Dai Orthius chuckled, but became serious soon after. The little one showed a face of slight disbelief. He was rather surprised by this because he knew full well that this is not her true self, but it seemed extremely real.
Perhaps for his son, he could have something similar?
Dai Orthius feared for this son, he has already decided on having him become a secondary husband to the young Zephyra, but if another noble daughter sees him and falls in love or so... He is not too sure.
Well, all Dai Orthius can do is hope the two grow close.
"General Lecturer Dai, you mentioned, in the beginning, women have a more troublesome time but is it not simply managing a home and several small businesses? The husband can also manage these. From the historical text, the male were the only ones allowed to go out at will, while the female must stay in the home and properly rear the children. Ah, I am still young general Lecturer so forgive me."
Dai Orthius blinked at the young girl for a moment, for someone so young to have a clear understanding already is surprising. He could not help but feel all the more satisfied subconsciously smiling at her.
He failed to notice that the eyes of his son became deep and a life-changing thing happened at that moment.
"Young miss, these things will be further explained slowly over time. Today I simply wished to bring it up in front of you since you are already at such a young age managing your own courtyard. You will have many things to oversee before you enter the school officially. They to will teach you but the question must be asked, what way?"
"What do you mean?"
"As of two hundred years ago, all females and males are to attend an official school from the age of eight to the age of thirty. Of course, the beginning age can start at twelve. The males attend from the age of six and must stay on school grounds all year round with a few days few given only. What they are taught depends on the school, selected by the parents and how they are taught depends on the rank of their parents."
"What of your son? He seems to be old enough to enter the school officially. Why is he still with you?"
"I am a Lecturer myself, and my son is not a noble so he may enter the school later or be continuously homeschooled. for someone like me, this is a blessing."
Dai Orthius chuckled. It is clear she is confused by all he said, but he can not tell her the truth of the matter. His son is not registered, and this is what that daughter of his threatened to tell the main family. He would have to figure out a way for his son to also attend a school quickly, for now, his wristband had registered him as sickly for years but how long with that excuse last?
If he is not accepted by this small girl as her secondary husband then a companion signing him as a slave exempting him from attending school.
As a father, he did not wish for his son to become a slave, but ah, what choice did he have?
"So I must also attend school soon." Dai Orthius heard her mention suddenly: he saw her lift her head and look at the quiet boy not too far away pursing her lips, then looked away. Dai Orthius resisted the urge to laugh but held himself back.
"Alright, we have covered some subjects pertaining household duties of a principal wife. Later we will delve deeper into that for the next three days explain everything thoroughly. For now, I will take my leave. Please enjoy the remaining of your day young miss."
"En, general Lecturer, this young miss wishes both you and your son the same."
standing and performing a bow, the lone young female performed a courtesy walking both to the exit.
outside, Dai Orthius walked side by side with his son down the path to return to their own courtyard but decided to head to the main courtyard and have this son see the old madam.
The first time before, she did not wish to see him, but now, perhaps she would be able to.
"Father, what you had said before about the burden of a female, is it true?" Dai Orthius paused.
It will not be strange for his son to ask such a question.
Their home is small, so Dai Orthius had not bothered much with it. He did of course paid special attention to his beloved wife. Everything was well maintained that she would never stress. Dai Orthius even assisted with the children, something that is extremely rare in their society, but he loved her too much to bother with the norm.
"With your mother, I only wish for her to have a leisure life. I never want to see those flawless jade hands scarred, I never want to see a frown between her perfect brows, her dark silky strands to never fall and her entire person to never be harmed. As a man, I am proud to admit I love my wife too much. More so than even my children. You may be my son, blood of my blood borne from her womb, but I would still choose her over you. That is my love for your mother and my wife." Dai Orthius should feel remorse. He should feel something after saying that besides feeling that what he said was true and that deep within his heart he will never hesitate to do as he just said.