I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With
Chapter 861 - Chapter 861 Fighting For One's Rights (1)

Chapter 861: Fighting For One’s Rights (1) Chapter 861: Fighting For One’s Rights (1) Editor: Atlas Studios Qi Haoran nodded eagerly.

He also felt that Mu Yangling was very lenient with the children in terms of studies.

Although he was not a studious person when he was young, it did not mean that he was okay with his son not being studious either.

After receiving the imperial edict, Qi Haoran returned home feeling confident.

He told Little Bear about this shocking news with his hands behind his back.

Before the mother and son could come back to their senses, he turned to the other three kids eating snacks at the side.

“His Majesty said that when you turn five years old, all of you have to enter the palace to study.

None of you can escape.” Delighted, Little Madam Xia asked, “Fourth Brother, is Little An going to the palace to study too?” Qi Haoran nodded.

“His Majesty said that the teachers in the palace are better.

When you guys come back from Guangdong, Little An can start school properly.” Since Little An could enter the palace to study, he could develop a closer relationship with the royal family.

Little Madam Xia couldn’t help but purse her lips and smile.

However, Little An was unhappy.

Although he was a genius, geniuses were playful too.

Here, he could clearly study for five days and rest for two days.

Why did he have to enter the palace to study?

Hence, he shouted, “I’m not going to the palace.

Fourth Uncle, I’m not going to the palace to study.

I’ll study with Teacher Yuan.” Tiger Head and Little Lion also became nervous, knowing that this matter concerned them.

They immediately ran in front of their mother and asked, “Mother, are we going to the palace to study too?” “That’s what your father meant.” “Then are we going to wake up before dawn like big brother?” Mu Yangling nodded solemnly.

The twins looked at each other and burst into tears.

Then, they turned around and threw themselves into Qi Haoran’s arms, crying, “I don’t want to enter the palace.

Father, we don’t want to enter the palace.” Little An also burst into tears and pounced into Qi Haoran’s arms.

The three little ones’ cries shook the sky and almost collapsed the house.

Little Madam Xia was at a loss, shocked to see that her son was so against the idea of entering the palace to study.

He had clearly been having a good time with the Crown Prince when he entered the palace previously.

Qi Haoran prided himself on being a strict father, but he’d always had a hard time saying no to his children.

Compared to Mu Yangling, the children preferred to raise their requests with Qi Haoran because he usually said yes and kept his word.

Hence, when the three children hugged him as they cried, he could not bring himself to be tough with them.

He helplessly seeked help from Mu Yangling.

Little Madam Xia, who was originally flustered, was delighted.

Everyone said that Qi Haoran was a killing god, but now, he didn’t at all resemble a decisive general.

However, Mu Yangling’s expression turned cold.

She raised her head and said to Qi Haoran, “You’re not allowed to give in.

Just let them cry.

They have a request, but they won’t tell us the reason or try to convince us with facts.

Instead, they only know how to cry.

Does that mean that we have to let them have their way whenever they cry?

Let them cry.” Her voice was neither loud nor soft, but everyone in the room could hear her.

Little Bear, who was about to also burst into tears, immediately pulled back his tears.

At six years old child, he could already weigh the pros and cons.

He knew that unless his mother agreed, even if his father promised them something, his mother could overturn the decision.

Qi Haoran pursed his lips slightly, but he did stop coaxing the children.

The smartest among them, Little An looked up at Qi Haoran with tears all over his face, then turned back to look at Mu Yangling.

He grabbed Little Lion who had stopped sobbing and Tiger Head, who was howling with his eyes closed.

“Stop crying.

Let’s go beg Fourth Aunt.

Fourth Uncle can’t make the decision.” Then, he lectured Tiger Head.

“Even if you want to cry, you have to put on a convincing act.

Geez, you’re not even shedding any tears.” Tiger Head rubbed his head and said, “I think the snacks in the palace are actually quite delicious, as is the food served there.

It’s even better than what we get at home.” Qi Haoran moved his hand, but ultimately, he didn’t smack Tiger Head.

However, Little Lion did what his father wanted to do and smacked Tiger Head’s head.

He said solemnly, “Brother, you have to listen to Brother Little An.

Not only would we have to wake up early to study in the palace, but we also won’t be able to rest or go out anymore.” Little An nodded repeatedly.

“You have to listen to us.

When we tell you to cry, you have to shed tears.” Tiger Head felt that this was a little difficult, so Little Lion threatened him using his afternoon snacks.

“If you don’t shed tears when you cry, I won’t let you have my snacks anymore.

Brother Little An won’t share his with you either.” Upon hearing that, Tiger Head felt that it wasn’t difficult now.

He nodded repeatedly and patted his chest.

“No problem.

I’ll definitely shed tears.” Qi Haoran turned to ask Mu Yangling and Little Madam Xia, “Do they really think we can’t hear them just because they’re whispering?” Little Madam Xia coughed lightly, feeling that Qi Haoran was being too calculative with the children.

Little Bear was already sitting at the side and covering his face.

He felt that his younger brothers were so stupid, but at this moment, he could only hope that his younger brothers could convince his mother.

Otherwise, he would have no choice but to enter the palace to study.

Only Mu Yangling sat up there and watched as the three little heads gathered together to discuss.

She did not interrupt them or remind them.

After the three of them finished discussing, everyone unanimously decided that Little An would be the main negotiator in charge of negotiating with the adults.

Little Lion would be the assistant, and Tiger Head would lend them reinforcement at the side.

When they told him to cry, he would cry.

If they wanted him to roll around and act cute, he would roll around and act cute.

After discussing it, the three children stood in front of Mu Yangling.

Little An reasoned with Mu Yangling, “Fourth Aunt, you yourself said that we’re children.

A child should be able to play happily, grow up happily, and study happily.

However, we won’t be happy if we enter the palace.

Therefore, you can’t send us into the palace.” Mu Yangling and Qi Haoran raised their eyebrows and looked at Little An happily.

Yes, not bad at all.

At such a young age, he already knew how to refute adults using what the adults had said.

Even more surprised, Little Madam Xia looked at her son in a daze.

Little An had never revealed this trait in front of her.

He only told her about interesting games that he played with Tiger Head and Little Lion, or about how Fourth Aunt told them a good story and brought them to make fun games.

He never asked her for anything.

Even though Mu Yangling had always told her that Little An was very smart, Little Madam Xia had thought that this smartness was only limited to reading and writing.

At this moment, she finally realized just how smart her son was.

Her eyes filled with tears and she felt proud and guilty.

Compared to Mu Yangling, she had taught her child very little.

So, even though she was clearly sitting here, he still chose to fight for his rights with Mu Yangling?

Little Madam Xia looked at Mu Yangling, eager to see how she would deal with her son.

“Why wouldn’t you be happy when you enter the palace?

Brother Crown Prince has always been studying in the palace.

Hasn’t he always been very happy too?” Little An tilted his head and said with uncertainty, “Because Brother Crown Prince has always rested once every ten days, so he’s used to it.

Meanwhile, we have a two-day break every five days, so we won’t get used to it.” Smiling, Mu Yangling said, “Habits can be changed and developed.

In the past, you only knew how to eat and sleep.

Later on, when you grew up, you learned how to crawl, walk, and run.

Then, other than eating and sleeping, you learned how to play.

Now that you’re older, you have to study.

When you get older, you will definitely have more things to learn, and your habits will naturally have to change.

You can’t rest for two days every five days forever.” Little An pointed at Little Bear and said, “But Brother Little Bear only entered the palace at six years old.

Why should we do that when we turn five?” Mu Yangling asked with a smile, “So it’s okay if you enter the palace when you’re six years old?” Little An bit his finger, sensing that something was wrong.

He had been led into a trap by his fourth aunt.