Chapter 792 Is this really her biological mother?

The next day, Cheng Wanwan had no classes scheduled, so she went to the Honglu Temple.

Despite being a sixth-rank official, she rarely visited the Court of State Ceremonial. While others came to work every day, she only came when she thought of it.

However, every time she came, Lord Zhang was overjoyed and had people serve her the best tea and water.

"I heard that the students at Xiao Qin Academy are quite unruly," Lord Zhang said, mentioning the recent big news in the capital. "However, under Madam Sui's discipline, they have all become quite well-behaved. Who would have thought that Madam Sui also has the talent of a teacher?"

The foreign language teachers at Xiao Qin University were all sent from the Court of State Ceremonial. After they returned, they sighed and begged Lord Zhang to replace them.

While sighing and lamenting, he also praised Madam Sui's actions at the school, his admiration growing stronger with each word.

Lord Zhang couldn't help but sigh, "Madam Sui really knows everything; it's as if there's nothing she can't do."

I really don't understand why the differences between people are so great.

I really want to twist Mrs. Sui's head off and put it on my own neck...

Cheng Wanwan felt a chill run down her spine from Lord Zhang's gaze, so she quickly changed the subject, saying, "In another month, the royal family of Asab will arrive in the capital. I wonder what arrangements the Court of State Ceremonial has made?"

"Naturally, we will receive them according to the standards and courtesy due to royalty," Lord Zhang said solemnly. "In the past two or three years, the exchanges between the Kingdom of Asab and the Kingdom of Dayu have become increasingly close, resulting in many merchants traveling between the two places, and the farms, towns, and counties along the way have also been stimulated... Receiving the royal family of Asab is of great significance in stabilizing relations between the two countries..."

Cheng Wanwan nodded: "The Assab royal family has come from afar, and they will surely bring back many products on their return journey. I suggest that the Court of State Ceremonial publish a booklet introducing the products of the Great Yu Kingdom..."

The two immediately began discussing the booklet. This booklet was not only for the royal family, but also for the merchants of the Asab Kingdom... Therefore, the products listed in the booklet had to be the most abundant items in the Great Yu Kingdom, and they could not be careless.

Cheng Wanwan spent most of the day at the Honglu Temple before finally finalizing the contents of the booklet.

In another month, Asab's people will come to the capital. After receiving the foreign guests, she can return to Dahe Town.

As Cheng Wanwan left the palace, she encountered two ladies at the palace gate.

Having attended several palace banquets, she naturally recognized the two women and stepped forward with a smile to greet them: "Lady of the Marquis of Huainan, Lady Pang."

Madam Pang is Pang Jie's mother, and the Lady of Huainan is Li Jian's mother. The two families live right next door and have a very good relationship. They do everything together. Li Jian and Pang Jie are the same age and grew up together, so their relationship is even closer.

The couple's son was a troublemaker in his class, but the two ladies were relatively mild-mannered.

"Oh, it's Lady Sui." Lady Huainan was overjoyed. "I've been thinking of visiting Lady Sui's residence, but I know she's very busy. She has to manage the affairs of the Court of State Ceremonial, teach at the girls' school, and now she's also teaching at Xiao Qin University. I'm really embarrassed to come here since I've run into her today. How about I treat her to a meal at a restaurant?"

Madam Pang reminded her, "Don't forget, we still need to go to the palace to pay our respects to the Empress Dowager."

"Oh, right, right, right." Lady Huainan slapped her forehead. "Then how about we have dinner together again tomorrow?"

Cheng Wanwan politely declined, saying, "I have classes at Xiao Qin University tomorrow, so I can only appreciate your kind offer."

"That's such a pity." Lady Huainan paused, hesitated for a long time, and finally spoke, "My son Li Jian is also studying at Xiao Qin University. I wonder how he is doing?"

Madam Pang was initially quite calm, but when her son was mentioned, she couldn't help but say, "My unfilial son is inherently unruly and disobedient. If he goes against Madam Sui, Madam Sui will scold him and beat him as she sees fit. As long as it helps him become successful, even if she cripples my Pang family, she won't blame Madam Sui."

Cheng Wanwan: "..."

Is this really her biological mother? Or is she a wicked stepmother...?

Judging from this, Pang Jie must have been beaten a lot at home. Even under the violent control of his parents, he didn't turn over a new leaf. If this teacher really dares to hit him, she'll probably make another enemy.

While corporal punishment can produce talented individuals, it is not suitable for all children.

"My Jian'er is a bit weak. You can scold him, but please don't lay a hand on him. Every time his father does, the child falls seriously ill..." Lady Huainan sighed. "When he was ten years old, he jumped into the water to save someone in the dead of winter, and he's had a chronic cold ever since. Although it's getting closer to summer, we still can't be careless... Because the child is so weak, his father and I haven't been so strict with him. Who would have thought that he'd become more and more unruly as he grows up..."

Cheng Wanwan's fingers twitched slightly: "When he was ten years old, he jumped into the water to save someone. Did that person come back to life?"

"Of course he was saved," Lady Marquis of Huainan said with a smile. "The fourth young master of the Zhou family has grown up now. Apart from being a little weak, he has no major health problems."

Cheng Wanwan nodded to indicate that she understood. The three exchanged pleasantries for a while before saying goodbye to each other.

On the way back, several ideas came to her mind.

The next morning, before dawn, Zhao Sidan got up and practiced martial arts in the yard. Now that he no longer needed to study hard, he put martial arts first.

"Good morning, Mom." Zhao Sidan stopped what he was doing and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "You've been getting up very early these past few days."

Cheng Wanwan felt somewhat embarrassed.

In the children's eyes, she must be a lazybones who always sleeps until the sun is high in the sky.

But after arriving in the capital, there were always one annoying thing or another that forced her to get up early to prepare.

Granny Qi brought out a sumptuous breakfast. After the mother and son finished eating, one went to the capital to attend court, and the other went to Xiao Qin University.

By the time the carriage arrived at the school gate, it was already broad daylight. The sun rose from the east, casting golden rays across the earth, and a new day began.

It was still early before class, so Cheng Wanwan went straight to the teachers' office area.

As she walked in, she saw Dr. Tao instructing someone to post yesterday's points leaderboard. She glanced at it and her expression immediately turned serious: "Pang Jie, Li Jian, and the other four didn't attend class all day yesterday?"

Dr. Tao looked worried: "I asked the students who are on good terms with them, and they said that the six of them slept in the dormitory all day. Yesterday afternoon, the Prince came by and, after hearing about this, left four imperial guards behind, saying that after the six of them woke up, they would be tied up and beaten... Madam Sui, I am only a sixth-rank doctor, and I dare not lay a hand on those young noblemen. If I were to break them, I would not be able to pay for it even with ten lives."

Cheng Wanwan tugged at the corner of her lips.

These spoiled brats have been beaten enough at home, yet what's the result? They continue to be spoiled brats.

In other words, corporal punishment is completely ineffective against this group of people.

“As the headmaster of Xiao Qin Academy, Your Highness holds a real position,” Cheng Wanwan said with a frown. “You only come here every few days, and when you do come, you just sit back and do nothing. This can’t go on forever.”

She left the capital about a month later. If she left, the university would have no one to manage it and would eventually close down.

This school also represents a significant part of her hard work, and she certainly doesn't want to be defeated by the King of Qin.