Only this green, not disappointing the spring

Just a few days after the excitement of the parade of the top scholar was over, several major events took place in succession in the capital.

First, with clues provided by someone, Jingzhao Prefecture successfully arrested a human trafficker gang and rescued more than one hundred abducted girls and children.

For a time, countless people went to Jingzhao Prefecture to look for their families, some were happy and some were disappointed.

However, half of them were abducted girls, but only a few families came forward to claim them.

They were all unmarried girls, and it was not appropriate for them to stay in Jingzhao Prefecture, which was full of men. In desperation, Jingzhao Yin rented a house specifically for these women to stay temporarily.

But after waiting for seven or eight days, the yamen runners almost broke their legs and spread the news everywhere, but still no one was interested. Although these women must recognize their homes, it might not be a good thing for them to just send them back like this.

One day, a woman suddenly hanged herself in the yard. Fortunately, she was discovered in time and her life was not in danger.

However, once this happens, it will happen again. Jingzhao Yin was so worried about this matter that he almost pulled out his beard.

In fact, everyone knows it well.

The reason why no family members came to pick them up was simply because they felt that these girls would ruin their reputations. Taking them home would not only attract criticism, but also affect the reputations of other children in the family.

In desperation, Jingzhao Yin had to ask the Third Prince for help. The arrest of the human traffickers was the work of the Third Prince's Mansion from beginning to end. He was just a bargain-hunter.

Xuanyuan Yan didn't even meet the person, he just asked someone to convey four words - Qingxin Academy.

After hearing this, the Jingzhao Yin, who was over 40 years old, jumped three feet high with excitement, and the servants guarding him were worried that he might sprain his waist.

"My Lord, please take it easy! I still don't understand what the Third Prince meant by Qingxin Academy?

I can't possibly ask you to send those girls to the academy, can I?"

Jingzhao Yin immediately burst into laughter and patted the boy on the back.

"You are quite clever, isn't that what His Highness meant? Looking at the entire capital, Qingxin Academy is the most suitable. Those girls might be able to turn a disaster into a blessing!"

The young man didn't really understand how those girls could turn a disaster into a blessing? Once the reputation of this woman was ruined, she would be finished. Even if she went to the academy to study for a few years, she would still be despised in the future!

But he didn't say anything more. The slap from the adult just now made his back hurt slightly, so he better say less, as his life was more important.

That day, Jingzhao Yin went to Qingxin Academy in person, and after meeting Shangguan Chong, he explained his request in detail to him.

Shangguan Chong did not agree immediately, stroking his beard and thinking for a long time. Although their academy is a charity school, they cannot accept everyone.

Especially since these girls already have families, if one is not handled properly, there will be endless troubles in the future.

Jingzhao Yin gradually became impatient while waiting. He drank three cups of tea in a row. Finally, he could not help himself and said:

"Sir, if you have any concerns, please tell us directly and we can work together to find a solution.

Those girls have miserable lives. Yesterday, one of them hanged herself. If we delay any further, the consequences will be disastrous. We have to find a way to give them some hope!"

Shangguan Chong showed a look of heartache on his face. He also had two daughters. If his daughters unfortunately encountered this incident, it would be a great joy to find them back.

How can parents be so cruel and heartless? !

He sighed deeply and said:

"Your Excellency loves the people like your own children, and I admire you very much. Our Qingxin Academy is a charity school, so we are willing to lend a helping hand.

But have you ever thought about what would happen if the families of these girls came to the academy to cause trouble in the future?"

Shangguan Chong looked at the other person deeply and said meaningfully again:

"People are evil. Those so-called family members can abandon their daughters just because their reputations are ruined. If they become successful one day, they will shamelessly use filial piety to crush them to death!

The students that I have cultivated with all my heart and soul at Qingxin Academy will not be allowed to be bullied by others! "

After hearing this, Jingzhao Yin stood up and paced back and forth in the reception room with his hands behind his back. He subconsciously wanted to stroke his beard, but in the end he forced himself to hold back.

He knew a little about Qingxin Academy. These girls came here not only to read books of sages, but also to learn a lot of skills to make money.

Even if she cannot get married in the future, she will not have to worry about finding a way to make a living. She will even live a very comfortable life with the support of Qingxin Academy.

But what can be done to completely sever the girls’ ties with their family?

Shangguan Chong reminded at the right time:

"I wonder if we can re-register these girls and place them in our Qingxin Academy. Just like the beggars taken in by the academy, can we change their surnames to 'An'?"

So, the two of them hit it off and the matter was settled.

When the girls who were temporarily staying in the compound heard this, they all cried for joy.

They were just abducted by human traffickers, but they are innocent, healthy and so young. If it weren't for the last resort, who would be willing to give up their life easily?

After the matter was settled, the Jingzhao Yin specially dispatched dozens of yamen runners to go around beating gongs and drums to publicize it.

Although the words were brief and euphemistic, the meaning was clear at once.

It basically meant that since he disdained his daughter's reputation and refused to acknowledge her, from now on he would no longer be in the family. If he dared to cause trouble in the future, the government would punish him severely.

For now, naturally no one will regret it.

Not only that, many people also laughed at Qingxin Academy for destroying its reputation by doing so, because the reputation of all the women who studied in Qingxin Academy would be affected.

After all, no one wants to bother to distinguish those who have been trafficked and those who have not. They will just lump everyone together and the reputation of the women in the academy will be ruined.

As expected, the news soon spread like wildfire, and people at the girls' academy began to feel uneasy.

Some well-informed families had already gone to the academy early, planning to take their daughters back.

The deputy headmaster was a female teacher invited by Xuanyuan Yan from the Yu family, a scholarly family thousands of miles away. Because she lost her husband early and had no children, she returned to her parents' home to live for a long time.

The Yu family had a clean and open-minded family tradition, which gave the girl enough confidence. Even if the girl didn't want to remarry, her family didn't think she was a burden.

The good family background and family tradition have made the lady, who is over 40 years old, still as charming as ever without a trace of weathering on her face.

But this woman, who was always calm and self-possessed, got angry, which was extremely rare at this moment.

She was holding two skinny girls in her arms, with three or four more hiding behind her. She yelled at the people dressed as ordinary people:

“How foolish!

Just because of a few unfounded slanderous words, you are going to take your daughter home, as if this is your own backyard, where you can come and go as you please? ! "

One of the squinting women was very dissatisfied after hearing this, and she put her hands on her waist and shouted:

"We just sent our daughter here to study, we didn't sell her to you, why can't we take her back?

If you dare to stop us again, we will report you to the government office and let the officials make the decision for us poor people!"

Yu was so angry that she was shaking all over. This was the first time in her life that she had argued with someone. The most infuriating thing was that she couldn't even win the argument!

"Everyone, please think carefully. Once we bring your daughter home today, there will be no room for maneuver. Our academy will never accept her again!"

Shangguan Chong walked in from the gate, his expression cold and solemn, exuding an icy aura. When the common people saw him coming, they couldn't help but feel fear and subconsciously moved aside.

When the girls who were protected by Yu heard this, they burst into tears. The headmaster's words could not threaten their parents at all.

If I go back with them today, I might be married off to someone in a few days and earn some betrothal money.

During this period, they followed their teacher to read books of sages, learn music, chess, calligraphy and painting. In addition, each of them chose a skill to study in depth.

After this experience, how can one be willing to sink into the dust, lose oneself and become an appendage of others?

They are unwilling to accept!

One of the little girls suddenly broke free from Yu's arms, fell to her knees with a plop, grabbed Shangguan Chong's clothes and said sadly:

"Master Shanzhang, please don't ignore us! If I go back with my parents, they will sell me for silver the next day!

I begged them for three whole days to get me to come to our academy, and I don’t want to go back at all!”

Following her lead, several other girls knelt down one after another. For a moment, there was crying and deep sorrow enveloped the entire academy.

The other side of the high courtyard wall was already surrounded by students. They all had worried looks on their faces and leaned against the wall, listening attentively to what was happening over there.

Shangguan Chong closed his eyes tightly, and when he opened them again, his eyes were as deep as the abyss. He looked around, clasped his hands to the people, and then said in a sonorous and powerful voice:

"Please give me another three days. I will do my best to come up with a plan to dispel those rumors and restore the peace and tranquility of Qingxin Academy!"