Laughter and cheerful conversation filled the backyard, and the front yard was equally lively.
Today is the first banquet since the Yongning Marquis's mansion returned to power, and many people have come to show their respect, including both scholars and military officers. Zhou Shiyuan even specially invited his former teacher to invite several noble families, the purpose of which was naturally to promote his son's reputation as a 'child prodigy'.
As expected, Zhou Yujie, at only two years old, already showed no trace of childishness in his demeanor and was very well-behaved.
Even those who considered themselves from prestigious families had to admit that Zhou Yujie was very well-educated. Even their two-year-old children couldn't do that, let alone a child from a farming family.
They had initially thought it was somewhat improper for Zhou Shiyuan to bring Zhou Yujie along to pay respects, but now they no longer thought so.
Especially when Zhou Yujie recited several primers word for word, everyone's gaze towards the Zhou father and son changed, and some even wanted to take him as a disciple on the spot.
It's important to understand that children nowadays begin learning to read and write at around three years old, so being able to memorize an elementary book before the age of five is already quite an achievement.
This child is only two years old and can already recite several texts. He must be a prodigy. His future achievements are beyond question.
The front yard was bustling with activity as people praised Zhou Shiyuan for his excellent teaching.
At this moment, Zhou Shiyuan straightened his chest, feeling that the depression and unhappiness of the past few days had finally dissipated.
He knew he had made the right bet. As long as Zhou Yujie could successfully attract attention, his own status would naturally rise as well. After all, he was Zhou Yujie's father, and he was the one who had given him his first education.
Right now, everything is progressing according to his plan, and he even feels that he is not far from being promoted to a high-ranking official position.
At that time, whose approval did he need to be mindful of?
Thinking of this, he glanced disdainfully at the Yuan family father and son, and seeing their displeased expressions, he felt even more pleased.
Suddenly remembering something, he couldn't help but look at Rong Ruo again.
The man remained unruly at the table, occupying two seats and leaning back lazily. He was playing with the white jade cup he had brought and looking at Zhou Yujie thoughtfully.
Thinking of how he had treated his son differently last time, Zhou Shiyuan's expression changed slightly, and he subconsciously pulled his son back a little.
Noticing his actions, Rong Ruo raised his eyelids, glanced at him, and revealed an extremely sarcastic smile before downing the wine in his cup in one gulp.
Zhou Shiyuan's heart skipped a beat, waiting for Rong Ruo to make a move, but today Rong Ruo was very well-behaved.
Aside from ignoring everyone, he didn't do anything inappropriate.
Seeing him like this, everyone gradually felt relieved.
The news from the front yard quickly spread to the back yard. When the women heard about this little prodigy, they all praised him endlessly. Old Madam Zhou's smile deepened, this time from the bottom of her heart.
Upon hearing this news, Yuan's eldest sister-in-law frowned slightly and looked at Yuan Zhao with some worry.
Although the child is now being raised in Yuan Zhao's courtyard, he is not his biological child, and given his precocious intelligence, he will likely never forget his birth mother.
He's making such a statement at such a young age; who knows what will happen in the future?
When Yuan Zhao has his own child, he will probably have no chance of advancement.
Despite her inner worry, Yuan's eldest sister-in-law still offered words of comfort:
"No matter how capable he is, he's just an illegitimate son."
"Zhaozhao, don't worry. Even if things go wrong, you still have your father and your brother. They won't let you or your child suffer any injustice."
Yuan Zhao was taken aback upon hearing this, not expecting that his sister-in-law had thought so far ahead.
She wasn't worried at all, because she wouldn't have children, and she looked down on the Marquis's mansion.
Thinking of this, she chuckled softly and said in a low voice:
"Sister-in-law, there's no need to worry. We don't know what will happen then."
Hearing this, Yuan's eldest sister-in-law felt somewhat relieved, thinking that Yuan Zhao was now behaving very appropriately.
"By the way, how is your mother-in-law?"
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