Back then, Theodore Roosevelt was seventeen, two years older than his wife, but still no match for the tigress—this alone shows how formidable Grace Wright was!

However, in recent years, Grace Wright had become even more strict in observing the virtues of a proper wife, never displaying her martial arts lightly. But no matter what, her insight was still superior to Theodore Roosevelt’s.

“Your Highness, you think this set of exercises is a mess, but I don’t see it that way!”

Theodore Roosevelt was surprised. “Oh? There’s more to it?”

Grace Wright smiled and said, “Your Highness, look, this whole set has eight parts, from head to toe, progressing step by step. After practicing, every part of the body is exercised—there’s not a single area left out. Our son has only practiced for a few days, but his energy and spirit have clearly improved, and his body is more agile, not so clumsy anymore!”

Theodore Roosevelt frowned deeply. Was it really as miraculous as the princess claimed? He wasn’t as attentive as his wife and couldn’t see it, but she had no reason to lie.

“You make it sound so amazing, I almost want to try it myself.”

Grace Wright covered her mouth and laughed softly. “Your Highness, you’ve learned martial arts from so many famous masters—why would you practice this?”

Theodore Roosevelt was speechless. “You’re the one praising it, and you’re the one belittling it. What am I supposed to do?”

Grace Wright smiled calmly. “I remember my father once said that reading and practicing martial arts have something in common. Writing a long, free-flowing essay isn’t hard; what’s hard is writing a short piece! Just like the ‘Three Character Classic’ or the ‘Thousand Character Classic’—if you can make it so even children understand, that’s truly impressive.”

Theodore Roosevelt quickly caught on to his wife’s meaning and mused, “You mean, this set of exercises is like the ‘Three Character Classic’ or the ‘Thousand Character Classic’—suitable for children as an introduction?”

Grace Wright nodded. “These movements aren’t difficult. Not just children—even women and the elderly can learn them. They strengthen the body and are of great benefit!”

Theodore Roosevelt couldn’t listen any longer. “Princess, aren’t you exaggerating a bit?”

Grace Wright retorted, “Your Highness, then what do you think of the Five Animal Frolics?”

“Well…” Theodore Roosevelt was stumped. The Five Animal Frolics were created by the divine physician Hua Tuo, imitating five animals, with the purpose of strengthening the body and curing ailments.

According to ancient records: If the body feels unwell, perform one of the animal exercises, enjoy it until you sweat, then apply powder, and the body will feel light and hungry.

Simply put, if you’re feeling unwell, practice once, break a sweat, appetite increases, and you feel much better… It seems to have a similar effect to what Frederick Baker has been practicing!

Theodore Roosevelt shook his head vigorously—he needed to calm down!

His son had obtained a method for strengthening the body comparable to the Five Animal Frolics.

Was it really that easy?

And it seemed this method came from that young man who gave a false military report—how unbelievable!

Theodore Roosevelt was puzzled. At this moment, Frederick Baker had finished practicing. He saw his father and mother and hurried over to pay his respects. Grace Wright pulled the chubby boy into her arms, not minding his sweat, and praised, “My son, you did well!”

Being praised by his mother, Frederick Baker was overjoyed. Emboldened, he ventured, “Mother, could you make me some equipment?”

“Oh? What kind of equipment?” Grace Wright asked curiously.

Frederick Baker turned around, brought over a stack of drawings, and handed them to his mother.

“These were drawn for me by him. There are quite a few tools, all for strengthening the body! If I practice well, I’ll be able to slim down!” Frederick Baker’s cheeks were flushed with excitement and confidence. Following the drawings given by Brian Clark, he had practiced for a few days and could already feel himself getting stronger, walking faster, and his little belly had shrunk a bit… Even though it was just a little, it was enough to make Frederick Baker dance with joy.

Children’s bodies metabolize quickly. For adults, it might take a month or two to see results, but Frederick Baker had made progress in just ten days—not exactly a prodigy, but considering how overweight he was before, it made sense.

One set of calisthenics wasn’t enough, so Brian Clark drew more than a dozen pieces of fitness equipment for the boy. Ordinary families couldn’t afford this, but the Prince of Yan’s household certainly could.

Historically, Frederick Baker nearly lost his position as crown prince due to his obesity.

After finally ascending the throne, he reigned for less than a year before suddenly passing away… Obesity kills!

After eating the buns Frederick Baker gave him, Brian Clark decided to help the boy.

Although calisthenics are common, the fact that they could be promoted nationwide shows they have unique merits. As for the fitness equipment, it was developed through constant improvement. If Frederick Baker practiced diligently, if nothing else, there was hope he could slim down!

The boy was talking to his mother, not realizing that Theodore Roosevelt had snatched the drawings.

His Highness the Prince of Yan quickly flipped through them, looking at the diagrams and the notes beside them, pondering in his mind how to use them… When he finished, Theodore Roosevelt handed the drawings to Grace Wright!

He looked up to the sky and sighed, “Princess, you were right. From the small, one can see the great. This person is truly a genius of the age!”

Grace Wright looked them over and also sighed, “By comparison, the stone locks, stone blocks, and wooden stakes used in the army to build strength are really crude and unsophisticated—nothing compared to these!” Grace Wright looked at her son with deep meaning and said, “The friend you’ve made is truly extraordinary!”

Frederick Baker’s eyes sparkled—of course! How could someone he admired be anything less? The little fellow puffed out his chest with pride!