Chapter 2257: Academy's Employment Conditions

Chapter 2257: Academy's Employment Conditions

Watching Shu Yu in her bridal gown, Ruan Shi's eyes couldn't help but redden.

This was her daughter, who had been sold shortly after birth and had been sought after for over a decade before finally being found. Now, she was about to get married, and Ruan Shi was reluctant. If they hadn't been separated for so many years, she would have wanted to keep Shu Yu for a few more years to make up for the lost time.

Fortunately, the Meng family lived just across the street, and the two families were settling down in Jiangyuan County together.

"Mother, do I look bad in this?" Shu Yu knew what was on Ruan Shi's mind and asked with a smile to divert her attention.

Ruan Shi wiped her eyes and nodded repeatedly. "No, not at all. You look beautiful, Ah Yu is the most beautiful bride in the world."

"If my sister hears you say that, she'll be heartbroken," Shu Yu said with a smile, reaching out to hold Ruan Shi's arm.

With a playful look, Ruan Shi said, "Your sister would say the same if she were here. Come on, stop pulling me; you might wrinkle the wedding dress. Take it off quickly. The important thing is that it fits. I'll make you a set of undergarments in the next few days."

Shu Yu had no choice but to take off the wedding dress, looking at Ruan Shi as she hung it on a rack. She couldn't help but feel the realness of becoming a bride.

It was less than twenty days away now, and time was passing quickly.

In the following days, Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng were both very busy.

Following their agreement, Meng Yunzheng invited guests to the academy on the following day, taking the opportunity to advertise the academy one last time before the wedding.

Shu Yu didn't go but had heard from Shu Rui, who had helped out. He said that many people had come that day. Some were there because Meng Yunzheng was the newly appointed top ranked scholar, some wanted to inquire about the academy's admission requirements, and others had come just to satisfy their curiosity. Of course, there were those who discreetly wanted to know if Meng Yunzheng had been blamed by the emperor for resigning from his position so soon after becoming the top scholar.

Meng Yunzheng knew what was on people's minds to some extent, so when a sufficient number of visitors had arrived, he immediately presented the imperial inscription from the emperor.

This left many people astonished and amazed.

Meng Yunzheng answered everyone's questions, with the most frequent inquiries revolving around the academy's admission procedures.

The academy would officially begin classes on June 25th, the fifth day after his wedding. As for admission standards and the number of students, notices would be posted in the city and at the academy's entrance in a few days for everyone to consider.

On the same day as student enrollment, the academy would also hire some laborers to work within the academy.

Regarding the positions of master and supervisor, Meng Yunzheng had already found suitable candidates. After all, he had been preparing to open the academy for two years, and finding the right personnel was crucial.

When people heard that the academy was hiring laborers, excitement rippled through the crowd.

Wealthy families didn't mind, but nearby villagers had eager and hopeful expressions. The academy's laborers were different from those in other places; even if they were just working hard, they were influenced by culture.

After working there, they would leave with a brighter outlook and meet fellow scholars. They would become more enlightened and even consider participating in the imperial examinations themselves.

The news spread quickly, and when the employment conditions were announced, many rushed to read them. However, despite being laborers, those who could read had a distinct advantage.

Once again, people realized the importance of literacy. Without it, they couldn't even qualify for laborer positions at the academy.

Although the employment conditions were announced, there were still ten to twenty days until the actual hiring day. During this time, even if they just learned a few characters, it would be beneficial.