boyutpedia Chapter 270 Maintenance
Chapter 270 Maintenance
Learning
As dawn broke, soft light streamed through the carved window lattice into Jiang Liushen and Jia Xiaoyan's bedroom. Their youngest son, Jiang Nian'en, rolled over in his warm bed, a sweet smile on his innocent face, still fast asleep. Jia Xiaoyan quietly got up, walked to the window, and drew back the curtains, letting more sunlight into the room.
"Today is the day En'er goes to the Royal Academy, she can't be late," Jia Xiaoyan said softly, her eyes full of tenderness and expectation.
Jiang Liushen also sat up, looking at his youngest son on the bed, feeling a mix of emotions: "Time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, En'er is already three years old and of school age."
The two women quietly began preparing clothes for Jiang Nian'en. Jia Xiaoyan took out a brand-new brocade robe, embroidered with delicate cloud patterns, and trimmed with soft fur at the collar and cuffs, making it both warm and luxurious. Jiang Liushen, meanwhile, was tidying up a small schoolbag, which contained brand-new books, pens, ink, paper, and inkstones.
With everything ready, Jia Xiaoyan gently sat down on the edge of the bed and tenderly stroked Jiang Nian'en's cheek: "En'er, wake up. Today we're going to the Royal Academy to meet lots of new friends."
Jiang Nian'en rubbed her sleepy eyes, groggily opened them, and saw her parents in front of her. A sweet smile appeared on her face: "Dad, Mom, I'm going to school now?"
"Yes, my little darling, get up and get dressed," Jia Xiaoyan said with a smile, her eyes full of affection.
Jiang Nian'en excitedly climbed out of bed, letting his parents dress him. After he was dressed, he twirled around in front of the mirror a few times and happily exclaimed, "I look so handsome!"
Jiang Liushen and Jia Xiaoyan couldn't help but laugh as they looked at their adorable son. After breakfast, the family headed towards the Royal Academy together.
The Royal Academy, situated on the east side of the palace, is an imposing building. Its grand entrance, adorned with exquisite carvings, exudes royal majesty. At this moment, a large number of parents have gathered at the academy entrance to drop off their children, who are dressed in brand-new clothes, their faces beaming with excitement and curiosity.
Jiang Liushen and Jia Xiaoyan led Jiang Nian'en into the school, where a teacher immediately came to greet them. The teacher, dressed in a long robe and holding a book, had a kind face: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, welcome to the school where the young prince is studying."
Jiang Liushen bowed and said, "Master, you are too kind. My son hopes that you will teach him more."
The teacher smiled and nodded: "The young prince is intelligent and will surely achieve great things in the future."
Just then, Jiang Youan arrived at the school with his younger brother, Jiang Xiaobao. As soon as Jiang Xiaobao saw Jiang Nian'en, he excitedly ran over: "Little brother, we can play together again!"
Jiang Nian'en smiled happily: "Brother!"
The two little ones held hands and chatted excitedly. Jiang Youan walked up to Jiang Liushen and Jia Xiaoyan, bowed, and said, "Father, Mother."
Jiang Liushen smiled and said, "You'an, it's been a long time. It seems Xiaobao has reached school age."
Jiang Youan nodded and said, "Yes, I hope he can study hard here and make something of himself in the future."
Just as everyone was talking, a commotion suddenly broke out in the classroom. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw an older child reaching out to snatch a book from another child's hand. The child whose book was taken was terrified and started crying loudly.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Xiaobao immediately rushed over: "Why did you take his things? Give them back to him!"
The child glanced at Jiang Xiaobao and said disdainfully, "I'm not going to return it. What can you do to me?"
Jiang Xiaobao's face turned red with anger, but he didn't know what to do. At this moment, Jiang Youan walked over quickly, his expression serious: "Young master, it is not the act of a gentleman to snatch other people's things. Please return the book to its owner."
The child looked at Jiang Youan's cold face and felt a little scared, but still stubbornly said, "Why should I listen to you?"
Jiang Youan frowned slightly, about to speak, when Jiang Liushen also walked over. His voice was deep and authoritative: "The Royal Academy is a sacred place for learning. How dare you be so presumptuous here? If you still don't know the rules, please leave."
The child's face turned ashen. He glanced at the stern gazes of the people around him, and reluctantly returned the book to the other child before slinking away.
Jiang Xiaobao walked up to Jiang Youan, took his hand, and said, "Brother, thank you."
Jiang Youan patted Jiang Xiaobao's head: "Xiaobao, don't be afraid when you encounter this kind of thing in the future, but you also can't be impulsive. You have to learn to use wisdom to solve problems."
Jiang Xiaobao nodded as if he understood, "I understand, brother."
After calming the two children down, Jiang Liushen and Jia Xiaoyan said goodbye to Jiang Youan and prepared to leave the school. Jiang Nian'en and Jiang Xiaobao watched their parents' departing figures, their eyes filled with a hint of reluctance, but even more so with anticipation for school life.
"Little brother, don't be afraid, your big brother is here." Jiang Xiaobao patted Jiang Nian'en's shoulder and said like a little adult.
Jiang Nian'en nodded vigorously: "Yes, I'm not afraid."
As the school bell rang, the children entered their classrooms, beginning their first day of learning at the Royal Academy. Jiang Youan stood outside the academy, gazing in the direction of the classrooms, silently praying that his younger brothers would achieve academic success and grow up healthy.
In class, the teacher began instructing the children in basic knowledge. Jiang Nian'en and Jiang Xiaobao listened attentively and actively answered the teacher's questions. During recess, the children played on the playground, and Jiang Nian'en accidentally fell and scraped his knee. Jiang Xiaobao immediately ran over and helped Jiang Nian'en up: "Little brother, are you alright?"
Jiang Nian'en's eyes welled up with tears from the pain, but she still bravely said, "I'm fine, Brother Xiaobao."
Jiang Xiaobao took out a handkerchief from his pocket and gently wiped away the dust and bloodstains from Jiang Nian'en's knees: "I'll take you to find the teacher and let him treat your wounds."
Just then, the child who had snatched the book earlier came over again. Looking at Jiang Nian'en's injured knee, he showed no remorse whatsoever and instead mocked her, "Haha, look at you, so careless, so useless."
Jiang Xiaobao immediately glared at him angrily: "How could you say that? If you bully my brother again, I'll tell the teacher!"
The child was intimidated by Jiang Xiaobao's imposing manner and muttered, "Hmph, I'm not afraid of you," before slinking away.
Jiang Xiaobao helped Jiang Nian'en to the teacher's office. When the teacher saw that Jiang Nian'en was injured, he quickly found some herbs to treat his wounds: "Young prince, you must be more careful in the future."
Jiang Nian'en nodded sensibly: "Thank you, teacher. I will be careful."
After treating the wound, Jiang Xiaobao accompanied Jiang Nian'en for a walk on campus, comforting him and telling him not to be afraid of the pain. Jiang Nian'en looked at Jiang Xiaobao, his heart filled with gratitude: "Brother, you're so kind."
Jiang Xiaobao said with a smile, "We are good friends, of course we should take care of each other."
After a day of school, Jiang Liushen and Jia Xiaoyan arrived early at the school gate to wait. Jiang Nian'en saw her parents and immediately ran over, throwing herself into their arms: "Dad, Mom, I was such a good girl today!"
Jiang Liushen smiled and picked up Jiang Nian'en: "My little darling is so sensible. Did you learn anything new at school today?"
Jiang Nian'en excitedly recounted the interesting things that happened in class and the knowledge she had learned, while Jia Xiaoyan listened attentively.