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Chapter 1839: Chapter 1839: Mr. Zhou
Zhou Shuren stopped and waited, inexplicably feeling his eyes reddening. Look, this is the imperial family influenced by him. Even if he leaves, the country will still develop positively.
The Imperial Grandson did not stop walking. The little fellow reached out and grabbed the somewhat withered big hand, tilting his head, "Marquis Zhou, I want to visit the Hou Residence."
Zhou Shuren looked down into the child’s bright eyes, his hand gently holding the chubby small hand, "Alright."
Saying this, he ignored the somewhat shocked looks from his colleagues and walked towards the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince took his son’s other hand, and turned his head slightly to say in a low voice, "This child bothered the emperor quite a bit yesterday, and was too excited to sleep until late. He has been waiting here before the morning assembly ended, fearing I might deceive him."
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "The Grandson is very clever."
He genuinely liked the Imperial Grandson. He watched this child grow up, always remembering that the child first called him. Not only for the country’s future but also because of this child, he wanted to live a few more years.
The Imperial Grandson was particularly excited today. After understanding many things, he wished to visit the Zhou Hou Residence as his grandfather had said. Grandfather said the Zhou Hou Residence was built by his great-grandfather with silver and was the ancestral home of his great-grandmother’s family. Finally, he could visit as a guest.
The excited Imperial Grandson couldn’t help but hop twice, the upward curve of his lips irrepressible.
The Crown Prince was also infected by his son’s emotions, speaking joyfully, "This child is livelier than I was as a kid."
Zhou Shuren was surprised, "Does the Crown Prince still remember his childhood?"
The Crown Prince nodded, "I remember, at that time, my father was still the Crown Prince, and I was very sensible and well-behaved."
His grandfather also liked him very much. Unfortunately, grandfather was the founding king and was very busy, unable to spend time with him. At that time, his father didn’t have as good an upbringing environment as he did, so he understood he needed to be obedient and rarely behaved recklessly.
But his son was different. Even when he was a baby, he was often held by his father, growing up half of the time in the palace with his father and himself caring for him, making him brave and lively.
Zhou Shuren also recalled the scene when he first met the Crown Prince, who was sensible from an early age.
The Crown Prince continued, "I’ll trouble the lady over at the Hou Residence to entertain this child."
Zhou Shuren smiled, "My wife has often heard me speak of the Imperial Grandson and has always looked forward to meeting him."
The Crown Prince trusted the Zhou Hou Residence more than the Shangguan family. He never let his son stay long in the Shangguan house, even during Mr. Shangguan’s grand birthday celebrations; he took his son away after a short sit-down.
Zhou Shuren walked away with the Crown Prince, leaving behind the ministers in the court, their emotions mixed with various flavors.
Members of the Shangguan family exchanged a glance. From the birth of the Grandson until now, they completely understood the royal family did not want the Grandson to be close to his maternal family. The current Crown Prince stays away from the Wen family, and the Imperial Grandson stays away from the Shangguan family. No surprise, the royal family will continue this path.
Mr. Wen tightened his lips, and Mr. Qi said, "We still need your help."
Mr. Wen frowned and then relaxed, long prepared, nothing to hesitate about, "Hmm."
The kin of the Zhou Hou Residence exchanged eye contact, pleased with the royal family’s trust in Zhou Shuren. The better the Hou Residence, the more beneficial it was to them.
At the Girls Academy, Yu Jiao was a teacher. Yes, she wasn’t there to study but to serve as a teacher.
The Zhou Hou Residence’s education for children was comprehensive, with a broad knowledge base for both boys and girls. The Academy’s courses included literacy and arithmetic, as well as music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, along with foreign languages and some Western sciences.
Foreign languages and Western sciences were not mandatory subjects, and enrolled girls could choose according to their interests.
Yu Jiao was invited by the Eldest Princess to teach, specializing in foreign languages and Western sciences, giving one lesson a day, each lasting an hour. Yu Jiao enjoyed quite a relaxed time at the Academy.
Every month, she received a salary, as she was a specially appointed teacher. With few women skilled in foreign languages and Western sciences, Yu Jiao earned ten taels of silver a month.
The Girls Academy was different from the general Academy, with higher tuition fees and self-sufficient with surplus, whereas the Academy struggled to balance income and expenses, largely due to different student demographics.
Most students enrolling in the Girls Academy were daughters of officials or noble families. Family assets were modest at the bare minimum for those who could send their daughters there.
Yu Jiao’s classes were very popular; her lively and witty nature, along with her identity, easily impressed others. The noble girls at the Academy adored her.
After a class, Yu Jiao was about to leave with her textbook when a little girl blocked her path. The seven-year-old with a chubby, particularly cute appearance was Dong Yaya.
Dong Yaya took a candy from her pouch, "This is a new candy from a foreign shop. I think the teacher would like it."
Yu Jiao wasn’t particularly fond of sweets, but she reached out to pat Dong Yaya’s head, "Keep it for yourself; the teacher cannot accept it."
This door must remain closed. Many students fawned over her for their benefit, keenly aware of those who hoped to ride on her reputation.
Dong Yaya was visibly disappointed, purely wanting to please the teacher, "But my brother really loves sweets."
Yu Jiao smiled, "That’s because your brother is still young."
"Not at all, my brother is eighteen and took the Spring Imperial Examination this year."
Yu Jiao, "Then it’s merely a matter of personal preference. Alright, you should head to your next class and not be late."
Dong Yaya could only watch as the teacher left, her friend approaching afterward. Dong Yaya sighed, "I really like Teacher Zhou. It would be nice if Teacher Zhou could be my sister-in-law."
The little girl from the Tong family blinked her big eyes, "I knew you had ulterior motives. Don’t tell your classmates. Teacher Zhou is very popular."
Dong Yaya, "I’m anxious because I know it. Hmph! Some young masters in the capital claim to come to pick up their sisters after school, but their intentions are hardly pure."
The little girl from the Tong family smiled with bent eyebrows, "Are you still cross with your brother?"
"Yes, he even refuses to come to pick me up."
The little girl from the Tong family, "Your brother’s temper puts Teacher Zhou in an awkward spot."
Dong Yaya glared, "My brother is just a little domineering, but he cares for me a lot in private."
"Can a sister and wife be the same?"
The little girl from the Tong family bore the look of someone experienced, her expression amusing.
Yu Jiao had no idea a student was trying to find her a match. Returning to the teachers’ room, she saw her sister-in-law sitting in her seat, "Sister-in-law, did you need something from me?"
Shao Ting nodded, "I just received news that my sister-in-law has given birth. I need to go see her. Can you handle the Academy affairs for me now that your classes are over?"
Yu Jiao asked, "Did she have a boy or a girl?"
Shao Ting smiled, "A girl."
Yu Jiao also smiled, "Sister Jiang Ling now has a full house with both a boy and a girl."
Shao Ting was happy for her brother and sister-in-law but spoke with concern, "Giving birth consecutively is not good for her health. I won’t be at ease until I see her personally."
Yu Jiao urged her, "Sister-in-law, hurry and go!"
"Alright."
Following that, Shao Ting laid out the Academy matters and left. Exiting the Academy, she signaled for the carriage to speed up.