Chapter 83:Children’s Education
In the quiet of the orchid room, Janet exhaled and looked toward Roland. "It’s about the children’s education," she said, voice low but serious.
Roland’s brows creased. "Education? Is there a problem?"
He had been teaching them basic foundation exercises himself about discipline, posture, body movement. The rest, including etiquette and reading, had been left to Roan and a few tutors from nearby villages. It wasn’t extravagant, but it was effective so far.
Janet gave him a side glance, her lips twitching with a hint of frustration. "Husband, you seem to be unaware of what’s happening around you."
"Just speak straight," Roland muttered, already sensing where this was going.
"Ever since Erina witnessed your breakthrough, Count Wellington will surely hear of it. Your strength won’t remain in the shadows much longer. You’ll gain influence, Roland. And when that happens, noble eyes will fall on you and everything tied to you including the children."
Roland leaned against the nearby tree, arms folded, his eyes narrowing with thought.
Janet continued, "Right now, their education is fine, but it won’t match up to what noble families provide. Those children grow up breathing refined speech, customs, politics... Our kids are bright, but in the noble world? They’d be eaten alive without proper polish."
Roland sighed deeply, rubbing his forehead as her words dug into his conscience.
He hated it, but she was right. In the world power ruled above all but other things also matter on a grander stage.
The noble world played a different game.
It was one of masks, veiled insults, and power disguised in manners and lineage. Even if they forgave his own roughness for the sake of his accomplishments, they wouldn’t be so lenient with his children.