Some people in the audience recognized where the pastries came from and began to whisper among themselves.
"Some people are really scheming. They think they can bribe celebrities with just a snack. That's wishful thinking."
“What’s the use of coming every day? Women are ultimately not good enough for formal occasions. Even if you try to please them, you can’t get the girls’ school to reopen.”
"Some people should calm down! Don't think of yourselves as some big shot; you're just a woman!"
Suddenly, the sound of cups and saucers shattering came from the stage, drawing everyone's attention.
It turned out that when Mr. Xu put the cup down, he used a little too much force, which made the sound.
The people in the audience thought that Mr. Xu had overheard their discussion and was angry!
However, what Mr. Xu said next surprised many people.
"We've been discussing policy for days, so today let's talk about women, about the girls' schools that were reported..."
His topic prompted many to crane their necks, eager to hear what this prominent figure had to say.
Wan Qiqi was somewhat surprised, but she listened attentively.
"Learning has no end. In learning, we don't really distinguish between men and women. Among my many disciples, there are quite a few female students. Although they are not as famous as the men, they are also making contributions to Daxing."
Old Xu paused as he spoke, looked at Wan Qiqi, and said, "I thought this small place was old-fashioned, but I didn't expect that there would be people with such forward-thinking ideas, who came up with the idea of a girls' school."
"Although in Daxing only men can participate in the imperial examinations, women's education has long been prevalent in the capital. His Majesty has even established academies in the capital for the children of the royal family and officials to study. Women, like men, learn literature and policy essays, but their focus is on managing the inner quarters of the household..."
Mr. Xu offered the most insightful perspective on women's education.
In fact, one could tell from his voice that Mr. Xu approved of the girls' school.
Wan Qiqi never imagined that she had only mentioned it casually, but that Old Xu would actually say such things during his lecture.
The fire that had been extinguished in her heart seemed to be reignited in an instant.
The feeling of being recognized is truly wonderful.
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