When Granny Lu returned, she told Zhang Zhaoci about the old lady's thoughts. Zhang Zhaoci listened and nodded, saying, "I also think that Grandmother's idea is right. The young ladies in our mansion can't just learn about the three obediences and four virtues and how to be filial to their parents-in-law and husbands. They also need to learn how to be good people, how to manage affairs, and how to make their lives more comfortable."
Granny Lu said, "You know, it would be great if all the girls were like you, but we don't know where to find someone right now."
Zhang Zhaoci said, "You may not know, but how could Eunuch Chen not know? Others may not know, but how much sacrifice has our household made for the royal family? Is it really that difficult to ask them to help us find a few people? Granny, don't feel embarrassed. We should just ask them for help openly and confidently, and that's how they'll feel at ease."
After thinking for a moment, Granny Lu said, "Then I'll talk to Eunuch Chen and ask him to help us find a few people to come over."
Zhang Zhaoci is quite right. Whether it's Emperor Liang Cheng or the elders of the Xiao family in the royal family who already know the whole story, they all see and remember the sacrifices and contributions the Xu family has made for their Liang family. Now, they are afraid that the Xu family will not make any demands. As long as they do make a demand, they will definitely help to achieve it.
After receiving Lu Mama's letter, Eunuch Chen first spoke with Emperor Liang Cheng. After listening, Emperor Liang Cheng remained silent for a while and then asked, "Why did Old Madam Xu suddenly decide to hire tutors for the young ladies in the household?"
Chen Wufu said, "I guess it's because of the eldest daughter in their household."
When Emperor Liang Cheng heard Chen Wufu mention the eldest daughter of the Xu family, he asked with great interest, "Oh, their eldest daughter? What happened to their eldest daughter?"
Chen Wufu said, "The eldest daughter of the Xu family married Cheng Kai, the same Cheng Kai who later went to Liaodong after obtaining an imperial decree."
Emperor Liang Cheng said, "It's him. I do remember him."
Eunuch Chen said, "Madam Cheng's favorite son is not the eldest son of the Cheng family, but her youngest son. The eldest son of the Cheng family was taken to the old Marquis of Cheng's courtyard after he was born and was personally taught by the old Marquis of Cheng. After Lord Cheng went to the eldest daughter of the Xu family, he heard that the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was not very good. Later, Lord Cheng did not want his wife to continue to be tormented by his mother, so he asked for the Emperor's grace and took his wife to Liaodong."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liang Cheng suddenly realized and said, "That makes sense. The old lady of the Xu family was a very strong-willed person back then. She naturally cared a lot about her children and grandchildren. She was probably afraid that her daughters would be bullied by their husbands' families after marriage, so she made the girls learn skills on their own."
Chen Wufu bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise. The old lady is a worldly person and naturally understands the principle that it is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. If the girls are well-educated, they will be able to protect themselves after they get married."
Emperor Liang Cheng nodded and said, "That makes sense. Go find the Empress. I remember the Emperor told me that she has several female officials in her palace who are of marriageable age and are about to be released. If you see any suitable ones, help put in a good word for them with the Xu family. If they are suitable, just send them over directly."
Having received Emperor Liang Cheng's decree, Chen Wufu personally led two trusted eunuchs to the Empress's residence.
When the Empress saw Chen Wufu arrive, she gave her personal attendant a wink. The attendant understood and quickly gave instructions to the servants in the palace. Only then did the Empress ask anxiously, "Eunuch Chen, how is our Yuan'er now?"
Chen Wufu quickly knelt down and bowed to the Empress before replying in a low voice, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Our little prince is doing well. He is staying with the Zhang family's children in the Zhang family's old residence, where he studies and practices martial arts every day. The teacher was specially invited by His Majesty, and our little prince is studying theories on governing the country."
The Empress was relieved and said, "I have already wronged my sister. If anything happens to her child, I will have no face to see her again."
Chen Wufu said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has specially sent people to guard the Zhang family's residence. Our little prince is doing well."
The Empress nodded and said, "That's good, that's good."
Chen Wufu said, "Your Majesty, I have come here on the Emperor's orders. I would like to ask Your Majesty to help me find a few female officials who have reached the age to leave the palace. The matriarch of the Xu family wants to hire a few female tutors to properly teach the girls the principles of being a good person and doing things right."
The Empress said, "That's alright, I have a few in my palace."
Chen Wufu said, "Your Majesty, since we are sending him to the Xu family, we must find someone trustworthy. Our little prince is being cared for by the Xu family."
The Empress then remembered this matter, frowned, and said, "I really need to think about this carefully, Eunuch Chen. How about this, you go back first, I've found someone, so please take a look first, and if it's suitable, we'll send it over. What do you think?"
Chen Wufu agreed, and after bidding farewell to the Empress, he went to report to the Emperor.
The Emperor was reviewing memorials when he heard Chen Wufu's reply. He paused slightly and said, "Wufu, do you think I've been too lenient?"
This seemingly random remark made Chen Wufu's heart leap into his throat. He quickly lowered his head and knelt down. The Emperor sighed and said, "Get up. It's not your fault. I always thought that my sons were all adults now, that they should have their own subordinates, and that they should be able to make something of themselves. But there can only be one position. I don't want my sons to go through what I went through, but they can't understand my good intentions. They all think I'm old, mediocre, and senile, and they all covet the position I currently hold."
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