Activating the Time Grand Method

The two returned to Princess Manor and, without needing to say a word, both rushed toward their bedrooms. After washing up and changing into simple robes, they headed to the study together.

The study had only recently been tidied up, located beside Father Tang and Mother Tang's study. To commemorate them, Tang Ling had not altered the traces of the couple's life before their deaths.

And for the still-young Tang Ling, there had been even less need for a study. She usually preferred staying in the backyard garden.

But now, it was necessary.

Tang Ling had already "grown up." Even if she did not personally manage Princess Manor's operations, she still needed a place to receive her subordinates.

"Senior Sister, I'm ready!"

In the study, Tang San sat upright in a cushioned chair, looking solemnly at Tang Ling across the desk.

Tang Ling did not answer. She swiftly opened her notebook and turned on the recorder. Once she had prepared everything, she looked at Tang San and nodded.

Having received the signal, Tang San immediately began recalling what had happened earlier.

"I was led into the central hall. The five princes were already seated inside in a row, and a servant arranged for me to sit across from them.

"The First Prince, Xue Qinghai, spoke first. He did not say much. His tone was stern and brief, warning me to serve the Princess well. Then he left with the servant.

"The Second Prince, Xue Peng, spoke with a smile. He first explained that his eldest brother was rather busy, then introduced the five princes one by one.

"Then he told me to be more obedient, especially in front of the Princess. He also said that he was very fair, and that if anyone made things difficult for me in the city, I could go find him."

Watching Tang Ling write without pause, Tang San reached for the teacup nearby and took a slow sip. When she stopped writing, he continued,

"The Third Prince, Xue Qingxi, had a cheerful personality and was rather talkative. He first asked about my past. After hearing my answer, he expressed pity for my background.

"Then he comforted me, telling me to live well and not dwell on my sorrow.

"After that, he said that both the King and Queen liked the Princess very much, and told me to get along well with her.

"The Fourth Prince, Xue Luan, spoke slowly. He first asked after my current circumstances. After learning that I was doing well, he told me to remember Princess Manor's kindness. Then he told me never to forget where I came from and to visit my mother often.

"The Fifth Prince, Xue He, looked very quiet. He did not say much either, only telling me to study more while I could so that I would be able to support myself in the future."

"Good. Is there anything else to add?" Tang Ling asked without looking up as she finished writing.

"No. That's all I can remember." Tang San thought carefully for a moment, then nodded.

Seeing this, Little Heavenly Dao hurriedly leaned closer. "I can testify! That was exactly what they said. Little Ling'er can watch the recording and refine it further!"

"Alright~" Tang Ling put down her pen and rubbed the eager Little Heavenly Dao's head. Then she looked at Tang San. "So, whose words made you feel more comfortable?"

"The Third Prince and the Fifth Prince, I think?" Tang San recalled the encounter for a while, hesitated, then chose the two.

"Then tell me why." Tang Ling followed up at once, watching Tang San with an encouraging expression.

Tang San pondered for a moment before slowly answering, "The Third Prince's personality was a great advantage, and his comfort about not being trapped in the past was very appropriate. The Fifth Prince's advice was good too. It would benefit anyone."

"Not bad. A-Xuan, your eye for people has improved." Tang Ling raised a thumbs-up after hearing him out, nodding with a smile.

Then she blinked at him. "So tell me why the other three made you uncomfortable." A sly glint appeared in her eyes as she spoke.

Faced with another question, Tang San once again fell into thought. After considering it carefully, he looked at the person asking him. "The First Prince was arrogant and looked down on people. I did not like his attitude.

"Although the Second Prince was gentle, everything he said implied that you were bad. I disliked that very much.

"As for the Fourth Prince, I thought his words felt strange, but I could not describe that feeling."

"Looks like my cheap uncle is rather good at naming people." Tang Ling raised her brows after hearing this, lowered her head to turn off the recorder, and said something seemingly unrelated.

Then she looked at the obediently waiting Tang San with a smile. "Do you remember how old you are?"

"Twenty-nine—no, thirty-two?" Tang San was momentarily choked by Tang Ling's words, but he obediently answered.

"But you are actually only three years old." Tang Ling pointed at his small body, then closed her eyes and sank her consciousness into the space to search for something.

Upon hearing that, Tang San lowered his head and looked at himself. After thinking for a moment, realization dawned on him.

So that was why he disliked the Fourth Prince—because of the hidden meaning in his words.

A three-year-old child was at the age when they depended on their mother. If he said something like that, was he not simply waiting for Tang San to cry and throw a tantrum, making others dislike him?

"Take this. I only just remembered to give it to you." Tang Ling opened her eyes and handed over a ring.

"For me?" Tang San stared at the plain silver ring and cried out in surprise, then hesitantly extended his hand.

"If not for you, then who? It's not as if you have never used a storage space before. What are you so surprised about?" Tang Ling tilted her head, looking puzzled.

Then she grabbed his right middle finger, pricked it with an ice needle, and squeezed out a drop of blood onto the ring.

"The previous one was a jade pendant. I just did not react in time when it suddenly changed to a ring." Tang San awkwardly rubbed his nose, then put the ring onto the finger that had just been pricked.

"There are some Soul Coins inside, along with daily necessities, pills, and other things. They are all things you used before. Put this in there too. Keep it safe. It's very important."

Tang Ling glanced at him, copied the recording, placed it in a box, and handed it over.

"Alright." Tang San accepted it without hesitation and placed the box into the Storage Ring. Inside were many tables, with different supplies sorted and placed on them.

Tang San hesitated for a moment, then placed the box on an empty table. Looking at the three piles of Soul Coins in different colors, he sighed at his senior sister's wealth.

"Thank you, Senior Sister!" Tang San rose and solemnly cupped his hands in salute. Tang Ling neither avoided nor stopped him, merely watching him with a smile.

Then she stood and helped him up. "Growing up well will be thanks enough for me."

"Alright, I'll definitely be obedient!" Tang San nodded solemnly at Tang Ling.

"Then you will have to work harder over the next three years." Tang Ling pulled him toward the bookshelf. "You will awaken your martial soul at six, so over these next three years, you must learn archery, spear techniques, and whip techniques well.

"Your first Spirit Ring is metal-elemental, so the bow and spear are both excellent choices. You need to master them. Your second is wood-elemental, so it will be enough to learn whip techniques.

"As for the rest, you can practice them when you have time, so there is no rush."

As she spoke, she took out three books and handed them to Tang San. Tang San accepted the three rather thin books and nodded firmly.

"I will practice properly. Senior Sister, believe in me!" Tang San looked at Tang Ling with blazing eyes. Only by learning well could he grow up healthy and be of help to his senior sister.

"I believe in you. Our A-Xuan has never made empty boasts." Tang Ling smiled, raising a hand to pat his head.

"Then what are the two of us going to do? I don't want to be bored every day!" As usual, Little Heavenly Dao had no sense of timing and stepped right between them.

"I plan to run the shops under Princess Manor's name and sell more affordable goods that ordinary people can buy.

"Then we can look around this world together to see what kinds of factories would be suitable for large-scale operations. When the time comes, we can work with my cheap uncle and help the common people live a little better.

"That can also count as accumulating merit."

Tang Ling took out a folder from the other bookshelf and opened it with a smile for the two of them to see.

After reading it, Tang San immediately gave her an approving look. Little Heavenly Dao was also excited that it could take part.

Over the next three years, Tang San followed the lessons and training from the memory spheres Tang Ling gave him, while Tang Ling contacted the royal family to establish factories.

Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, both had passed their sixth birthdays and eagerly awaited the martial soul awakening ceremony.