"Moreover, if your women's academy really does cultivate a large number of talents, it will be equivalent to competing with men. Their path to the imperial examination will undoubtedly be more difficult, and then I'm afraid some people will blame you."
"I'm afraid that some extreme and crazy people might cause trouble for you because of this and do something outrageous."
Aunt Xing and Aunt Mu genuinely cared about Zhiyin and didn't want her to get into trouble or be targeted because of this.
Upon hearing this, Xing Luxi and Mu Lin both looked at Zhiyin with concern, their eyes showing their disapproval.
Yao Yulin and Zhihua exchanged a glance. Although they were worried, they still firmly held Zhiyin's hand. "It's okay, Yinyin. If you want to do it, then do it!"
They knew that Zhiyin was a very opinionated person who would do whatever she set her mind to.
They didn't want to stop her; since they couldn't help her, they could only silently support her from behind.
And there's no need to worry about things that haven't happened yet, since everything is just speculation.
Seeing this, Jun Yexue, Huang Lao, and even the seemingly wooden Ziyou all turned their gazes toward Zhiyin, eagerly awaiting her reply.
Jun Yexue thought that Zhiyin might back down, while Old Huang smiled and was even more satisfied with Zhiyin.
He had heard about everything Zhiyin had done, from when she started selling potato chips to her willingness to take risks and have her shops leave leftovers for beggars.
That's why I was so interested in her, thinking she was an extraordinary woman. Although she was a woman, her spirit and courage were far beyond what ordinary people possessed.
This is a smart and insightful girl who is straightforward and kind, but not cowardly. She dares to fight back when it matters and is definitely very resolute.
He admires her and wants to witness her growth. He wants to know how far she can grow.
Zhiyin returned the handshake with gratitude. Despite Aunt Xing and Aunt Mu's concern and the implications of their words, she simply smiled calmly, showing no fear whatsoever.
She looked at everyone, her voice full of confidence and pride, "Aunt Xing, Aunt Mu, don't worry, I'm not afraid of being targeted by the people from the private school. Besides, what I want to establish is a girls' school, while the private school mainly accepts men, so it won't have much of an impact on them."
"As for the second one you mentioned..."
Zhiyin chuckled softly, leaning back lazily in her chair. "Since ancient times, the world has always been ruled by the capable. If these men are themselves exceptionally talented and eloquent, then what is there to fear even if there are many competitors?"
"If they fail the exam simply because there are a few more women taking it, then they are incompetent and are ultimately just a bunch of mediocre people!"
"Besides, these men have basically been literate since childhood. If they can't even compare to the women who came later in life, then really... tsk tsk tsk..."
Zhiyin spoke without any restraint, her voice full of teasing.
She didn't look down on the intellectuals of this era at all, because in her opinion, they were all remarkable, and she simply believed that this was the truth.
Moreover, her reason for wanting women to read and write was not so that every one of them could pass the imperial examinations, but simply that the more they read, the broader their knowledge and horizons would become.
At least there will be many more choices in the future!
Another important reason is that her shop is quite complicated, requiring literacy for everything from ordering food to remembering the menu.
Judging from these days, there are too many illiterate but clever and quick-witted girls.
The words of her kindred spirit were like a bombshell, exploding in everyone's hearts. They hadn't expected her to be so insightful and to have such awareness!
"Hahaha, good, well said!"
Before anyone else could say anything, Old Huang stroked his beard and burst into laughter, his usually sharp eyes now filled with admiration for his kindred spirit.
"That's exactly right. As the young girl said, everyone should be capable. The reason why His Majesty allows women to take the imperial examinations is precisely because he feels there are too many intelligent and capable women in the world, and he wants them to not be confined to the inner quarters."
Upon hearing Elder Huang's words, which were full of praise, Jun Yexue, who had been hesitant and even thought he would get angry, suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, turning to Zhiyin with a smile, he said, "Miss Yinyin, what you're doing is a good deed. How could I interfere?"
"Rest assured, I will do my best to assist you if you need any help at that time. I can also submit a letter to seek the Emperor's opinion. Perhaps His Majesty will allocate funds to help you build it, considering your sincere heart."
Zhiyin was surprised by this unexpected joy, and her eyes lit up instantly. She solemnly cupped her hands to Jun Yexue and said, "Then I would like to thank Magistrate Jun in advance."
"Haha, no problem, no problem, it's just my duty."
"Don't be afraid, just do whatever you want! Wait for my news."
Jun Yexue laughed heartily, her eyes filled with affection as she looked at Zhiyin, thinking that she was indeed a very kind businesswoman.
"Young lady, you have such great ambitions and are so intelligent and quick-witted. You are clearly a natural scholar. Why don't you take the imperial examinations? Perhaps you could find a place in the officialdom!"
Old Huang suddenly looked at Zhiyin with curiosity and asked.
After all, it is said that scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants are the lowest class, even lower than farmers.
In the past, even the children of merchants were not allowed to participate in the imperial examinations.
Although this regulation no longer exists, the status of merchants has been greatly improved.
But it's far inferior to the imperial examination system!
Upon hearing this, Xing Luxi and Mu Lin both looked at Zhiyin with curiosity. If the reason Zhiyin didn't study at the beginning was because she didn't have money, things are different now.
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