Poor Family

In ancient times, big families always prospered and suffered a loss. Last year, Shi Fuyin and Shi Fuxin were admitted to the National Women's Prison, which gave Shi's parents a lot of face. Mrs. Shi was very concerned about the progress of their studies.

Knowing that she was going to start learning talents in the second year of entering the Women's Prison, Mrs. Shi was worried that her two granddaughters would not understand this, so she called them to her.

Mrs. Shi didn't ask the two of them what they wanted to learn as soon as they came up, but asked them a question: "What kind of life do you two want to live in the future?"

Shi Fuxin showed surprise on her face, she didn't expect Mrs. Shi to ask them such a question.

Da Chu's restraint on women is not as strict as other dynasties, but women still basically have to depend on men to live, which leads to many women without self, and most of their needs are determined by their husbands and family members.

Her grandmother is a capable person, and she has such an avant-garde self-awareness.

Mrs. Shi looked at the surprised sixth granddaughter and the third granddaughter who was pensive with downcast eyes with a smile. She picked up the tea and drank it without urging them to answer immediately.

When the old lady put down the teacup, Shi Fuxin saw that her sister was still thinking, so she smiled and said: "Grandmother, granddaughter's life is very simple, as long as I have the final say."

"Ahem~"

Hearing this, Mrs. Shi was choked up and looked at Shi Fuxin with an expression of not knowing what to say.

I always knew that the sixth granddaughter had an idea, but this was too much.

She has the final say on the future life, and the idea is very good, but it may be difficult to implement it.

Mrs. Shi didn't say anything, she turned her eyes to Shi Fuyin.

Seeing her grandmother and younger sister looking at her, Shi Fuyin thought for a while and said, "Grandmother, my granddaughter just thinks about the future, as long as the family is safe, harmonious and happy."

Mrs. Shi nodded, she didn't comment on the answers of the two granddaughters, she just said: "Life is human life, some people have a smooth life, and some people suffer constantly, do you know why?"

Shi Fuyin and Shi Fuxin looked at each other and shook their heads.

Mrs. Shi: "Because living a life requires corresponding abilities, what kind of life you want to live, you must have the ability to match it."

"If you just have ideas but no ability, your life will only be a mess, and you may end up living yourself as a resentful woman."

"As women, there are two key points in the fate of our lives. One is birth and the other is marriage."

"Birth cannot be changed, but marriage is optional."

"The daughters of the Shi family, unless they are willing to give their daughters as concubines like your fifth uncle and fifth aunt, otherwise, they will all marry into other families to be their regular wives."

"Whether it's a noble family or a small family, the main wife has to take care of the family."

"It's not easy to take care of Zhongfu. You can see how busy your aunt is every day. You say, if she doesn't have any skills, can she be the head wife of the Haoshi family?"

"A family has very high requirements for the daughter-in-law. For the superiors, they must serve their parents-in-law and elders. For the subordinates, they must be able to manage servants and arrange general affairs, and they must deal with others. These are very tests of a person's ability."

"The time you have returned to the uncle's mansion is short, and your mother can't teach you by example, but fortunately, you have worked hard and been admitted to the National Women's Prison."

"As the highest women's school in Dachu, the National Women's Supervisor will not only teach you to read and write, but also teach you various talents, etiquette, and rules."

"However, a person's time and energy are limited, and it is impossible to learn everything and be proficient in everything, so choosing what to learn is very important."

"As for how to choose, it depends on what kind of life you want to live."

"Remember, for women, De Rong's speech skills are the most important. Things like piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are just icing on the cake. It will be very good, and it doesn't matter if you don't. When choosing what to study, don't put the cart before the horse."

Both Shi Fuyin and Shi Fuxin listened carefully.

After a moment of silence, Shi Fuxin smiled and said, "Grandmother, my third sister and I have enrolled in the business class."

Hearing this, Mrs. Shi raised her brows in surprise: "Business class? How did you think of enrolling in this?"

Shi Fuxin: "I want to earn a lot of money."

Mrs. Shi was a little silent after hearing this.

The life of the second son's family in the Northwest is hard. It is probably because of this that Sister Xin wants to make money so much.

Shi Fuyin thought that it was difficult to get into the business class, so she asked, "Grandma, we both don't understand anything, do you have any good suggestions?"

Mrs. Shi looked at her two granddaughters: "Sister Xin can try the business class, but don't have too high expectations."

Sister Xin wants to live a life where she has the final say. It is not enough just to have ability, but also to have bargaining chips. Being able to do business and earn money is a good bargaining chip.

Whether it is a big family or a small family, money bags are indispensable.

Shi Fuxin: "Why?"

Mrs. Shi: "You have been studying in the National Women's Prison for a year, do you know the original intention of Empress Wende to establish the National Women's Prison?"

Shi Fuxin replied: "Empress Wende wants women to go out of the house to study like men, have the same status as men outside, and have the opportunity to show and realize their own value."

Mrs. Shi nodded: "That's right, during the period of Taizu and Gaozong, the students of the Women's Prison were not only able to enter the court as officials, but also to do business abroad."

"Whether it's an official or a business, women are not inferior to men at all. In many respects, they are better than men."

"It's a pity that the women's supervisor of the country got involved in the royal battle later, and the qualification to be an official in the court was deprived."

"In this way, the only opportunity to show value is doing business abroad."

"During Yingzong's time, some officials said that it was not good for women to show their faces in business, so they wanted to cancel the business class of the National Women's College. Do you know why Yingzong didn't agree?"

"Because five of the top ten imperial merchants at that time belonged to the families of the women's supervision students. The tax money they handed over to the national treasury every year was quite considerable, and Yingzong was reluctant to part with these money bags."

"In Renzong, that is, the period of the first emperor, because of the confrontation between the regent and the four ministers, the women's prison was innocently involved. Although it was not banned, it was repeatedly restricted. As a direct result, only the top ten imperial merchants were left. One is the family of the National Women's College students."

"Even so, the money earned by the students of the business class of the National Women's College is still deeply imprinted in people's minds."

"The current emperor's attitude towards the Women's Supervisor is quite gentle. It may be because the treasury is empty, or it may be because he is dissatisfied with the previous imperial merchants. He even publicly told Mr. Beifeng at the palace banquet that he hopes that the Business School of the Women's Supervisor will come out again." A few business geniuses."

"With the words of the emperor, how can the students of the Women's College and the families behind them not compete for the places in the business class?"

Saying that, she looked at Shi Fuxin.

"Business ability, everyone's measurement standard is different, good or bad depends on the invigilator's instruction, and there are too many things that can be done here."

"The current situation in the Bo's house cannot help you."

Shi Fuxin smiled and said: "Grandmother, I know, don't worry, I will do my best, but I won't expect too much."

Seeing that Shi Fuxin had listened, Madam Shi showed satisfaction, and then looked at Shi Fuyin again: "Sister Yin, don't spend too much time on this."

This girl is not as bold and aggressive as her sister, and her temperament is more docile, so she is not suitable for business.

"Sister Xin is still young and can still make troubles, but you are different. You can stay at home for only two years. You have to hurry up and learn those skills that will help you live."

"It's not so easy to find a good in-law's family. Even if you find one, if you don't have real skills, you will be angry at your in-law's family. In this way, how can you have a good life?"

"Housekeeping, checking accounts, managing common affairs, and socializing, these things are the most important things for you, and you must study hard."

"This man is full of flirtatious people. If he wants to secure his position as the wife of the family, he has to have checks and balances. It's best to let his husband's family leave him."

"In this way, no matter how many women a man has, you can sit firmly in the back house."

Shi Fuxin felt a little uncomfortable hearing this: "Isn't this kind of life too aggrieved?"

Mrs. Shi took a look at her: "If you want not to be aggrieved, that's okay, it depends on whether you have the ability and means to subdue men."

"I've said it all, life is lived by yourself. If you have enough ability, life will naturally develop in the direction you want. If you are not capable enough, and you can't control and restrict others, what can you do?"

"Study hard, life is full of knowledge everywhere, and if you understand it, you will naturally be able to go well."