NCCnovel Chapter 264 Vice Dean
Chapter 264 Vice Dean
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu rolled her eyes in her heart and secretly complained: "We are all from the thousand-year-old Liao Zhai, why are you pretending?"
But what the queen was thinking at this moment was exactly what she wanted.
Concubine Shu could only suppress her dissatisfaction, bowed slightly, and said in a forced and respectful manner: "Thank you, Queen, for your plea. I will be careful about my words and actions in the future."
The emperor looked at the Fifth Prince, Chu Ci and his wife who had come in to pay their respects, and the First Prince who had rolled down from the stretcher in a panic. His brows were furrowed, and his face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out.
Upon seeing this, the Queen quickly stood up and sternly shouted at the eunuchs who were following her: "You damned slaves! How could you be so careless that you can't even do such a small thing as serving the King of Shu!"
"If the King of Shu gets hurt because of this, I will punish him severely!"
Now there is no excuse for the outburst.
Seeing this, the emperor could only suppress his anger and try to act like a kind father. He looked at the eldest prince and said softly, "Get up. Don't add insult to injury."
After finishing the job, he turned to look at Concubine Shu, with a warning in his eyes: "And Concubine Shu, be careful next time."
"This time, I will not argue with you too much because you love your son so much. But please don't let it happen again next time."
When everyone heard this, they felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief, and let this matter go for now.
At this moment, whether it was the Queen, Consort Shu, or the eldest prince, their thanks were all sincere from the bottom of their hearts.
Only Chu Ci felt deeply sad as he looked at the scene before him.
What did Concubine Shu do wrong?
Even the queen's intention was just to have a brief talk with her son as soon as possible!
They were just mothers who instinctively expressed their dissatisfaction out of heartache and worry when they saw their sons injured.
However, in this world where imperial power is supreme, hierarchy is strict, and rules are complicated, they don't even have the right to complain.
Chu Ci was lost in thought, and before he could come to his senses, he heard the emperor said in a gentle tone: "Princess Yixin, I have heard that you are well-known for your talent. The women's college you run in Lianzhou is deeply loved by the local people. It not only allows many women to acquire knowledge, but also cultivates their talents and morals. The women in the college are well-educated and well-mannered, adding a bit of elegance to the local atmosphere."
"Now, I want to open a royal women's college in the capital to show the importance our dynasty attaches to women's education."
"After much thought, I feel that you are the most suitable person to handle this matter. Now I appoint you as the vice president of the Royal Women's College. How do you think?"
"Vice Dean? What about the Dean?" Chu Ci frowned slightly, her clear eyes full of doubt and confusion.
Chu Ci was very clear about his own abilities. The reason why Lianzhou Women's College was able to be run successfully was entirely due to his ability to cover up everything.
She alone made the final decision on all matters in the academy, and although others helped, they never deviated from the framework she had drawn up.
It would be fine if they had set up a Royal Women's College now, but they even gave it a deputy one?
Thinking of this, Chu Ci felt like a fire was burning in his heart and he became extremely anxious.
Her mind was already frantically thinking about how to resign the emperor's appointment.
Unfortunately, this is not the previous life. Before Chu Ci could even open his mouth, Fan Jingrui frantically signaled him not to do anything.
Naturally, this little action did not escape the emperor's eyes.
The emperor's smile remained on his face, but that smile did not reach his eyes, and there was a hint of frightening majesty: "Hahahaha, you are worthy of being the princess I personally conferred as an exception. You are really brave."
"But Princess Yixin is asking so eagerly, could it be that she is dissatisfied with my order?"
Chu Ci was speechless, and the helplessness and resentment in her heart surged up instantly. She took a deep breath, calmed down and said: "Your Majesty, do you know why the 'Lianzhou Women's College' can be successful?"
Without waiting for anyone to react, Chu Ci continued, "Because the Women's College belongs to me, Chu Ci! From the initial conception to the step-by-step implementation, I personally did every step, without anyone else's comments or restrictions. I was able to run and develop it completely according to my own ideas, and that's how the Lianzhou Women's College came to be."
The emperor was really angry now. His eyes were wide open, veins popped out on his forehead, and he shouted, "Chu Ci, do you mean that the royal family is not as good as a woman like you? I thought you had some talent, so I made an exception and gave you a chance, but you are so ignorant and arrogant!"
"Father..." But just as the Fifth Prince opened his mouth, he was stopped by the Queen's fierce glare.
"Your Majesty, please calm down." Fan Jingrui knelt down without hesitation and pleaded for Chu Ci anxiously: "Your Majesty, Princess Chu Ci may have said something inappropriate, but I believe she is also thinking about running the Royal Women's College well. I hope Your Majesty will calm down and not punish her for this."
On the other hand, Chu Ci, the person involved, was not afraid. Instead, he held his head high and stared at the angry emperor with a firm gaze. "Your Majesty, it is not Chu Ci who is arrogant."
"As a royal family, everything is top-notch, with abundant resources and sufficient manpower."
"But it is just like that. Chu Ci is a princess with no background. In this complex palace, with various forces intertwined, her actions may be hindered."
"If you don't allow me to act according to my own wishes, I'm afraid this Royal Women's Academy will not be able to achieve the results you expect."
How many years has it been since anyone dared to tell the truth in front of him?
There was a flash of nostalgia in the emperor's eyes. His deep eyes contained a meaning that no one could understand. His attitude towards Chu Ci also improved a lot. "Oh? Princess Yixin, tell me, what are my expectations?"
The emperor's tone was no longer so sharp, but instead contained a hint of curiosity and inquiry.
Chu Ci thought about it and said, "As the saying goes, if the father is a bear, the mother is a bear. Although this saying is a bit crude, Chu Ci deeply believes it."
"Although it is said that 'if a son is not well educated, it is the fault of the father', in reality, women often bear the important responsibility of raising children in the family."
"Most of the children's initial enlightenment education comes from their mothers, and their mothers' words and deeds have a profound influence on their children's growth."
"If women can receive a good education, have rich knowledge and broaden their horizons, they can teach the next generation in a more scientific and wise way."
"In this way, generation after generation, under the influence of good family education, the overall quality of the population of Da Zhou will surely be significantly improved, laying a solid foundation for the prosperity of the country."
"The emperor's establishment of a women's college may seem like a casual move, but in fact it is to fundamentally improve the quality of the population of Da Zhou. His long-term vision and good intentions are a blessing for Da Zhou and the people."