After a while, the Ninth Prince opened his eyes, shook his sleeves and straightened his clothes, and lightly left a sentence: "Alright, what kind of things are you serving? It's not comfortable at all. You need to practice more when you get back. This prince is going to class."

Qi Qi put the cushion back and went downstairs with him. Chen Dianji was still sleeping, and the Ninth Prince didn't even look at him before going straight out.

Qi Qi didn't sleep at noon and started feeling sleepy in the afternoon. He stayed sleepy for an hour or so. Chen Dianji explained the meaning of several dozen words, and finally couldn't help but ask, "But you didn't sleep well last night. Do you want to rest for a while longer?"

Children are indeed prone to sleepiness, and eunuchs don't have to take the imperial examinations. Chen Dianji, who had been instructed by Qi Defu beforehand, originally thought it was too indulgent, but seeing Qi Qi nodding his head, he couldn't help but say it.

Qi Qi immediately said, "Thank you, Chen Dianji! Chen Dianji is the best!"

After saying that, he ran upstairs and fell asleep. The sun was hot outside, and the sounds of training could be heard from the indoor training ground not far away.

Chen Dianji continued to flip through the books, enriching his knowledge.

...

After Chen Dianji understood the side effects of Qi Qi's "photographic memory," he taught in more detail. Fearing that Qi Qi might not be able to understand, he would test him again after learning ten characters.

He wasn't greedy for more; after learning a hundred characters, he laid out paper and pen and taught Qi Qi to write down the characters he had learned.

Children often lack the strength in their hands, and even if they hold the grip correctly, they may not be able to write very well when they first start learning.

Chen Dianji had prepared himself too early. Qi Qi's lack of coordination was not only evident when making large movements, but also when writing.

Chen Dianji demonstrated twice while holding the little chubby hand, then let go: "Try it again."

Qi Qi held his breath and focused his mind before putting pen to paper again.

Chen Dianji pressed his temples in worry. He had already tried ten times, but the clump of black caterpillars on the paper was still so unsightly...

Although I'm a beginner, how could it be... so strange?

Qi Qi gave an awkward but polite smile.

Chen Dianji: "It's alright. Practicing calligraphy is not something that can be accomplished in a day. As long as you put in the hard work, it won't be too bad."

At 6:20 PM, Xiao Pingzi, who had avoided the princes' rush hour, came to pick up Qi Qi from school.

Qi Qi saw that there were also young eunuchs on the road, walking in twos and threes, all close to the wall, so he said, "Xiao Pingzi, what were you and Xiao Anzi doing while I was teaching?"

Xiaopingzi said, "The head steward has arranged for us to do sweeping and cleaning work in the steward's courtyard. When you are not around, we will also help out in the kitchen."

Qi Qi said, "You're not just taking me to and from school?"

Xiaopingzi hesitated for a moment and said, "There are many people in the palace, but the place is also big. Besides those in His Majesty's palace and other palaces, there are also eunuchs and palace maids who already have fixed jobs in various departments. There are not enough people to allocate to other places. Servants who do not have fixed jobs are doing several jobs at the same time."