Chapter 302 Tension
Zhu Jiayu had been kidnapped by Mr. Fox's men before, and she couldn't bear to see girls in trouble. Thinking of the little girl just now, she felt a little depressed: "I wonder how many girls like me have had their lives ruined because of poverty."
"Yeah, I wanted to scold her father severely, but after listening to what her father said about the family situation, I didn't know what to say." The bag of candied fruits that Chi Caiyun bought was all spilled, leaving only a fragrant sesame meat pie, and she lost her appetite.
"In fact, it's not just girls. People from poor families have a hard time too." Tao Qing sighed.
The number of beggars and refugees on the streets of the capital had increased significantly, all due to the effects of the war. These people included men and women, young and old, and lived a precarious life.
Chen Yi tightened the new round fan in her hand, thinking about herself, and said softly, "But it's always more difficult for women."
This statement was unanimously agreed by several people.
The little girl's predicament just now was easily solved by them, but when they encountered trouble, they were not necessarily much better than the little girl.
Seeing that the others were in a bad mood, Kou Wan smiled and said, "Hao's flower dew shop is specifically for taking in women in need. Now there are four flower dew shops, growing flowers, picking flowers, making incense, and taking care of fresh flower gardens... The more flower dew shops we open, the more people we need. We can't help everyone, but we've done our best."
When they heard this, they all laughed and said, "Oh, please open more shops and don't forget to let us invest."
"Okay." Lin Hao responded with a smile.
Several people got on carriages to go home. Lin Hao and Qi Qiong rode in the same carriage. When they got off, they met Qi Shuo going out.
The two were about to get married, so according to custom they shouldn't meet each other, but it was okay to talk for a while if they met.
"Brother, ah, you guys chat." The little princess blinked and walked into the palace with a smile.
The weeping willows outside the palace stretched out in a thousand branches, like a dazzling green waterfall. Qi Shuo stood beneath the willows, a look of concern on his face. "Did you encounter anything unpleasant while walking down the street today?"
"Did you figure it out?" Lin Hao casually broke off a willow branch and shook it lightly from time to time.
Qi Shuo nodded.
Lin Hao then told the story of the little girl, and finally said, "There are too many such cases, and it seems that nothing can be changed. Ah Shuo, if it were you, what would you do?"
Qi Shuo held her hand: "Actually, what you are doing now is very good. Do it within your ability and take your time. Even if you can only help one person, it will be a huge change for that person."
Lin Hao threw the willow branches into the grass and came over: "Well, the flower dew shop needs more and more manpower now."
Almost all the people doing this kind of work in the market are men, and the wages she pays are higher than the market price. Naturally, the women working in the flower dew shop have weight at home.
Lin Hao did not have such profound thoughts. She just vaguely felt that in an ordinary family without so many rules and regulations, whoever can support the family can live with confidence.
"Okay, since you guys aren't opening a shop together for profit, I have a suggestion."
Lin Hao's eyes were burning as he waited for him to continue.
"Why not use a portion of the profits to open a school and provide education for the children of the families working in the flower dew shop at a relatively low tuition, especially for girls? If you waive the tuition and provide a meal, I think they will be willing to send them. These children will read more books, gain more knowledge, and will have more opportunities in the future..."
In this world, if a boy studied hard and could pass the imperial examination, even a poor family would grit their teeth and try their best to get him into the imperial examination. However, for a girl, this was impossible. A girl of six or seven could do some light work at home, so why would they waste money to send her to school?
The wages paid by the flower dew shop are slightly higher than the market price, and the working environment has broadened the horizons of these people. If the girls don't charge money and can provide a meal, there will definitely be many people willing to do so.
Lin Hao listened carefully and nodded frequently: "A Shuo, your suggestion is good. I will give you a reward."
Qi Shuo subconsciously took a step back, his relaxed expression becoming tense: "No rewards before marriage."
Lin Haoxiao bent down and ran into the general's mansion holding up the hem of her skirt.
Qi Shuo didn't expect Lin Hao to run away like this. Looking at the direction where the slender figure disappeared, he became nervous.
After we get married, Ah Hao won’t stop giving out rewards, right?
The wedding date was just around the corner, so setting up the school could only be put off until after the wedding. The day before Lin Hao's wedding, Lin Chan stayed at the General's Mansion and stayed with her at Luoying Residence.
The banana trees outside the window are lush and green, and a breeze sneaks in from the half-open window, lifting the smoky pink bed curtains.
The two sisters huddled on a bed, whispering to each other as insects chirped.
"Don't be nervous, everything is arranged, just follow the arrangements."
"Well, I'm not nervous." Lin Hao leaned sideways, supporting his chin with one hand.
The moonlight was bright and the candlelight was flickering. Lin Chan looked at her sister's calm face and felt a little hesitant.
Um... couldn't mother have told me that, okay?
The night before she got married, she thought of the booklet, but she was panicked and afraid, and was secretly nervous for a long time.
Thinking about her mother's temper, Lin Chan felt uneasy. Holding back her flushed face, she asked softly, "Did Mom tell you about tomorrow night?"
"Tomorrow night? Mother didn't say anything."
Lin Chan choked and lowered her voice: "I didn't give you anything, did I?"
Lin Hao looked puzzled: "Are you asking about the key to the dowry account book or something like that? My mother gave it to me a long time ago."
On the other side, Lin slapped her forehead and remembered: "Oh no, I forgot to give the dowry painting to Ah Hao!"
She hurriedly sent her maid Fangfei to deliver the small box containing the secret play picture to Luoyingju.
Originally, a mother should personally advise her daughter who was about to get married. When Lin thought that her eldest daughter was staying with her younger sister, she felt relieved and said to Fangfei, "Talk to the second young lady. If she doesn't understand, ask her eldest sister."
Luoying was in the middle. Lin Chan was thinking about how to start the conversation when she heard Baozhu say that Fangfei from the lady's yard had come to deliver something.
Lin Hao invited Fangfei in and got a small box.
Fang Fei bowed and said, "Second Miss, Madam said if you don't understand something, you should ask the eldest Miss."
Even someone as steady as Lin Chan couldn't help but twitch her lips when she heard this.
This is really my dear mother!
After Fang Fei left, Lin Hao opened the box with some curiosity, and opened the mysterious booklet without waiting for Lin Chan to prepare herself mentally.
Seeing the picture in the booklet, she suddenly opened her eyes wide and then looked at Lin Chan.
Lin Chan's face instantly turned as red as a boiled shrimp.
Mother definitely did it on purpose!
Lin Hao lowered his eyes and took a closer look, then looked at Lin Chan.
Lin Chan's expression froze for a while, then she smiled awkwardly: "Second sister, you take a look first..."
I didn't have the courage to say "Ask me if you don't understand something".
Lin Hao flipped through the pages one by one until he reached the end. He gently touched Lin Chan's arm and said, "Sister, I seem to be getting nervous..."
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