Chapter 82: But, I will repay with my life

If Jiang Yun Chu knew Zhang Cunwen's thoughts, she would surely think this kid is totally cut out for business—his shameless attitude alone would already guarantee victory.

"This secret letter is remarkably similar to the Life-Death Contract in its cleverness; it arranged for the youngest to be placed at Chun Hua Xue Yuan, and explicitly stated that he must fully obey the academy's arrangements, life or death."

"Those are probably the school fees."

Ning Hanmo looked at the silver ingot, and his whole body relaxed even more.

"Three years, Ning Qiancheng, I've fulfilled what I promised you." Jiang Yun Chu looked at the six‑year‑old child; she couldn't truly empathize, but she helped him for Ning Hanmo's sake and also to leave a way out for the Regent Prince's Manor.

She is a cold‑blooded person; she cannot show the same affection to a child not by her side.

But……

She is willing to give him a sheltered harbor and a space to grow while his wings are not yet fully fledged.

How far and how long the future path will be depends entirely on him.

Ning Qiancheng straightened his body, gave a slight bow, and said, "Dean."

"I make no promises, and I don't believe in promises."

"But I will repay with my life."

The young boy, even surviving in the cracks, still stands tall and unbent.

This earned her some admiration.

Jiang Yun Chu looked at the young boy and simply said, "I'll wait and see."

"Ning Hanmo, he's entrusted to you; at the academy side, take him to complete the procedures and arrangements. Hand this box to Zi Wu—she'll naturally know what to do."

She turned and handed the box over, and Ning Hanmo clung to it tightly.

But he didn't leave; instead he stepped forward and embraced Jiang Yun Chu, saying, "Mother, when I grow up I will protect you."

He took in all of today's events.

He truly does not want to experience that feeling of despair again.

The upturned corner of Jiang Yun Chu's lips was a satisfied, happy arc; she flicked his forehead and said, "All right, Mother will wait."

Ning Hanmo broke into a grin, then took Ning Qiancheng and ran off; the leg that had banged against the stone now didn't hurt at all.

Jia Chuan and Zhang Cunwen also ran after them; the matter of the youngest was settled, their hearts were much more at ease, each secretly calculating how to get their families to agree so they too could come to Chun Hua Xue Yuan.

"Dean, Ningguang, everyone, we're here!" Kang Wen shouted loudly.

Although the enrollment time had not yet arrived, the area outside the gate was noisy and bustling.

Just then, the door was pushed open from inside; Ning Hanmo glanced at the people outside and said, "Don't make a noise—it's not yet time for enrollment."

He looked at them, both laughing and crying, and said, "When you were in school you constantly missed home; now that you're home, why did you come back so early?"

They're early by a full half‑hour—who could stand that?

"Probably…" Kang Wen rubbed his own head.

"We're used to being mistreated; not being mistreated actually feels a bit uncomfortable." Kang Wu naturally took over.

Kang Wen immediately nodded; that was exactly what he wanted to express, he just hadn't said it out loud.

Ning Hanmo stepped aside, and then everyone saw that behind him there was actually a little melon‑kid.

Wuuuuu.

During these few days they were away, has the Dean taken a new favorite?

They've only been home for two days!

Two days!

They're about to lose favor!

How can their fragile little hearts take this?

Kang Wen, who had just been beaming, now had the corners of his mouth drooping, as if two bottles of soy sauce were hanging from them.

"Let's go into the courtyard." Ning Hanmo saw his expression and shook his head helplessly.

But……

"Who are they?" Ning Hanmo saw four people……

The key point is, there's also a baby who looks about the same age as Yue Yue, right?

The Kang Clan can't go on like this; are they preparing to move?

In just an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Ning Hanmo's mind.

"These are my uncle's children: Zhi Chun, Zhi Xia, Zhiqiu, and Zhi Dong."

Zhi Chun and Zhiqiu are girls; their faces are slightly flushed, yet they stand openly and boldly, with a carefree bearing.

Zhi Xia's face is dark; his good days have just begun, so why was he exiled here to suffer?

Zhi Dong is a four‑year‑old toddler, still clutching a pastry and incessantly nibbling at it.

Ning Hanmo found the Kang Clan somewhat puzzling; he scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Kang Clan's great‑aunt, I can't decide this matter; I need to wait for the Dean to make the call."

"It's not yet enrollment time; the Dean and the instructor haven't arrived yet. I opened the door early for them, so you probably can't go in."

Ning Hanmo felt embarrassed, but Mother had said that outsiders must not step into the academy—that's the rule.

To be frank, Mother's words carry more weight in his heart than an imperial edict!

Since Mother didn't say yes, he cannot let anyone in.

"No need to feel awkward; I'm just dropping by. I already sent a visiting card yesterday, and in a moment I'll bring them in through the main gate of the Wang Fu." The Second Madame smiled, looking at Ning Hanmo's appearance—she found him endlessly charming.

Is he the foremost playboy of Ning Jing?

What a joke—he's reasonable, well‑evidenced, neither humble nor arrogant, and advances and retreats with propriety.

Compared to many scions of great families, he's far superior—at least her children are nowhere near his level!

"Young man, thank you for your understanding, great‑aunt."

"You four, come in—today's big cleaning: tidy the dormitory and courtyard, and organize our vegetable garden." Ning Hanmo looked at those four.

The four hurriedly turned back, "Farewell, Second Aunt."

Before Second Madame could reply, several people had already darted through the door.

The Kang Clan's Second Madame glanced at the several children, especially Zi Wei and Nai Xin, and her smile grew a bit wider.

Originally a cold and aloof person, she now bore a hint of a smile.

"Let's go to the main gate of the Wang Fu." Second Madame spoke.

"Yes." The coachman hurriedly agreed, then carefully drove the carriage to the main gate of the Regent Prince's Manor.

"Yun chu, your second aunt has a request." The Second Madame differs from the Grand Madam; she gets straight to the point, which is related to her upbringing from childhood.

She thought that the person who educates these children, disliking all the beating around the bush, probably doesn't need her false pleasantries either.

Jiang Yun Chu poured a cup of tea for her second aunt, then pushed the pastries a little toward her; these pastries are made daily in the small kitchen, and in the morning they serve as an extra snack for the children—just pastries and soup.

This keeps the children from going hungry, and sometimes the pastries contain mung beans, sometimes mint, sometimes honeysuckle—these herbs help the children stay calm and avoid getting overheated.

"Your second aunt should know my rules."

Jiang Yun Chu smiled, then raised her head to answer; compared to the grandaunt, she prefers the second aunt's straightforwardness—in her previous life she was a soldier, she was born on the battlefield.