Wan Ziyan paused for a moment, then her expression softened. "Pingping, An'an, you can't be so unruly~"

An'an pouted and said, "Mom said we're children, still young, so we don't need to follow so many rules."

Upon hearing this, Wan Ziyan looked up at Wan Qiqi.

Wan Qiqi tried to escape, but couldn't get away. She could only chuckle and say, "Second Brother, don't argue with kids! They're still young. If they're bound by rules, they won't have any fun!"

"Besides, they grew up in a mountain village, so it's not unusual for them to be unruly."

Wan Ziyan raised an eyebrow. "It's because of your way of educating children that they've become like this."

He walked to the table and put down the book. "Since you've put Pingping in the academy, she should behave like a student there. She mustn't be fooling around and get a beating."

Wan Qiqi, resting her chin on her hand, asked, "If I can't learn it, I'll get a beating?"

"Yes, I brought it today. You must study it well, or don't blame your brother for being ruthless." Wan Ziyan said, taking out a ruler and placing it on the table.

Wan Qiqi's smile vanished instantly, and she said to the little monkey who came in through the door, "Come here quickly, Master Wan is going to teach you to read and write! If you don't study hard, you'll get a spanking!"

Wan Ziyan looked up in surprise, seemingly not expecting the little monkey to be there as well.

Taking advantage of the moment, Wan Qiqi got up and walked out, almost losing her shoes in the process.

Wan Ziyan looked slightly helpless, but did not chase after them. He just frowned and sighed.

How could he possibly feel at ease?

If she really leaves, what will happen if she is deceived because of her illiteracy?

Wan Qiqi knew he wanted to leave, which is why she escaped from studying and learning to read.

She sat at the top of the stairs, staring blankly at the courtyard.

In the past, she had advised Wan Ziyan to take the imperial examinations so that he could marry the woman he loved.

But now, she doesn't want Wan Ziyan to go!

She would rather Wan Ziyan teach peacefully at the academy than have him get involved in the power struggles of the court.

It is said that "serving a ruler is like serving a tiger!"

If you were under the emperor's nose, you could easily lose your life.

She didn't want to see her brother get caught up in the vortex and ultimately lose his life.

Wan Qiqi was a little confused. What should she do?