Golden Branch

"One pair for life people!"

Li Mingtang chewed over these words carefully, and a smile could not help but appear at the corner of his lips.

Wang Mian misunderstood and thought that Li Mingtang thought she was daydreaming.

In an era when taking a concubine was reasonable and legal, ordinary people wanted to take a concubine even if they received an extra three or five dou of rice, but she demanded that the prince of a marquisate have only her as his woman.

Not only did she make such a request, she also made the matter known to the world.

The story of jealousy is destined to be passed down through the ages.

In the eyes of some people, her actions are arrogant and domineering, and selfish and presumptuous.

It is understandable that people would laugh at you.

Just as Wang Mian was secretly struggling with her inner struggles, Li Mingtang's voice reached her ears again: "Madam Wang, such a sentimental person, is she also bound by worldly matters?"

"There are so many beautiful people and things in this world. Why should I give up so many more beauties and beautiful scenery for a man?"

"It would be fine if you just gave up, but why did you make it known to everyone?"

"When the love between a newlywed couple is strong, the man naturally won't care about these things. But once the love fades and the flowers wither, the past 'good stories' will become a sharp knife that hurts you!"

Li Mingtang is indeed an extraordinary person, with extraordinary wisdom and a broad mind.

As a Taoist practitioner, she possesses an extraordinary mindset of following the ways of nature and returning to the basics.

Just by relying on the rumors she heard and her brief time with Wang Mian, she was able to guess that behind the so-called jealous jokes, there must be politics, interests, etc. involved.

And Wang Mian, in the eyes of the world, seems to be a fierce woman who dominates her husband.

In fact, she was burdened with the blame that she should not have borne.

It's okay now, but it may become evidence for her divorce in the future.

She was gambling everything she had on a man's conscience. How foolish was she? How naive was she?

Wang Mian was stunned for a moment, staring blankly at Li Mingtang who was wearing a Taoist robe.

She was slowly digesting Li Mingtang's words.

"This female healer guessed the truth based on just a few rumors?"

"She really cares about me and feels sorry for my infatuation with love!"

Wang Mian once again felt the empathy and love that only same-sex people have with the woman.

Besides being moved, Wang Mian also grasped another key point: Li Mingtang said that there are many beauties and beautiful scenes in the world, and there is no need to give up everything for one.

Isn’t this what “you can’t give up the forest for a tree” means?

Wang Mian had just mistakenly thought that her "a lifetime, a couple" was too shocking and made Li Mingtang unhappy.

Only now did she suddenly realize that Li Mingtang really disliked her, but it wasn't because he disliked her wishful thinking, but because he thought she was too "conservative" -

How can I just stick with one man?

Men can have girls on both sides, so why can’t women have a beautiful woman on their side?

Is that what you mean?

So, between her, Wang Mian, and Li Mingtang, who is the more conservative ancient person?

Also, Li Mingtang is a monk...wait, Li Mingtang is a Taoist priest, but not all Taoist priests need to strictly abide by the rules and regulations.

Otherwise, no princess would choose to become a nun in order to avoid responsibility.

Li Mingtang is not a nun, so she doesn't need to abstain from sex. And judging by what she said, could it be that...

"No wonder I feel this female healer possesses both the transcendence of a master and a touch of worldly virtue."

"So even if they practice Taoism, they don't cultivate the path of ruthlessness. Not only will they not be heartless and loveless, they will also indulge in the joy of family!"

Wang Mian's eyes suddenly lit up, and when he looked at Li Mingtang, he couldn't help but look at him with respect:

Oh my god, this is the heroine.

A role model for our generation!

Wang Mian's respect for Li Mingtang grew.

During the conversation, Wang Mian became even more open and frank.

As for Li Mingtang, she was a divine figure with an unruly soul. She completely agreed with some of the shocking words that Wang Mian dared not say to the world.

On the way back to Beijing, in just a few days, Wang Mian and Li Mingtang had a very pleasant conversation and became close friends.

Although Li Mingtang felt that Wang Mian was confused about matters of love between men and women, he liked Wang Mian's words and deeds, as well as her many wild imaginations.

There was also Princess Langya, whom Wang Mian mentioned from time to time, and Li Mingtang couldn't help but become interested.

What a stunning beauty!

Li Mingtang appreciates all beautiful things and naturally likes beautiful women.

There are also Princess Langya's various behaviors. Not to mention anything else, the fact that the Lishan Academy with a medical school was built by Princess Langya is enough to make Li Mingtang look at her differently.

It is very rare for a princess to be born into a noble family and be passionate about education and not discriminate against miscellaneous subjects such as engineering and medicine.

As a doctor, Li Mingtang did not care about fame, but he also understood that the status of a doctor was not high.

Even a miracle doctor who can save lives can be despised in the eyes of the real superior.

People are divided into groups. The fact that she and Wang Mian are sisters in life and death is enough to prove one thing: "Princess Langya is also a wonderful person!"

Li Mingtang had not yet met Wang Heng, but he had already developed a liking for her.

……

On this day, the convoy, led by two four-wheeled carriages, finally arrived at Mount Li on the outskirts of Beijing.

The building complex of Mount Li Academy has been completed, and various hard and soft furnishings are about to be completed.

Wang Heng and Lou Yu discussed and decided to start school in the fall.

Sir, you are all ready.

Ahem, there is also the principal who was booked in advance by two people, the famous scholar Shen Du, who has also resigned from his official position and officially moved into the Lishan Academy.

Lou Yu recruited many teachers from Hongwenguan, Guozijian and other places, and they would all join the company sooner or later.

As long as we have teachers, we will have no shortage of students.

Wang Heng's polo match with Wei Prajna was based on this.

If Wang Heng lost, she would bring Wang Mian, Zheng Shisan and others to surrender to Wei Prajna and admit defeat.

If Wei Prajna loses, she will take her friends to study at Lishan Academy.

However, after two years, I wouldn’t say that things and people have changed, but many things have happened.

For example, Wei Prajna married the fourth prince whose first wife had passed away last year.

After getting married, and becoming a princess consort at that, Wei Banruo could no longer show up in public like she did when she was still in the boudoir.

Moreover, it is a common convention in the world that for women, it is not good for them to study after getting married, but they should devote themselves to playing the role of a good wife and mother.

There were also Yang Shou and others who got married one after another. After they got married, they wanted to start a career.

There is no need to continue studying.

Wang Heng lamented: Alas, there are fewer students who are willing to pay the exorbitant tuition fees.

Wang Heng refused to give up and tried to struggle: "If being a student doesn't work out, how about being a teacher at the academy?"

"Although Wei Prajna is arrogant and likes to use talent to categorize people, she also has real talent and knowledge."

The key is that she is also known as a talented woman.

The reason why the Fourth Prince actively pursued her was not only because Wei Prajna had an uncle who was the Left Prime Minister, but also because Wei Prajna herself was outstanding enough.

Such a talented woman should be used properly and not buried in the backyard of the palace.

For Wei Prajna, being able to teach at Mount Li Academy will help her expand her network, enhance her own value, and help her husband to the greatest extent.

As for Wang Heng, she would not suffer any loss. Although she was a staunch supporter of the emperor, she would not be an enemy of other princes.

Even enemies can be helpful in certain aspects.

In Wang Heng's world, there is no absolute black and white, enemy and friend, only absolute interests!

Wang Heng took the initiative to extend an olive branch to Wei Banruo. Wei Banruo seemed moved, but she had too many concerns and was still hesitant.

Wang Heng: ...Okay! We've already shown enough goodwill. Whether Wei Prajna is willing or not is beyond my control.

Wei Prajna, the so-called most talented woman in Beijing, has not yet agreed to join the Lishan Academy, but Wang Heng has recruited several female teachers who may not be as famous, but are knowledgeable and have noble character.

They were either former talented women or retired female officials from the palace.

Their knowledge, experience, and vision are all enough to make them the wives of powerful families.

It was already very difficult for a wealthy and prestigious family to hire one or two, but Wang Heng generously hired seven or eight.

And Wang Heng herself, through the story of slapping Prince Consort Pei in the face, let the world know that she was worthy of being a daughter of the Wang family, and her calligraphy was enough to be the pride of the world.

With a calligraphy teacher like Wang Heng, Lishan Academy will definitely attract many people who love calligraphy.

Wang Heng also spread the word that she would place the books that had been treasured by the Wang family of Yizhou for two hundred years and the calligraphy handed down by the Wang family of Langya in the Lishan Academy.

As long as you are a student of the academy, you can borrow and copy it for free.

This alone can attract many people to come here.

That is a collection of books from a noble family, the Wang family calligraphy.

It is worth a fortune, but in short supply.

Not to mention the children from humble backgrounds and common families who were extremely eager for it, even many aristocratic families couldn't help but be tempted.

It's just studying at Mount Li Academy, and paying a sky-high tuition fee of one thousand strings of cash per year. They can afford it.

Famous teachers, yes!

Precious educational resources, yes!

There are classmates who come from powerful families!

Before the Lishan Academy officially opened, it had already gained fame in the capital and set off waves of craze.

Hundreds of students registered in advance.

The rent collected filled up an entire warehouse.

Lishan Academy has had a very good start. As long as the subsequent teaching can keep up, it will surely become a world-famous academy.

All Li Mingtang saw were some beautifully built and magnificent courtyards, but he had not yet directly and deeply felt the value and prospects of Lishan Academy.

However, Li Mingtang was still attracted by the laboratories, herbal gardens, and many novel instruments and equipment prepared by Lishan Academy for the medical school.

There were also famous doctors invited by Wang Heng from his hometown of Yizhou, as well as from the Imperial Hospital and other places, which made Li Mingtang feel like he had entered a treasure trove.

I'm not afraid of being criticized for saying this, but in medical school, Li Mingtang was able to obtain sufficient "medical materials".

Corpses, bones, or even living people, as long as Li Mingtang needs them, Lou Yu can get them.

For example, this time, Lou Yu and Wang Heng were concerned about the worries of Queen Li and the Crown Prince.

Before Li Mingtang arrived, Lou Yu had already ordered people to gather more than a dozen patients with heart disease and arrange them in the "ward" of the medical school.

At first, he was only attracted by Wang Mian's novel medical methods. After arriving in Mount Li, Li Mingtang completely fell in love with this place.

Without any threats or inducements, or any pleading, Li Mingtang devoted himself to the research and treatment of heart diseases...