ready.
But we can't live without books.
Without books, what kind of school do children attend?
The next step is to develop the construction industry, and she will provide movable type printing to merchants.
Completely transform the merchant.
Print books!
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The next day, she went to see Qi Shuyan first.
This man was her teacher, and his estate happened to have writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones.
When Qi Shuyan saw Su Jingge arrive, he immediately ordered his men to prepare all the small seal script he had previously written and hand them over to Su Jingge.
The woman shook her head: "Master, I did not come here today to ask you for the Small Seal script."
Qi Shuyan paused, looking at the woman: "Oh? So you've come here today to see your teacher?"
Su Jingge smiled and said, "Yes, yes, yes, I've been too busy lately and haven't had time to visit you, Master."
Qi Shuyan stroked his beard: "Alright, am I the kind of petty person?"
"I know you must have something to say to me today. Please speak frankly."
Su Jingge smiled and said, "As expected, nothing can be hidden from the teacher's eyes!"
"I have come today because of something. As you can see, the school has been built, but we don't have any books."
"I plan to borrow some books from Li Jingyi and transport them to Yuxiang County for printing."
Upon hearing this, Qi Shuyan's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "Jinge is so clever! You've thought of everything. I was also worried about the books before. These books are not a small number, and only printing can make things happen."
"You came to me because you want to have your printing done here, right?"
Su Jingge nodded: "That's right, Master has everything here, so it's the easiest shop to go to, saving a lot of trouble. In this way, I can save time to do other things."
"But don't worry, teacher. The county will definitely give you a subsidy for taking up your shop space. It's just that... it needs a little renovation."
"For example, this door is too small; we need to open up two walls to bring large printing equipment into your shop's backyard..."
"And this window, and this roof, may all need to be opened up. After all, printed books have a pungent smell, which is not good for ventilation and is also bad for your health, teacher."
Qi Shuyan chuckled upon hearing this, suggesting that she should just demolish the house for him instead.
His expression turned cold: "What are you saying, child? This is for the benefit of the people. It's a good thing for children to have books. Even if you ask me to demolish this place, I won't complain."
Su Jingge was deeply moved. She cupped her hands in thanks and said, "Thank you for your great kindness, teacher."
Then Su Jingge summoned a craftsman who knew printing.
With the help of the craftsmen readily available in Qi Shuyan's area, printing was quickly put into practice.
Su Jingge asked the craftsmen, "How long will it take to print so many books?"
The craftsman said, "Printing books is a very complicated process, requiring a high level of skill from the craftsman, and it takes at least a month."
Su Jingge calculated in her mind that there was definitely enough time; after printing, it would need to be ventilated and dried.
There is enough time.
She told the workers to just do their work, that materials were not a problem, and that she would provide them.
Su Jingge turned and asked Xiao Linyuan to write a letter to Li Jingyi on her behalf.
Xiao Linyuan looked at the contents of the letter; it seemed he was going to borrow books with Li Jingyi.
The man finished writing and showed it to Su Jingge.
The woman was very satisfied and praised his calligraphy, suggesting that he should also participate in the writing of Qi Shuyan's small seal script.
And remind the man to take his medicine.
Even though Wei Shuang can speak, men still can't.
"Did you not take your medicine properly?" Su Jingge scrutinized the man.
Xiao Linyuan shook his head innocently: "I ate it. I've had this illness for a long time; it doesn't really matter whether I get treatment or not..."
Su Jingge frowned: "What do you mean it doesn't matter whether it's treated or not? We've spent so much money, and you're telling me we're not going to treat it anymore after only half of it has been done?"
He knew she missed him.
Xiao Linyuan raised an eyebrow slightly: "I think it's too expensive. Actually... it's okay not to treat it..."
Su Jingge looked at him solemnly: "I'm telling you, it's impossible. Your muteness must be treated. Even if these doctors can't cure it, it doesn't matter. I will ask the Emperor to summon the imperial physicians from the palace to examine you. Surely that will cure you?"
Isn't it a bit too much trouble?
"What do you mean by trouble? Don't you want to talk? Don't you want to have a conversation with me?"
Seeing the woman's brows furrow with anxiety, Xiao Linyuan smiled subtly, a smile that went unnoticed by anyone.
He nodded: "Alright, but as for the imperial physician, there's no need to trouble yourself. Why don't you just ask your uncle to get me some magic pills?"
Mentioning her uncle Su Jingge would make her shake her head and sigh.
Her uncle has been searching for her for over half a year, but he still hasn't found her.
"If we can find it, that would be great. If we can't, then we'll use the imperial physician. There's no room for discussion on this."
Su Jingge reopened the letter that Xiao Linyuan had just written, picked up the pen on the table, and added another stroke:
[I earnestly request that Brother Jingyi, next time you visit Yuxiang County, I ask the Emperor to lend me one of his imperial physicians.]
Looking at the woman, Xiao Linyuan felt a warmth in his heart.
He smiled and said, "Thank you..."
Su Jingge glared at him: "Thank me my ass."
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After receiving the letter, Li Jingyi showed no sign of missing him except for borrowing books. Instead, he helped the mute man borrow a royal physician.
Can he borrow it? Can the emperor's personal physician be borrowed?
It really is!
A hint of displeasure flashed across his face, but he turned around and shouted to his servants, "Prepare the horses, let's go to the palace!"
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After leaving the palace, Li Jingyi planned to set off for Yuxiang County in five days.
He happened to run into Gu Pingsheng when he entered the palace this time.
Gu Pingsheng had just come from the nobleman's place. The implication was that the nobleman really liked Su Jingge's items, especially cosmetics and face powder.
Judging from their conversation, it seems that the Imperial Concubine intends to continue cooperating with Su Jingge.
He beamed with joy; he had finally made it through.
Seeing the man's cheerful expression, Imperial Physician Wen smiled and said, "How did you manage to see that young lady? You seem to be in a very pleasant mood."
"In my opinion, why don't you marry her?"
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