The Story of a Destitute Noblewoman Farming

In the eyes of several girls, Master Zhou looked down on women. They already knew that women's status was different from men's, but now they were still very dissatisfied when a master said this to them.

Master Yunyi and Master Li were both in the school to receive these teachers. Master Zhou originally wanted to talk about this issue, but was stopped by Master Sun.

"Master Yun, Master Li, I heard you have several proud students. However, as someone who has been through this and taught students for many years, I suggest you don't rush them into taking exams. They need a solid foundation. Otherwise, it will be difficult for them to achieve great things in the future. This will only harm them."

He could only change the subject and bring up the matter again.

"Thank you for your concern, Master Zhou. However, they are still young, so it might be a good thing for them to try more. At least they can know what the county exam is about. Don't worry, I don't expect them to pass, but at least they can get a feel for it first."

When Yun Yi heard that he was thinking about the students, he did not refute him too much and just expressed his own thoughts.

"Teacher, a few more teachers have come from the county town." At this time, more people came, and Master Zhou's persuasion had to be suspended. This time, the people who came were teachers from several private schools in the county town. Almost all of them were scholars, and they all came with their own students.

"Master Yun, it's you who organized this reading club today, right? I wonder what we should do today?" asked one of the masters.

"Haha, this isn't my idea. It was thought up by a student in our school, and I agreed. After all, instead of working in isolation, why not come together and learn from each other? Who knows, maybe we can come up with some new ideas or insights from studying?"

"Oh, I didn't expect that there is such a smart student among Master Yun's students. Who is it? Why don't you introduce it to us and tell us what interesting things will happen next?"

"My name is Lu Dahua, and I'm the one who organized this event. Today's reading club is mainly to prepare for next year's county exam, so after discussing it with you, I came up with this method. This time, we'll focus on the content of the county exam. We've collected some of the content and annotations of the exams from previous years.

First, we invite students to speak freely and put forward their own ideas and opinions on solving problems. Second, we invite teachers to judge and explain. Every idea is an important point for students to answer questions. I think through this reading club, not only can students gain something, but we can also understand the students' learning situation.

Of course, in addition to this, we have many books in the school. Students who come today can borrow and study on their own. If you feel tired, you can also drink tea here. Students who perform well today will receive prizes."

As soon as Dahua finished speaking, several people frowned.

"Forgive me for being frank, but is this little girl a student of the academy? I remember that women are not allowed to take part in the county examination." Zhou Xiucai was the first to say this. If a man was hosting this reading club today, he would definitely be happy to show his support.

But in his opinion, studying and taking the imperial examinations were men's affairs. If a woman participated, he would lose interest in participating. How could a woman interfere in men's affairs at will, let alone such a major event as the imperial examination?

"Yes, yes, women are indeed not allowed to participate. Master Yun, we all thought it was you who organized it. Doesn't this seem a bit ridiculous?" Another master was also a little dissatisfied.

"Fellow teachers, knowledge is not divided into high and low. As long as one is a scholar, what difference does it make between men and women? Regardless of whether the organizers today are men or women, at least the meaning of this reading club is good, and it is also for the purpose of the imperial examination."

When Yun Yi heard the two people's wrong tone, he immediately refuted them.

"Yes, teachers, why do you have to embarrass a little girl like this? This is indeed beneficial to the students. In the past, everyone taught the children on their own and had no chance to communicate with each other. Now we are taking advantage of this opportunity to get together.

And everything today was done under the direction of Miss Dahua. Look, it's so thoughtful and interesting. There's no need to be so hostile. Come on, let's continue our discussion."

Li Cheng also stood up and acted as a peacemaker with a smile. He knew why Dahua worked so hard and didn't want these people to feel resistant.

"Hmph, in my opinion, studying for the imperial examinations is a man's business. If even this is allowed to be touched by a woman, then it truly defiles the sacredness of studying. It's not that I don't give you two face, but it really shouldn't be allowed to be a woman doing the work of studying."

Mr. Zhou looked displeased. Both of these people stood against him. Wasn't this a disgrace to scholars?

"Why, does this teacher think that women shouldn't study and should only stay at home? I have never heard of such a theory. Even the saints said that there is no distinction between the classes in education. Could it be that this teacher thinks the saints are wrong?

Even the current emperor is a woman. Is the Master trying to mock someone by this incident?"

Lu Linlang already knew what happened here. She was originally happy for Dahua. It was rare for her to take the initiative to organize such a banquet, but she was rejected with this reason before it even started. Isn't this looking down on women?

"Miss Lu, what brings you here?" Sun Tongsheng quickly bowed when he saw Lu Linlang coming over.

This Miss Lu is no ordinary person. Even though she was not granted a title by the emperor this time, her identity is there, and her status is different in the entire Chongshui County.

"Miss Lu, you are being too harsh. I just think that the imperial examination is a man's business. If women are allowed to host it, isn't that a joke?" When Master Zhou saw her coming in person, his momentum weakened a bit.

"So you're all worried that women will steal the men's face, right? But I think this is a really good idea. Dahua originally invited everyone to come and discuss knowledge, and didn't allow the girls from our village to participate, but now I want to temporarily change the rules."

"I wonder what Miss Lu wants to change it to?" The others were also scared at this moment and agreed with her.

"Since the teacher keeps saying that studying is a man's job and that the imperial examinations are only for men, then I'm curious. The girls and boys in our village all study together. If we let them come together to compete with the students you teach, we don't know what the result will be. Why not let the girls in our village who are willing to sign up come together today to learn from each other and exchange knowledge?"

"This, how can this be possible?" Master Zhou said dissatisfiedly again, but Lu Linlang just glanced at him and he swallowed the rest of his words.