How did such immense wealth fall into my family?

Chapter 243 How dare Qian Gousheng?!

Gou Sheng had arrived early and was waiting outside the academy with the teachers and students, the support staff, and the business people who provided financial support.

As soon as the Emperor's carriage arrived, Gou Sheng led everyone to kneel down. "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

The Emperor stepped out of the carriage. "Rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gou Sheng led everyone to stand up.

The officials were still looking for trouble with Gou Sheng, but when they arrived, they saw Old Master Wen standing behind Gou Sheng.

Old Master Wen had served two emperors. Many officials present had served under him. Even those who hadn't admired him greatly. (Chapter 217)
The officials were both surprised and annoyed. They were surprised that Gou Sheng had managed to get Old Master Wen to come out, and annoyed that with Old Master Wen around, the academy's rules and regulations must be very comprehensive.

The Duke of Jin was also somewhat surprised.

After getting up, Gou Sheng first introduced the Master, and then began to introduce Jiang Shenglin and the others. Without Jiang Shenglin and the others, this academy couldn't continue operating.

After introducing Jiang Shenglin and his team, Gou Sheng then introduced the outstanding students. Only after introducing the outstanding students did he introduce the support staff.

Some people wanted to say that Jiang Shenglin, as a family member of a disgraced official, was not qualified to stand here. However, remembering that Old Master Wen had mentioned it before, they were too embarrassed to say it.

The Emperor asked about Old Master Wen's health. After asking, Old Master Wen spoke a few words to Jiang Shenglin.

Jiang Shenglin was flattered.

Jiang Shenglin never dreamed he could be so close to the emperor.

Jiang Shenglin felt that he would be letting Gou Sheng down if he didn't earn three or four million yuan for him.

After speaking with Jiang Shenglin and offering a few words of encouragement to the students, the Emperor looked at Gou Sheng. "How do you usually conduct your classes?"

"I'll have them demonstrate it to you."

"Row."

Gou Sheng waved his hand, and the teachers and students began to demonstrate.

The officials exchanged glances as they looked around.

After reading it, the Emperor asked, "What do you, my esteemed ministers, think?"

An old minister stepped forward. “Your Majesty, I have seen women learning to make bows.”

The Emperor looked at Gou Sheng. "He thinks women shouldn't learn how to make bows."

Gou Sheng smiled at the old minister. "Can't a bow made by a woman be used to kill enemies?"

The old minister has passed away.

A smile flickered in the Emperor's eyes. "Is there anything else amiss?"

A middle-aged man stepped forward. “Your Majesty, I have observed a woman studying the Four Books and Five Classics.”

The Emperor: "Gou Sheng."

Gou Sheng glanced at the middle-aged man. "Which law says women can't study the Four Books and Five Classics? Find it for me."

The middle-aged man: "..." Sharp-tongued. "I'm not saying they can't learn, I just want to ask if you want them to participate in the imperial examinations?"

"No." Even in the 21st century, it's not easy for a woman to become an official. Here, it's even more difficult. If she were to encourage these girls to become officials, she would only be harming them. Here, unless a woman has extraordinary abilities, she'd better not try to enter the officialdom.

"Since you don't want them to participate in the imperial examinations, why are you still making them study the Four Books and Five Classics?"

"If they want to learn, I'll let them learn."

"...Aren't you being too casual?"

"It's my college, and I call the shots."

The middle-aged man: "..." This girl is too arrogant. "The Emperor?"

"Ahem!" The Emperor coughed twice. "Speak properly."

Middle-aged man: That's it?
Gousheng: "Yes. Although they don't participate in the imperial examinations, their children and grandchildren do. Besides, studying isn't just for taking the imperial examinations. Studying can also enlighten people and broaden their minds."

The middle-aged man felt that Gou Sheng was saying he was petty, but he had no proof.

The Emperor looked at the others. "Any more questions?"

An imperial censor stepped forward. “Your Majesty, I remember you said that this academy was founded by you and Miss Qian Si.”

“Hmm.” “Miss Qian just said, ‘It’s my academy, I’m in charge.’ In Miss Qian’s heart, this academy belongs to her.”

The Emperor frowned. "Qian Gousheng."

Gou Sheng thought to himself, "Keep pretending, keep pretending," before pointing at the middle-aged man and saying, "I was so angry with him that I lost my mind."

Middle-aged man: Making excuses!
The Emperor said, "You're too impatient. Don't say things like that again."

"Yes."

Middle-aged man/Imperial Censor: Is that all?
The Emperor: "Any more questions?"

Others: Even if there were, we won't mention it anymore; it's pointless. "That's all."

The Emperor was satisfied. "Then you two can walk around. Qian Gousheng, Qian Shiba, you two show me around."

Gou Sheng and Shi Ba: "Yes."

After the emperor left, everyone started talking about it.

What kind of college do you think this will turn out to be?

"Hard to say."

"Yes." Although Qian Gousheng isn't much of a talent, he has the Emperor backing him.

The emperor strolled around the academy for more than an hour before leaving.

That evening, as soon as Minister Tang returned, Madam Tang and Concubine Liu came to greet him.

Mrs. Tang: "Have you seen Xiao Liu? Was Xiao Liu forced into this?"

Aunt Liu: "Have you seen Xiao Liu? Has Xiao Liu become ugly?"

Tang, the Vice Minister, rubbed his temples. "That brat won't see me."

Madam Tang: "Is Xiao Liu still angry with you?"

Aunt Liu: "Has he become so ugly that he's ashamed to see you?"

Vice Minister Tang glared at Aunt Liu.

Aunt Liu blinked. "Why are you glaring at me? He probably doesn't want to see you because he's gotten ugly."

Madam Tang shoved Aunt Liu aside. "Don't cause any more trouble here."

Aunt Liu's eyes immediately reddened. "You're shoving me, you don't care about me anymore."

Madam Tang: "..." You're not a man, why should I pamper you? No, why should I, as the legal wife, pamper a concubine like you? "I'll have the steward order a table of your favorite dishes from Xiangmanlou."

Aunt Liu immediately stopped feeling aggrieved. "I'm going to find the steward. You two talk."

In the blink of an eye, Aunt Liu had vanished without a trace.

Mrs. Tang breathed a sigh of relief. "Finally, some peace and quiet. How's that academy?"

"That college is a bit chaotic."

"Huh? Then...should we bring Xiao Liu back?"

“No need.” Vice Minister Tang leaned closer to Madam Tang and whispered, “I initially wanted to bring Xiao Liu back as well. However, after talking with those two relatives who are teachers at the academy, I thought about it carefully. I realized that the academy is like a small imperial court.”

"Ah?!" Madam Tang's eyes widened in surprise. "How dare Qian Gousheng?!"

"The Emperor made her do it. The Emperor didn't come here today to let us give our opinions. The Emperor wanted to tell us that Qian Gousheng was the one who spoiled him."

"Huh?! Why does the Emperor indulge Qian Gousheng?"

"I have no idea."

"Then...then we won't let Xiao Liu come back?"

"Of course not."

"Alright. I'll deliver some things to Xiao Liu tomorrow. I'll tell him I only found out where you took him then."

"Okay. Let him stay there. Tell him that if he gets sent back, I'll find him a poor wife."

"I understand. By the way, why did you say that academy was like a mini-court?"