Chapter 739: Ah Yu’s Academy Concept
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“Grandma, did you tell the Empress Dowager about the women’s academy?” Ah Yu was very surprised. The Empress Dowager placed the instrument on the table, and the maidservant tactfully put it away. The others on the boat retreated, leaving the space for them.
“Come here.” The Empress Dowager waved at Ah Yu. All Yu looked at Old Madam Wang and saw her nod before walking over.
“At first, I didn’t know that you were Little Yaoguang’s granddaughter. 1 just felt that you looked familiar and are well liked. Now that I think about it, it’s predestined.” The Empress Dowager sighed and held Ah Yu’s hand to let her sit beside her. She said, “I knew in the past that you wanted to build a women’s academy. Speaking of which, the Empress had mentioned it to me twice, but thinking that it had nothing to do with me, 1 didn’t think more about it.”
A gleam lit up in All Yu’s eyes. She stood up straight, unblinking as she focused on the Empress Dowager. “Empress Dowager, are you offering your help? I’ve gradually been preparing many things for my Women’s Academy. I’ve acquired several school grounds and my father has been busy arranging the layout for the academy. My mother has also helped me find numerous prospective female students. If you agree, 1 can officially invite students next spring!”
Hearing that the Empress Dowager wanted to help, Ah Yu spoke a lot, including her various ideas and her relationship with Teacher Wan. She found a group of teachers who were waiting to be hired and the female teachers Grandma had invited for her. They were also persuaded by All Yu to teach at the women’s academy in the future. She would also bring some female teachers close to her along.
Not only that, there is also a certain connection between the Women’s Academy and her business establishments in several other cities. Her cousin, Wang Aibao, also offered an idea. She suggested opening a series of general stores that would allow the women from the academy to display and sell the things they’ve learned or created. Regardless of whether they sell well or not, there would be a safety net provided for them.
Seeing that she was talking excitedly, the Empress Dowager did not interrupt her and only refilled her tea.
Ah Yu’s mouth was really dry from talking, and she did not realize that the Empress Dowager was serving her tea and water. When she was thirsty from talking, she took two sips and continued.
Although she was smart, this was the first time she was doing such a big thing. She had pondered over it countless times in private.
Meatball had also helped a lot. It had made many thought guides for her in the spatial pocket and even built an academy model to simulate the academy’s operating model.
However, Meatball was not a professional in this aspect. It could only help Ah Yu develop her thinking. With Old Madam Wang guiding from the side, All Yu’s women’s academy plan was already becoming more and more mature.
She had many plans, including the development of the academy, teaching resources, logistics support, public opinion, official response, as well as the students’ source of income, the future employment situation, and so on.
She knew that there were two noblest and most powerful women in Great Chang. One was Big Brother Ah You’s Auntie Empress, and the other was the Empress Dowager in front of her. They controlled the fate of the women in the world. A word from them could make a group of women live or die.
When she finished talking, it was already quarter past noon. The Empress Dowager and Old Madam Wang did not say anything. Only Ah Yu kept chattering. In the end, she was still a little unsatisfied, but her head was already a little painful. For a moment, she did not know what else to say.
After Ah Yu finished speaking, the Empress Dowager asked, “So you are ready but lacking the critical element?”
“Yes, as long as the Empress Dowager gives the order, my Women’s Academy can start work immediately!” Ah Yu vowed.
Unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager shook her head. “You didn’t think of the most important step..”