Chapter 1528: Chapter 1528: Bestowing the Imperial Inscription

After a tour, whether genuine or feigned, Song Ci received countless praises again. This charity school is exceptionally well-run, comparable to regular academies. Some aspects even surpass those schools.

Song Ci naturally dared not take credit. Seizing the opportunity, she pushed Cui Shiniang to the forefront, stating that this Mountain Master is wholly responsible for the charity school’s perfection and excellence.

She smiled and said, "These are acts of accumulating merit and doing good deeds. This charity school does not aim for profit, and any donations that generate interest from other investments will be fully accounted in the charity school to reinvest in it. If there is surplus, it will be actively used for other charitable acts. I must ask everyone to supervise and support Shiniang more in the future."

Cui Shiniang gracefully bowed to everyone and said, "I am deeply grateful for Madam Song’s favor. I am willing to dedicate all my knowledge to the charity school. Please, all Madams, supervise."

Princess Anping smiled and said, "I have heard from Prince Consort Cui that you were once known as a lady of talent in the boudoir. Whether you are truly worthy as the Mountain Master, only time will tell, and we shall wait and see."

Cui Shiniang bowed deeply.

Bang.

Suddenly, a loud sound of a gong startled everyone.

Song Lingsu quickly approached, bowed to Song Ci, his face full of joy, and reported, "Grandmother, someone has arrived from the palace."

Everyone was surprised.

Song Ci was also extremely surprised and hurriedly led people out to welcome them. The visitor was our old acquaintance, Eunuch Zhou.

"Eunuch Zhou, what brings you here?"

Eunuch Zhou bowed to Song Ci, greeted her with a smile, and said, "The Emperor learned that Madam is opening the charity school today. To commend Madam’s benevolent deeds, he specially bestowed a plaque for the charity school and a thousand silver taels as charity funds, to accumulate goodwill widely and spread benevolence among people."

Song Ci said, "The Emperor loves his people, and both I and the teachers and students of the charity school are immensely grateful. Shiniang, have the students come out and kneel to welcome the imperial pen."

Cui Shiniang was also somewhat excited, looked to the female teacher beside her, who immediately went inside and soon led a group of students out, lined them up, and at the teacher’s command, they knelt in unison.

Eunuch Zhou announced the decree loudly, which was nothing more than praising Song Ci’s benevolence, greatly pleasing the Emperor, who specially bestowed the imperial pen.

When he finished speaking, two eunuchs carried a plaque forward, and Eunuch Zhou had Song Ci personally remove the silk cloth, revealing the black base gold painted plaque of Song Ci’s Charity School written by the imperial hand to everyone’s eyes.

"Long live the Emperor," Song Ci solemnly bowed towards the direction of the Imperial Palace.

The bestowal of the imperial pen represents the Emperor’s recognition and blessing of the charity school. In essence, it gives this charity school a substantial Calming Pill of encouragement.

Song Ci had the previously prepared plaque taken down and the imperial pen hung up. She looked at the black base gold painted Song Ci’s Charity School, feeling a surge of excitement.

If the charity school proves itself worthy, with this plaque as backing, it will surely endure for a long time. Eventually, when someone sees this charity school, won’t they think of Song Ci?

She had been here, left something behind, wasn’t it worthwhile?

Song Ci said to Cui Shiniang, "Shiniang, this charity school is the hope of many orphans, especially in years of disasters. It will bring hope to some truly helpless children. You must diligently manage it, do not let it be a transient event."

Cui Shiniang solemnly bowed down, "I dare to make a grand vow, I wish to pour my life’s blood into the charity school. As long as Shiniang is here, the charity school will thrive. If the charity school ceases, Shiniang dares to follow suit."

Song Ci nodded with a smile, briefly flashing tears in her eyes.

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