The dog and the young prince listened attentively, and then unanimously declared that they wanted to be as powerful as them in the future.
He Jiuniang then took the opportunity to teach, “Martial arts and studying are both the result of accumulation over time. Don’t be impatient for quick success. Put aside your impetuousness and learn slowly. You are still young and have a lot of time. There is no need to rush to prove yourself or compare yourself with anyone. You must believe that if you work hard, you will be excellent. As for the results, let time prove them.”
She noticed that Gou'er had become somewhat arrogant and impatient for quick success after winning a few matches, but fortunately, he still had a good mindset. When he encountered a more skilled opponent, he was excited rather than frustrated; he simply wanted to become even better.
At his age, his achievements are already remarkable. As a mother, He Jiuniang doesn't want her son to become just a tool for studying and practicing martial arts. He's still so young; he can be an ordinary child and enjoy his childhood to the fullest.
I don't know how Gou'er felt after hearing these words, but the young prince was quite shocked. This was the first time he had ever seen parents who didn't force their children to grow up and become excellent.
From a young age, he was taught to study hard and practice martial arts so that he could become a useful person in the future and not be laughed at. Even his father and mother thought so, because he was the eldest son and had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. His status also did not allow him not to grow up.
But I never expected that Gou'er's parents had always raised him this way, yet Gou'er still grew up to be so outstanding. Why is that?
Seeing his worried expression, He Jiuniang guessed what was going on and said to him, "The same goes for the young master. Never worry about the outcome of things. Just focus on the process. If you have worked hard for something, then no matter what the result is, you can tell yourself with pride that you tried your best. So even if the result is not good, you will have no regrets."
"But... my father and mother always hope that I will be successful..."
He spoke with some disappointment. Before he met Gou'er, he was full of rebellious spirit. The more his parents forced him, the less he wanted to study. After meeting Gou'er, he saw how stubborn Gou'er was at such a young age, and he was not to be outdone. He also wanted to be stubborn like Gou'er and make a good impression on his parents so that they would look up to him.
Lu Baichuan glanced at He Jiuniang. He didn't know much about educating children; it was all up to his wife.
He Jiuniang said, “It’s true that your father and mother want the best for you, but for yourself, your excellence isn’t for others, but for yourself. Regardless of whether you can live up to your parents’ expectations, the most important thing is to be true to yourself. If you continue to indulge in frivolous pursuits and lack ambition, your parents will be disappointed, but the person you’ll be letting down the most is yourself. But if you work hard and give it your all, then the result doesn’t matter anymore, because you’ve already been true to yourself. Apart from yourself, other people’s opinions aren’t really that important, because in the end, the one who benefits or suffers the consequences is always yourself.”
When it comes to educating her son, He Jiuniang advises him to relax and enjoy his childhood. This is mainly because Gou'er has always worked very hard, to the point that He Jiuniang feels sorry for him.
But the young prince is different. This child doesn't have a clear goal. He is working hard with Gou'er now just so that he won't be left too far behind, and also so that he can give his parents a satisfactory answer. But for himself, he has never had a clear goal.
He seems to have always lived for others.
Therefore, He Jiuniang felt it was necessary to remind him so that he wouldn't go astray.
Although this didn't really concern her much, the young prince was playing so well with Gou'er, and... cough cough, his father and mother had given her so many benefits, so she still had to help educate him.
Everyone has moments of confusion, and she likes to play the role of a wise and benevolent saint, hehe.
The young prince may not have immediately understood the meaning of these words and did not respond for the time being. He still looked preoccupied. He Jiu Niang could understand the shock he felt when he heard such words for the first time, so she did not say anything more, but simply patted his shoulder to comfort him silently.
Lu Baichuan silently gave his wife a thumbs up in his heart, feeling that she was right. Whether a person works hard or not, in the end, they have to bear everything themselves, and it has little to do with their parents, nor with other people.
After returning to the mansion, the group went to visit Kang Tanhua. The two children stayed by the bedside, saying caring words. Kang Tanhua was very happy and chatted with them, briefly testing their studies before the two children left.
After luring the two children away, he turned to He Jiuniang and asked, "Doctor He, have you found a way to cure me?"
He Jiuniang hasn't shown her face these past few days, and there are rumors that she's trying to find a way to heal his injuries. But he knows his own body perfectly well, and she must have her reasons for doing this, so he's helping her put on an act. He's been lying around all day, feeling like his bones are about to fall apart, but he hasn't gotten up to move around at all, pretending to be very weak.
The real reason for asking this question is to ask her if she has completed all the tasks she was assigned to.
He Jiuniang smiled and said, "Of course, I will do my best to treat a talent like Mr. Kang. I believe that he will be able to participate in the palace examination in just a few days!"
Kang Xiucai was moved to learn that the imperial court had even postponed the palace examination for him. He also understood that the Crown Prince and the Emperor were actually giving face to the Lu family, knowing that he had a good relationship with them, which was why they made an exception.
"These days have really been..."
"The troubles you have suffered are also due to our involvement, and it is we who should apologize to you."
Lu Baichuan interrupted his intended apology and bowed to him as an apology. He was a little anxious and subconsciously tried to get up to stop him. His servant, Xiao Ding, hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, afraid that he would fall and aggravate his injuries.
"Third Master, you're exaggerating. The fault lies with the Dongting people, what does it have to do with the Lu family? If they hadn't been so ambitious, none of this would have happened. It seems that this battle between Beiyan and Dongting is inevitable!"
Kang Tanhua sighed. These Dongting people are really annoying. I just don't know if the country can withstand such a war.
Thinking of this, he looked up at the couple standing in front of him, and thought, with these two here, there shouldn't be any problems, right? When the time comes, he should also do his part for the court.
"Does the gentleman also think this battle should be fought?"
Lu Baichuan's eyes lit up. So far, no civil official in the court has agreed to go to war.
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