Chapter 1781 Foundation

In the capital, at Marquis Zhou's Mansion, Zhulan was a little surprised that the head of the Chen family came to the Mansion, the maiden home of Concubine Chen.

Patriarch Chen came in to greet her and said, "Old Madam, I am sorry for being rude today."

Zhulan was worried. The Chen family was really low-key, especially the patriarch. The last time she saw a girl from the Chen family enrolled in school, she asked, "Is there anything wrong, patriarch Chen?"

Although Clan Leader Chen did not deliver the invitation in advance, Clan Leader Chen was accompanied by the female officials of Concubine Dowager Chen, so Zhulan had to give Concubine Dowager Chen face.

Patriarch Chen took out a newspaper from his arms and said, "I was deeply moved by the newspaper today. I thought about it at home and asked Concubine Chen for help. I came here because I had some ideas."

Zhulan knew that there were many girls from the Chen family in the academy. "What does Patriarch Chen think?"

Patriarch Chen had too many thoughts. It should have been his wife who came, but he thought it would be better for him to come. He had read too many things in today's newspapers. "Madam, I am very concerned about the girls who are enrolled. I will test them every once in a while. They are no worse than boys."

There are smart girls who are even better than boys.

Zhulan smiled and said, "They really value the opportunity to learn. Every child works very hard."

Patriarch Chen knew. He was familiar with the situation of each child. "Madam, does the academy only teach knowledge about medicine?"

Zhu Lan looked at Patriarch Chen deeply. Of course, they would teach more than medicine, but they had not yet thought of opening a specialized women's school. They had to do it step by step. "Nothing can be changed overnight. What do you think, Patriarch Chen?"

The Chen clan leader had a deep look in his eyes, so Madam Zhou wanted to open a girls' academy. She smiled and said, "There are female doctors in our Chen clan who are very skilled in medicine. They have followed their master since they were young. If there were no gender restrictions, they could open their own clinics. I heard that the academy is in need of female doctors with good medical skills."

Zhulan Xindao Academy is not only short of female doctors, but now it is short of everything as the number of students increases.

Patriarch Chen added: "There are more than just female doctors in our Chen clan."

Zhulan was so jealous after hearing this. The Zhou family had only been around for a short time, and she had been cultivating talents all along. Unfortunately, it took time to become successful. Look at a big family like the Chen family. They have all the talents they want!

Zhu Lan narrowed her eyes, "What does Patriarch Chen want?"

There is no free lunch. Think about what you are willing to give for what you get.

Patriarch Chen did not beat around the bush, because there was no need. Marquis Zhou and his wife were both smart people, so they said directly: "The Chen family can contribute, I just hope that the academy that Madam will run in the future will not leave out the Chen family."

Zhu Lan understood, "The Chen family values ​​the status of a college teacher?"

Patriarch Chen stroked his beard and said, "I have to consider the family as well."

The Chen family cannot rely solely on Prince Qi's Palace. He saw an opportunity in today's job recruitment newspaper to gain the favor of the royal family without being conspicuous.

If the Chen family gets involved as he predicted, there will be only benefits and no one will be jealous of them. He must seize the opportunity.

After Clan Leader Chen left, Zhulan sat quietly for a while. They all knew that there were the Emperor's people in Marquis Zhou's Mansion, and Clan Leader Chen took this opportunity to express his feelings to the Emperor!

She couldn't help but admire Chief Chen, who had been paying attention to the Chen family girl since she entered school. He took prompt action to visit her in person as soon as the newspaper came out, and even invited Concubine Chen to come. It turned out that not everyone could be the chief.

Qingxue said thoughtfully: "Madam, this is a good thing. With the help of the Chen family, not only can we solve your problem, but the academy can also develop rapidly."

The Chen family, a great family that has preserved its legacy intact through the succession of imperial power, has a profound foundation.

Zhulan naturally knew that "Marquis Zhou's Mansion is still far from it."

Although the Zhou family is now in a high position of power, it still lacks accumulated foundation. The accumulated foundation of a big family is terrifying, so even if the emperor wants to speed up the change, he must proceed step by step.

And the emperor will be very happy if the Chen family gets involved!

At Yang's house, Chang Zhi's shoulders were a little wet. His aunt held him and cried for a long time. Chang Zhi said helplessly, "If you continue to cry, my parents will punish me if they know about it."

Wu Chun was puzzled, "Has my uncle set the family rules?"

Chang Zhi nodded, "It's settled. My father established the family rules for our branch at the same time as establishing the clan rules."

Wu Chun was curious, "How many family rules?"

Chang Zhi was relieved when he saw his aunt stopped crying. "Sixty-six, my father said sixty-six is ​​auspicious."

Uncle Yang was originally worried about his wife, but now he burst out laughing when he heard it, "Eighty-eight is also auspicious."

Chang Zhi groaned, "Please don't tell my dad. My dad said to start with 66 items and add more if he thinks of it later. If he had listened to you, he would have definitely made it to 88 items."

Uncle Yang laughed even louder, "Okay, okay, I won't mention it."

Chang Zhi saw that his aunt had finally wiped away her tears and said with a smile, "I know you miss my mother. When the autumn examination is over, I will take you and my uncle back to the capital."

Aunt Yang waved her hand and said, "No, I'm just old and emotional. You just do your job well."

Uncle Yang said, "Listen to your aunt and do your job well."

Chang Zhi laughed, "I will have no job after the Autumn Examination is over, you two elders don't have to worry about me. Besides, I will take part in the Autumn Examination this year, and if everything goes well, I will take part in the Spring Examination next year. Uncle, don't you want to see for yourself whether the Zhou family can produce a number one scholar?"

Chang Zhi saw that his uncle was interested, and continued, "You don't know that many people in the capital say that Zhouhou Mansion is the second-best mansion. My father is counting on me to pass the exam and come back to be proud of myself!"

Uncle Yang was convinced. He also wanted to visit his sister and brother-in-law while he was still able to move, as it would be difficult to see them in the future.

Wu Chun sighed in his heart. His father had become much weaker after the illness and only recovered after careful nursing.

Because there were still some young people waiting outside, we chatted for a few more sentences before they came in.

Changzhi only knew from the letter that the Yang family had a new baby, and he knew the name but didn't know who it was. After introducing everyone one by one, he took out the gift he had prepared long ago.

Wu Chun, "You are becoming more and more careful now."

Changzhi smiled and said, "Everyone grows up."

Wu Chun looked sideways at his cousin, feeling a mixture of emotion. Who could have thought that his uncle would end up like this? He couldn't even recognize Chang Zhi, and the others were probably even more changed, even Chang Li was the future Marquis of Zhou.

In the imperial palace of the capital, the news that Clan Leader Chen went to Marquis Zhou's residence was sent to the palace as soon as Clan Leader Chen left. No matter how low-key the Chen family was, they were still the target of the emperor's attention, not only because of Prince Qi, but also because of the size of the Chen family.

The Emperor said to the Prince, "This is the Chen family that your grandfather has always praised."

The prince was upset. The Wen family was outclassed when compared to the Chen family. "If the Chen family is willing to help, there will be less resistance in the future."

The emperor said in a deep voice, "Yes, it is decisive, far-sighted and courageous enough."

The Chen family will not be eliminated. How many Chen families are there? Yes, the Rong family is also like the Chen family, but unfortunately the Rong family was destroyed.

(End of this chapter)