The three missions were successfully completed. Although there were quite a few minor twists and turns along the way, the outcome was good, and as this teacher promised, everything was resolved.
Now I could finally let loose and arrange my time freely. Ever since that incident yesterday, those young lords had stopped parading through the streets as a group. As for me, I obediently accompanied the First Prince to show concern for the common people's livelihood. Those female students also put on a weak act, following right behind the Eldest Princess all day long and begging for protection.
After two or three days of repeated patrols, this trip to show concern for the people could be considered a successful completion of the mission. During this period, the First Prince even had a simple meal in a rural village, chatting happily with the local folks. This was actually my idea, as it would help bring them closer together. Afterward, to make it look like he cared even more about the common people, the First Prince repaid the family for the cost of the meal, saying that times were hard for the folks and that he, as a prince, should lead by example and not take even a single thread or needle from the people. He also expressed deep gratification at being able to share a simple meal with the common folk. Having reaped a massive wave of public goodwill, it was naturally time to pack up and head back.
Chapter 86