newbobooks Chapter 573 Since I can't manage it myself, I can only let someone else manage it.
Chapter 573 Since I can't manage it myself, I can only let someone else manage it.
Gu Qingchen nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.
"In today's events, those thugs have indeed been caught, and they were indeed just thugs who were bribed, not remnants of the Wei family."
Gu Junze explained, "Your uncle and father are both in the imperial court; they won't let the real villains get away with it."
"As for those vendors," a hint of approval flashed in Gu Junze's eyes, "it's good that you thought of standing up for them. But if you encounter similar situations in the future, you can tell your parents first and let us handle it, instead of leading your people recklessly."
Gu Qingchen gave a soft "hmm," her little face full of seriousness.
Seeing her daughter like this, Chu Ruohan's anger subsided considerably, and she went over to pat her head.
"It's good that you know you were wrong. But if you dare to be so lawless again, see how I punish you!"
Gu Qingchen stuck out his tongue and hugged Chu Ruohan's arm: "Mother, I won't do it again."
Gu Junze looked at the mother and daughter, a smile appearing in his eyes.
After Gu Qingchen was led away by Haitang, Chu Ruohan sighed and said to Gu Junze, "Look at your daughter, she's becoming more and more like you, and she's got a lot of ideas!"
Gu Junze raised an eyebrow: "Isn't it good to be like me? I have my own opinions and a sense of responsibility."
"What's so good about it!" Chu Ruohan rolled her eyes at him. "You're so young and you dare to lead people to surround the government office. What will you be like when you grow up?"
Gu Junze chuckled, put down his teacup, reached out and pulled Chu Ruohan to sit down beside him, put his arm around her shoulder and said gently, "It's always better for a young lady to have some opinions than to be a pushover."
"Qingchen is a good-hearted child, but he is a bit impulsive in his actions. He will be guided more in the future."
Chu Ruohan leaned on his shoulder, her voice still carrying a hint of lingering anger: "Guide? How do you guide? If you hadn't arrived in time and managed to control the situation today, do you think that Lord Qian is someone to be trifled with?"
"What if someone with ulterior motives uses this to make a fuss, saying that our Duke Zhenguo's mansion is abusing its power and has no respect for the law? What will become of our reputation?"
The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became. A seven-year-old child, accompanied by servants and guards, dared to go to the yamen to "seek justice." If this got out, wouldn't it become a laughing stock in the capital?
"And look at her spirit, so confident and fearless. It's good to use that courage for good, but if it's not restrained, she might cause even bigger trouble in the future." Chu Ruohan frowned, clearly worried about the matter.
Gu Junze pondered for a moment, then tapped his fingers lightly on the table: "What you said makes sense. Qingchen really needs to learn the rules, distinguish right from wrong, and know what is permissible and what is not."
Chu Ruohan raised her head, looked at Gu Junze, and a resolute look flashed in her eyes: "I've thought about it. If we spoil Qingchen like this in the manor, she'll probably become even more unruly. I don't think an ordinary female tutor could control her."
She paused, then said firmly, "Why don't we send her to a private school? Let her study with a teacher for a few years, temper her temperament, and let her see more children her own age so she can learn about the world."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Gu Junze's eyes, which then turned into deep thought.
He originally thought Chu Ruohan was just saying it in anger, but he didn't expect her to be serious.
"Send her to a private school?" he repeated, his fingers pausing their tapping. "There are a few good private schools in the capital, but Qingchen is, after all, a girl, and still quite young. Are you willing to give her up?"
In ordinary wealthy families, daughters were usually taught by female tutors at home or sent to specialized girls' schools.
Although a few private schools for boys also accepted female students, they were a minority and the environment was relatively complicated.
Chu Ruohan sighed, a hint of reluctance in her eyes: "Of course I'm reluctant. But if I don't harden my heart, her personality will only become more difficult to manage in the future. Her current state is less about being bold and more about being reckless and ignorant."
"I hope she will grow up to be a brave, resourceful, sensible, and reasonable woman, rather than a wild girl who only knows how to act recklessly."
She reached out and took Gu Junze's hand, saying earnestly, "Husband, I know you love your daughter. But a doting mother often spoils her son, while a strict father raises a filial son."
"We can't always protect her; we have to let her experience things and grow on her own."
Gu Junze grasped her hand in return, feeling the slight coolness of her palm. He understood his wife's good intentions.
Qingchen is indeed clever and quick-witted, and has extraordinary courage, but if this extraordinary courage is not restrained by rules, it will be like a wild horse that has broken free of its reins and is prone to causing trouble.
“Ruohan,” he looked into his wife’s eyes and said earnestly, “You’re right. Qingchen should really learn some manners.”
"However, the selection of the person in charge of this private school needs to be carefully considered. They must be able to teach her knowledge, restrain her temperament, and most importantly, ensure that she is not wronged."
Chu Ruohan breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing his agreement, and a smile appeared on her face: "I naturally understand. I have already inquired about it in secret. The headmaster of Bailu Private School in the south of the city is a highly respected old gentleman who is strict in his scholarship, and his disciples are mostly well-educated and reasonable people."
"Although it is a school for both boys and girls, the rules are strict, so there is no need to worry too much."
“Headmaster Zhou of Bailu Private School?” Gu Junze pondered for a moment. “I have heard of him. He is upright and learned. He is a good candidate.”
He pondered for a moment and said, "However, I'm afraid Qingchen won't listen to me obediently."
Chu Ruohan smiled helplessly: "Well, that's not up to her."
"That's settled then. Tomorrow I'll send someone to Bailu Private School to inquire. If it's appropriate, we'll send her there in a few days."
She got up, walked to the window, and looked at the dark courtyard outside, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
How could she not feel heartache when she sent her daughter to a private school?
But for the sake of their daughter's future, this temporary separation and discipline is necessary.
Gu Junze walked behind her and gently embraced her.
"Don't worry too much. Qingchen is a clever girl. She might actually thrive in the private school."
Chu Ruohan gave a soft "hmm" and leaned against him, but in her heart she was already thinking about how to bring up this matter with that stubborn little donkey tomorrow.
Given Qingchen's personality, another chaotic scene is likely to unfold.
As night deepened, a few scattered stars hung in the sky.
Outside the princess's mansion, two figures stood out clearly in the dim light.
Gu Junze stopped and looked at Lin Jingchuan, who emerged from the shadows.
Lin Jingchuan looked somewhat tired. His usual carefree and lively spirit seemed to have been forcibly suppressed, leaving only a somber mood.
He cupped his hands in greeting to Gu Junze, his voice hoarse: "General Gu, today's events almost disturbed your wife and daughter. Jingchuan apologizes on your behalf."