The Romantic Trials Of A Transmigrated Empress-Chapter 276: Education on STDS’s.

The bright morning sun was a welcome change for all the Eldorian’s. What was an even more welcome change were the new changes in the land. Like the new royal public service exam through which one could qualify to work in the ministries. The top three winners would even to work directly under the ministers or assigned high positions in under ministries.

The announcement about the exam was reported in the news and announced in the newspapers.

In a small cafe near a large hospital, men and women were gathered in groups, discussing the exam.

"Is it true that it doesn’t discriminate between men an women?" A woman asked.

"Yes." An excited seventeen year old girl answered vibrantly. "My father has already changed his mind about marrying me off next year. He says that if I can get a job in the ministries or a any other government office, I can decide what I want to do with my life."

A carriage driver that was chewing on a long strip of green candy which looked like grass sneered. "Why does a girl need such a job? You should just get married and raise a family. Men and women competing for the same jobs is demeaning."

He had just finished making the statement which was ugly in the ears of many of the women in the little cafe when another piece of breaking news was shared.

"Lady Esme Maximus has been appointed as the first woman minister in the new empire. She will be the minister of women and gender affairs."

"A minister for women, would you look at that! the ridiculousness continues." The carriage driver sneered. He would have spat on the ground if it was possible but he was inside a cafe and hygiene was emphasized in all places that cooked and served anything edible.

A department of health and sanitation had been set up to inspect restaurants, cafes, taverns, bars and even street stalls.

Despite the ugly remarks made by the carriage driver, the women were glad. This was the sign that women women could also soar to the highest offices.

Out of excitement, they shared ideas on what the ministry would be responsible for and how it would help them.

"Does this mean only women can work in a ministry for women?" A man asked.

The carriage driver snorted. "This is a bad idea I tell you. Women wear born to bear children and take care of their homes. These new idea will ruin our society. No woman needs an education or a job."

He earned himself more than a few glares. They came even from some of his fellow men.

"Women can hold up half the sky, the crown princess said this." Seventeen year old Riley Finnegan said with pride. "The achievements of the crown princess, mage Mauve and other female mages in the reunion of Eldoria are widely spread. To belittle them would be foolish."

Sigrid happened to be passing by the cafe and she overheard what Riley said. Taking two steps inside, she paused by a table of a bewildered old couple that was having breakfast and she clapped her hands. "Well said."

"Cu...Cu cu...crown..." The old man got to his feet and stammered. He was so excited that words were failing him.

Sigrid smiled at him and he sat back down, powerless with legs trembling. His wife sent Sigrid an apologetic smile after greeting her politely.

Riley meanwhile had turned around she froze for five seconds and then screamed. In the meantime, other guests in the cafe had also noticed the crown princess and they were eager to greet her.

News of her presence in the small cafe had already spread to the kitchen and even the cooks had hurried out to get a glimpse at her.

"The ministry for women and gender affairs will not just cater to women. It also exists to help men that are disadvantaged, the old, the weak, children and more. It is important that you all educate yourselves on what the different ministries do before jumping to false conclusions." She tilted her head and looked at the carriage driver.

He ducked behind a woman and hid away from her gaze which she found ironic. If he thought so little of women then why hide behind woman?

She engaged in one more minute of a meet and greet and then went to the hospital to meet doctor Mitchell Quinton the second, the son of Lord Quinton.

He was expecting her and she found him outside, waiting with three other doctors, a team of nurses and a young girl that was holding flowers in her hands. The welcome she received surprised her. They welcomed her as if she had come for an official ceremony.

He had even invited reporters over to take pictures and cover the visit on the news later on.

"Doctor Mitchell, this is a surprise." She said with an appreciative smile.

She accepted the flowers from the girl and gave her a hug. Christie took the flowers from Sigrid and carried them. More greetings were exchanged between Sigrid’s group and the hospital team and then they moved inside.

"We are very honored that you are here crown princess." Doctor Mitchell said excitedly. "As you can see, the hospital is well taken care of and all patients are tended to in time unless there is a situation of overcrowding. All the doctors here are qualified and so are the nurses. The donation which we get from the royal family...."

"Mitchell." Sigrid paused her steps, put a hand on his arm and said, "Take a deep breath and calm down. I am not here for an inspection, I simply came to share some knowledge with the doctors and nurses and I hope that you will pass it on.

I came to see you because you are one of the most qualified doctors and teachers of medicine in the empire. You often treat patients for free and donate money to feed the families of dead soldiers. You do not even charge your students for the classes you teach. You have a good heart, a man like you is a lucky find in the world."

Doctor Mitchell blushed, which they could not make much sense of.

"Your hospital seems to be the most preferred destination for Eldorian women in the capital. This makes me believe that your team is very capable and caring. There is no better place to start the education of sexually transmitted diseases."

Doctor Mitchell’s mouth fell partially open.

Sigrid did not wait for him to gather his wits, she walked to the small hall where classes were taught and Mauve started hanging up charts with animated images and cartoon like handwriting.

As doctors, nurses, reporters and interested people that were in the hospital filled up the small hall, Sigrid clapped her hands like she did when she was teaching the students in her class.

"Silence, be quiet as you settle into your seats. I have only two hours here and I hope that we utilize them to the maximum."

A reporter raised a hand and Sigrid said, "I will not be answering any questions unrelated to the subject we are here to discuss."

The disappointed reporter lowered his hand.