Huang He Daoist originally had other ideas, but after Zhang Jian revealed his family background, he suddenly became much more reserved, though he still spoke.
"I didn't expect Mr. Zhang to be the esteemed disciple of True Monarch Zhanmo. It is only fitting that his eldest son joins the Tongshan Dao Lineage!"
"However, I've heard that Mr. Zhang's younger son still hasn't settled on a path and instead wants to pursue a mundane career?"
Upon hearing Huang He Daoist's words, Zhang Jian nodded in understanding.
This time Huang He Daoist appeared, it turns out it was for Zhang Zhao.
Dong Shen Temple still hasn't given up on Zhang Zhao.
They even attracted a Primordial Spirit Master.
Zhang Jian's gaze fluctuated as he nodded slightly.
"Raising him under my knee is the best. If in the future he finds his own destiny and steps onto the path of cultivation, that is his own creation, and as his father, I will respect his choice and will not deliberately stop him!"
Zhang Jian smiled, while Huang He Daoist's eyes flickered, having caught the undertone.
It seems that the scholar Zhang standing before him hasn't completely rejected Dong Shen Temple, which delighted him.
Immediately, he enthusiastically introduced.
"Both of Mr. Zhang's sons have reached the age of enlightenment. Dong Shen Temple has numerous enlightenment academies, including elite students among them. Given Mr. Zhang's relationship with our Dong Shen Temple, those enlightenment academies would welcome the two young masters at any time!"
Hearing this, Zhang Jian nodded.
He readily accepted.
Zhang Yi and Zhang Zhao are almost three years old, ready to start their enlightenment. Similar to many prodigies throughout history, including himself, they were able to read at three.
While some more formidable ones could ride and shoot by six, compose essays by nine, and speak eloquently.
Especially Zhang Yi, who possesses Dragon Race blood, is inherently different, having already been able to study and practice martial arts; Zhang Jian intended to refine his temperament.
Zhang Zhao also bears Zhang Jian's bloodline, exhibiting exceptional spiritual wisdom from a young age, and can be enrolled early.
With Zhang Jian's approval, Huang He Daoist became enthusiastic, immediately discussing various classics and histories, astronomy, and geography with Zhang Jian.
However, the more they talked, the more Huang He Daoist was shocked.
Zhang Jian seemed familiar with all sorts of subjects, astronomy, geography, and medical histories, and deeply so, almost reaching the divine.
Though when it came to some knowledge of the Cultivation Realm, Zhang Jian's performance was within the normal range, but his expertise in Talismanic Literature far surpassed his peers.
Huang He Daoist was curious to inquire about Zhang Jian's Cultivation Realm, but when the words reached his lips, he suppressed them.
Since Zhang Jian used a Secret Technique to conceal his Dao Practice, it was clear he didn't want others to see it, so naturally, it was not appropriate to ask recklessly.
However, Huang He Daoist could imagine that the Champion Scholar before him was no ordinary cultivator.
...
And as Huang He Daoist left, Chao Mu arrived with a team of little eunuchs carrying numerous gifts below the Observatory Platform. Chao Mu's eyes flickered, glancing at the towering Observatory Platform.
His gaze seemed to catch sight of a silent yellow stream of light departing, vanishing without a trace.
"Since when did this one-legged crane get so attentive to the scholar Zhang?"
Chao Mu's eyes showed a hint of surprise, his gaze fluctuating, but he didn't think much of it!
At once, he carried many gifts into the Observatory Platform, his purpose to seek a piece of Treasured Ink from Zhang Jian to help Emperor Jingwu calm his mind.
The Vast Righteous Qi has special effects in suppressing stray thoughts and sorting emotions.
...
After Zhang Jian dealt with Chao Mu, he gave himself a day off and returned to the Champion Scholar's Mansion to prepare for Zhang Yi and Zhang Zhao's enlightenment education.
The couple was originally considering private tutors, academies for the two sons, or even discussing whether to take them back to Fengyang County to begin enlightenment at the Zhang family lineage school, now entering Dong Shen Temple's enlightenment academy saves the trouble of traveling for miles and eases Qi Yuhua's longing.
Zhang Jian also noticed that Qi Yuhua's Life Plate is very prosperous for him and their two children.
It seems that by Qi Yuhua's side, his career path is very smooth.
Zhang Yi and Zhang Zhao are also free from illness, often having small opportunities, always gaining favor from some esteemed master.
Their growth is also more smooth.
The Fengming Life Plate indeed has some advantages in prospering the family.
That night, Qi Yuhua began preparing for Zhang Yi and Zhang Zhao's education, specifically arranging for people to purchase pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, also readying tuition.
Although Dong Shen Temple's academy stated it could waive Zhang Yi and Zhang Zhao's tuition, it was rejected by Zhang Jian. The Zhang Family isn't lacking in small money and wouldn't want to take advantage of such a petty discount.
In addition, preparing student uniforms, most students in the Great Qian Dynasty have 'uniforms,' with many styles, mostly revolving around variations of the blue robe, with minor changes.
Besides, they can wear a headscarf.
"Husband, letting them enter Dong Shen Temple's enlightenment academy like this, I'm truly a bit uneasy!"
In private, Qi Yuhua felt somewhat sentimental.
It seems the fledgling eagles she's nurtured are finally about to start spreading their wings and flying.
Zhang Jian was amused seeing this.
Qi Yuhua was reluctant because she had maids to help around; in his past life, when the Divine Beasts were about to be sent to school, many parents couldn't wait.
"Lady, there's no need to worry. The children eventually need to learn to grow. If you're unwilling, we can have two more!"
Zhang Jian whispered softly near Qi Yuhua's crystal-clear earlobe. Visibly, Qi Yuhua's fair, jade-like face blushed slightly. Her charming eyes glanced at Zhang Jian, but they revealed an alluring and graceful expression. Zhang Jian's gaze shifted, and with a hearty laugh, he approached her.