Half a month quickly passed.
Zhi’er’s Fengchao Mansion was finally completed.
Bathed in autumn sunshine, the academy’s bricks and tiles were arranged in an elegant manner, and the entrance was impressive.
At the entrance stood a statue of Confucius as tall as two people, and everywhere were stone sculptures of great literary figures, exuding a rich cultural atmosphere.
The entire Wen Mansion was divided into four courtyards in the east, south, west, and north, according to Zhi’er’s requirents.
And under these four courtyards, there were twenty-six small courtyards each.
In addition to classrooms for studying, it also provided accommodation.
Zhi’er had high standards for living conditions.
She wished to offer the best conditions for those who ca to study.
So, each room was shared by two people, with north-south ventilation and ample light.
There were 33 rooms just for accommodation.
Apart from that, the entire Wen Mansion was interconnected by exquisitely carved wooden corridors.
Everywhere you could see artificial hills, flowing water, exotic flowers and plants, and quaint little stone lamps.
Zhi’er inspected it all and was very pleased with the completed Wen Mansion.
The fourth son, Dao Yan, seeing that his sister was happy, generously waved his hand.
"For all the craftsn, in addition to the silver due, each person shall receive fifty taels more."
For the craftsn who worked for Fengchao Mansion, a total of sixty-two people were involved in all.
This ant Dao Yan spent over 3,000 taels of silver in one go.
However, he didn’t feel any pain over it.
As long as his sister was satisfied, giving a reward was only right!
On this day, Zhi’er brought along the fifth heir, Fengqing, to tour the Wen Mansion.
The new housekeeper of the Wen Mansion was specially recruited by the fourth son, Dao Yan.
His surna was Chen, and he was forty years old, steady and loyal in character.
"Uncle Chen, the academy will start admitting students soon. Please calculate how many servants and Attendant Students are needed these days and make a list for to arrange."
Zhi’er walked with small steps along the corridor.
Fengqing followed beside her, with amazent in his eyes.
His sister had actually built a place that, with its elegance and splendor, could be mistaken for an Imperial Mansion!
Uncle Chen respectfully said, "Your Highness, yesterday, the Emperor already instructed the Marquis to bring people and make all the arrangents."
"Four gatekeepers, twenty Attendant Students to help grind ink, ten chefs, twenty servants and laborers, and also fifteen teachers."
"Everything is ready, just waiting for the academy to open its doors to students."
Zhi’er was a bit surprised: "Where did the teachers co from?"
The little one had been pondering where to find teachers to teach, but her father had already resolved it.
Uncle Chen clasped his hands and said, "The Emperor instructed the Marquis to directly hire teachers from four private schools."
Fengqing couldn’t suppress a laugh upon hearing that.
He winked at Zhi’er and said, "Hire? With Marquis Wan involved, it must have been more like a direct poaching!"
Zhi’er pouted: "That’s not true, Brother Ce might be a bit fierce sotis, but he must have persuaded them by emotion and reason to co over!"
Uncle Chen, hearing this, silently lowered his head deeply.
He wouldn’t tell the little princess that when those teachers were brought over by carriage yesterday, each one of them had a bewildered expression on their face.
And a few timid ones even fell to their knees with a thump, hugging the Xiu Luo Envoy’s leg.
"Don’t kidnap , please, I haven’t done anything wrong!"
This was the so-called persuading by emotion and reason ntioned by Her Highness. Uncle Chen was embarrassed and couldn’t agree.
In any case, Zhi’er was relieved.
Everything in the Wen Mansion was in place, just waiting for admissions!
Zhi’er thought for a few days and decided to bring her master, Mo Yanchi, to hold an open admission eting.
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