allonlinenovel Chapter 587: Storing Books?
Chapter 587: Storing Books?
Hearing this, Mu Xin Nuan felt relatively better; at least she didn't feel that coldness anymore. "It's good that my cousin thinks this way. Actually, I don't think my cousin's wife is necessarily incapable of doing these things; it's just that she's unwilling to make any changes."
"It's rare that you don't have any complaints about her."
"Who said I'm satisfied with her? There are plenty of things I'm not satisfied with about her. Is being a wife really just about preparing your clothes and meals? If that were the case, wouldn't being a noblewoman be too easy? Why would so many ladies and gentlemen be so troubled and anxious?"
Li Haoran smiled and said, "In every aspect, Fang Shi is no match for you. However, it's not easy to change someone with her personality. If there's anything she doesn't understand, just let her come and ask you directly. How about that?"
Mu Xin Nuan was about to smile and agree when she saw Duanmu Chu Ze's gloomy face. "Not good!"
Li Haoran paused, turned around and saw it was him, then quickly cupped his hands in a respectful bow, "Your Highness."
"Take care of your wife's affairs yourself, and stop bothering my wife. You know how to cherish your own wife, but don't you think I do? Besides, if she can't even manage something as simple as running a household, how will she become the wife of the General of the State? Wouldn't she become a laughingstock among the noble ladies of the capital? What will become of the Li family's reputation then?"
Li Haoran's expression was somewhat unpleasant. He knew that what the prince said was true, but the problem was that Fang Shi was indeed talented, but her wisdom and methods were really not praiseworthy.
"Alright, you two sit down first. I'll go see what good wine and food we have. You can sit here and have a drink together."
Mu Xin Nuan said this and then withdrew.
Duanmu Chuze snorted coldly, "Come with me. Don't disturb my wife's peace and quiet here."
The two left Yijing Garden one after the other. Mu Xin Nuan leaned against the soft couch and smiled, "Let him be. I suppose it's easier for men to talk things out."
Aunt Fang glanced outside and said, “Your Highness, this eldest cousin’s young mistress is indeed a bit weak-willed and lacks resilience. She’s too delicate for a young lady from a prominent family. If she really becomes the matriarch of the Li family in the future, I’m afraid the eldest cousin’s young master will have a lot of headaches.”
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head. "That's their business, and it's none of our concern. We just need to do our own job well. My aunt's original intention was just to get me to put some pressure on Fang Shi. Now that I have, how far she can go is up to her."
"Your Highness, regarding the flower viewing banquet, should we also provide assistance on our end?"
Mu Xin Nuan waved her hand, "No need! My aunt and Fang's family naturally provided such capable people in their dowry, so we don't need to meddle. As for the flower viewing banquet, I won't go either. Let her do what she wants."
Rongyue was taken aback. "Miss, you're not going? Aren't you afraid that the young mistress will be angry?"
"What? Do I, a princess consort, need her permission to attend a small banquet? She is my cousin-in-law, but that doesn't mean she can bypass me. If I keep indulging and spoiling her, she'll never amount to anything in her life."
Mu Xin Nuan kept her word; she said she wouldn't deal with the matter, and she meant it.
The very next morning, she and Duanmu Chuze moved to a villa in the east of the city.
"It's closer to Xingwen District here. If I get bored in the future, I can come here for a short stay and sit in the courtyard, where I can hear the students reading aloud."
"Aze, how many houses did our government retain? Is it about 30%?"
Duanmu Chuze nodded. "That's about 30%. I've already had craftsmen from the Ministry of Works come and give us guidance on the construction of the library. Also, I was thinking of discussing this book collection with you."
"what?"
"A library should naturally be categorized. I'm thinking of including medical books and classics there as well. Are you willing to part with your collection?"
Mu Xin Nuan then understood his meaning and laughed, "What did I think it was? It's just some books. Why would I be reluctant to part with them? Besides, the purpose of these medical books is to practice medicine and help people, and to be passed down from generation to generation. Now that they are in the library, if knowledgeable people in the future can break through these and make their medical skills even higher, that would be something I would be very happy to do."
Duanmu Chuze laughed, "My Anuan, you really are the most considerate."
"Regarding your book collection, are you still thinking of going to some prominent families to ask for some more?"
Duanmu Chuze nodded. "There's no rush on that. The books in the library need to be carefully preserved, and also to ensure that some of our ancestors' treasures are passed down. Just like you said, they need to be passed down from generation to generation. So, some books probably can't be lent out."
“I understand. Aze, I have some rare copies. Before that, why don’t you ask a teacher or scholar to copy them? That way, they will no longer be rare copies.”
Mu Xin Nuan's suggestion immediately caught Duanmu Chu Ze's eye.
She slapped her forehead hard, feigning sudden realization, "That's right, how come I didn't think of that! Ah Nuan is so smart!"
After Duanmu Chuze finished speaking, he picked up Mu Xinnuan and spun her around a few times before putting her down. "Yes! I also have some rare books, such as some about military strategy and some about criminal law from hundreds of years ago. We can use this as an excuse to recruit some students to come here. In this way, when Xingwen District is officially established in the future, it won't be too sudden."
"Aze's mind is indeed excellent." Mu Xin Nuan reached out and gently rubbed his forehead, which he had just patted, and said with some heartache.
"If you hadn't reminded me just now, I really wouldn't have thought of that. Not only can we copy these rare books, but we can also copy Buddhist scriptures and the like. This will definitely be of great benefit to Xingwen District and even Yanzhou in the future."
Just do it.
Duanmu Chuze immediately summoned Mr. Liu and others to the villa. Then, at a stone table under the shade of a large tree, he began to write and draw with the ministers. That afternoon, several measures, including recruiting students to copy rare books and Buddhist scriptures, were finalized.
Mu Xin Nuan watched him and the adults chatting animatedly from afar, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
This is my husband. He is so talented and resourceful. What good fortune did I accumulate in my past life to be able to have such a good husband?
The weather isn't too hot yet, but you can occasionally hear cicadas chirping and frogs croaking.
For some reason, Mu Xin Nuan found the occasional croaking of frogs rather unpleasant to hear today.