Dressed as a concubine instead of a concubine

Meng Xiyue looked at him in surprise. "In Nanrong, everyone is proud of studying and believes that studying can make them successful. Why don't you want to study?"

The child clenched his fists and said in a trembling voice, "My father is a scholar. He has been taking exams all his life, but he didn't even pass the exam to become a scholar."

"In order to allow him to study, my grandparents worked themselves to death, and my mother had an accident on the way to work, but he was not moved at all and thought it was all natural."

"I would rather let a child as young as me beg than support my family."

The child raised his tear-stained face and looked at Meng Xiyue with red eyes.

"Princess, do you think this is right?"

Meng Xiyue squatted down distressedly and reached out to wipe his tears. "Of course it's not right. Where is your father now?"

"he died."

The child lowered his eyes and said, "He failed the imperial examination again last year and jumped into the river and died."

At such a young age, he didn't understand why his father was so persistent.

In order to study, I have to sacrifice the lives of my entire family.

He couldn't hate his father, so he could only transfer this hatred to studying itself.

Meng Xiyue understood his psychology. There were many such cases in Nanrong Country.

But reading itself has never been a sin.

She took a deep breath, stood up and spoke to all the children.

"Everyone, I let you study, not to let you pass the imperial examination, or to let you live a life of superiority as a scholar without even the ability to support yourself."

"Reading is to help you understand the truth and the principles of how to behave in society. Reading is a basic skill you need to make your life better."

"Some people love reading. For them, books can bring them enlightenment and benefit the world. They are great scholars of our time and role models for all readers."

"Some people are smart and good at studying. They can pass the imperial examinations and become good officials serving the court."

"These people can naturally regard reading as their life, because they like reading and are suitable for it, but this is only a very small minority, not everyone is suitable for reading."

"Some people like to do business, some like to build, and some like to cook. What I want to say is that there are top talents in every profession, and there is no distinction between high and low in any profession."

"Learning to read and write is for you to understand the truth and not be deceived by others. It is also to lay a foundation for you to learn other skills well."

"After you finish your two years of study, you can choose the direction that suits you. When you leave the shelter, you will have a skill to support yourself."

When the children heard her words, the older ones understood what she meant and immediately agreed to study hard and find a skill that suits them.

But the younger children are a little confused.

However, there is no rush for this matter. It is difficult for adults to change their minds, but it is very easy for children to change.

After explaining everything, Meng Xiyue asked them all to rest.

She returned to the princess's mansion with Nan Rongzhi.

"Whether it's opening a shop or a shelter, the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister don't really look at it, and they won't stop it, so everything goes smoothly."

"But going forward, it will become increasingly difficult."

Nan Rongzhi sighed. It would be even more difficult if they wanted to expand outside the capital.

She only hated that she was the crown prince, but her power was held hostage and there was very little she could do.

"So, our first goal is to make money. Money makes the world go round. No one can resist money. As long as the money is in place, everything will be fine."

Isn't the reason why those noble families are supported by the people because they can bring more benefits to others?

"However, the money we earn in the capital is far from enough. We should not only open shops outside, but also think of other ways."

They are really under time pressure and have a heavy task to accomplish. They have only taken the first step and there are still ninety-nine steps to go.

The foundations of those aristocratic families are too deep to be shaken in a short period of time.

But the emperor's health was getting worse and worse, and they didn't have much time, so they slowly managed the business.

Outsiders don't know, but Nan Rongzhi understands that her father is now strong on the outside but weak on the inside. He looks fine on the outside, but he is full of holes on the inside.

When he was young, those noble families supported him because they thought he was obedient and easy to control.

But because of the issue of establishing the queen and the crown prince, after he rebelled, those aristocratic families wanted to get rid of him.

There are countless tricks like poisoning and assassination. Although most of them can be avoided, it is inevitable to get hurt.

In addition, the emperor is old and his body can no longer hold on.

If she hadn't grown up yet and the emperor was still worried about Nan Rongguo, he would have left.

The imperial physician said that even with the best supplements, he could only live for three years at most, and that was the best case scenario.

He could also pass away at any time.

Nan Rongzi did not hide this matter from Meng Xiyue. Meng Xiyue did all these things for her.

She had to confess everything to her. If they couldn't make progress in three years, everything would be in vain.

Of course, she could also make gunpowder to control them, but doing so would only cause great suffering to the people of Nanrong State, and the people would still have to bear the consequences.

She was reluctant to use it. Gunpowder was her last resort and she would not use it unless it was absolutely necessary.

"Three years is indeed a short time, but everything is possible."

The chaotic situation in Nanrong Country is actually very suitable for their development. Sometimes they can turn the tide with just one game.

This would be absolutely impossible in Yuanqing Kingdom.

Although Yuanqing Kingdom was also controlled by aristocratic families, the people lived a stable and prosperous life, and both business and agriculture were stable.

It is extremely difficult for others to get involved.

"In addition to making money, we also need to expose the conspiracy of those noble families and make them completely lose the support of the people."

The aristocratic families are gradually losing the support of the people, while they are gradually winning the support of the people, and a gap will arise.

As arrogant as they are, they will not condescend to please the people. They are too far away from the lives of the people and have forgotten how powerful the people are.

"Miss, the eldest princess sent an invitation."

While the two were discussing, Asaka knocked on the door.

"Nan Rong Wan?"

Meng Xiyue and Nan Rongzhi looked at each other in surprise that she would actually send an invitation.

"All in all, I've only met her twice, and we didn't get along very well. She actually sent me an invitation."

Meng Xiyue took the invitation and checked it. It was indeed from Nan Rongwan and Mu Ziyang.

"I guess she just wanted to show off. She probably sent invitations to quite a few people in the capital."

Nan Rongzhi looked at the invitation and sneered.