Chapter 1201: Chapter 1198: Thank You
Madam Liu said, “Mother thinks that it’s hard for one person to support the entire clan alone, as one tree doesn’t make a forest. Only when the clan is strong will it also mean power and status for Ah Heng.”
“That’s why father and mother thought about spending money to hire better teachers in our hometown to educate the children in the family school.”
“Of course, they haven’t ventured beyond the gates much and lack exposure, so sending some gifts during the New Year can also inspire the children.”
“Mother, I understand.” Ye Muyu naturally knew the importance of education, and not just that; it was also essential for women to be educated, although presently Chu Heng hadn’t pletely stabilized his position in the capital, especially with the dangerous Madam Tang around.
But the arrangements for the clan members indeed needed preparation.
Seeing Madam Liu take the initiative to discuss this matter, Ye Muyu shared her own plans.
“Mother, although I have suggested in past years that girls in our family should also study, I see that most people in the clan don’t care much. You also mentioned this time that very few girls in the clan study. Even Qingyu from my second brother’s family only went to school for a few months before stopping.”
“In contrast, all the children in Fifth Aunt’s family, provided they are of the right age, are sent to study.”
“I plan to set up a separate school for girls in the village, teaching them literacy and embroidery. For music, chess, and painting, they can choose what they like to learn.”
“I know the elders hope the girls can marry well, but to marry well, they must have both virtue and talent. Otherwise, a truly good family will not agree to marry a uncultivated country girl who has only her background and no intelligence.”
“Those who marry a girl from the Chu family solely for her background are just trying to form a connection with Ah Heng.”
“No matter the reason for the union, the girl herself must have the ability to lead a good life in her husband’s family.” Ye Muyu spoke more directly, “Mother, what do you think?”
If those in the Chu family previously didn’t have the chance for a proper education, and if she had been a native Ye family child, she might merely be an ordinary village child, possibly too nervous to function if she entered a wealthy household.
“You’re right,” Madam Liu nodded, “It’s just… the cost…”
“It might be expensive, but it will benefit future generations significantly. As for how exactly to plan it, I’ll discuss it with Ah Heng when he returns.” Ye Muyu couldn’t overlook the importance of the clan, especially since her own family and Fifth Aunt’s family were both worth cultivating talents.
Thinking about the prospect of witnessing the Chu family’s prosperity in the future, Madam Liu couldn’t help but smile and said, “Your father, knowing this, would probably be very happy.”
Upon hearing this, Ye Muyu suddenly thought of something and looked at Madam Liu, “Mother, how is my uncle’s family doing now?”
Previously, the Liu family had spent all their wealth supporting their scholars and settled in Mountain Village. Since Chu Heng had passed the imperial examination, the Liu family, lifted by the Chu family, had started doing business in the county.
She had only heard Madam Liu mention it briefly and wasn’t clear on the specifics, but raising the issue now had a reason.
“The liquor shop that your uncle’s family runs is doing well.” Mentioning her maiden family, Madam Liu felt joyful and couldn’t help but pat Ye Muyu’s hand, “Ah Yu, this is largely thanks to you. If it weren’t for your idea and your generosity in letting them stay first and pay later, your grandfather might still be stuck in Mountain Village suffering.”
Liu Hanlai was stubborn. Apart from accepting some ordinary gifts during festivals, he wouldn’t accept anything more, seeming reluctant to unfairly benefit from his daughter.
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