Zhang Yulan accompanied her mother to the academy, intending to select some students for the women's medical college.
To become a doctor, not just a midwife, requires some knowledge.
The four diagnostic methods of a doctor—observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation—are fundamental. One must observe and learn extensively, accumulating knowledge over time to become a good doctor.
However, Lu Ming is taking a simpler approach. In his spare time, he could compile a simple medical guide, a small booklet used by barefoot doctors. Such things are quite practical and useful in areas with underdeveloped technology.
Suddenly, Liang Yin felt nauseous. She felt uneasy, but couldn't suppress it.
After enduring it for a while, she finally couldn't help but rush to the side, gagging repeatedly.
Her heart was filled with immense terror—she was definitely pregnant!
For so many days, Lu Ming hadn't missed a single day of satisfying himself on her. Even when he didn't spend the night in her room, he would rape her, pushing his thick, long penis all the way inside, ejaculating thick semen! Zhang Yulan's expression turned somewhat strange after seeing her mother vomit. Wasn't this a sign of pregnancy?
Pregnancy wasn't anything new or unusual, and it seemed her mother had also become pregnant by her husband.
Mother and daughter serving the same man together, though shameful, wasn't unprecedented.
But now that it had happened to her, the feeling was very strange.
What should her mother's child call her?
If she called her "sister," wouldn't that mean they were of the same generation?
But if she called her "aunt," then she would actually be a younger sister, and children born to other men would also have different generational relationships.
When Lu Ming arrived at the girls' academy, he heard a system notification: "Mythical Mother and Daughter Flowers: Rumor has it that Zhang Yulan is a fairy descended to earth, and her mother, Liang Yin, is an incarnation of a fairy maiden. You have taken them both into your possession and toyed with them at will. Details: Take Zhang Yulan and Liang Yin into your room and rape them until they become pregnant. Reward: Several powerful followers, Liang Yin as a concubine."
"Followers are being distributed; they will gradually join you within a month."
"Liang Yin: Mother of Zhang Yulan, mother of Zhang Lu, former governor of Hanzhong." "The middle-aged woman whom Liu Yan, the governor of Yizhou, admires. Once they become partners, she can unlock the Nan Hua Immortal Arts."
"Nan Hua Immortal Arts: Gain experience by worshipping mountains, rivers, and all things in nature, and by gathering immortal herbs. It allows for divination of the future and the use of illusions to avoid inspection when entering enemy cities. If one understands astronomy, one can summon lightning to attack enemy troops during rain. It can only be used on the battlefield and can be activated a maximum of twice per day."
Upon reading this, Lu Ming's expression became somewhat strange. So-called immortal arts?
He didn't believe in the existence of gods and immortals, but now he was starting to wonder. Could there really be heavens beyond heavens?
No, if that were the case, was this ancient times or a fantasy world?
He decided to stop thinking about it. At least Lu Ming felt he had never seen any so-called immortal arts or immortals in his life.
Even some fortune tellers used Taoist incantations, which, although incomprehensible, were effective.
These fortune tellers were also human; they too experienced birth, aging, sickness, and death. Sometimes they couldn't even predict what would happen to them. Therefore, thinking of this, Lu Ming calmed down considerably.
After comforting Liang Yin, Lu Ming asked on a whim, "Liang Yin, do you know how to observe astronomy?"
Although Liang Yin was over fifty, she was still somewhat shy. After all, to be pregnant at her age was truly a miracle.
Perhaps it was a gift from heaven, but she felt a little uneasy about the child's father. How could they possibly love each other when there was such a large age gap?
However, thinking of her daughter and her status as a concubine, she felt somewhat relieved. "I know a little bit. Does my husband want to observe astronomy? I divined a few days ago; the weather in Didao is favorable, and there will be heavy rain with thunder in about two or three days."
"Oh!" Lu Ming's expression was somewhat mischievous. "My wife, please tell me more about astronomy when you have time. I'm very interested!"
"Yes, husband." Although Liang Yin felt a little strange, she didn't say much. If she was interested, so be it. As long as it's not about sexual assault, everything is fine.
Compared to Qingyun Academy, the girls' academy has a significantly larger number of students.
Firstly, there are many orphans here; secondly, Zhang Yulan and her fellow students are kind-hearted, taking in and helping many children from impoverished families to attend school, at least helping their families through a difficult period.
Stabilizing the common people is stabilizing the situation, indirectly helping Lu Ming govern Didao.
Many of the children here are children of refugees. Refugees have no fixed abode; only by reaching the military settlements can they own a thatched hut.
Moreover, people far from home are vulnerable and easily bullied.
Don't assume that everything below is harmonious; oppression always exists, some is just overt, some is covert.
Lady Wang Qing, the wife of Zhaohou, has also arrived; she intends to curry favor with Lu Ming.
Hanzhong has recently been captured, but a prefect has not yet been appointed.
Her son, Liu Qi, wanted to ask her to put in a good word for him. As the wife of the Marquis of Zhao, her words carried some weight, not to mention she was his mother-in-law.
When Wang Qing asked why her son didn't volunteer himself, Liu Qi simply said that Lu Ming hated backdoor connections; those with ability rose through the ranks, and those without fell.
Many officials in Liangzhou had already been removed and replaced by those from humble backgrounds, a practice that infuriated even the powerful clans.
Even relatives like the Yang family, through marriage, were only assigned marginal positions, like the City Guard.
The City Guard sounded prestigious, but it was really just city management—responsible for cleaning, disaster relief, and firefighting—little power, but lots of mundane tasks.
First, Lu Ming gave a speech, saying that their diligent studies would allow them to become local officials.
He would consider starting an experiment in Didao and then expanding it throughout Liangzhou.
It wasn't uncommon for women to hold official positions, but those were usually within the imperial palace; strictly speaking, they weren't considered officials.
However, Lu Ming was referring to women holding positions in local areas, which greatly surprised them, even his wives and concubines.
"Currently, I've tentatively appointed the Astronomical Bureau, the Medical Bureau, and the Textile Bureau. These three places are all very important. The Astronomical Bureau is responsible for sacrifices and exorcisms, not only assisting the government but also exorcising evil spirits for the people. The Medical Bureau treats the people, mainly handling women's illnesses, childbirth, and postpartum care. The Textile Bureau weaves clothing, supplies, and daily necessities—a considerable responsibility," Lu Ming explained eloquently. Giving these positions to his women, besides ensuring they could achieve political success, also meant creating a harem where they could indulge in pleasure at any time!