PFC Chapter 108 Opening Up the Mind
Chapter 108 Opening Up the Mind
What will we get then?
The crown prince was deeply shaken. He was never afraid of struggle, but what about the ordinary people?
If war breaks out, we cannot wait; we must go out and fight until those people are afraid and submit, and protect our people from being affected.
The Crown Prince took a deep breath. He could no longer focus solely on the power struggles within the court; he needed to broaden his perspective.
Those princes would never know that from this moment on, the crown prince was no longer on the same level as them.
After Jia Hu made a big show of things, he was in a very good mood. He thought, "What's the use of all these things at home? I should broaden my horizons!"
Although this is just a small world, it is still a real world!
The universe is all-encompassing, and small worlds can be born at any time. But once these worlds are born, they become real worlds.
Jia Hu also wanted to do his part to help his country gain an early advantage during this period of rapid development.
How awesome it would be if the whole world spoke Chinese! Jia Hu was getting a little carried away. He knew that saying these things now was somewhat unrealistic, since he couldn't see it anyway, but just thinking about it made him feel great!
At the very least, he could lay the foundation first, couldn't he?
The others in the room were even more excited. They were all smart people, but they hadn't broadened their thinking before. Once they thought about it this way, everyone's eyes lit up.
This is outrageous! What's the point of arguing and fighting? Go and mess with the outsiders.
Situ Yi reaffirmed that the child Jia Hu must be a mountain spirit in disguise.
People say that the gods in heaven descend to earth to undergo tribulations in order to settle their karma, and they don't interfere in human affairs casually. Only the spirits in the mountains who cultivate and are reincarnated into the Jia family will think about these things.
The Crown Prince laughed heartily, quite pleased with himself. The gloom he had felt from being openly and subtly targeted by the other princes at the family banquets over the past few days had completely dissipated.
The Crown Prince smiled at Zhang Heming and said, "Grand Tutor, your grandson's future is immeasurable!"
He then smiled and asked Jia Hu, "Would you like to study in the palace?"
Jia Hu was a little confused. Weren't they talking about that matter? Why did they suddenly start talking about going to the palace to study?
Zhang Mingyan and the little prince were very happy, with the little prince being the most excited, saying happily:
"When my little brother Hu'er comes to the palace, let's study together!"
He really likes Jia Hu. Jia Hu is such a capable person. It would be great if they could be together every day.
Zhang Mingyan was also delighted to be able to study with his cousin. He felt that as the older cousin, he couldn't compare to his younger cousin, so it would be even better if they could study together.
Jia She was somewhat pleased that his son could enter the palace to study, an honor that many families could only dream of. However, he was also a little reluctant. He had heard that the princes and grandsons were punished by their companions when they made mistakes.
Although the little prince seemed very well-behaved, he didn't want his son to do those things. His son was the pampered young master of the Duke's household. He didn't need to do those things to elevate his status; Hu'er could simply do things happily, and their family could protect him.
Zhang Heming and Zhang Zhiyuan were also somewhat hesitant. The situation in the palace was complicated, and they did not want Hu'er to get involved in that mess.
Seeing the expressions on everyone's faces, the Crown Prince smiled and said:
"I just want Hu'er to go to the palace to study, not as a companion student."
The Crown Prince also felt that Jia Hu was a rare talent and was afraid that if Jia Hu was not properly educated at such a young age, his temperament would be corrupted, and the court would lose a great talent. That's why he wanted to bring Jia Hu into the palace to study.
Although the palace was complex in various ways, the people around Minghe were all carefully selected, and no one was allowed to extend their reach inside.
This not only elevated Jia Hu's status, allowing him to receive instruction from renowned Confucian scholars, but also ensured his safety.
Jia Hu absolutely refused to go to the palace. He was free and at ease at home, with his grandfather, parents, and adorable younger siblings. What kind of wonderful place was the palace?
There are all sorts of open and covert struggles. I'm not good enough. I'm just a nobody who knows a little bit. Who can I beat in palace intrigue? Those are all cunning foxes.
Jia Hu smiled obediently and said sincerely:
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but I do not want to leave home. My grandfather has also hired excellent teachers for me and my brothers. The teachers are very good, and I have learned a lot from them."
Situ Yi was somewhat disappointed. He had hoped that Jia Hu could enter the palace to study, so that he could observe him closely and find out what Jia Hu had transformed into, as well as obtain more information.
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince smiled and patted Jia Hu's head. He wasn't angry; it was normal for such a privileged son of heaven to have his own temper.
Jia Hu appears to be a kind and good child. Having grown up in the palace, he was already familiar with the constant struggles within it.
My mother passed away early. If it weren't for my father, Aunt Fangcao, and Aunt Fangfei protecting me, I wouldn't be living such a comfortable life.
When they were young, things were fine, and the rivalries between the palaces weren't very obvious. But as the younger brothers grew older, the infighting within the palaces became more apparent.
He knew he wasn't a kind or simple person. He had his own reasons for letting Jia Hu enter the palace, and he was capable of protecting Jia Hu. But since Jia Hu was unwilling, then so be it.
The Crown Prince laughed and said:
"Hu'er, you must study diligently at home. You have such talent and vision, you can't let it go to waste."
After thinking for a moment, the Crown Prince took another token from his person and handed it to Jia Hu.
The crowd was momentarily stunned upon seeing the token. Jia Hu looked at the exquisitely crafted gold token with some confusion.
The Crown Prince personally hung it on for him, saying, "With this token, you can enter the palace to play anytime."
Jia Hu immediately bowed in gratitude.
The young prince came up and happily pulled Jia Hu aside, saying:
"If you are able to rest, you must come to the palace to visit me. With this token, you can come in anytime."
Jia Hu touched the token with affection; having this thing had made things much more convenient.
Seeing how much Jia Hu cherished him, the Crown Prince felt he had gained a lot that day and was in a good mood.
One cannot be complacent. If he could, he would like to leave the palace and establish his own residence. However, as the crown prince, he can only stay in the palace. In the palace, there is bound to be strife. Those people are really too annoying.
Situ Yi became more and more interested in Jia Hu the more he looked at him. He felt that there was something magical about Jia Hu. He rarely became so interested in anyone.
Jia Hu looked up warily and glanced around. He had a feeling that someone was watching him, but he couldn't find anyone staring at him no matter how hard he looked.
But as soon as he stopped looking, that gaze would be on him again, making Jia Hu somewhat suspicious. Could it be that the Emperor was worried and had sent a spy?
Situ Yi noticed Jia Hu's wariness, calmly withdrew his gaze, and continued drinking his tea.
The Crown Prince noticed Jia Hu's actions and found it amusing to look at his younger brother. It was rare for his brother to be so interested in someone and to stare at him so rudely.