Chapter 35: Six Great Institutes

"Princess Consort..." Zi Su called out, somewhat embarrassed.

Jiang Yunchu saw her appearance and suddenly realized something, "The five decadent young masters..."

She was deeply speechless, Ning Hanmo, let you do it!

"Princess Consort, do we still need to talk about the situation of the various academies?" Zi Su also felt helpless, who could have imagined?

Now everyone in their Wang Fu knows the Young Master has improved, but those academy deans don't know.

Moreover, those people have put out word...

The Young Master's path of study will likely be difficult.

"Let's talk, I'll think of a way." Jiang Yunchu rubbed her brow; since coming to ancient times, she felt for the first time that it was a bit taxing.

Dealing with those stewards wasn't taxing; dealing with the Cao family was also in her plan.

But...

Ning Hanmo!

In my previous life, I probably owed you.

"In our Da Ning country's capital Jingdu, there are six great academies."

"First, the Royal Institute, which admits only princes and heirs; only those of royal blood can enter the Royal Academy."

"Second, it's the Qing feng Institute; the dean is a great scholar who looks only at grades, not background, so half the institute's students are from humble families."

"Third, the Name Ranking Institute mostly admits aristocratic offspring, many officials' children; those who fail to enter the Qing feng Institute mostly choose this institute."

"Fourth, it's the Heavencloud Institute, the opposite of the Name Ranking Institute: it admits only poor students, who after enrollment can study with free food and lodging, but must copy books each month as repayment; moreover, if someone passes the exam, within five years they donate one hundred taels of literary silver as support for the institute."

When Zi Su introduced this institute, she was very emotional; one can see that its approach has won many hearts.

In this world, ordinary people are always the majority, and the Heavencloud Institute's approach is very likable.

"Fifth, the Reserve Excellence Institute..."

Just hearing that name made Jiang Yunchu frown; Reserve Excellence? Reserve Excellence Palace?

Is it really an institute, or a place to cultivate women for the emperor?

"The Reserve Excellence Institute admits only noble girls, teaching them the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, as well as some singing and dancing skills, etc."

Zi Su saw the Princess Consort frown, and her explanation wasn't that detailed.

"Let's talk." As for the fifth, she has no liking at all; those cultivated are just learning how to serve men.

Heh~!

She doesn't have that much interest in probing.

"Sixth, it's the Clear Flow Institute, a very special institute with no age or identity restrictions, inside are separate departments for poetry, lyrics, song, lute, chess, calligraphy, painting, etc."

"Everyone can enroll to study in the department they're interested in."

The Clear Flow Institute truly is a breath of fresh air!

Apart from the Reserve Excellence Institute, all other institutes are set up for the imperial examinations; only this Clear Flow Institute actually teaches these...

"Which institute announced it won't accept the five decadent young masters?" Jiang Yunchu thought, it probably isn't all of them.

Zi Su paused, "Apart from the Reserve Excellence Institute, the other institutes have all issued written notices."

"Aren't they afraid of offending the various mansions?" Jiang Yunchu didn't quite understand.

Logically, an institute should maintain these relations, but now they directly disregard face and issue a written notice.

How does this look? It just doesn't seem right.

"Princess Consort, you may not know, but... the Young Master's fame is too great."

From elders to children, everyone knows their prestige.

Jiang Yunchu's fingers lightly tapped the tabletop, her face thoughtful.

"Right, earlier the Imperial Noble Consort asked which teachers you found; give me a list."

Since the Imperial Noble Consort hired an enlightenment teacher for Ning Hanmo, she must have vetted his character and learning; she wants to see if she can hire one as well.

"Yes, I'll go write the list now." Zi Su bowed and withdrew; after a moment she brought in a sheet of paper and handed it to the Princess Consort.

Jiang Yunchu looked at a few people; there were still some introductions on the back. After reading, she put the paper away and pondered.

"We need to go to Kang Fu tomorrow morning." Zi Su checked the Princess Consort's expression; seeing no change, she continued.

"What gifts should we prepare?"

Jiang Yunchu thought; she still doesn't know what the Xiao Kang clan and Kang Fu are selling in their gourd.

"Just prepare normally." She had no special instructions; moreover, in this regard Zi Su has more experience than she does.

As long as there's no mistake, it's fine.

However, she specially prepared a pill; this pill she made a few days ago is an An Gong Niu Huang Wan, heard that her maternal grandmother's health isn't good.

If this visit goes well and they decide not to continue relations, then she would consider this relationship settled.

"Yes!" Zi Su went out.

Jiang Yunchu called out, "An San."

A person in all-black clothing, with a black cloth covering their face, arms crossed over shoulders, also holding a sword—how to put it? Their entrance looks perfect, just a bit chuuni...

"That day, did my stepmother go to Kang Fu?" She wondered, but never got an answer.

"First went to a cosmetics shop at the Jiang Manor, then to Kang Fu, then returned to the Jiang Manor." An San replied.

Jiang Yunchu thought, the cosmetics shop?

"Okay, got it." Jiang Yunchu waved her hand, and An San disappeared from the room again.

Usually he's outside guarding, since the Princess Consort is female, but there are no women in the dark guards; he lost a rock-paper-scissors match and thus had to come guard the Princess Consort.

Now looking back, it's actually becoming more interesting.

"Jiang Yunchu!" Early in the morning, Jiang Yunchu was still worrying about the institute affairs when Ning Hanmo came over, full of enthusiasm.

He had come over, his leg being held up nicely by him, while Shunzi panted, carrying him on his back.

Now Shunzi is drenched in sweat, his face completely red; the Young Master's leg is too heavy, feeling heavier than the Young Master himself.

In this era there are no fixed things, and Ning Hanmo is too restless; to give him some restraint, she had someone make an iron device, fixing his leg inside it, so now he can't bend it even if he wants to.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Yunchu gave Su Xin a look, and Su Xin immediately poured a cup of water for Shunzi.

Shunzi hurriedly performed a salute, but he was so out of breath he couldn't utter a word.

"Never mind, go eat over there." Jiang Yunchu pointed to the nearby table.

Since she married into the Wang Fu, she has not allowed anyone to serve her meals; if she wants to eat something, she still has to open her mouth and have someone else place the food in it……

This is just like taking off one's pants to fart……

Can't you just pick up what you want to eat yourself?

Moreover, Yue Yue and the little brat's habit has also made her change.

They eat in the hall, while those people eat at the outside tables; as for how to arrange things in winter, we'll talk about it later.

"I want to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy." When Ning Hanmo said this, his hands were tightly clenched, with a bit of nervousness and excitement, and also a feeling of exhilaration.

From childhood to adulthood, he never knew what he wanted to do.