Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

Chapter 244 I'm afraid it's a monster

Madam Huang seemed to be too embarrassed to speak up. She paused for a long time before she said, "That day when I came back from Gu's house, I mentioned the donation for building a college. The master didn't say anything at first, but when he found out that it was a girls' college, he got furious and refused to let me give any money no matter what."

"The servant who came to collect the silver was waiting outside. If I had agreed to do something and then regretted it, what kind of person would I be? I would be criticized in Yongzhou City in the future. The master would not let me pay, so I had to take out 500 taels of my own money. At least I didn't let him go back empty-handed."

"But I still feel bad..."

Shen Nankui smiled in understanding, "Madam Huang, it's really alright. If you have any difficulties, just send someone to tell me. Building a college is a good deed, and it would be best if you can help if you have the spare energy, but there is no need to make yourself feel embarrassed about it."

Madam Huang looked much better. "Madam Gu, I feel relieved when you say this."

Shen Nankui smiled and nodded, "Don't think about it anymore."

Looking back, he saw that Zhang Qiongsi was getting impatient waiting, so he said, "If there is nothing else, let's leave today."

"Okay, then I won't stop you, Madam Gu, if you have time someday, you can come to my house for a gathering."

"must."

Shen Nankui responded with a smile.

But she thought in her heart that since Lord Huang was so opposed to the women's academy, he must be extremely displeased with her as the founder. If she really went to the Huang family, wouldn't it make Mrs. Huang's job even more difficult?

She had just taken two steps when she heard Mrs. Huang calling her again.

Shen Nankui turned around in confusion.

Madam Huang hesitated for a moment, then walked over quickly, "Madam Gu, there is something I don't know whether I should say or not."

"It doesn't matter if you say so."

Madam Huang lowered her voice and said, "My master has always loved literature. He has friendships with the principals of several academies in the city. From what he said, it seems that these people have prejudices against women's academies. I wonder if something will happen..."

Shen Nankui's face turned stern, and he nodded solemnly, "I understand. Thank you, Mrs. Huang, for telling me. I will be careful."

After talking, the two of them went their separate ways.

Seeing Shen Nankui's serious face, Zhang Qiongsi couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? What did Aunt Huang tell you?"

Shen Nankui didn't want to ruin her good mood for the trip today, so she smiled and said, "Nothing, just a few words of idle chat. It's almost noon, let's get out of the city quickly, otherwise we will be late when we come back."

The two took a car out of the city and headed towards Yunxi Ancient Town.

When they arrived at Tao's house, Tao Ru happened to be at home. Seeing that it was Shen Nankui, she immediately looked happy and said, "Boss, are you here to see me?"

Shen Nankui smiled and nodded, pointing at Zhang Qiongsi and introducing her, "Today, not only am I here, but also this Miss Zhang. I have long admired your rouge-making skills and came here specially to see you."

Tao Ru was slightly stunned, then greeted with a smile.

"Miss Zhang, Tao Ru is polite."

"Hello, Miss Tao."

Although Zhang Qiongsi was somewhat surprised by Tao Ru's appearance, she appreciated her more when she spoke in a neither humble nor arrogant manner and seemed not to care about the birthmark on her face at all.

After a few pleasantries, Zhang Qiongsi gave Tao Ru all the gifts he bought on the street.

Tao Ru was stunned. "How can this be so embarrassing?"

Shen Nankui said with a smile: "Miss Tao, since it is a gift from Qiong Si, you should accept it. We are here today to drink a sip of the flower and fruit tea made by Aunt Tao, and to see if you have tinkered with anything new recently."

"You can have as much flower and fruit tea as you want. As for the new things..."

She smiled to herself and pulled the two of them into the house, "You'll know once you try it."

……

The morning passed quietly.

The two had lunch at Tao's house, tried many of Tao Ru's new ointments and lip balms, and went for a walk by the river.

Zhang Qiongsi was very fond of a jasmine-scented ointment, and when she left, Tao Ru gave her a big bag of it as a gift.

On the way back, Zhang Qiongsi couldn't help but sigh: "Miss Tao is really a wonderful person. She has gone through so many hardships, but she is still so tenacious and positive. I like people like this."

"That's exactly the reason."

Shen Nankui smiled slightly and looked out the car window.

……

It was already evening when he got home, and Gu Yichuan had not returned yet. Shen Nankui was still thinking about what Mrs. Huang had said in the morning, so he called Zhong Shan and asked him to make some arrangements around the academy to prevent anyone from doing anything bad.

At dinner time, Gu Yichuan came back and the couple ate together.

Ah Nao was also awake at this moment, lying in the small bed beside her, babbling, no one knew what she was saying. Even though no one was paying any attention to her, she was still mumbling loudly.

Gu Yichuan said: "I think our daughter is about to speak."

Shen Nankui rolled his eyes at him and said, "He can already speak after less than five months. I'm afraid he's a monster."

Gu Yichuan disagreed, "How could our daughter be a monster? Maybe she is the reincarnation of a god?"

"Who always says that a gentleman does not talk about strange things or supernatural things?"

Gu Yichuan smiled and put some food in her bowl, "My dear, eat more. You seem to be tired and thin these days."

For some reason, Shen Nankui always felt that the smile on his face seemed to have bad intentions.

He quickly changed the subject, "By the way, there is a Mr. Huang in the yamen, do you know him?"

"Huang Jian?" Gu Yichuan frowned slightly. "This person has a conservative temperament. He can do things without any mistakes. I don't know anything else about him."

"Did he ever mention the girls' college?"

Gu Yichuan shook his head, "No, why do you ask?"

Shen Nankui told her about what Madam Huang had reminded her of today, and smiled, "Maybe I'm too cautious."

"It's better to be cautious. Do you want me to send more people?"

Shen Nankui shook his head. "No need. The establishment of a women's college was clearly stated in front of you and Hou Xuezheng. I don't think anyone would dare to openly oppose it. Otherwise, why hasn't there been any splash even after the rumor has been out for so long?"

Gu Yichuan nodded, "It doesn't matter even if someone really causes trouble. With me here, they won't be able to cause any trouble."

Shen Nankui smiled and said, "I like to hear that."

Gu Yichuan picked up a lot of dishes for her and said, "My dear, eat quickly. After you finish the meal, I will have more nice things to say to you."

Shen Nankui: “…”

No?

A Nao and He Hua are still here?

Ah Nao on the small wooden bed was still babble excitedly, but He Hua pretended not to understand anything.

Shen Nankui finished his meal in the dark.

When it was time to go to bed, she saw Gu Yichuan coming towards her and ruthlessly pushed him away.

"I am tired."

"My lady is tired, I will give you a massage."

"Okay then." Shen Nankui agreed reluctantly.

But as the hand kept pinching, it began to become restless.

Shen Nankui was annoyed and covered his collar tightly. "It's been so many days. Even if you're an animal, you should take a break, right?"