Protect Our Chief-Chapter 540 - 32: The Young Clan Leader’s Academy Life_2
Wang Shouzhe glanced at him and said with a smile, "It’s not entirely impossible. After the New Year, you will be sixteen, which is time for you to contribute to the family. Going to the Commandery for two years would be a good way to gain some experience. Let’s do this: in the spring next year, you will accompany your father to the Commandery."
Wang Zongcai beamed with joy, "Thank you, Fourth Uncle, for making this happen."
Meanwhile, the banquet in the side hall was already prepared.
Wang Shouzhe then led everyone to move to the side hall and dined together.
The meal was enjoyed in quite a silent manner. Once everyone finished, Wang Shouzhe put down his chopsticks and said, "Alright, go about your own tasks and make sure your studies and cultivation are solid. I’ll be examining them next time."
"Yes, Fourth Uncle/Fourth Grandfather~"
The children, as if granted amnesty, quickly and politely saluted and took their leave.
As they got a bit further from the yard, the group immediately started running. It’s no joke; having a meal with Fourth Uncle/Fourth Grandfather was quite stressful.
"Auntie, Fourth Uncle." Liua Feifei, holding Wang Shicheng’s little hand, bowed slightly, "We shall take our leave as well, Shicheng and I."
"No rush, Feifei," Liua Ruolan said, "Stay in my courtyard with Shicheng for a couple of days and take care of Liyue and Zongrui. Your Fourth Uncle and I need to go out to handle some important matters."
"Yes, Auntie."
Although Liua Feifei was a bit puzzled, she obediently followed the instructions.
On the other hand, Wang Liyue and Wang Zongrui, the pair of siblings, widened their eyes, staring at their mother. Why was it that their father had just returned, and now their mother needed to hurry out with him to handle important matters?
Even Wang Shouzhe was a bit taken aback.
Why, with age, was Ruolan becoming more eager in such matters?
Moreover, whether it’s due to her Spirit Body or her increasingly profound cultivation, Wang Shouzhe always felt that her figure and demeanor were improving. He hadn’t noticed before, but after being away from home for nearly three months, the transformation was particularly striking this time.
Following that.
On Zhuwei Lake, inside the Water Moon Pavilion, Wang Shouzhe spent a wonderful first two days, followed by three not-so-pleasant days.
...
Meanwhile.
At the Purple Mansion Academy. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
In Eternal Spring Valley.
Late spring and early summer is the time when grass and trees flourish, and the Wood Spiritual Qi in the world is at its peak; it is also the most beautiful time of the year in Eternal Spring Valley.
Under the blessing of the Top-Grade Wood Spiritual Vein, the Wood Spiritual Qi in Eternal Spring Valley is far more abundant than elsewhere, making every area brimming with vitality.
Towering trees are everywhere, their green canopy full of life. The well-planned Spirit Fields are filled with countless Spirit Valley and Spirit Fruit, a variety of Spirit Flowers blooming in competition, Spirit Bees humming all over the mountains, and Spirit Butterflies flitting about—a truly picturesque scene of spring.
Deep in Eternal Spring Valley, a small wooden courtyard quietly nestled in a corner.
Within the courtyard, there is a Spiritual Spring and three portions of Spirit Field.
In the Spirit Field, some fast-growing Spirit Vegetables and Fruits have been planted.
Beside the Spirit Field, a fenced area houses six Tier One Spiritual Birds—Red-bellied Golden Finches.
Called "finches," each bird is actually about a hundred pounds; they have golden feathers with red bellies, and tail feathers like flaming fire, presenting a very appealing appearance. However, each one is fed to plumpness and clearly unable to fly.
At this moment, in the Spirit Field, a young man wearing the regular disciple uniform of Eternal Spring Valley bends over, hoeing the ground.
This young man, with striking features and an unexceptional demeanor, stands out even when dressed simply and doing the most grounded of tasks.
This young man is none other than the eldest son of the Wang Family’s Direct Lineage, Wang Zong’an.
After weeding for a while and clearing all weeds competing for nutrients with the Spirit Vegetables and Fruits, he put down his hoe, went to the courtyard, fetched some feed, and started feeding the six Red-bellied Golden Finches.
They are extremely finicky eaters, requiring steamed Spirit Rice along with fixed amounts of Spirit Fruit and Spirit Vegetables, and occasionally a few dozen pounds of meat to adjust their palate.
Regarding these Red-bellied Golden Finches, besides their slightly valuable feathers, their main purpose is egg-laying. Golden Finch Eggs are as large as honeydews and are delicious whether steamed, boiled, or scrambled.
Indeed.
Golden Finch Eggs are meant to be eaten, with three eggs redeemable for only one academic credit! Ordinary students cannot afford them; only the Core Disciples might occasionally redeem a few to taste.
According to the senior brothers and sisters, the one who loves Golden Finch Eggs the most in Eternal Spring Valley is Junior Sister Lvwei, Changchun Ascendant’s favored disciple.
However, some time ago, Changchun Ascendant took Junior Sister Lvwei out for some matters, and now, Senior Brother Jinshan, who is highly respected, manages external affairs in Eternal Spring Valley.
Wang Zong’an was placed in Eternal Spring Valley by Wang Shouzhe, not to follow the Academy route, but merely to experience life, add a touch of prestige, and cultivate a well-rounded ability for the inheritor of the Direct Lineage.
In his father’s words, boys should endure some hardships, as you are the inheritor of the Wang Family.
Therefore, he concealed his identity from the start, enrolled low-key, and wore a High-level Concealing Breath Jade Pendant capable of evading even a Spirit Platform Realm Cultivator’s Divine Sense.
Except for Changchun Ascendant and Junior Sister Lvwei, everyone in Eternal Spring Valley thought he was just an ordinary disciple, naturally treating him without special arrangements, and arranged his routine just as it normally would be.
As such, outside of the tasks in the courtyard, he also had to tend to about three acres of Spirit Field every day.
Once all his assigned tasks were complete, he typically had about half a day’s leisure time, which he could use for cultivation, doing tasks, or socializing.
