Quick Transmigration: The Pregnant Little Fairy is Pampered by the Heirless Boss

Chapter 115 The Substitute Bride 31

Chen Zhilan looked around curiously and saw that the spacious and bright classrooms were filled with neatly arranged desks and chairs and various medical instruments.

The walls were covered with diagrams of human meridians and herbal medicines, a feast for the eyes.

A little girl of seven or eight years old pointed to a picture of herbs and exclaimed excitedly, "Look! I've seen this in the mountains!"

Another girl, around ten years old, went up to a cabinet full of medicinal herbs, brought her nose close to smell them, and exclaimed, "Wow, it smells so good!"

Several little girls were gathered around a model of a simulated patient, curiously fiddling with the acupuncture point markings on it.

Zixi smiled as she looked at them, patiently answering their questions and guiding them to continue their tour.

"In two days, Her Majesty the Empress will personally attend your opening ceremony. You can take these two days to rest and recuperate."

Upon hearing this, the female students' eyes widened, their faces filled with surprise and excitement.

"Wow, Her Majesty the Empress is coming!" A little girl with her hair in two buns jumped up excitedly.

"I never thought I would be able to meet Her Majesty the Empress!" Another slightly older girl covered her mouth with both hands, her voice trembling.

Chen Zhilan could not hide her excitement. She clenched her fists and thought to herself that she must perform well.

Some of the young girls began to whisper among themselves, discussing how to perform the proper courtesies and how to make a good impression on the Empress.

For a moment, the room was filled with chatter and laughter.

Once all this was completed, Zixi returned to the palace and reported to Ji Xiaosong.

Zixi bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, the enrollment for the Medical School has been completed, and the newly selected women have all been settled."

Ji Xiaosong nodded slightly, "Thank you for your hard work. Let me take a look at the list."

Zixi quickly presented the list, and Ji Xiaosong carefully flipped through it, sometimes frowning slightly, sometimes showing a gratified smile.

After reviewing the list, Ji Xiaosong asked, "Are there any particularly outstanding talents among them?"

Zixi pondered for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty, there is a woman named Chen Zhilan who has a difficult life but is intelligent and resolute, and she performed exceptionally well in the assessment."

"Oh? Tell me in detail."

Zixi then reported Chen Zhilan's situation in detail to Ji Xiaosong.

"Did Granny Chen tell you the details of how Ji's mother was poisoned back then?" Ji Xiaosong asked after listening to Chen Zhilan's story for a moment.

"She has already told us that all of this was the intention of Old Madam Ji. Back then, Granny Chen accidentally discovered it and resigned from the Ji family. Old Madam Ji looked down on Madam Ji and wanted her to make way for her niece, so she poisoned her. After learning that the Empress was still alive, she was so angry that she died that very day."

"The cause and effect in this world always cycle and repeat, and good and evil will eventually be rewarded. Madam Ji schemed and plotted, but her end is a fitting fate."

Ji Xiaosong stopped lamenting; the matter of the Ji family was now in the past for her.

She is now focused on the medical school and medical center. Once this is successfully established, other jobs suitable for women can be opened and implemented smoothly.

On the day of the opening ceremony, all the wives of officials were also present.

The entire medical school was brightly decorated and bustling with activity.

Red ribbons fluttered in the breeze, and flowers bloomed in abundance, creating a festive atmosphere.

Chen Zhilan and the other female students had washed and dressed up early, put on their brand-new school uniforms, and waited nervously and excitedly for the ceremony to begin.

They were all beautiful, and their eyes were full of longing and anticipation for the future.

Empress Ji Xiaosong entered the venue with dignified bearing, surrounded by a crowd of people. The wives of the officials bowed and paid their respects.

Ji Xiaosong smiled and gestured for everyone to stand up, then sat down in the main seat.

The ceremony began with a solemn address, expressing expectations for the medical school and encouragement for the female students.

The wives of officials in the audience whispered among themselves, and one of them said obsequiously, "Her Majesty the Empress truly has the world in her heart. Establishing this medical school is a blessing for women!"

Another lady quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, Your Majesty's actions are of immeasurable merit and will surely be remembered in history!"

Another lady added, "Your Majesty's virtue is beyond our reach. This medical school will surely cultivate many outstanding female doctors in the future."

Ji Xiaosong smiled slightly and said, "Ladies, you flatter me. I just want to find a way out for women so that they can also make a difference."

Amidst laughter and cheers, the opening ceremony of the medical school came to a successful conclusion, but Chen Zhilan and the other female students' journey in learning medicine had only just begun.

After three years, the first batch of female students in the medical school were finally able to begin participating in clinical practice.

At this time, the official road that the second and third princes were watching over had also been repaired quite a bit.

Chu Yuze is three years old. Chu Qingyun takes him to court every day. His serious little face looks even more solemn than Chu Qingyun's.

He doesn't talk much on ordinary days, and Chu Qingyun will occasionally explain things to him.

Although he is only three years old, he already knows all the characters and can read memorials without any problem.

To train him, Chu Qingyun even had a seal carved for him, with only two words on it: "Read".

"Father, could you please stop these officials from submitting memorials of greeting?"

With a stern face, Chu Yuze wished he could smash the memorials of greetings on the heads of his subjects once again.

"Why?"

Chu Qingyun was not angry, but asked calmly.

Chu Yuze frowned and said seriously, "Father, these memorials have no real content and are a complete waste of time. We should use this time to deal with more important state affairs."

Chu Qingyun nodded and patiently explained, "Your Majesty, when officials submit greetings, it serves two purposes: firstly, to show respect and loyalty to the imperial family, and secondly, it's a matter of etiquette and protocol. Although it may seem to lack substance, it's a way to maintain order in the court and the relationship between the emperor and his ministers. If they were prohibited from submitting greetings, some officials might feel neglected and become resentful, thus affecting the stability of the court. Do you understand?"

Chu Yuze thought for a moment and then said, "Father, I understand."

"If Yuze really doesn't like it, just stamp it on."

Chu Yuze nodded and continued reading.

"Father, Imperial Censor Liu has impeached Mother, saying that she, as a member of the inner palace, interfered in the affairs of the court."

Chu Qingyun said nonchalantly, "Yu Ze, no need to worry about it, just mark it as 'read'."

Chu Yuze obediently marked "read," but he was still furious. He picked up a pen and wrote on the memorial: "Imperial Censor Liu is talking nonsense. Watch your head!"

Seeing his actions, Chu Qingyun smiled helplessly and said, "Yu Ze, you must not be so impulsive. As an emperor, you must be calm and composed."

"Father, he slandered Mother, and I couldn't help it." Chu Yuze pouted, clearly dissatisfied.

Chu Qingyun patted his head and said, "Your protectiveness of your mother is commendable, but you must never act so impulsively in the future."

"Are we just going to ignore this? He talks badly about the Empress Dowager every other day."