Chapter 246: You’re The One And Only
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Little Peach and Zhao Lanzhi went to Cui Lingyi’s house every day to learn to read and write. When the news spread, Ye WU’s wife, Du Yun, looked at her daughter, who was about the same age as Little Peach, and suddenly had the same plan.
Du Yun’s father was a teacher for children. Du Yun knew how to read and write, which was enough to teach her daughter.
However, after seeing Cui Lingyi’s demeanor, she naturally wanted to give her daughter a better education.
Du Yun found Ye Wu and discussed with him. “Madam Cui is teaching Little
Peach and Zhao Lanzhi. Why don’t we also beg Madam Cui to take in
Tiantang?”
Ye Wu frowned. “If Tiantang wants to learn, you can let Zhong’er teach her. Zhong’er’s studies at Qinghe Academy are quite good.”
He didn’t really want to disturb Cui Lingyi. After all, their family was not very close to the Cui family.
Du Yun glared at him. “As a man, it’s inconvenient for Zhong’er to teach Tiantang. Moreover, there are some things a woman has to learn, how is he going to teach that? Didn’t you see that Little Peach’s energy has changed after learning for a few days?”
Ye Wu was stunned. “Different in what way?”
Du Yun said, “She is starting to exude scholarly aura. Our daughter can’t even recognize many words. ‘
Ye Wu did not think that a girl had to be educated. “Our Tiantang is fine right now. She’s obedient and sensible. Besides, she’s just a girl. She doesn’t have to study so much. I joined the army when I was 12. At that time, I didn’t even know all the surnames!”
Du Yun glared at him again. “Which daughter of a wealthy family doesn’t read a lot? Zhong’er is good at studying. It won’t be a problem for him to become a High Scholar in the future so we will also benefit from that. If we want to find a good family for Tiantang and she doesn’t become educated, we will definitely be laughed at in the future. ‘
She suddenly lowered her voice and said, ‘Master Chu and the others are all outstanding people. If we have a close relationship with them, nothing will go wrong! If Tiantang attends lesson there, she can still build a good relationship with Madam Cui and Madam Bai.”
“Come with me to visit Madam Cui tomorrow! ”
Ye Wu thought that his wife’s consideration made sense and nodded. “Alright, I’ll go with you.’
Du Yun had already prepared everything and was just waiting for Ye Wu to give his approval.
The next day, Du Yun and Ye Wu went to visit Cui Lingyi with Tiantang.
Cui Lingyi looked at the uneasy Tiantang and Du Yun hurriedly said, “It’s fine so long as Tiantang can listen in with Little Peach.”
Cui Lingyi walked towards Tiantang. “Do you want to study?”
Tiantang had a soft personality. Under Du Yun’s expectant gaze, she nodded carefully.
Cui Lingyi asked again, “Why do you want to study?”
Tiantang was stunned. After a while, she said, “Mother said that studying is good. I also want to study with Little Peach.”
Hearing her answer, Du Yun ‘s heart turned cold. Madam Cui would definitely not be satisfied with such a mediocre answer.
Unexpectedly, Cui Lingyi nodded. “Come tomorrow.”
How many girls in this world had the chance to study? If she could teach some, she would.
Du Yun was pleasantly surprised and hurriedly urged her daughter to thank Cui Lingyi.
Tiantang smiled sweetly. ‘Thank you, Madam Cui.’
Cui Lingyi had a gentle expression. “Call me teacher.
Tiantang called out again. “Teacher.”
When Du Yun saw this scene, she felt emotional and tears almost fell.
After Tiantang had become Little Peach’s cla.s.smate, the girls in the village could not sit still anymore. Cui Lingyi’s tuition fee was only two taels of silver. Why wouldn’t they send their daughter over!
Bai Wutong hired every family to brew wine and the earning was generous, so they could easily afford two taels of silver.
Not to mention that some people still had monthly income from the paper cleaning workshop and the spraying machine workshop.
Other than the young girls, the ladies who were old enough to get married also wanted to be taught by Cui Lingyi. As long as they could read and be labeled as knowledgeable, they did not have to worry about not having a good family to marry.
Zhao Lanzhi had broken off her engagement and Cui Lingyi still accepted her. Why couldn’t they be accepted?
That afternoon, Cui Lingyi’s house was crowded with people. Countless parents begged Cui Lingyi to take their daughters in as students. It was even more crowded than when Qinghe Academy was open for registration.
How could Cui Lingyi take in so many students herself? Hence, she quietly slipped out of the back door and hid in Bai Wutong’s place to discuss a solution.
Bai Wutong poured her a cup of hot milk tea and teased, “Just accept them all.”
Cui Lingyi rolled her eyes at her. ‘You do it.”
After taking a sip of milk tea, she suddenly said in surprise, ‘What is this? It’s so delicious.” She quickly took another sip. She was frowning just now, but she immediately squinted her eyes happily.
Bai Wutong smiled and said, “This is milk tea brewed from tea leaves and goat milk.”
Cui Lingyi savored the aftertaste and said, “Teach me later.”
Bai Wutong nodded. “Okay.”
After drinking a cup of warm milk tea, Cui Lingyi was in a much better mood. She suggested, “So many girls want to go to school. Why don’t you start a girls’ school!
The girls’ school should become a milestone in the history of this world.
Bai Wutong had never heard anyone mention the existence of girls’ school.
Even in a place like Qinghe where scholars gathered, girls only hired teachers to teach them individually. They could not show their faces.
Cui Lingyi was stunned. “Girls’ school?”
She lowered her eyes, as if seriously considering the feasibility of what she had said.
Bai Wutong did not disturb her and sipped her milk tea.
Cui Lingyi took a long time to return to reality. She frowned slightly and was a little worried. “Will it work?”
Girls’ school was not a small matter. There were many things to deal with. Bai Wutong smiled and said. ‘Why not? Haven’t you already started? You already have three students.”
Cui Lingyi glanced at her sideways. “How can three compare to hundreds!”
Bai Wutong’s eyes curved. “If you can’t teach them all, hire someone to teach them. There are many well-educated madams and ladies among the 30 families in Qinghe. I’m sure everyone will be happy to teach. ‘
“Besides, I think teaching girls to read is a very meaningful thing. You can be a role model and let the world see the elegance of women. The ability of women will change the idea that women are only childbirth tools in men’s hearts.”
Cui Lingyi’s eyes lit up. “Little Phoenix, you’re indeed my confidant!”
She continued. “The girls’ school can’t lack a talented lady like you!”
It would be much easier for her to instigate Bai Wutong to join them. Bai Wutong laughed. “There are many talented female teachers.”
Cui Lingyi smiled brightly and flattered her. “You’re the one and only!’
Unmoved, Bai Wutong shook her head. “How about this? If there’s anything you need me to deal with, I’ll do my best to help.”
She was really too busy practicing martial arts and building a happy family with Chu Tianbao. She was not used to using servants. If she were to become a teacher in a girls’ school, her comfortable and enjoyable life would be changed.
She knew exactly what she wanted, and she would not compromise her life for others.
Nothing could be forced.
Cui Lingyi was already very satisfied that she could say this. She held her hand excitedly. “Little Phoenix, you’re the best!”
Just as Cui Lingyi went to discuss with Yang Quanzi to use a portion of Qinghe Academy for the girls’ school, everyone suddenly learned that Yang Gongbing had been fired!