Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

After parting from her husband, Su Lian Dan rushed to the backyard in a flustered manner. Upon seeing Su Lian Xue, she involuntarily knelt on the ground, weeping, "Your Highness, my husband insisted on coming to the manor today. I couldn't refuse, so I had to bring him." She thought of Granny Xiao, who was old and had been brutally beaten by the Xie family, and her heart was filled with resentment. Granny Xiao had always been so caring towards her, like family; how could she not feel heartache for her now that she had suffered such a misfortune?

"Get up quickly." Su Lianxue hurriedly had someone help her up. Her voice was gentle yet firm, carrying a reassuring strength.

Seeing that the princess had something to attend to, Zhong Siya and Li Siqian tactfully left.

Zhong Siya had already asked the questions she wanted to ask, and the Princess's few words of guidance were like layers of gloom clearing away the fog, bringing her clarity. How to proceed from here was entirely up to her. She was filled with gratitude towards the Princess, and this gratitude became her motivation to move forward.

Su Lianxue was somewhat bewildered by Su Liandan's actions and asked, "Sister, why is this? There are many students in the manor today. As a student, it is perfectly acceptable for my brother-in-law to come and pay his respects to the master." Her eyes were full of doubt as she tried to understand Su Liandan's concerns.

Su Liandan was filled with fear. She had long lost trust in the people of the Xie family: "He...he, I'm afraid he'll do something outrageous and implicate the Princess." Her voice trembled, a sign of her long-term fear.

Hearing this, Su Lianxue was deeply moved and gently comforted her, "Sister, don't worry. There are countless people who want to harm us. Let's see if they have the ability." Her tone carried a hint of disdain, but also a great deal of confidence.

This was indeed true; the open and covert attacks never ceased, yet they never flinched or retreated. Although Su Liandan found some comfort, the memory of her cage-like days at the Xie residence still lingered, leaving her uneasy. Within the Xie residence, she felt like a trapped bird, restricted in every way, suffering endless grievances.

Thanks to Su Lianxue, her life is much better than before, but she is still exploited by the Xie family. Those members of the Xie family are always finding ways to extract money from her, making her suffer greatly.

Su Lianxue comforted Su Liandan for a few moments, then went to attend to her work. After all, with so many students present today, she needed to properly greet His Highness. His Highness's birth mother had passed away, and because of his lowly status, he had always been looked down upon, both openly and subtly, in a place like the capital where social standing was paramount. The nobles always regarded His Highness with condescension, as if he were born inferior.

Therefore, His Highness's situation resonates more deeply with those from humble backgrounds, garnering their support. These students from impoverished families see themselves reflected in His Highness; they yearn to break free from the shackles of social class and for a fair chance, and His Highness seems to be their beacon of hope.

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On that day at Prince Xue Rong's residence, Chu Mohan brought up his acquaintance with Li Daru, which was actually a carefully planned move. The reason behind this can be traced back to the strange fate between Chu Mohan and Li Daru.

Li Daru was a victim of war himself, having personally experienced the ravages of war and tasted its bitterness. After gaining fame, he resolutely devoted himself to helping war orphans. During those days of relative obscurity, his footsteps traversed border regions and war-torn areas, all with the desire to bring warmth and hope to children who had lost their homes and loved ones in the flames of war.

On this day, Li Daru arrived at Mofang City. The scene before him greatly shocked him, filling him with curiosity. Was this truly the Mofang City he had visited before? In his memory, Mofang City was a place of devastation and ruin, but what he saw now was a revitalized and prosperous scene. Pedestrians coming and going on the streets wore happy smiles and were dressed in clothes made of the finest materials. Filled with this curiosity, he entered an inn.

"Sir, what would you like to order?" The waiter greeted him warmly as he quickly stepped forward.

"What good food do you have here?" Li Daru asked curiously. In his memory, food was extremely scarce in the past in Mofang City. Let alone delicious food, it was difficult to even fill one's stomach.

"Sir, we have everything you could want here, from fine wine to delicious food!" The waiter said proudly, his tone full of self-satisfaction.

It turned out that ever since the general took a fiancée, Miss Su, the city of Mofang had undergone a dramatic transformation. Miss Su was determined to develop commerce and revitalize agriculture. Thanks to her efforts, merchants from Mofang came and went more frequently, and the city's resources became increasingly abundant. In addition, the general was a skilled warrior on the battlefield, protecting the peace of this land. The two worked together, and everything naturally developed in a positive direction, leading to the prosperity of Mofang.

Upon hearing this, Li Daru couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Afterward, he wandered around the streets and alleys of Mofang City, only to find that the little beggars who used to be everywhere on the streets were now nowhere to be seen.

"Excuse me, sir, there used to be some little beggars on the street, but why have they all disappeared?" Li Daru stopped an old man walking towards him and asked politely.

Upon hearing this, the old man's face instantly lit up with pride. He said, "You must be from out of town. Our general's fiancée has started a free school, and all the children who can't afford to go to school are being sent there!"

After thanking the old man, Li Daru still harbored doubts. In his understanding, some people outwardly performed good deeds while secretly engaging in shady dealings. He decided he had to investigate privately and see for himself what this free school was all about.

After thanking the old man, Li Daru followed the direction the old man pointed out and headed towards the school run by Su Lianxue, filled with anticipation and curiosity. Along the way, various speculations about the school kept surfacing in his mind. He was both intrigued by the rumor that the school offered free education to war orphans and harbored doubts due to his past experiences.

When he finally arrived at the school, the scene before him reassured him somewhat. Inside, the sound of children reading aloud filled the air, brimming with youthful energy.

The teaching work here is mainly undertaken by the general's advisors, and the teaching staff is relatively weak, with a severe shortage of teachers who are proficient in literature and can teach children.

Therefore, Li Daru introduced himself to the school administrator as a teacher.

Upon hearing this, Dong Xianzhi's eyes lit up.