Sidestory - Childhood Sweethearts (1)

After Zhuang Qingning's birthday celebration at Qingzhuyuan, Chu Jinzhou, as he had promised Zhuang Qingsui and Zhuang Mingli that day, began assisting them in preparing for the establishment of their respective schools.

Zhuang Mingli, who once studied under Fan Wenxuan and became the youngest scholar in the county as a young boy, enjoys a high reputation. Therefore, his school preparation went smoothly as many people were attracted to his school because of his fame.

However, the situation of Zhuang Qingsui was not that smooth.

For most of the ordinary people in the town and its surroundings, sending their daughters to school felt like a waste. First, girls couldn't take the imperial examination to have a promising future. Second, it not only wasted time that could be used for productive work but also money on stationery.