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Chapter 312 One year later
one year later.

Standing in front of the mirror, Chaochao was wearing her brand-new school uniform and a bright red scarf, radiating youthful energy.

Starting today, she is a first-grade elementary school student.

After tidying herself up, she routinely asked the voice of Ah Shan in her mind, "How much energy do we have now?"

"Back to host, elementary school student, so far our energy value has reached 993,700. Keep up the good work and strive to break through one million as soon as possible."

"Okay!" Chaochao nodded emphatically and went out happily.

The capital city of the Great Qi Dynasty.

Emperor Jingxuan, dressed in plain clothes and accompanied by Cao Qing and Yu Kang Sheng, strolled leisurely down the street, nodding with satisfaction as he looked at the newly renovated scenery before him.

The ground is solid cement, flat and spacious.

Two women's bicycles approached from a distance, carrying two young and beautiful girls who were heading to the girls' school one after the other with their schoolbags on their backs.

Their clear, cheerful voices drifted on the wind. "My dad said that if I get into the top three in this math competition, he'll give me two shops to try managing myself. No matter how big the business gets in the future, it will all belong to me."

"Wow, congratulations. It's a pity I'm still learning weaving and dyeing techniques. Once I've mastered them, my mom said she'd invest in me so I can start my own business. Although starting a business isn't easy, I think I should give it a try. I'm no less capable than my brother."

As their voices faded into the distance, Emperor Jingxuan laughed.

Over the course of more than a year, the girls' school enrolled more and more students.

The Empress Dowager's initial intention was to find a way for poor girls to make a living and to teach them a skill.

Later, thanks to the eldest princess's leadership, some girls from wealthy families also wanted to attend the girls' school. They were not only willing to pay their own tuition fees, but also happy to donate a portion of their funds to the school's construction.

After considering it, the Empress Dowager opened several more branch schools in the capital.

Putting everything else aside, half a year ago, the eldest princess opened her own department store. Of course, it couldn't compare to the supermarkets of later generations, but it still contained all sorts of things, especially some novel items researched by the Ministry of Works.

As the eldest princess, she had a natural advantage: once approved by the court, her items could be placed on the shelves for people to choose from immediately.

The sales clerks she hired were all students from girls' schools.

These students were all carefully selected by her; they were hardworking students who, after more than half a year of study, were able to quickly calculate prices and speak clearly and confidently.

She pays high wages, so many people are desperate to get a job there.

This is just the first one. In the future, there will be many more shops opened by young women. For example, the daughter of the Grand Tutor is currently preparing to build a clothing factory, which will require a large number of female workers.

Emperor Jingxuan couldn't help but sigh, "Miss Jian is right. Women can hold up half the sky. As long as they are given the opportunity, their abilities are no less than those of men."

Yu Kang Sheng nodded in agreement, "It's just a pity that many men can't accept it."

I don't understand what's so unacceptable about it. If you're incapable yourself and don't allow women to stand up for themselves, how can the country progress? How can technology develop?
Can't we have a broader perspective? Like him, he's capable of anything for the sake of the Great Qi.

As they were talking, they spotted the Chaoyang Orphanage not far away.

Now, orphanages are being built one after another throughout the Great Qi, and many of the 990,000 energy points that Chaochao has accumulated are contributed by them.

Emperor Jingxuan entered the orphanage, which was newly built with cement walls and floors. A row of water taps was installed in the left courtyard, where several children were washing their lunchboxes. Yes, lunchboxes—still exclusively for the orphanage and girls' school, for the children's convenience in steaming various kinds of buns and meals.

Several children were playing in the play area, which had slides, seesaws, and swings. It wasn't as elaborate as the ones in later generations, but it still provided a relaxing space for the children.

The slightly older children were doing crafts, some were practicing calligraphy in the sand, and others were reciting texts.

Some of these children don't have much talent and don't like studying, so they try to learn as many skills as possible.

Some were talented, and Emperor Jingxuan would pay them some attention. The orphanage would also focus on cultivating them. Even if they didn't take the imperial examination in the future, it was hard to guarantee that they wouldn't become technical talents.

After leaving the orphanage, Emperor Jingxuan saw many novel shops and various vendors hawking their wares along the street.

"Egg tarts, delicious egg tarts, would you like to buy one and try it, sir?"

"Our milk tea is made with the freshest milk of the day, ensuring it's delicious, healthy, and healthy."

"Grilled skewers, fragrant grilled skewers, with a unique recipe, everyone come and try them!"

Emperor Jingxuan was getting restless and had a craving for something. Just as he was thinking about whether to buy one, a bicycle suddenly sped past behind him. A soldier in camouflage was riding the bicycle and rushing towards the palace.

"Urgent report! The fleet that went to sea is back! The fleet that went to sea is back!"

The people along the street were stunned for a moment, followed by an uproar.

Many people screamed excitedly, "The fleet that's going out to sea, does it refer to Lord Xiang and his men who are going overseas to find high-yield grains?"

"Have they found high-yield crops? Will we be able to eat potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn again, and won't have to worry about going hungry anymore?"

"That's great! I didn't expect it to be so fast. I thought it would take at least a few years."

The people cheered and shouted. Emperor Jingxuan was excited and laughed heartily, "Minister Xiang and the others are back! Hahaha, let's go home."

Yu Kangsheng hurriedly ordered someone to bring a carriage over, and the group rushed back to the palace.

Upon arriving at the Imperial Study, Emperor Jingxuan didn't even have time to change his clothes before urgently summoning the messenger. As he took the memorial from the messenger's hand, he asked, "Where are Minister Xiang and the others?"

"Your Majesty, after Lord Xiang arrived in Fujian, he unloaded the goods and transferred them to an inland river boat, heading straight for the capital. He has now arrived at the Jinjiang Wharf, and Lord Xiang asked me to return to the palace to report the news. Because the goods are valuable, Lord Xiang is personally directing the unloading on site, and it is estimated that they will arrive in the capital tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" Emperor Jingxuan frowned; he couldn't wait any longer.

The Jinjiang Wharf is quite a distance from the capital. According to calculations, and considering the slow pace of transporting goods, it would probably be dark by the time it reached the city.

Therefore, it is indeed not possible to have an audience until tomorrow.

Emperor Jingxuan was extremely anxious at this moment, wishing he could see those high-yield grains right now.

So he waved his hand and said, "I won't wait any longer, Cao Qing, prepare the carriage. I will personally go to Jinjiang Wharf to welcome my high-yield... cough, to welcome my meritorious ministers, Xiang Aiqing."

"Yes."

Cao Qing made the arrangements, and Emperor Jingxuan hurried to the back hall to change his clothes.