Chapter 586: Chapter 586: Two Stubborn People
At the entrance of the horse farm, several horse trainers stood respectfully, watching the vehicle slowly stopping at the entrance.
Further inside was an already prepared field.
The children all played to their heart’s content and they proposed to come again during their next holiday.
Su Qingluo, of course, welcomed them warmly, indicating with a wave of her small hand that she would take them to a more beautiful valley for their next outing, eliciting a wave of eager cheers.
With reluctance, the children boarded the ferry to return home, each escorted by their attendants.
Su Qingluo saw off her classmates, and along with the Little Prince, headed home horseback, escorted by three large dogs.
The Little Prince had a great time.
Despite the teasing he endured, which left a slightly unpleasant impression of the three cheeky sisters, his curiosity for new things was unaffected.
Once home, the Little Prince was noticeably preoccupied, eating less than usual and sleeping restlessly.
After fussing for a few days, under Su Qingluo’s deliberate encouragement, he finally let out the truth.
He wanted to go to the Academy with his sister.
A five-and-a-half-year-old child going to school was unheard of, at least in Woniu Village and the surrounding rural areas.
When Su Qingluo heard that the Little Prince wanted to go to school, it took her aback. Her first thought was of the sticky little fellow starting to cry again.
She had already lost to his tears more than once.
With his little mouth pouted and big eyes looking pitifully at you, tears steadily falling down his face.
The feeling — it was heartbreaking to say the least.
Just one look was enough to make you feel guilty, as if you had done something unforgivable.
In the end, out of felt sympathy, she would agree to his wishes.
Going to school was a big deal, she couldn’t make the decision alone, so she had to summon the two Imperial Shadow Guards to discuss the matter with them.
Moving from the peaceful nest of Woniu Village to the noisy Academy would put more pressure on the guards in their mission to protect the Little Prince.
The two Shadow Guards didn’t dare to be careless. That same day they sent a message by carrier pigeon, formally reporting the matter to the Empress.
The Empress was comforted to learn that her son was in good health. She immediately issued a decree awarding the Su Clan with substantial rewards.
As for the matter of schooling, after careful consideration, she did not agree to send her young son to the Academy.
At the Noble Lord’s suggestion, a Female Official with both virtues and skills was dispatched from the Imperial Court to teach the Little Prince at the villa.
At the same time, the Empress also approved to select children of decent character from the nearby counties, who would study alongside the Little Prince as companions.
The Empress’s rewards and decree were promptly dispatched, arriving at the Su House in Mingshui County and the imperial villa across the river coinciding with the Academy’s next holiday.
Su Ziqin and Su Zixuan accepted the Court’s rewards in place of their parents, and their humility and manners were once again praised by the Female Official who delivered the decree.
Meanwhile, in the Imperial Villa, lanterns were hung and banners were raised in a joyous celebration.
The Villa, empty for two years, finally welcomed its true young master. The eagerly waiting Palace Maids and Attendants were thrilled and spirited, looking forward to the arrival of the Little Prince.
The Little Prince’s companions were to be chosen from among the academically outstanding children in nearby towns. These children will attend classes at the Imperial Villa, taught by the Female Official from the Imperial Court.
When this news broke, the entire Xuzhou erupted in excitement.
From the administrative offices to the influential elites, all were interested in sending their children to study alongside the Little Prince.
The Little Prince was intelligent and quick to learn, his literacy skills far outstripping children his age.
At Su Qingluo’s suggestion, The Little Prince’s study companions were selected from children aged seven to nine. These students needed to have a decent academic foundation, otherwise they wouldn’t be able to keep up with the Little Prince’s academic progress.
Dan Hanjie had been managing the Dan Group in China for a long time but also had a horse farm here.
“The main financial area of the Dan Group is in Asia, but the primary family distribution is in the United States. Hanjie had been living here for a long time before taking over the Group. What’s so strange about having a horse farm?”