freenovelworld Chapter 611 Round 1!
Chapter 611 Round 1!
Since Granny Jin left with Madam Fang, Madam Fang has never come to Mu Xin Nuan to complain again. Perhaps she was frightened by Mu Xin Nuan's attitude that day.
With her not coming, Mu Xin Nuan was naturally content with the peace and quiet, and was quite happy about it.
Before long, the imperial concubines and other officials from the capital arrived.
First, she presented a large number of rewards sent by the Emperor and Empress. Then, this female official, who held a very important position by the Empress's side, had her first private contest with Mu Xin Nuan!
"Your Highness, Her Majesty the Empress has sent me to see the beauties from before. I heard that Consort Gao is now a general's wife, which pleases Her Majesty greatly."
Mu Xin Nuan smiled and said, "Auntie, you've come all this way. Go and wash up first. Aunt Fang, take her downstairs to rest. We'll have someone treat her well tonight."
"Yes, princess."
The Lady-in-Waiting Fengyi understood that although she held some weight in front of the Empress, she was still far inferior to Aunt Fang.
I had originally planned to take advantage of the situation with these beauties to gain some benefits here, but I didn't expect that this princess wouldn't take it seriously at all! It seems that I really can't underestimate her.
Mu Xin Nuan had the rewards sorted out, selecting some that the children could use now, and locking the rest away in the storeroom.
Although Mu Xin Nuan didn't like this Phoenix Lady official, she was naturally aware of some of the rules in the palace.
That's why she asked Aunt Fang to take her downstairs to rest, and also to give her a token of her appreciation.
Mu Xin Nuan leaned back on the couch, sneering inwardly. Did she think she could intimidate her with a few beauties? Did she not even know her own place? Did she really think that just because she was young, she was so naive?
If Her Majesty the Empress was indeed angry about this matter, why would she only think of this now?
If she wants to wield power like a tiger, she should first consider whether she has the ability to do so.
"How is that beauty from the Xie family doing now?"
"Your Highness, everything is fine. Apart from being unable to move, there is nothing wrong."
"Well, since that lady-in-waiting wants to go and see, then let her go. Consort Xie is only seriously ill, but I will not neglect her in the slightest. Remember, when you go, bring a few more people with you. Especially since I heard that there are eunuchs sent by the Emperor here, let them go and see as well."
"Yes, Your Highness, I understand."
Mu Hua hesitated for a moment, "Your Highness, what about the Crown Princess's people?"
"Ignore them. If they want to go, let them go. I haven't done anything to wrong her."
"Your Highness, the Prince has sent word that he will not be returning for dinner."
"Understood, go and tell the kitchen."
Mu Xin Nuan stayed with the child for a while in the afternoon, then got up and woke up. The child was still sleeping. She smiled at him, then spread out some Xuan paper at the desk opposite her and began to write and draw.
Duanmu Chuze agreed to help her set up a girls' school, but there were some things she still had to prepare herself. After all, Duanmu Chuze was a man, and there were certain things she couldn't let him get involved in. Otherwise, it might be detrimental to the future of the girls' school.
Mu Xin Nuan prepared for a while, looking at the subjects she had written down, and thought about what Duanmu Chu Ze had mentioned before, that the girls' school could also be divided into higher and lower levels.
They are not classified according to their background, but according to their academic achievements.
In other words, an ordinary woman only needs to learn a simple, introductory skill.
If you are a young lady from a prominent family, you can learn things here that you can't learn outside, or that are unique.
But this seems to make things a bit difficult.
After thinking it over, Mu Xin Nuan remembered that the Empress had six bureaus and twenty-four departments around her.
If we could invite some of the most outstanding female workers from the Palace Music Bureau and the Imperial Workshop, perhaps we could solve most of the problems.
The problem is, is it easy to get someone like that out?
When Aunt Fang arrived, she heard the Princess muttering to herself. Listening carefully, she realized the Princess was pondering this and whispered a reminder, "Your Highness, not everyone in the palace stays there forever. Some will eventually leave. According to the rules, there is a selection of concubines every three years. Women who haven't been promoted can be released from the palace after a maximum of six years. Those who have been promoted can also leave the palace if they wish and obtain a favor from their master."
Mu Xin Nuan's eyes lit up immediately. "Auntie has reminded me! Now I have a solution."
As she spoke, she continued to flip through a few more books, and then asked, "Aunt, since you were in the palace all this time, did you know the whereabouts of the palace servants after they left the palace?"
"Your Highness, all women who leave the palace must register with the Inner Palace Affairs Department before leaving. It is not difficult to find them."
Mu Xin Nuan nodded, "I'm afraid this alone won't be enough."
"What does the princess mean?"
"Alright, I have a solution. I must thank you, Auntie, today."
As Mu Xin Nuan spoke, she instructed Rong Yue, "Go to the Liu residence and invite Madam Liu to come here for a talk. Tell her that I have important matters to discuss with Ji Xiang."
"Yes, princess."
After Madam Liu was invited to sit down, Mu Xin Nuan didn't beat around the bush and simply stated her intentions.
Madam Liu was initially taken aback by the princess's bold idea, but upon further reflection, she realized that if there were girls' schools, at least they could learn some rules for women and become more literate, so they wouldn't be bullied too badly in the future.
Moreover, judging from what the princess just said, this girls' school also has courses in needlework, music, chess, and other arts. Naturally, girls of all kinds can be sent here to learn.
Of course, some young ladies from wealthy families might disdain coming here to learn needlework and embroidery.
“Madam Liu, since you are Sister Liu’s mother, I will not hide anything from you. What I mean is that we need to hire some well-known governesses who are usually difficult to hire. The girls’ school will provide their monthly stipends. In addition, I have another request.”
"Please give your instructions, Your Highness. As long as it is within my power, I will not utter a word of dissent."
"Then I thank you in advance, Madam Liu. Actually, it's quite simple. What I mean is that I would like to invite Madam Liu to take on the position of head of the girls' school in the future."
"General Academic Affairs?"
Mu Xin smiled and said, "The Prince has also set up such a position in the public school in Xingwen District to oversee the entire teaching. So, it is only natural that I should set up such a position in the girls' school as well."