Chapter 207 Departure for Jinling

Before leaving Beijing, Shen Yuan met with Yan Siyu and the others, and also saw Jiang Yunyi, who had been married for more than half a month.

As soon as Yan Siyu saw Jiang Yunyi, she teased, "Look at our Ah Yi, you were worried about this and that before the wedding, but now you're still grouchy."

Jiang Yunyi now looks not much different from before her marriage, except for the different bun she wears. One can tell at a glance that she is living a comfortable life after marriage.

Jiang Yunyi smiled and replied to Yan Siyu: "You make it sound like I didn't like to laugh before."

Even though I can see that Jiang Yunyi is living a happy life, as a good friend, I still have to ask him before I can feel at ease.

After the four of them sat down, Lu Shuyan asked Jiang Yunyi: "How have you been these days?"

Jiang Yunyi smiled and nodded, "Grandpa and grandma, my parents-in-law are all very kind, and they don't often ask us kids to visit them. They all take care of their own affairs. My two sisters-in-law also take good care of me. After returning to the parents' home three days ago, I went home several times. Sometimes my father and brother would come to He's house after work and take me home.

Her husband was still studying at the Imperial College, but he only went there during the day and came back at night. During the day, she did her own things at home, sometimes talking with her two sisters-in-law, and sometimes going back to her own home. Because her home was closer to the Imperial College, her husband stayed with her at home for a few nights.

"I told you, your parents must have told you that everything about your marriage was perfect before they were willing to let you marry."

Jiang Yunyi pursed her lips and smiled. It was indeed her parents' arrangement for her to be together with He Huaiyi. However, after getting to know each other, she felt that the other person was very compatible with her personality and they developed feelings for each other. Although she didn't know what would happen in the future, for now, Jiang Yunyi was still very satisfied with her life.

"By the way, Yuanyuan, regarding the clinic you mentioned last time, I actually have a female doctor here. See if she's suitable."

Jiang Yunyi said to Shen Yuan: "She was one of my mother-in-law's former maids. She was similar to your Poria, and she also had medical skills. Later, when she got older, she married a steward of the He family, and my mother-in-law let her go out of the house. Some time ago My mother-in-law accidentally learned of her situation and said that her husband was gone and she Living a difficult life with two children alone, my mother-in-law thought that she had been serving the He family for many years, so she helped her out and gave her another job in the house. I happened to hear that she had medical skills, so I mentioned it. She wants to be a doctor."

"I only have two requirements here, one is good medical skills, the other is a good person. If it's not urgent, I will see her after I come back from Jinling, okay?"

"Of course, it's your clinic, so you have to see him."

She had heard from her mother-in-law that the maid was originally a very nice girl, very down-to-earth, and when she was getting married, she had given the maid a dowry. But now so many years had passed, and people would change.

Jiang Yunyi also met her at the He residence. She felt that she was a nice person at first sight, so she said this to Shen Yuan. However, she was just recommending her and did not say anything final. The final decision would have to be made by Shen Yuan, the owner of the clinic.

Recently, the matter of selecting female officials has been a hot topic in the court. He Xiangru is the Grand Tutor, so she is naturally not a pedantic person. When she returned home, she told her children and grandchildren about this matter, and also encouraged the female members of the family that those who have ideas can give it a try.

Although Jiang Yunyi didn't have any idea about this matter, she just wanted to live a simple life, but she still told Shen Yuan and the others all the news she heard from Master He. Master He is a teacher today, and he knows things that others may not know.

Shen Yuan also said what he knew, "After September, there should be more official positions announced, and you can all try."

By then, the news of recruiting female officials would not only be known in the capital, but also in all prefectures. Any woman who met the requirements could come to the capital to take the exam. However, nowadays, there might not be many women from other places whose families are willing to let them come to the capital, but as the saying goes, even if there is only one, it is good.

"Exam, what is it about?" Yan Siyu said with a bitter face, "If I had known... I should have studied hard when I was a kid."

"It's not too late to study now. This kind of exam is not an imperial examination. Each government office should have its own different requirements. Maybe there is one that suits you."

Lu Shuyan listened to them quietly. When she heard about the selection of female officials, her heart was excited... She could rely on herself completely, without having to compromise with her father. She could find a "high branch" suitable for her to climb in the capital. She could be her own "high branch".

Even more...

Since she already has female officials, it is not impossible for her daughter to obtain a title, right? She does not need to leave the Lu family even if she does not want them. She can make the Lu family hers, right?

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Shen Yun and Shen Su were on duty on the 22nd, so they couldn't see Shen Yuan off. With Shitou and the guards following them, they weren't afraid of anything. But Shen Yun was still worried, and at the door she repeatedly reminded her daughter to be careful on the road, and to go slowly rather than rush at night, and to write back as soon as she arrived at a post station.

Xie Hui also got up early today, but he did not rush to the Dali Temple early, but rushed to the Shen family to see Shen Yuan off.

"Okay, I'm going back to Nanjing, not to the battlefield. What are you worried about? Be careful not to be late for work or your salary will be deducted at the end of the year."

Xie did not come back empty-handed. He took a large food box from the carriage, which was filled with long-lasting snacks, so that his family would be well stocked for the journey.

Shen Yuan was very satisfied when she saw the lunch box. Although she brought some herself, it was never too much to have so much.

"Thank you, Brother Youqi!" Shen Yuan thanked him with a smile and extended his hand to hug him in return.

"You're welcome, Manman. Remember to write to me more often." Xie Hui whispered in Shen Yuan's ear.

He Ying was quick-witted and quick-handed. When she saw Shen Yuan reaching out his hand, she reached out and grabbed Shen Su's belt to prevent him from going forward and damaging it.

Of course, Shen Yuan was a fair and just girl. She not only embraced Xie Hui, but also her father, brother, and sister-in-law.

"Dad, I'm leaving my cat to you. I'm afraid you'll be lonely without your daughter, so it's a good opportunity for Huang Jingao to keep you company."

Shen Yuan named the cat Huang Jingao, also known as Gaogao. The journey to Jinling was too long, so she naturally couldn't bring the cat with her. Her brother had children to look after, so she simply handed the cat to her father, so that they both had something to do.

After Shen Yuan finished speaking, he got into the carriage neatly. After sitting down, he opened the window and waved to the people, "I'm leaving. Remember to miss me."

Only when the carriage was out of sight did He Ying go home with red eyes. She wanted to see Shen Yuan out of the city, but Shen Yuan did not let her.

The other three got on the carriages without saying a word and in tacit agreement, and hurried to their shifts...