Chapter 1288: The Two Young Boys
Chapter 1288: The Two Young Boys
December 6th, 2017
July 194.
As the situation gradually stabilized, Lu Hai Kong, who had been busy for over half a year, finally had some downtime.
Lu Hai Kong had never been a workaholic, so after enduring months of hard work, upon his return to Luoyang, he decided to take a short break of about ten days instead of diving back into work.
During this brief vacation, Lu Hai Kong spent most of his time in the royal palace, accompanying Princess San and the two little ones, not to mention the two adorable little girls, Nu Nu and Nian Nian. As for the other young lass, Cai Wen Ji, Princess San mentioned that she had outgrown her 'loli' stage and was becoming more and more charming as she grew, so she was kept outside to prevent certain individuals from turning into wolves.
Lu Hai Kong tearfully expressed his support for this decision!
During this short break, Lu Hai Kong's favorite activity was teaching the two boys to read and write.
After all, these two young boys were already three years old in terms of their nominal age, and it was time to begin their early education.
Whether it was due to Lu Hai Kong and Princess San's strong genes or the boys' innate talents, their aptitude for learning was astonishing.
Lu Hai Kong only needed to go over the material once or twice and provide some hands-on guidance, and the boys could already write quite proficiently, giving Lu Hai Kong a great sense of accomplishment as a father.
While teaching the boys, Lu Hai Kong noticed some interesting developments.
Despite both boys being gifted, there was a noticeable difference in their talents.
As for Lu Chen, the older brother, Lu Hai Kong taught him over a hundred Chinese characters in less than ten days. This little guy even had the time to learn a set of body-tempering martial arts tailored by Lu Hai Kong, showcasing an incredible natural talent.
However, when it came to his younger sister, Lu Xi, Lu Chen's achievements paled in comparison. In the same amount of time, Lu Xi had learned almost all the characters Lu Hai Kong knew, and she could even recite the Analects of Confucius.
In terms of cultivation, Lu Xi was even more impressive. She mastered the Linked Body Fist that Lu Hai Kong taught her brother in ten days and honed it to perfection. Although her progress in body-tempering martial arts was on par with her brother's, she also learned the basics of Daoist cultivation during this period.
In just ten days, the little sister could already play with small fireballs.
Witnessing the siblings' progress over the past ten days, and seeing his daughter riding on her brother's back right before his eyes, Lu Hai Kong couldn't help but envision his son's bleak and challenging childhood ahead. He felt it necessary to provide some psychological counseling to his son in advance.
To prevent his son from being demoralized by his sister's superiority, Lu Hai Kong devised a rather unkind plan.
On the eleventh day, Lu Hai Kong gathered the children of his civil and military officials, including Dian Wei, Gao Shun, Pan Feng, Gao Lan, Yan Liang, Wen U, and the children of Xi Zhi Cai and other civil officials. A large group of toddlers under five years old!
Lu Hai Kong opened a primary school in the royal palace for these children, putting them all together.
This move by Lu Hai Kong served multiple purposes: it increased the loyalty of his trusted subordinates, provided an excellent environment for nurturing these talented toddlers, and helped boost the confidence of his son, who had been overshadowed by his sister.
The only slight imperfection was that after Lu Hai Kong set up this elementary school, in the near future, those little kids would likely live in fear of being dominated by that young girl.
There was no other way around it. Who could blame her for becoming the master of a sacred artifact at not even one year old? She was a cheat-like existence, far surpassing even the children of the top historical civil officials and generals.
...
At the Capital Military Camp outside Luoyang City, a caravan from Jingzhou slowly approached. The caravan was substantial, consisting of over a hundred large and small horse-drawn carriages for passengers and cargo. Each carriage proudly displayed the yellow flag of Jingzhou, indicating they belonged to a prominent family from the region.
Among the many carriages, one stood out.
This particular carriage was more luxurious than the others, obviously arranged by a master. Despite its grandeur, it exuded a comfortable and natural aura, ensuring it didn't stand out even when placed among less extravagant caravans.
The driver of this carriage was an unassuming middle-aged man. However, one might notice that he had been fully focused on driving the carriage ever since they left Jingzhou, never once losing his concentration.
His unwavering focus was extraordinary, and inside the carriage were two young boys, neither of them particularly old.
One of the boys, sitting by the door, had a dark complexion and slightly rounded cheeks, complemented by distinctive facial features. From certain angles, his appearance was quite striking.
In contrast, the other boy by the window was different.
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This boy, compared to the one by the door, was exceptionally eye-catching, even in a crowd. His attractiveness was of a different nature, the kind that could make girls scream.
Interestingly, despite their vastly different appearances, the two boys shared a similar aura.
Whether it was the boy by the window or the one by the door, both carried a unique and confident demeanor.
Naturally, due to their contrasting appearances, this aura evoked two extreme feelings in others.
The boy by the window exuded a charm that made people instantly like him and believe he was an extraordinary talent. On the other hand, the boy by the door had a more tragic appeal.
For those meeting him for the first time, few could form a good first impression. It was rare to find someone who liked him at first sight, given his unattractive appearance and cocky attitude.
It was hard to imagine how these two had come together and traveled a thousand miles from Jingzhou. It seemed almost unbelievable.
"Young masters, we're almost at Luoyang City. We're less than ten kilometers away," the middle-aged man, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke as they neared Luoyang.
Upon hearing this, both the boy leaning against the door with his eyes closed and the boy reading by the window became alert...
(End of Chapter)
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