Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 1186 - 376: Settlement, Saving People

Chapter 1186: Chapter 376: Settlement, Saving People

Following this incident, the Mu Family fell out of favor with Emperor Huian, and it was uncertain when they could once again stand tall in the court. Furthermore, Jinxiu Textile was suppressed by other textile mills, left to sway precariously amidst turbulent times.

The Mu Family did not dare to act against the tide, exerting pressure on those Cloth Shops intending to breach their contracts. They could only watch helplessly as all their clients were gradually poached, and even their dyeing and cloth-coloring masters were lured away. Jinxiu Textile was powerless to recover and ultimately had to shut down.

As for the Fang Family, their many years of accumulated wealth dissipated overnight. Old Master Fang sought help from the Mu Family, but they considered his Family to be a lost cause and refused to lend a hand. Without a choice, Old Master Fang sold the mansion where his family had lived for over a decade to the aggressive creditors, harboring a deep hatred for the Mu Family in his heart.

Since the Fang Family had paid off their debts in Silver, they escaped imprisonment. The whole family, carrying the little Silver Coin they had left, left Jing City in low spirits and were never heard from again.

Mo Yan felt extremely satisfied with the downfall of the Mu and Fang Families, though she did feel a bit of sympathy for the women and children of the Fang Family who were caught up in the calamity. However, the moment she remembered the Fang Family’s complicity with Manager Gou and Fourth Master Shi’s evil deeds, which harmed so many innocent children, her sympathy quickly vanished without a trace.

"Speaking of which, what will happen to the children from the textile mill? They’re considered the Fang Family’s property, right? They’re not going to sell them off, are they?" Mo Yan asked Xiao Ruiyuan in a hurry, inwardly annoyed that she had almost forgotten about those children.

A slight smile crossed Xiao Ruiyuan’s lips as he spoke indifferently, "I had Shiyi purchase those children. They are temporarily settled in a manor on the outskirts. If you have other arrangements in mind, feel free to let me know."

Mo Yan looked at Xiao Ruiyuan in surprise, clearly not expecting him to do such a thing. She pondered for a moment before shaking her head, "I haven’t thought it through yet, so let them stay there for now. If you have a plan, we’ll follow it."

Most of those children were girls, bought by human traffickers from various places. Not to mention whether they remember their homes or are willing to return, if their families unfortunately learn of any violations they suffered, it’s likely those so-called relatives would not accept them, and might even sell them off again.

These children could no longer endure even the slightest harm. Mo Yan thought that sending them back home was not the best solution. Of course, if they themselves wished to return, then they would have no choice but to be sent back.

"Alright, let’s leave it at that for now."

Xiao Ruiyuan had not thought as deeply as Mo Yan. He had taken the initiative to purchase the children and arrange for their placement in the manor, simply because he knew her character and had preemptively made these arrangements.

Xiao Ruiyuan had come with another very important matter: the proposal Mo Yan made to Chu Heng during the first lunar month had finally been approved by The Emperor, who assigned Chu Heng full responsibility for it. Of course, aside from providing some conveniences in certain aspects, the financial costs still needed to be covered by Chu Heng himself.

"That’s wonderful! I’ve waited so long I thought The Emperor wouldn’t agree." Mo Yan was overjoyed, having received no concrete news for several months, she had nearly lost all hope. But fortune had taken a turn, and the plan was unexpectedly set in motion.

Mo Yan’s joy was infectious, and Xiao Ruiyuan’s eyes seemed to overflow with tenderness, "Cousin has decided to follow the plan you previously devised. However, he will begin by testing it within the city, and if it proves effective, he will gradually expand it to other regions."

Mo Yan approved upon hearing this, "You can’t get fat with one big bite. The methods I proposed may not necessarily be effective. Your Highness’s approach is the most prudent."

Spreading oneself too thin without sufficient preparation was not only difficult to manage, but also prone to problems. If a flaw appeared in one part, it could lead to many flaws on the surface, potentially causing the entire plan to collapse. Testing the waters step by step allows for timely detection and resolution of issues, increasing the likelihood of success when the plan is fully implemented.

Mo Yan felt happy for those who wanted but could not afford to study. In her excitement, she exclaimed, "It would be great if young girls could also attend school. Aside from those from great families, ordinary girls aren’t that fortunate."

Although this era emphasizes that a woman’s ignorance is a virtue, daughters from great families are still educated from an early age in all manners of arts. It’s the girls from ordinary families who can’t afford tutors or attend school and end up illiterate.