The Story of a Spoiled Daughter Raising a Husband

“When I was talking to those people just now, I heard that none of them had ever been to school,” Lian’er said.

Actually, what she was thinking was, if possible, could we build a private school here so that the children in this area could also receive an education?

After all, Tong Qian had also built a private school in her own county, but building a private school required money, which was not a small amount, so she was hesitant to say so.

Upon hearing this, Tong Qian chuckled softly, "That's it."

"Girl, what's so funny?" Lian'er didn't know what Tong Qian was laughing at, and thought she was laughing at those people for not being educated, so she got a little angry.

Tong Qian forced a smile off her face and immediately explained, "I was smiling, you're too kind-hearted."

Indeed, these people were very unfriendly to them when they first arrived, but now she is still thinking about them, and that is exactly the kind of heart she needs.

She doesn't need anyone who flatters her or is good at getting things done, but she must have someone with a kind heart, so that even if she really wanted to do something bad in the future, she wouldn't be able to do it.

“Actually, I’ve thought about this for a while now. Didn’t you notice that there’s an extra courtyard next to our yamen?” Tong Qian said.

She had already discussed the issue of the private school with Ji Xiuping on the day she arrived, because the two of them had already inquired and found that the people here were so hungry that they naturally wouldn't want to send their children to school.

"That courtyard?" Lian'er asked, puzzled.

She did discover it, but only in the last two days. It was there when she arrived, but it seems to have become cleaner in the last few days.

Tong Qian nodded. "We bought that courtyard when we came here, and now we plan to convert it into a private school. However, there is a big problem: we have a private school, but we don't have a teacher."

Ji Xiuping could teach them when he had free time, but with so many people, he definitely couldn't handle it all by himself. Besides, Ji Xiuping currently had official duties to attend to.

Even if they don't, they'll only stay here for a year or two. What will happen to those children then?

“I just heard them say that there’s a teacher named Li in this county who is quite well-educated,” Lian’er said.

In fact, she had no idea what kind of person could be a teacher, even if she had read some books. She only knew that those people called Old Man Li "Master," so he must have some ability.

Upon hearing this, Tong Qian nodded and said, "Then we can go and take a look. If he's suitable, we'll let him come."

But one person isn't enough; it seems we need to find some more people.

However, she couldn't help the people of Du County for nothing. It would be bad if they took it for granted in the future.

"Come with me to other places these next two days," Tong Qian said to Lian'er.

It seems that both the embroidery workshop and the private school will have to find a way out elsewhere.

This county is simply a bottomless pit. If she wants to get out of it, she can only keep thinking of ways and constantly develop with the outside world.

"By the way, bring me a map of this area," Tong Qian said to Lian'er.

Du County is only separated by the Changnan River, but why is it so geographically isolated? There must be a reason. She felt the bumpy ride on the way here, but she didn't think much of it.

It seems now that I can't help but overthink things.

Upon hearing this, Lian'er quickly fetched the topographic map. Ancient topographic maps were not very accurate, but they could still reveal problems.

There are no high mountains around Du County, only small hills. But coincidentally, these small hills separated Du County from the outside world.

It is precisely because these small hills form natural dams that other places have never been troubled by floods, and thanks to the irrigation canals, the farmers are doing very well.

"It seems this place truly doesn't receive the favor of Heaven," Tong Qian said with a wry smile.

It's not just that it's not favored; it's practically cursed. This terrain is blocked by water on one side and hills on the other.

Even in modern times, flooding is a major problem; a heavy rain can cause the dikes to burst.

Moreover, this was especially true in ancient times when people relied on the weather for their livelihood.

"Girl, what do you plan to do?" Lian'er asked.

Tong Qian shrugged and said, "What else can we do? We'll figure something out slowly. Come with me tomorrow."

She needed to look around for any business opportunities, but there were no business opportunities in the county anyway, so she could only pin her hopes on the outside world.

Lian'er naturally did not object and immediately agreed.

Anyway, there's nothing else to do here, so if I can help the girl, that would be great.

That night, Tong Qian told Ji Xiuping about her idea, and Ji Xiuping naturally did not object.

The next morning, Tong Qian took out the carriage that had come from the capital.

This county only has oxcarts, not horse-drawn carriages, so many things are inconvenient. Fortunately, she has taken good care of the horse-drawn carriage.

However, to their surprise, Anfeng was already waiting by the carriage early in the morning.

"My master said that it might be inconvenient for two young ladies, so he sent me to drive the carriage for you two." An Feng said this very naturally, without showing any sign of being affected by Lian'er's presence.

Upon hearing this, Tong Qian nodded and did not refuse.

Since there are no drivers here and the servants have to stay, and Anfeng is willing, then let him drive the carriage.

However, Tong Qian didn't mind, but Lian'er did.

Inside the carriage, Lian'er was somewhat restless.

Even though there was a curtain between them, Lian'er still felt somewhat uncomfortable.

You see, she still harbored resentment towards Anfeng, so she couldn't pretend that nothing was wrong.

Tong Qian shook her head as she looked at Lian'er.

However, many things must be faced. If Anfeng truly no longer has Lian'er in his heart, then Lian'er must learn how to get along with Anfeng. This is not only the way of being a person, but also the way of life.

The first place we went to was Jiaxian, which is very close to Duxian. It was quite developed there. As soon as we arrived on the street, we heard a group of vendors hawking their wares.

Although it can't compare to the capital, it's still quite good compared to other counties.

"There are three wealthy families in Jia County. Should we go directly there?" An Feng asked without even turning his head as he continued driving.

Upon hearing this, Tong Qian pondered for a moment and said, "Let's go according to the distance."

I came here to find some wealthy people so they could see Lian'er's embroidery.

As long as someone agrees, then there will be buyers.

Her embroidery workshop can only serve as a production site now. Although it's a small business with low profits, it's enough to gradually ensure that those people can make a living.