"I see. If there were no imperial power and no longer a system of succession, there would be no pressure for offspring to inherit the throne, but..."
Zhou Renjun was initially delighted, but quickly hesitated and asked, "But as a man, does the Crown Prince truly not want to have his own offspring?"
The laws of the Dasheng Dynasty stipulated that men who had no offspring by the age of forty could take concubines, which illustrates people's obsession with continuing the family line.
In this era, almost no man would willingly choose to have no descendants.
“I don’t have much of an obsession with children. On the contrary, after spending so much time in the treacherous palace, the most precious thing is to find someone I can entrust my whole heart to.”
Zhao Xuanheng held Zhou Yueshan's hand and said gently, "In addition, An'an and I have agreed to adopt Xiao Shitou as our godson. He is my savior and a good child. I believe he will definitely be a filial son in the future."
"Yes, Little Stone is definitely a good person. He is also very talented in his studies. He will surely be able to bring honor to the family in the future," Yun Hongcheng said with certainty.
"Your Highness, are you really sure?"
Zhou Renjun was happy that his daughter had found a good home, but he still couldn't quite believe it.
“Lord Zhou, if you can do it, you must believe that I can do it too,” Zhao Xuanheng said solemnly.
Zhou Renjun was taken aback for a moment, then exchanged a glance with the prefect's wife and smiled with relief. "Alright, alright, I'll trust you this time. But if you ever change your mind, I hope you'll consider our marital bond and not hurt her. Send her back here; this will always be An'an's home."
“That day will never come,” Zhao Xuanheng said firmly.
With the most important matter resolved, everyone mobilized in unison to prepare for the uprising.
Ten years later
Dasheng Dynasty, Ji Mansion.
"Mom, we're back!"
Just as Yun Zhourong was about to read the letter sent from the capital, two children, one big and one small, carrying small schoolbags and holding hands, ran in quickly.
The older one is a boy, around eight or nine years old, with delicate features. Although his face is still quite young, you can already see his handsomeness.
The girl was around five or six years old, with delicate features, bright eyes and white teeth, and was incredibly beautiful.
These two are the children of Yun Zhourong and Ji Minxiu.
"Jin'an, Jinyan, you're back."
Yun Zhourong hugged the two children tightly, then took out a handkerchief to wipe their sweat, and said gently, "What good thing happened today that makes you so happy?"
"Mommy, I've become the class monitor!" Ji Jinyan proudly showed off her class monitor badge.
"Wow, our Yan Yan is so amazing! She's so talented!" Upon hearing this, Yun Zhourong immediately smiled and offered encouragement and affirmation.
After ten years of development, the girls' schools in Qiongzhou have become deeply rooted in people's hearts. Under mandatory requirements, every household, regardless of gender, is required to receive three years of compulsory education.
Kindergarten admissions are based on individual circumstances, but after the age of seven, both boys and girls must attend school for three years to receive basic literacy training.
For the past three years, not only is schooling free, but if you live on campus, your meals will also be provided free of charge.
Therefore, even though many families complained because they were poor and unwilling to lose their labor force, they still allowed their children to go to school because it was free, and it did not cause much resistance.
Kindergartens, on the other hand, are privately funded and are mostly attended by children from wealthy families.
These children received their early education, and coupled with their affluent family backgrounds, they became the main force in passing on modern learning.
Yun Zhourong's children naturally belong to the latter category, so even though they are only five years old, they are already attending kindergarten.
This year is also Ji Jinyan's first year of school. It's only been a short time since the start of the semester, and it's the time to elect class officers.
Yun Zhourong did not pull any strings, so she was able to become class monitor entirely because of Ji Jinyan's own abilities and personal charm.
This is indeed commendable.
"Mommy, I think going to school is so much fun, and I've made so many new friends. But why do some kids cry and refuse to go to school?"
Ji Jinyan tilted her head in confusion, her big eyes blinking, which melted the heart of Yun Zhourong, the old mother.
He reached out and patted her head, explaining, "Because every child has a different personality, those who like going to school like our Yan Yan are a minority."
Ji Minxiu had also told her about this, saying that most children experience some adjustment difficulties when they first go to school.
However, some children are naturally inclined to enjoy reading and will be very enthusiastic when they go to school.
Ji Jinyan was fortunate enough to belong to the latter category.
Not only has she been very interested in books since she was a child, but even on her first day of kindergarten, while other children were crying and clinging to their parents, she just smiled, waved her phone, and walked into the school without looking back.
This made Ji Minxiu, the father, feel disappointed for a long time, thinking that his daughter was too independent and no longer attached to him.
This left her both amused and exasperated.
"Why don't you like reading? Reading is so good! Books are so interesting, and the stories inside are even more interesting."
Ji Jinyan's little brain couldn't understand it, because for her, there was nothing more interesting in the world than reading.
"Well, because everyone has different preferences. For example, your brother likes to catch bugs, but you're afraid of them. It's the same principle," Yun Zhourong explained after thinking for a moment.
"Ah, Yan Yan really hates bugs, Yan Yan understands."
Hearing this, Ji Jinyan nodded quickly, and then said, "But why go to school if you don't like it? If Yan Yan doesn't like insects, she shouldn't catch them."
"Yes, because reading is a good thing, it's good for their future. Children don't understand yet, so they need adults to guide them," Yun Zhourong explained patiently.
"Oh, I see..." Ji Jinyan nodded, seemingly understanding.
What are you talking about?
Just then, a cheerful and magnetic male voice rang out from outside the door.
"Father!"
Upon seeing Ji Minxiu, Ji Jinyan immediately rushed into his arms like a swallow returning to its nest.
"Hey, that's a good girl. How was school today?"
Ji Minxiu squatted down, easily picked up the little girl, and affectionately nuzzled her face.
Since it was the little girl's first year of school, both parents were quite attentive to her feelings.
"Hahaha, Daddy's beard is so annoying..." Ji Jinyan kept dodging as the stubble pricked her. "Mommy, help me, help me!"
"Alright, alright, stop teasing her." Yun Zhourong patted Ji Minxiu's shoulder in annoyance.
"Alright, alright, Father was wrong. Please forgive Father, okay?" Ji Minxiu then smiled and put the little girl down.
"Hmph, since Father has apologized, then I'll reluctantly forgive you!"
Ji Jinyan then put her hands on her hips, tilted her head back, and said arrogantly.
"Ha ha ha ha…"
His quirky and mischievous appearance made the couple laugh.
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