It turns out that Franz didn't particularly prioritize this matter. As a monarch, Franz was always preoccupied with national affairs.
As for the matter of young Rudolph's education, Franz trusted his mother more, since he himself had been brought up this way.
In reality, this was an irresponsible attitude. Some people might just pursue getting by, perhaps he was unaware, but it was indeed convenient.
...
Poor little Rudolph thus fell into Ernst's clutches, unaware of what kind of life he was about to face.
"Goodbye, sister! Goodbye, grandmother!" Little Rudolph bid farewell to his two sisters (his own sister Princess Gisela and Karina) and his grandmother.
"Ernst! I'll leave Rudolph to you for a while. You must take care to ensure he doesn't neglect his studies," Empress Dowager Sophie emphasized.
