Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent! Chapter 1789: Sponsorship

Zhulan signaled for the carriage to pull over, and when it stopped, she opened the carriage window to see Zhuo Ya standing below it.

Zhuo Ya was dressed in plain clothing, her hair tied with a single jade hairpin, lacking any of her forr vitality. Zhulan sighed internally at the sight. Zhuo Ya had enjoyed the wealth of the Duke Residence, but in the end, her marriage was ruined for the Duke Residence, making remarriage difficult for her in the future.

In the past, causing such a fuss over a dowry and even suing the groom was unthinkable, as reputation was everything. Zhuo Ya’s separation wouldn’t be easily forgotten.

Zhuo Ya bowed respectfully, "I greet you, madam."

Zhulan knew that Zhuo Ya’s days in the Duke Residence were tough; rumors could destroy a person, and won of no value to their family could be abandoned. Clearly, Zhuo Ya had lost her usefulness, "You’ve been waiting for at the city gate?"

Zhuo Ya admitted openly, "Yes."

Zhulan was straightforward too, "Why are you waiting for ?"

Zhuo Ya bowed again, "I initially planned to spend the rest of my life in a temple, but recent newspapers have given hope again. Today, I went to see my dowry estate and plan to live there for the rest of my life."

She paused and continued, "The establishnt of the Girls Academy by you, madam, is a great rit. I wish to contribute, so I would like to support won in their studies."

Zhulan scrutinized Zhuo Ya intently, and her eyes shone with clarity, "How do you plan to support them, miss?"

A light appeared in Zhuo Ya’s previously somber eyes, "I only have my ample dowry, so I am willing to donate half of it to support impoverished won in their studies."

Zhulan did not respond imdiately but continued to quietly observe the woman before her. In past etings, Zhuo Ya had always been proud, quite unlike her current detached deanor.

Zhuo Ya was composed outwardly, but inwardly anxious. With her separation, she could only rely on herself.

After a while, Zhulan spoke, "You can go to the Academy and find the Female Officer. She will tell you what to do."

With that, Zhulan closed the carriage window. The coachman, hearing the sound, proceeded to drive the carriage into the city.

Zhuo Ya remained standing until Marquis Zhou’s carriage was out of sight. A smile finally appeared on her face as she said to her maid, "It worked. I can rely on myself to live from now on, and you won’t have to live in fear with ."

Returning ho after her separation, initially, her grandfather and parents felt guilty. But over ti, her separation’s disgrace was criticized by her own relatives, especially her sisters, making her feel hopeless and increasingly oppressed every day. She just wanted to escape from the Duke Residence.

Moreover, the Duke Residence wasn’t a lifelong reliance either, as it was fraught with decline and crises.

The maid also smiled, "Miss, when shall we go to the Academy?"

Zhuo Ya, in a light-hearted tone, replied, "No rush, let’s move the dowry to the estate first."

At the Zhou Residence, Zhulan saw Yu Die and others upon getting out of the carriage, "Have you been shopping?"

Yu Die said, "Princess Jingxuan left the palace today, and Lin Xi brought the princess here. We just saw her off."

Zhulan remarked, "It’s much easier for the princess to leave the palace now."

Yu Wen responded, "Indeed, it’s much more convenient. Princess Jingxuan has lost much weight."

Zhulan understood, "Lin Xi must have taken the princess out of the palace."

Yu Die smiled, "Yes, Lin Xi took the princess out for a change of scenery."

Zhulan returned to the main courtyard with her granddaughter, recounting Zhuo Ya’s situation.

Yu Wen comnted, "She’s quite clever."

Being the first to sponsor carries a different significance. Now, since the Emperor values the Academy greatly, this could draw his attention. Should the Duke Residence truly decline, Zhuo Ya could rely on this goodwill to live well.

Yu Die asked, "Grandmother, did you agree?"

Zhulan signaled her maid to take away the washbasin and said while wiping her hands, "I had no reason to refuse."

This is a good thing, and she wouldn’t let personal feelings cause a refusal. This sum of Silver will change the fate of many won, and hence also change the future fate of their offspring.

Yu Wen stood up to help her grandmother with her hair, taking the comb from Qing Xue, "Zhuo Ya’s dowry is substantial; even half of it is tens of thousands of taels."

Zhulan, "Mm."

In the evening, Zhulan told Shuren, "With the first sponsor, there will be more sponsorships in the future."

Zhou Shuren, managing the Silver Coin, did a quick calculation in his head, "It will be a significant sum of Silver."

Everyone desires a good reputation, hence the Girls Academy will develop rapidly.

Zhulan also understood, "I initially intended to wait for the specialized Girls Academy, but it seems preparations should begin now."

Zhou Shuren smirked, "In the future, marrying a woman from the Academy will be a matter of pride, subtly elevating the status of won."

"The first orphans we accepted are all employed now, and without parents, the Academy Female Officer has seen many matchmakers lately."

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard, "They’ve beco quite the hot commodity."

"Indeed, and so shaless relatives have even tried claiming two Academy children recently, so many demons have been pestering the Female Officer who’ve turned to to complain."

Zhou Shuren asked, "Has anyone gone back with their relatives?"

Zhulan pointed to her head, "They are literate and understand reason; having experienced warmth and cold from a young age, they aren’t easily deceived into returning."

"That’s good, to avoid being taken back and exploited."

"They’re quite smart!"

In Chuanzhou, Chang Zhi drank porridge while listening to the young servant outside, asking Ding Jue, "How many have shown their goodwill now?"

Ding Jue held up a hand, "Five."

Chang Zhi was speechless, "Do they think my illness is their opportunity?"

"Indeed, that’s what they think."

"Tsk, tsk, they must think I’m very fragile."

Ding Jue curiously asked, "My lord, are you not tempted?"

"Tempted by riches? Hah, your master has seen plenty of good things."

Ding Jue awkwardly coughed, "I ant beauties."

He considered himself steadfast but couldn’t help but glance twice.

Chang Zhi frowned, "I’d rather they bribe with so rare books."

The capital has no shortage of beauties throwing themselves his way; since he has a high-ranking father, many have tried to enter the Marquis Residence. He’s long been immune to feminine beauty.

Ding Jue lowered his voice, "I heard people speculate that my lord is afraid of his wife."

Chang Zhi, "When did you hear that?"

"Just now while fetching porridge for you, my lord."

Chang Zhi pursed his lips; they said it deliberately for him to hear. Facing Ding Jue’s curious eyes, he whispered, "My wife controls my finances, and of course, I also cherish her."

Ding Jue was bewildered, "Finances?"

Chang Zhi chuckled, "Do you know how they call my daughter in the capital?"

Ding Jue shook his head. He had only been to the largest place, Chuanzhou City, unaware of the capital’s affairs, "Please enlighten , my lord."

Chang Zhi couldn’t help but laugh, "Golden Child. My daughter has Silver, and where did her Silver co from? All given by my wife."

Everyone in the capital knows his wife is skilled in making money, making many envious of him marrying a gold mine ho. Cough, cough, his wife actually had her sight on him first!