Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 312 Suspicion
Having prior experience running a clinic, Lu Nanyue quickly finished reviewing the account books.

Even though she was somewhat prepared, Lu Nanyue was still taken aback when she saw that Jianxintang's revenue in January was ten times that of the Lu family's medical clinic.

Indeed, mental illness is hard to cure.

However, such a large sum of money also put some pressure on Lu Nanyue's mind.

She knew she still had to stand up for herself and live up to Lin Zhiqing's expectations.

After quickly reviewing the account book, Lu Nanyue found Lin Zhiqing, who was instructing his apprentices.

She learned the most basic face reading technique of the Mind Reading School, and when she went out with Lin Zhiqing, she did not forget to test her learning results, analyzing everyone's expressions in great detail.

Although most of the content was wrong, the student's attitude towards learning was very positive.

Lin Zhiqing didn't mind the trouble and patiently communicated with her.

Wearing veils, the two walked all the way to the West Market. Lu Nanyue pulled Lin Zhiqing, turning left and right, and finally stopped outside a courtyard that looked somewhat dilapidated.

Lu Nanyue stepped forward and knocked on the door, which was quickly opened.

To Lin Zhiqing's surprise, the person who opened the door was a girl who looked only seven or eight years old.

The girl's clothes were a little faded, but they were very clean and tidy.

Upon seeing Lu Nanyue, the girl jumped up with joy and shouted towards the yard:

"Master, Master, the two elder sisters have arrived!"

Lu Nanyue smiled and pulled Lin Zhiqing inside.

She patted the girl who opened the door on the head: "It's been a long time since I've been here. How have you been?"

“Great! Sister, the Master and we made some calming sachets for you the other day, and it just so happens that you’ve come here.” The little girl walked excitedly toward the main courtyard.

"You're so kind," Lu Nanyue said with a smile.

Soon, a dozen or so girls of different ages heard the commotion and ran out from inside.

Lin Zhiqing was somewhat puzzled before, but now, she could tell from the children dressed in the same clothes that this place must be some kind of place, such as an orphanage.

However, this is not always the case if it is an orphanage.

Because the girl who opened the door mentioned "Master".

Only in a school would there be a teacher.

Moreover, Lin Zhiqing has not seen any men or boys here so far.

Based on this information, she had a vague guess in her mind.

This place is probably some kind of place where girls are taught.

Just as Lin Zhiqing was thinking, the girls had already surrounded her and Lu Nanyue.

Immediately afterwards, a mature and slightly serious female voice came over:
"Everyone stand still and do not disturb our distinguished guests."

Upon hearing this, the previously chaotic children quickly stood in order of height and respectfully addressed the teacher.

Seeing this scene, Lin Zhiqing became even more certain of her own thoughts.

Lu Nanyue struck up a conversation with the teacher with practiced ease, mostly asking about the children's studies.

For example, there may be enough paper and pens, but there may be some missing or damaged tables, chairs, and benches.

The teacher nodded to each of them, and then took out two sachets, saying that the children had made them themselves.

Lin Zhiqing took it and saw that the stitches were fine and dense, clearly indicating that a lot of effort had been put into it.

She whispered her thanks.

Lu Nanyue went to the kitchen again and saw that there were only some ordinary dishes inside, no meat. She secretly made a note of it.

After going around in circles, Lin Zhiqing and Lu Nanyue had a general idea of ​​what was going on, and then they took their leave.

The teacher didn't invite them to stay for a meal, perhaps because he thought the food was too simple. After leaving that place, Lu Nanyue counted on her fingers: "Judging by the time, they should have used up almost all their money."

“I see that the children have grown up quite a bit. As the saying goes, half-grown boys can bankrupt their fathers. I’ll probably have to increase the amount of money they send over each month.”

Lin Zhiqing nodded: "These children are quite well-behaved. Jianxintang can contribute more money; you can decide."

"No need, no need." Lu Nanyue waved her hand: "Xiao Huai will get more money. He's done this more than once or twice."

“You were bullied by the Lin family before and couldn’t leave the house. My clinic was always losing money, so it was he who provided the money.”

Mentioning this matter, Lin Zhiqing recalled the money he owed Lu Huai when he first arrived.

Although Lin Zhiqing later repaid Lu Huai as soon as she had the money, she had no idea how she had incurred the debt.

Now, things have all come together.

Thinking of all this, she said, "I've been preoccupied with the Lin family's affairs and have rarely inquired about these matters. Thank you and Lu Huai for your hard work."

"What's the big deal? Xiao Qing'er, you're being too polite." Lu Nanyue said with considerable emotion:

"If it weren't for Uncle Lin's private support back then, the Lu family clinic might not have been able to open."

Lin Congrong?
Is that clinic related to his father? Lin Zhiqing immediately perked up his ears.

Lu Nanyue spoke up on her own: "Uncle Lin is a rare hero in this Great Sheng."

"When he suggested establishing a girls' school, my father agreed, but for some reason, the imperial court was adamant about it."

"Uncle Lin never gave up and instead opened many places that were beneficial to women, such as bookstores that women could enter."

"Unfortunately, those places were sealed off after he passed away."

Lu Nanyue felt a little regretful and sighed.

Lin Zhiqing had heard Aunt Mu talk about these things before, but seeing with her own eyes that there were still people doing those things quietly, she felt a little emotional.

Lu Nanyue didn't say much, but she provided enough information.

The original owner and Lu Nanyue's decision to support such a place for girls to learn was perhaps influenced by Lin Congrong.

Lin Congrong was indeed a rare man in this Great Sheng Dynasty.

As for why his petition to establish a girls' school was rejected...

Lin Zhiqing frowned and stopped abruptly.

She thought of Wuqing.

At this moment, things that I hadn't been able to figure out before came flooding back like a torrent.

Lin Congrong had always been working tirelessly for women's affairs, and in the eyes of some court officials who were already terrified of Wuqing, Lin Congrong's actions must have been unacceptable.

They feared that if restrictions on women were relaxed, a second or third Wuqing would be born.

It can be said that in Lin Zhiqing's eyes, who knew about the Wuqing incident, Lin Congrong from many years ago was destined to be unable to promote things that benefit women, such as establishing girls' schools.

At that time, apart from Lin Qingshan, no one else in the Lin family knew about this.

Lin Qingshan, being a military man, never expected the intricacies of the situation.

At the same time, Lin Zhiqing's own name also contains the character "Qing".

This point, coupled with Lin Congrong's actions, has already created a significant advantage in the eyes of those people.

Lin Congrong wants to cultivate a second Wuqing!

Such ideas will surely take root in people's hearts, thus restricting Lin Congrong.

Lin Zhiqing was caught in the crossfire, and because of a baseless speculation by his superiors, he was destined to become a target in the eyes of certain court officials.

(End of this chapter)