It would be quite the joke if word got out!
According to the regulations set by the Qing State's imperial family, the education of princes began at the age of six and continued until they came of age and were enfeoffed as lords.
But Li Yuanjing was different. From childhood, he had no interest in books but was fond of martial pursuits. He started practicing archery at three, later learned to ride ponies, and as a youth, he joined the military ranks, eating and living alongside common soldiers. He had originally intended to spend his life as a lord waging battles across the land—never expecting to ascend the throne midway.
Now, as he looked at his two three-year-old sons, he saw a reflection of his own childhood and felt an inexplicable surge of affection.
"You're using the wrong force to draw the bow," Li Yuanjing reminded.
Shen Wei's little wooden arrow went thwack—completely off target.
