However, no matter how well-reasoned Old Master Ling's words were, Third Master Ling refused to listen: "But, Big Brother, we in the Ling family have plenty of children of our own. Raising them is the real job. Can our own children be any worse than the servants' children?"
Ling Xiang was completely speechless.
So she doesn't like to argue with the elderly.
If you try to reason with him, he'll act on his age; if you talk to him about development, he'll be stubborn and conservative; if you refute him, he'll easily accuse you of disrespecting the elderly...
"Did Xiang'er ever say she wouldn't care about the Ling family's children? Third brother, you're just confusing the public!" Old Master Ling was determined to support Ling Xiang. "I absolutely believe in Xiang'er! Anyone who tries to stop Xiang'er's decision is my enemy!"
"Brother, no, you can't do this..." Master Ling San wanted to refute, but was grabbed by Master Ling Er, who signaled the other brothers to take the person away.
The boss has made the decision, so if they object, they will be at a disadvantage.
Besides, he was counting on Ling Xiang to treat his headache, so he couldn't really offend her to death.
"Brother, since you support Xiang'er, we don't disagree, but the servants' children can't be in the same classroom as the Ling family's children, and they can't have the same teacher, we can't..."
If these requirements were really implemented, she would have no idea how many people would be disappointed if she opened this clan school! Ling Xiang was furious when she heard this:
"Second Grandfather, why are you suffering from headaches? You're already at an age where you should be enjoying your retirement, why are you still worrying so much? If you keep worrying like this, even a god can't cure your headaches."
Master Ling II rubbed his head and said, "It doesn't matter if I'm a little tired or in pain, but the rules of the Ling family cannot be broken..."
Old Master Ling patted Second Master Ling's shoulder, interrupting him from rambling on: "Second brother, Xiang'er has her own way of doing things, so there's no need for you to worry about it. You should just take care of your health. Xiang'er has a lot of things to do, so let's not cause her any trouble."
Before Second Master Ling could say anything, Old Master Ling dragged him away. "It's been a while since we've gotten together, brothers. Come on, I'll take you to the best restaurant in the capital for a meal. Then I'll call the other brothers over and we'll get together."
Master Ling Er was worried about his headache, and turned back and said, "Xiang'er, you have to treat my headache..."
"Don't worry, Second Grandpa. No matter how busy I am, I will prepare the medicine for you first!" Ling Xiang agreed without hesitation.
The group of elderly people finally left, and Ling Xiang breathed a sigh of relief.
Thanks to Grandpa for coming forward in time, otherwise this matter would still be a hassle.
After the Ling family elders were dealt with, the clan school of the Marquis of Zhenguo Mansion opened smoothly. The children were dressed in uniform and stood there with high spirits. Just one look made the teachers who came to teach very pleased:
"You are full of vigor and vitality. The young are really formidable."
Ling Xiang was originally worried that the teachers would be dissatisfied because they were not teaching children from the family, but now seeing that they had no grudges at all, Ling Xiang was so grateful for Xuanyuan Qi's arrangement for the first time.
She gave each of the children a gift of apprenticeship, a full bottle of medicinal pills, and various other goodies:
"Ling Xiang once again, on behalf of all the students in the Zhenguo Marquisate, thanks all the teachers for their teaching."
The gentlemen were originally sent by Xuanyuan Qi to help Ling Xiang. They were flattered to receive such a valuable gift from Ling Xiang. "The apprenticeship gift is just a token of appreciation. This is too expensive. I'll just take one as a token of my appreciation."
Ling Xiang insisted on giving storage bags to each gentleman: "With so many children, you will inevitably have to worry about them. Please don't refuse. From now on, everyone in the Zhenguo Marquis Mansion will fully cooperate with you. If you need anything, just let me know!"
After the matter of the children going to school was finalized, the clan school of the Marquis of Zhenguo Mansion was carried out in full swing.
This is a rare event in the entire Dajing Empire, and many people look out in front of the gate of the Marquis Zhenguo Mansion every day.
No matter who came to inquire about the news, the people in the Marquis of Zhenguo Mansion did not say a word, and they all said that this was the family affair of the Marquis of Zhenguo Mansion and outsiders did not need to worry about it.
On the third day after the clan school opened in the Marquis Zhenguo Mansion, Yuan Zhengqing paid a visit to Ling Xiang.
"Master Yuan, what a rare guest!" Ling Xiang personally received Yuan Zhengqing and took out the refined elixir. "It just so happened that I was thinking of giving it to you after I'm done with my work these past few days. Do we have the same idea?"
Yuan Zhengqing didn't look relaxed at all. He took the pills, paid the balance, and said thoughtfully:
"The Marquis of Zhenguo Mansion opened a clan school to educate their own children. It was originally the Marquis of Zhenguo Mansion's own business, but..."
Ling Xiang expected things to be difficult, but she hadn't anticipated the situation would be so serious that Yuan Zhengqing would come to her to talk about it. "What? Am I in trouble?"
"It's not that troublesome." Yuan Zhengqing had already thought of various possibilities and preliminary countermeasures before coming here. He asked, "I heard that the elders of the Ling family were also opposed to this matter. I wonder what method you used to make them agree?"
Ling Xiang rubbed his temples. "That day, all the uncles came to our house, and it was Grandpa who finally intervened. They reluctantly agreed, but they also made many requests over the past two days, but I suppressed them all."
"Miss Ling, are you determined to make this happen?" Yuan Zhengqing asked.
Ling Xiang nodded: "Of course."
Yuan Zhengqing pondered for a moment and said, "This matter originally had nothing to do with outsiders, but some families and scholars believe that your actions have tarnished the school and are clamoring to unite and destroy the clan school of the Marquis of Zhenguo Mansion. I'm afraid they will take action in the next few days."
Ling Xiang never initiated trouble, but he was never afraid of it either. He asked, "If someone meddled in other people's affairs and caused a disturbance, endangering the safety of the Zhenguo Marquisate Mansion, and I acted in self-defense and injured a few people, wouldn't that be against the law?"
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