Chapter 558 - He called me illiterate? (2/2)

The system of the Ji Dynasty was not different from the modern world. Just like in the 21st century, money is always the reason for fights.

Since paradise school is the only school for royal and noble families in the Ji city then they just have received immense amounts of donations.

Also, they only take students from wealthy families to fulfill their money greediness.

Duan Yazhu got panicked when he heard Zhao Ming's words. He gritted his teeth and said angrily,

”Your Majesty, even though you're the Empress, you just can't say that it's a waste of money. It might be a waste of money for you but this money is being used for the education of the children.”

He didn't get the main point of her argument and just focused on the part where she called it a waste of money.

” Since you're not educated enough, you might not know the value of education. But it is only education which makes people capable enough to distinguish between wrong or right. ”

”Since you're attending this meeting in place of Empress Dowager, I will suggest that you hear everything but please let His Majesty decide what's right or wrong.” He said calmly while looking straight into her eyes.

Zhao Ming was dumbstruck upon hearing his words.

' Did this old man just call me... illiterate?'

She pursed her lips and clenched her fists tightly. No one has called her illiterate in her whole life.

She has not only studied business but is also well versed in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. And here this old hag is calling her.. illiterate?

Even Zhao Ming was not also fully illiterate. Even though here in this world, women aren't allowed to study, however, her father has given her a basic education along with the medical one.

And he is calling her illiterate just because she didn't attend the school like other boys?

Her blood was boiling and was trying hard to remain calm.

Ji Cheng's lips pursed when he heard Duan Yazhu's words. His words were clearly telling Zhao Ming to stay quiet and don't do anything.

” You..” before he could say anything, Zhao Ming placed a hand on his.

He turned to her in confusion as to why she stopped him, but she just smiled and blinked.

He sighed and nodded. She wanted to do it herself.

By now he was used to her, 'Let me do it' kind of attitude.

She turned to Duan Yazhu with a smile and said, ” You're right Mr. Duan. I am illiterate, how can I understand all this difficult management talk? However, do you know about medicine? Can you treat people? Can you use acupuncture on someone?”

Her eyes were sharp and provocative.

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