The Star Luo City was revitalized in the early morning.
It has been more than a week since Cao Yu returned. Besides spending time with Xu Jiujiu and the others, Cao Yu has of course not neglected his own cultivation.
It's estimated that he'll be able to successfully break through to the Soul Douluo level in a few months.
If I remember correctly, I'm supposed to attend the morning court session today.
"Ah, fuck!"
Cao Yu said, "I still want to sleep in!"
In the end, he reluctantly threw off the blanket covering him, straightened his clothes, and walked dejectedly to the bathroom to brush his teeth and wash his face.
Good morning, Chancellor Cao!
He grinned at himself in the mirror, and the handsome reflection made him even more alert.
Wang Dong'er and the others got up even earlier than him, after all, they had already taken on the role of Inner Court teachers at the Imperial Academy.
" Imperial Academy " was the first academy he founded in the Star Luo Empire, established to impart scientific knowledge.
It was initially built near the Cao Clan's residence, but as the number of students increased, it had to be moved to the outskirts north of Star Luo City.
Its student body quickly surpassed that of the Empire's premier academy, the Star Luo Royal Academy.
However, simply learning knowledge is not enough; physical fitness and Soul Power Level must also keep up.
We strive to achieve a flourishing of both arts and sports as soon as possible.
That's right, this is one of Cao Yu's grand fantasies.
There was a lack of teachers in the Imperial Academy who could guide the cultivation of Martial Soul, so his girlfriends filled that gap perfectly.
Today, this school not only recruits members of the Cao family, but also targets the entire Star Luo Empire.
After all, Cao Yu didn't want to create a powerful Cao clan. If he ended up raising a bunch of people who looked down on him, it would be a huge joke.
Just like Cao Tian and his son who wanted to seize power back then.
However, the grass on their graves is now as tall as an adult.
Last year, he even led a group of people to dance on their graves, almost causing the graves to collapse.
Therefore, it would be better to open up the student body to the people of the entire empire. To this end, he also established a special fund to subsidize students from impoverished families.
Impoverished families, disabled persons, or descendants of martyrs were exempted from tuition, fees, living expenses, and food expenses when they entered the " Imperial Academy."
After all, the one thing Cao Yu had in abundance was money.
When Cao Yu thought of the Imperial Academy, he couldn't help but think of his former students.
"I wonder how Cao Goudan are doing with their studies?"
Ju Zi and Meng Hongchen went to the Imperial Capital Research Institute, so I didn't see them in the courtyard.
Xuan Ziwen, He Caitou, and their group are still staying at the Shrek Academy. After all, the original plan required Shrek Academy's assistance, so they couldn't leave.
Anyway, they'll contact us by phone once there's a result, so Cao Yu can only provide them with financial support.
The old man had already prepared a meal for him. After a simple meal, he got up and walked towards the cowshed.
"Moo!"
Upon seeing the newcomer, the old ox raised his head perfunctorily and greeted him.
Then he continued chewing on the Blue Silver Grass that had been harvested and placed in the trough.
"One, two, three... nine." After carefully counting, the calves varied in size.
"Wow, you've had so many babies since I last saw you!"
It has to be said, this old blue ox is really robust. Besides eating Blue Silver Grass all day, I wonder what else they feed it?
Since there is a trend towards transforming into Hundred-Year Soul Beast.
Normally, cattle used as livestock like these don't live more than ten or twenty years.
After all, when these livestock cattle are fat and strong, that's the best time to put them on the dinner table.
They will be made into various delicious dishes.
"Ah! What a pity, all these mounts will be mine to ride in my future children."
The old ox was led out, and the Little Bull came running up, each one eager to try.
"Go away! You're all too young, go back to sleep."
They only closed the cowshed door after pushing them back inside.
Because the Cao Clan's servants cleaned the oxen every day, the old oxen were not dirty and had no odor.
"Let's go, Old Ox, to the Star Luo Imperial Palace." He patted its neck. The old green ox was naturally very familiar with the place Cao Yu mentioned.
Then he sped up a bit and started running down the street, with pedestrians constantly dodging him.
"Young Master Little Yu, why are you in such a hurry?"
"I'm going to the morning court session. If I'm any later, they'll scold me. Auntie, I'll be going now."
Acquaintances on the road smiled; it seemed that Young Master Cao was also going to the palace to become an official.
Instead of being a proper rich young master, he wants to get involved in the murky waters of officialdom.
However, this does indeed fit Young Master Cao's personality.
The soldiers did not stop Cao Yu when they saw him, and came outside the hall. By then, all the civil and military officials had arrived.
Despite being dressed in his official robes, Cao Yu's attire today seemed somewhat out of place.
" Chancellor Cao, it's been such a long time!"
Several officials who had met him before came forward, led by Shen Cheng. The smiles on their faces revealed their attitude towards Cao Yu.
The other civil and military officials couldn't help but whisper among themselves when they saw this so-called " Chancellor Cao ".
"Isn't this the young master of the Cao Clan? How did he become our colleague and superior?"
After all, many people were unaware of the situation. Even those who had heard rumors of the prime minister's impending appointment did not guess that it would be Cao Yu, the eldest son of the prime minister.
These are all men destined to become imperial sons-in-law, yet they still dare to steal their thunder. This Young Master Cao is quite lacking in martial virtue. However, they couldn't do anything about Cao Yu.
After all, their family is incredibly powerful, and they also have such a good relationship with His Majesty.
Shen Cheng then pointed to the old blue ox and couldn't help but ask, " Chancellor Cao, why did you decide to ride an ox to court? Wouldn't a Flying Soul Tool be much more convenient?"
Cao Yu smiled and, seeing that most of the civil and military officials had arrived on Flying Soul Tool, couldn't help but laugh, "I'm tired of these things. Riding an ox is much more comfortable and relaxing."
Shen Cheng bent slightly, then extended his right hand forward, "Haha! Chancellor Cao, please come in first."
"Alright, let's go in together."
In the hall, Xu Jiawei was already seated, his usual humor gone, replaced by an extremely serious demeanor.
The members of the Retirement Group stood to his left and right, respectively, below him.
Upon seeing Cao Yu, Xu Jiawei nodded first, then slowly said, " Little Yu, you can sit here."
As he spoke, he pointed to a spot to his lower right, which was a sofa chair.
At this moment, the civil and military officials present also showed expressions of surprise.
They usually only get to stand, but good heavens, Chancellor Cao was immediately offered a seat by His Majesty.
And these are incredibly comfortable sofa chairs; this kind of treatment is simply unparalleled.
However, several high-ranking officials among them were astute enough to guess the Emperor's intentions.
(End of this chapter)