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Wen Yuan continued, "Although the children recognize many characters, they still need to learn introductory books like the Three Character Classic."
Now, the children in the academy had already studied a few introductory texts. If your little one were to join the class now, it might be quite challenging for him. It would be better to send him to me every day for personal instruction. Once he has finished the introductory books, he can then join the class.
Xiao Wen, the Headmaster, was concerned about this.
Wen Yuan personally showed them around the Royal Kindergarten and led them to pay the tuition and receive the Elementary Scholar Robe. Only then did they happily take their children back to the Small Tavern.
Upon seeing Misha, Sang Qingxiao's cheerful expression faded. Their little one had performed like a monk chanting scriptures in front of Xiao Wen, the Headmaster.
"Did he recite the Sutra correctly? Did he write all the characters right?"
"Why don't you ask me whether the Headmaster accepted them?" Misha understood her child's level well. If they hadn't been accepted, she wouldn't have come to question her so calmly. Besides, their little one was so clever; not being accepted could only mean that Headmaster lacked insight, nothing more!
However, you can't just teach them to chant Sutras. They need to learn things like the Three Character Classic and Hundred Family Surnames too. It wouldn't do for other children to know these while ours does not.
The Three Character Classic is nothing difficult; the children recognize all the characters; they just don't understand the principles behind them yet. But if they can gradually comprehend such complex principles in the Sutra, how could they not understand the Three Character Classic? Don't worry; I will teach them soon.
That evening, while Misha was teaching the children to read, Sang Qingxiao, Li Cu, and Old Vine supervised together.
The children learned quickly; in less than two hours, they could already recite all over a thousand characters from the Three Character Classic with enthusiasm. Although they were still a bit confused about its meaning, Sang Qingxiao was already imagining how surprised Xiao Wen, the Headmaster, would be tomorrow.
Misha volunteered, "Tomorrow, I will take the children over."
"Oh, let’s go together."
But Misha said, "You all went today; what else is there to do? There are too many people; I won't discuss details with the Headmaster."
"What details?"
"The education of our children. One is a Buddha Child and the other is a Demon King; typical teaching methods won't suit them. I've been considering how best to educate them. Didn't you say that Xiao Wen, the Headmaster, is great at teaching children? I should consult him."
"Oh, that should be discussed in detail."
"Do you want to join?"
Everyone immediately shook their heads.
Old Vine didn't want to seek trouble at his old age.
Li Cu was a martial general who only knew a bit about military strategy; after coming to Small Tavern, he seemed to have entered a rebellious phase and often wandered off without knowing where he went.
Sang Qingxiao had only received modern education and knew little about ancient teachings; how could she possibly teach ancient children?
Early the next morning, as Sang Qingxiao sent the Two Little Treasures off, she couldn't help but kiss them a few times. They were just too adorable, especially in their Elementary Scholar Robes. Sang Qingxiao found herself imagining what they would be like when they grew up.
Although the school was nearby, the children were still very young, and naturally, there were many worries. She worried about them being bullied by other kids, about whether they would get used to the food at the Imperial Academy, about the heavy coursework, and about them falling while running and playing.
Li Cu and Old Vine would always sneak glances at the children, and the news they brought back was always reassuring. After all, a group of little ones who hadn't yet learned to be cunning spent their days laughing and playing together. From the bright smiles on their faces, it was clear that they were very happy. Happiness was...
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