Master Shen wanted to refuse.

But seeing the expectant eyes of his granddaughters, he still agreed.

The shelters were packed with disaster victims.

They looked pale and thin, and their eyes revealed despair and helplessness.

Bai Qianqian said softly: "Most of these disaster victims have lost their homes and loved ones. They have no one to rely on and can only wait for relief from the court."

When Shen Qingcheng and Shen Qingge saw this scene, they couldn't help but feel pity in their hearts.

Master Shen sighed and said, "Natural disasters are ruthless, and the people are suffering."

Bai Qianqian continued, "Master, I want to build a girls' school in the prince's fiefdom so that these girls can have the opportunity to read and learn to read, and be able to support themselves in the future."

Master Shen pondered for a moment and said, "Your idea is good, but it is not easy. There has never been a girls' school in this dynasty, and it will inevitably be opposed by many people."

Bai Qianqian said firmly: "I know this is difficult, but I believe that as long as we work hard, we will succeed."

Shen Qingcheng and Shen Qingge also expressed their support for Bai Qianqian's idea.

Master Shen looked at them and secretly praised them.

After returning to the Taifu Mansion, Taifu Shen told his family about Bai Qianqian's thoughts.

After hearing this, the family members all expressed their opposition.

They believed that girls' schools were against common sense and would bring trouble to the family.

Shen Qingcheng and Shen Qingge tried their best to persuade their family to support Bai Qianqian.

They said: "Women also have the right to pursue knowledge, and we cannot restrict their development because of traditional concepts."

Thanks to their efforts, their families finally agreed to let them teach in the girls' school.

Bai Qianqian was very happy when she heard the news.

But right now, the most important thing is to help these people survive this disaster year.

Building the school will also be a matter for next year.

Moreover, building a school requires the emperor's permission.

Although the school was built in the fiefdom of King Chen.

But without the emperor's permission, no one would build the school.

This is all head-breaking stuff.

Bai Qianqian took her elder sister to her own cloth shop.

He also told the shopkeeper directly that all the coarse cloth and cotton clothes would be donated to the people outside the city.

The shopkeeper was shocked, but still nodded.

Although coarse cotton clothes can earn money.

But only a fool would let go of such a good opportunity to gain fame.

After counting the number of cotton-padded clothes, Bai Qianqian sighed.

Cotton clothes are far from enough.

She looked at her eldest sister.

Bai Jinyan was silent for a moment before he said, "How about we go back to the Zuo Xiang Mansion first and use the old cotton-padded clothes at home and the servants' old cotton-padded clothes."

Bai Qianqian's eyes suddenly lit up.

This is indeed a good idea.

"Big sister, let's go to not only the Left Prime Minister's Mansion, but also those wealthy families."

Bai Jinyan hummed.

Bai Qianqian asked the shopkeeper to send someone to deliver these cotton clothes to the tent outside the city and give them to Qingyan.

And she took Bai Jinyan away.

They first came to the Shangshu Mansion and stated their purpose. The Shangshu's wife readily agreed and asked the servants to collect the old cotton-padded clothes in the mansion.

Then, they went to several other wealthy families, and everyone responded and extended a helping hand.

With everyone's efforts, enough cotton coats were quickly collected.

Bai Qianqian and Bai Jinyan had the cotton-padded clothes delivered to the disaster shelters outside the city and distributed to the victims.

After receiving the cotton-padded clothes, the victims were so moved that their eyes filled with tears and they thanked them one after another.

Bai Qianqian felt extremely relieved when she looked at these disaster victims.

She knew that her efforts were not in vain.

Although these cotton clothes cannot solve their fundamental problem.

But at least it can make them feel a little warmth in this cold winter.

Bai Qianqian came to Prince Chen's Mansion again.

In the study, I told King Chen the benefits of building a girls' school.

After hearing this, Xie Mochen immediately took up his pen and wrote a memorial to the emperor, explaining the importance and necessity of building a girls' school.

In the memorial, he elaborated in detail the benefits of women's education and the positive impact of building girls' schools on Fengyun Country.

I hope the Emperor can seriously consider it and give his support and approval.

When Bai Qianqian saw that Prince Chen had written the memorial, her eyes were filled with excitement.

She found Master Shen again, told him about Prince Chen writing a memorial, and hoped that Master Shen could also write one.

In this way, King Chen is not isolated and helpless.

Master Shen thought for a long time and finally nodded.

His wise eyes were filled with admiration for Bai Qianqian. "Miss Bai Si, your idea of ​​building a girls' school is a good one, but you must be mentally prepared. You may encounter many difficulties and obstacles in this matter."

Bai Qianqian nodded and said, "I know, but I believe that as long as we work hard and persevere, we will succeed."

Master Shen nodded and said, "Okay, I will help you with this then."

three days later

During the morning court session, Tutor Shen presented Bai Qianqian's memorial to the emperor.

At the same time, King Chen's memorial was also submitted.

After reading the memorial, the emperor's face changed drastically.

Build a girls’ school?

What a joke.

Since ancient times, there has been no reason for women to go to school!

The emperor looked gloomily at Master Shen and Prince Chen's faces several times.

The court was so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard.

After seeing the emperor's expression, every minister felt worried for Master Shen and Prince Chen.

What on earth did these two people write to make the emperor so angry?

Of course, there are also people who enjoy the show while gloating.

After a long while, the emperor threw the memorial down and shouted gloomily, "My dear ministers, please take a look at the memorial too."

The ministers dared not move.

The emperor asked them to read the memorials?

Who dares to do this!

Seeing that no one picked up the memorial on the ground, the emperor sneered and said, "My dear ministers, Prince Chen and Master Shen's memorial asks me to allow the construction of a girls' school!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire court fell into chaos.

"Nonsense, just nonsense!"

"Building a girls' school is outrageous!"

"That's right, that's right, there's no reason for a woman to study!"

"Your Majesty, I disagree."

"Your Majesty, if you build a girls' school, I will kill myself in this palace."

"This is simply unreasonable!"

The emperor looked at the voices of opposition in the court and his face became increasingly gloomy.

He slammed the dragon throne and shouted, "Be quiet!"

In an instant, the court fell silent.

The emperor swept his eyes across the crowd and said in a deep voice, "Master Shen, Prince Chen, can you two tell me why you want to build this girls' school?"

Master Shen stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, Fengyun Country is now in the process of development. If women can read and write, they can not only increase their knowledge, but also contribute to their country. This is also a gift to the people and can reflect your benevolent rule."

Prince Chen also said, "Father, I think women should be given the opportunity to study. This will broaden their horizons and help them become more rational and sensible, rather than being trapped in the harem and only knowing how to compete for favors."

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