Ning said nonchalantly, "Your parents sent you to study in Tai'an so that you could achieve some academic success. In the future, this Marquis's mansion will be handed over to you."

Xu Hua said earnestly, "It is precisely because I will have to shoulder such responsibilities in the future that I must study hard and see more things that I have never seen before. Mother, how can we ensure that this huge Marquis's mansion can continue to serve as a safe haven for the brothers and sisters in the family? As the person in charge, I must understand many principles and know many ways of management."

The crown prince was surprised that his son had learned so much after being away for a few years, and asked with great interest, "Did your elder brother teach you all of this?"

Xu Hua shook his head and said, "No, it's what I thought of myself. Everyone has their own responsibilities. I'm different from others. My second uncle specially hired a teacher who is good at management to give me a few lessons. I figured these things out myself. Father, you and Mother can rest assured. With you and Grandfather setting an example, I will never disgrace our Yongning Marquis's Mansion."

When it was time to sleep that night, the young master tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. Ning Shi was kept awake by his noise, so she sat up and asked him what was wrong.

The prince put his arm behind his head and said to Lady Ning very seriously, "I feel like I'm a pretty useless person now."

Ning was startled by these words and said cautiously, "Young Master, what are you saying?"

The prince turned over and said to Ning Shi, "Back when my uncle forced me to study, it was very painful. He taught me many principles bit by bit, breaking them down for me. I was very resistant to it, and after passing the imperial examination, I never studied again. I still remember my uncle's disappointed look. Do you think it's too late for me to pick up my books again now?"