"This expense is quite a lot for an ordinary family. If Your Highness can be more frugal, it will be enough for your daily expenses."
Upon hearing Shen Jintang's words, Gu Zhixing felt a wave of dizziness wash over him, as if a thousand alpacas were galloping through his mind, and he almost wanted to just crash his head against the wall and die.
Shen Jintang didn't care whether he could accept it or not, but turned to Mr. Wang and gently reminded him, "Mr. Wang, let's begin the lesson."
Mr. Wang nodded slightly, then cleared his throat and began to teach today's lesson.
Seeing that Mr. Wang had begun his lecture, Gu Zhixing could only suppress his doubts for the time being and sit down to listen to Mr. Wang's lecture.
However, he overestimated his patience.
In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he felt that Mr. Wang's voice was like a distant buzzing, as if it were a lullaby.
His eyelids grew heavier and heavier, almost closing completely, and drowsiness washed over him like a tide, making him doze off.
But Shen Jintang did not let him go.
Her gaze was sharp as she stared intently at Gu Zhixing, occasionally waking him up until he finally managed to listen to all the tasks assigned for the day. Only then did she nod slightly and let him go back to rest.
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The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, it was already time for lessons to begin at the mansion.
However, Gu Zhixing remained lying in bed, breathing evenly, sound asleep, showing no sign of getting up.
He usually sleeps until late morning, let alone after studying so late last night. Given his temperament, he will definitely need to catch up on sleep this morning.
"master."
Liu Huo seemed to have learned his lesson this time and acted much more cleverly.
Instead of his usual cautious persuasion, he brought over a basin of cold water and placed it steadily in front of Shen Jintang.
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