Chapter 18: The Demon Lord Junzhu's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 18: Spider-Man, King Oyster Mushroom

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

The Princess Consort said, "Tomorrow I'll take Qianqian to buy them."

An Wang said, "Mm, trouble for the Princess Consort."

The Princess Consort replied, "It is my duty."

Qianqian had just entered the door when she heard the two of them talking. Qianqian bounced in and asked, "Father, what's the matter?"

The Prince saw Qianqian's happy look and said, "I just returned from the palace. Your Imperial Uncle said the day after tomorrow is the day the Shangshufang enrolls new students. At that time, you go report in."

Upon hearing this, Qianqian's little face scrunched up into a ball, her little mouth pouted high, and she grumbled, "Qianqian doesn't want to go, Qianqian wants to stay home and play!"

The Princess Consort looked at Qianqian and persuaded her earnestly, "Qianqian, if you go to the Shangshufang you can learn a lot of knowledge, and meet many new friends. And they also organize all kinds of interesting activities there."

However, Qianqian still shook her head, coquettishly hugging the Princess Consort's arm, and said in a babyish voice, "Qianqian doesn't want to go~ Qianqian wants to stay home and keep Mother company~"

The Prince at the side saw this and, rarely not putting on a black face, instead spoke with a gentle face: "Qianqian, as long as you obediently go to the Shangshufang, Father will lift your house arrest."

But Qianqian was still unwilling after hearing this, her eye rims even beginning to turn red. Seeing the Prince about to change expression again, Qianqian weakly put forward a tiny request: "Father, if you promise Qianqian to take Qianqian horse riding, Qianqian will go to the Shangshufang."

The Prince heard this and hurriedly nodded in agreement: "Good, next time you rest, this King will take you horse riding."

Qianqian heard this and immediately broke into a smile through her tears, dancing with joy.

The Princess Consort had originally been worried that persuading Qianqian to go to school would be very difficult; she never expected she would agree so easily, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Time flies so fast! In the blink of an eye, a day passed just like that. And today is the big day the Princess Consort takes Qianqian out shopping. Why is that? Because tomorrow Qianqian has to go to the Shangshufang for class, so she must purchase all the items she'll habitually use for study. Thus the Princess Consort brought Qianqian, with Chunxi and Mian Tiao following close behind, and the group came in grand style to the largest stationery shop in the capital.

After entering the shop, the two went straight to a cabinet. On top of the cabinet were placed all kinds of colorful pen cases, dazzling to the eye. Qianqian curiously examined these pen cases, when suddenly her gaze was firmly drawn to a pink pen case. That pink pen case was simply too pretty, with exquisite patterns carved on it, making Qianqian unable to put it down.

Immediately after, Qianqian also carefully selected a brush pen and a stack of Xuan paper... anything that might be used for school, she picked through meticulously. Although it's still unclear what her future grades will be like, at least these stationery items have been prepared very thoroughly!

After the mother and daughter finally finished buying everything, they set foot on the road home, satisfied, chatting and laughing all the way, happier than words can say.

The next day, the first day of school arrived. The sky had just barely brightened when Qianqian, like a little lazy pig, slept soundly in bed, even snoring softly. Meanwhile Yan Shuang'er had long since gotten up and tidied up, and was sitting at the dressing table letting Xiao Jin comb her hair (last night Qianqian slept together with Yan Shuang'er).

Mantou also came to Qianqian's room, holding face-washing water, and gently placed it on the table. Then Mantou gently patted Qianqian, wanting to wake her up.

But Qianqian lying in bed was like she'd been cast under a spell, not moving an inch. No choice, Mantou could only change from gentle patting to pinching Qianqian's little cheeks. But Qianqian's little chest still rose and fell, her little mouth still emitting "hu ha hu ha" sounds, completely without any intention of getting up.

Finally Mantou had no choice but to use both hands to lift Qianqian by the armpits, hoist her whole body out of the blankets, and shake her hard. This time Qianqian finally opened one eye, looked at Mantou, then continued sleeping soundly, drool still hanging at the corner of her mouth.

Mantou really had no way, so she put Qianqian down and called Baozi in. The two of them, one holding Qianqian, the other hurriedly dressing Qianqian. After dressing her, Mantou dipped a towel in water, wrung it dry, and wiped Qianqian's face; Baozi nimbly combed Qianqian's hair into two cute little buns. After tossing about like this for a good while, Qianqian still wasn't awake.

No choice, everyone couldn't even bother eating breakfast; they packed the breakfast and put it on the carriage, planning to eat while walking on the carriage. At this time Yan Shuang'er had already packed up and was ready to go to school.

The Princess Consort, not at ease, personally came to see her daughter off. Upon entering, she saw Yan Shuang'er had already packed up, wearing her little schoolbag ready to go out, while Qianqian was still dozing on the chair at the dressing table. The Princess Consort walked over, picked up Qianqian, gently patted her, and said, "Wake up, Qianqian." Only then did Qianqian open her eyes. The Princess Consort held Qianqian and walked to the carriage together with Yan Shuang'er.

Yan Shuang'er got on the carriage first; at this time Yan Wang was already waiting on the carriage. The Princess Consort placed Qianqian on the carriage, and Qianqian finally woke up. The Princess Consort looked at the two cute children before her and gently instructed: "Shuang'er, Wang'er, when you two finish class remember to wait for Qianqian to come back together." Shuang'er and Wang'er both hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Afterward, the Princess Consort softly said to Qianqian: "Qianqian, be good and attend class. If there's anything you don't understand, go ask the Master to clarify, and absolutely don't let anyone bully you!" Qianqian nodded obediently, then followed Elder Brother and Elder Sister onto the carriage, slowly driving toward the Shangshufang.

The carriage gradually went far away, leaving only the Princess Consort and Chunxi standing in place, gazing into the distance. Chunxi softly comforted: "Princess Consort please rest assured, Fifth Miss will certainly listen obediently in class. And even if something happens, isn't there still Third Miss? She will definitely take good care of Qianqian." The Princess Consort lightly sighed.

She said with emotion: "With Qianqian gone like this, my heart always feels a bit empty." Chunxi smiled and comforted: "Princess Consort don't worry too much, there's still Sixth Young Master keeping you company, you can spend more time with him." The Princess Consort heard this, felt Chunxi was right, her mood improved a little, and so she turned and walked back into the residence together with Chunxi.

The three sat in the carriage, and before long arrived at the Shangshufang. A bright red grand gate appeared before them, a stone lion placed on each side, the gate wide open, children entering one after another. At this moment the three also got off the carriage, and just then Qi Yu walked over. As soon as he saw Yan Wang, he pulled Yan Wang and chattered nonstop, then walked inside together.

And Yan Shuang'er led Qianqian by the hand and also entered the gate. Enter and turn right, the first room is the Sixian Ban — that's Yan Shuang'er and Yan Wang's classroom! Further inside is Qianqian's class, the Qi Meng Ban. Yan Shuang'er sent Qianqian to the door of the Qi Meng Ban.

Looking at the Master standing on the lectern. Wow, this Master looks only in his early twenties, hair standing up high, wearing a white robe, the whole person looking clean and refined. Just then the Master also looked toward the door and saw Yan Shuang'er.

Yan Shuang'er he naturally recognized — after all she's the top scholar of the Sixian Ban, and An Wang's daughter, quite famous! Qianqian raised her head to look at the Master before her, a pair of eyes gentle and kind, feeling like they contained ten thousand stars, able to embrace everything. At this moment the Master walked toward them. Yan Shuang'er said very politely: "Master Bai, good morning!" Qianqian also called out: "Master Bai, good morning!" (Master Bai is the son of Grand Tutor Bai. Grand Tutor Bai was once the current Emperor's Master — he not only taught the Emperor, but An Wangye was also taught by him! After the Emperor ascended, he established the Shangshufang and invited Grand Tutor Bai to manage it. Later, not only royal children could come study at the Shangshufang, but children of officials in court could also come study! The Qi Meng Ban's Master is Bai Wenjun, the Xinzhuangyuan from two years ago! He didn't want to enter the Hanlin Yuan, wanting to teach like his father, so he entered the Shangshufang.)

Master Bai gently said to them: "Good morning!" Yan Shuang'er said to Master Bai: "Master Bai, this is my younger sister Yan Qianqian, here for class today. My sister is timid and shy around strangers, please take extra care of her!" The Master said: "Alright, don't worry, hurry back to class, Qianqian I'll take care of!" Hearing this, Yan Shuang'er reluctantly turned back to her own class. Master Bai looked at Qianqian and gently said: "Qianqian, come in quickly, first do a self-introduction for everyone."

Qianqian wearing her little schoolbag bounced up to the lectern. Master Bai raised his voice: "Everyone quiet down, our class has a new classmate, everyone come get acquainted." Qianqian stood on the lectern, scanned the audience below — about twenty-some children — and said with a beaming smile: "Hello everyone, I'm Yan Qianqian, my hobbies are eating, sleeping, and martial arts."

Master Bai heard this and said in surprise: "Qianqian little friend, you're so young and already practice martial arts? Then what do you practice martial arts for?" Qianqian thought a moment and answered seriously: "Whoever provokes me, I beat them!" At this, the children below all froze. And Master Bai at this moment also cried bitterly in his heart: (Ai, this broken mouth of mine!) But he quickly adjusted his mood and continued gently: "Qianqian, you sit there." Speaking, he pointed to an empty seat in the third row in the middle. Qianqian wearing her little schoolbag (oh wait, it's the Xiaotu bag)

happily walked to the empty seat, put her schoolbag down, and plopped down. At this moment she noticed the other little girl beside her, looking about her age, wearing blue clothes, hair in two flat buns, smiling with two little dimples, extremely cute. The little girl also looked at Qianqian and gave her a sweet smile, saying: "Qianqian, hello, I'm Qi Xi, I also just came today."

Qianqian thought a bit, felt this name a bit familiar, as if heard somewhere, but couldn't recall. So she also smiled and greeted Qi Xi: "Qi Xi, hello, from now on we're deskmates, whoever bullies you, I'll help you beat them!" Qi Xi heard this, smiled shyly, and said: "Won't happen, Father said the classmates here are all very good, won't bully people."

The two had just finished speaking when they heard the Master say everyone had arrived and class was starting. Master Bai handed out textbooks to the new students. Qianqian got the new book, smelled it, hmm a scent of knowledge, and put it to one side. Meanwhile Qi Xi opened the book and looked at the dense characters inside. At this moment Master Bai on the lectern said: "Today teaching everyone to recognize characters, everyone first open to page one of the textbook, everyone follow me recite: 'Ren zhi chu, xing ben shan, xing xiang jin, xi xiang yuan.'"

The students below all recited together: "Ren zhi chu, xing ben shan, xing xiang jin, xi xiang yuan."

After reciting the Master continued lecturing: "These 12 characters are what we're learning today. Everyone first recite a few more times and write a few characters, then I'll explain the meaning of these four sentences together." So the sound of loud reading rose, only hearing Qi Xi very seriously looking at the book reciting "Ren zhi chu..." reciting many times.

And Qianqian muddling through: "Ren zhi zhu, xing bao gu, xing xiang xiang, xi xiang jin." After everyone recited a dozen or so times, Master Bai continued explaining what these sentences mean. At this moment Yan Qianqian, holding the book, listening to the Master's lullaby, her little head nodding off. She saw the Master had noticed her, hurriedly used two little hands to pat her face. The Master now on the lectern, holding the book, began lecturing vividly. But Qianqian seemed to hear "A ba a ba a ba a ba a ba a ba a ba a ba a ba" — in another "a ba a ba" Qianqian could no longer hold on, lay on the desk and fell asleep...

Sleeping with hu ha hu ha sounds, a certain Qianqian was suddenly poked by deskmate Qi Xi. Just opened her eyes to take a look when Master Bai shouted loudly: "Yan Qianqian!" Qianqian sprang up and stood. Master Bai asked: "You answer, what does 'ren zhi chu xing ben shan' mean?" Qianqian just woke up, whole person still in a daze, opened her mouth and said: "Everyone has a pig, this pig's surname is Ben, named Ben Shan." Qi Xi covered her face with her book, only hearing other children faint vague whispers. Master Bai looked at Qianqian, his refined face also unable to hold back a crack.

He said to Qi Xi: "Qi Xi, you say what it means." Only saw Qi Xi stand up and say: "When people are just born, they are all kind." Master Bai nodded satisfied: "Very well said. Sit down. Qianqian, understood?" Qianqian replied: "Understood." "Then tonight you go back and recite these four sentences ten times, and understand their meaning. Tomorrow in class I'll ask you." "Got it." Qianqian pouted, sat down, and so Master Bai continued lecturing. This time Qianqian didn't sleep, but her thoughts had already drifted thousands of miles away...

Finally hearing Master Bai say "class dismissed," Qianqian came back to her senses. At this moment Qianqian's mind was full of the joy of class dismissed — can she go home? Then heard Master Bai say: "Everyone can go to the Shantang to eat! After eating we'll continue class!" In an instant Qianqian seemed to have all strength drained from her body, limp and powerless lying on the desk. Until Qi Xi poked her: "Time to eat!"

Qianqian then slowly climbed up from the desk, the two holding hands walking out to eat. Just out the door, they spotted Yan Shuang'er, Yan Wang, and Qi Yu waiting at the entrance. Qi Xi saw Qi Yu and happily shouted: "Elder Brother!" Qi Yu saw his sister and Qianqian come out together and smiled: "First day and already made a friend, Xi Xi is amazing!" And the other side's Qianqian: "Elder Brother, Elder Sister, I want to go home~ ah~ I want to go home!" Qianqian screamed at the top of her lungs, throwing herself into Yan Shuang'er's arms. Yan Shuang'er stroked her little head and comforted: "There's still one class this afternoon, after it's over we can go home!" Qianqian grumbled muffled: "I want to go home now!" Yan Shuang'er hurriedly coaxed: "Afternoon classes are usually activity classes, very interesting, the Master doesn't lecture. Let's go eat first, after afternoon class we'll go home!"

Qianqian heard this and only then reluctantly followed the group to eat. They came to the Shantang, and there were really quite a lot of people inside! Qi Yu, Yan Wang, Yan Shuang'er the three went to get food. Qianqian and Qi Xi sat obediently on chairs waiting. Before long Yan Wang brought food over and set it before Qianqian. Qianqian stared wide-eyed, incredulously looking at a bowl of radish soup, a portion of fried rice, a fried egg, half a portion of mushroom stir-fried meat, and half a portion of stir-fried garland chrysanthemum. Her just-settled mood "whoosh" collapsed again, muttering: "Fourth Elder Brother, no wonder you got thin after starting school." Yan Wang smiled: "Eat quickly, little sister, you must be starving!" Qianqian picked up her little spoon, scooped a mouthful of fried rice, then a mouthful of mushroom, her little face scrunched up like she ate bitter medicine, and with difficulty finished this meal. After resting a while, everyone returned to their respective classes, beginning the afternoon lessons...