Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne-Chapter 133 - 120: Leaving the Palace

On the carriage, there were also Ding Yuan and Tong An.

Two days before Zhao Yao’s break, Tong An was sent to Liang Run by Tong Xi through a secret passage. In these two days, Liang Run told Tong An many things.

These two days, Tong An was more shocked than in his entire past decade. He is particularly grateful now for deciding to be loyal to the Tenth Prince, which must be the most correct decision of his life.

After some time without seeing him, Ding Yuan had completely changed into a different person. Back then, when he was found, he was thin and his skin was sallow, looking completely malnourished. Now, he has gained some weight, his face is fleshed out, not sallow anymore, but a bit rosy, and his skin is paler than before. He seems to have grown taller as well.

Most importantly, his eyes have changed. When he was found, his eyes were full of vigilance and fierceness, like a wolf, but now his gaze has softened and become calm.

Perhaps because he has read books, his entire demeanor has changed, exuding a scholarly aura. Moreover, he carries a sense of nobility.

Now, it’s hard to imagine that Ding Yuan was once a beggar. Now, he looks more like a young gentleman from a wealthy family.

Zhao Yao was very surprised at Ding Yuan’s drastic transformation. If Liang Run hadn’t introduced him as Ding Yuan, Zhao Yao really wouldn’t have recognized him.

"It’s like he is a completely different person." Zhao Yao also noticed that the slightly healthier Ding Yuan looked rather good, and if his skin were a bit fairer, he would definitely be a handsome young lad.

Ding Yuan was full of gratitude towards Zhao Yao, looking at him with admiration: "Young Master, it’s all thanks to you for taking me in." He originally thought he would die in that little alley that day, but unexpectedly, he was saved by the Second Master and the Young Master. Since then, his life has changed. Now he not only can eat his fill every day but also study and learn.

Zhao Yao smiled and asked: "How is your studying going?"

Tong Xi found it a bit odd hearing Zhao Yao ask this question because it was often others who asked the Prince this.

"In response to Young Master, I have finished reading the ’Analects’, and I am going to read ’Mengzi’ next." Talking about studying, Ding Yuan’s eyes sparkled with brilliance, and a happy smile appeared on his small face.

Liang Run, who was by his side, said: "Ding Yuan is very smart, he can learn in one go, and the teacher praised him as a budding scholar, also saying he’s perceptive."

He added, "Ding Yuan’s memory is also extremely good. After reading a book two or three times, he can memorize it word for word."

Ding Yuan was somewhat embarrassed by Liang Run’s praise and smiled shyly: "I’ve just started studying, and I’m not very good yet."

"Since you’re a budding scholar, then study well." Zhao Yao, as soon as he finished speaking, thought of the Imperial College, "By then, maybe you can get into the Imperial College."

"The Imperial College?" Ding Yuan exclaimed in shock, then immediately realizing his loss of composure, quickly apologized. "Young Master, how could I possibly get into the Imperial College?" The Imperial College is the best institution in Great Zhou, which he yearned for, but he knew his own limitations. How could someone who just started studying possibly get into the Imperial College?

"As long as you study well, it’s not impossible to get into the Imperial College." Zhao Yao said seriously, "You know that the Imperial College is the best institution in Great Zhou, and those who study there are elites. Moreover, the teachers in the Imperial College are knowledgeable. As long as you can get into the Imperial College, you will be able to learn a lot."

"From now on, make getting into the Imperial College your goal, understand?"

Ding Yuan’s heart shuddered, and his expression became very serious.

"Yes, Young Master, I will work hard!"

Zhao Yao added further encouragement: "If you get into the Imperial College, you can help me more in the future. For my sake, you must get into the Imperial College." He still has ten years until he becomes an adult. During these ten years, he believes Ding Yuan can get into the Imperial College and study well there. Maybe by then, Ding Yuan might even be recommended to be an official in the court.

Hearing Zhao Yao say this, Ding Yuan was indeed more motivated.

"Young Master, I will definitely strive with all my might to get into the Imperial College." He has to get into the Imperial College, study hard there, so he can use the knowledge he gained to help the Young Master.

Zhao Yao was very pleased with Ding Yuan’s attitude. He immediately looked at Tong An: "Although you know how to read, you haven’t read many books. Follow Ding Yuan to study together in the future."

Tong An couldn’t believe he could also study. He was so surprised that he opened his mouth wide in disbelief and asked, "Your Highness..." He almost said "Your Highness," quickly changing it to, "Young Master, can I really study?"

"You can, but you have to study as well as Ding Yuan does."

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