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Whether it's astronomy, geography, poetry, songs, or divination, pharmacology, and medicine.
All kinds of knowledge can be found here.
Students can explore the laws of all things, the cyclical nature, and the wisdom of life here.
In short, this is a place for aspiring students to study, a sacred place for learning.
Therefore, the apprenticeship ceremony was held at Guanfu Temple.
At this moment, the square of Guanfu Temple was already crowded with people.
All three thousand disciples were dressed in scholar's robes.
It looks very neat and very impressive.
A gentle breeze blew by, and the boys' clothes fluttered in the morning light, making them look exceptionally spirited.
Most of the students stood in one place according to their dormitory.
The four sons from humble families, including Shi Chanli and others, were together.
The Crown Prince, Guo Baokun, and two others stood together.
Si Lili, Sang Wen, Lin Wan'er, and Ye Ling'er also stood together.
I heard that Mr. Su's time to arrive is about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
Immediately, the place became a bustling and lively scene.
Naturally, the students who come to the academy are all there because of Mr. Su.
Although they usually attend classes with other teachers.
But the most important thing is to be able to participate in this apprenticeship ceremony today.
He formally became Mr. Su's student.
I diligently studied under Mr. Su, learning the incredibly mysterious and alluring art of immortality.
Therefore, all the students were extremely excited about today's apprenticeship ceremony.
Even after becoming an apprentice today, I am still only an outer disciple of the academy, which is still exciting.
After all, they were already far superior to those outside who wanted to enter the academy but had not yet.
Of course, everyone is looking forward to it.
One day, I will be able to truly enter the inner courtyard.
Those on the list of outstanding talents were especially excited today.
Because they are the only ones besides Fan Xian and a few other inner court disciples.
The student closest to the teacher.
……
Before long, on the high platform in front of the square.
Su Yu, dressed in white, arrived gracefully.
He had an upright posture and a refined demeanor.
He stood quietly on the high platform, his gaze peaceful and profound.
Looking down at the thousands of tense yet admiring eyes below the stage.
He noticed Guo Baokun standing beside him today.
Unlike their usual playful demeanor, they were extremely serious and solemn.
It's as if he's become a completely different person.
This is because, in Guo Baokun's mind...
Respecting teachers and valuing their teachings is the most fundamental duty that disciples should always keep in mind.
Therefore, Guo Baokun was not thinking about anything at that moment.
Even the idea of finding the best generals in the world is forgotten.
With one heart and one mind, I devoted myself to becoming Mr. Su's apprentice.
And there were many students like him in the audience.
Wang Qinian smiled slightly, his heart pounding with excitement, and sang aloud.
"The apprenticeship ceremony shall now begin!"
Upon hearing the sound, the students sprang into action, holding their breath and solemnly straightening their clothes.
This is the foundation for becoming an apprentice; it is to straighten one's clothes and hat.
It implies presenting oneself to one's husband with a neat appearance and dignified demeanor.
Immediately afterwards, the academy's stewards came over carrying basins of water.
The students stepped forward one by one, dipped their hands into the water, and washed away the dust.
This is a ritual of ablution, in which one purifies one's body and mind to pay homage to one's teacher.
After the ablution, comes the solemn kowtow.
Wang Qinian sang again.
"bye!"
Upon hearing this, thousands of disciples knelt down and shouted in unison.
"Master, please accept my bow!"
This sound, like a resounding bell, echoed through the heavens and shook the hearts of everyone present.
Su Yu stood on the high platform, his gaze sweeping over the disciples.
The disciples bowed respectfully and kowtowed three times, their foreheads touching the ground.
Each bow felt as if it carried immense force.
It is filled with respect and trust for Mr. Su!
We bow in gratitude to our husbands, who are like guiding lights, leading us on the right path in life.
I bow again, wishing to follow you with a sincere heart!
I bow three times, vowing not to fail my teacher's teachings, and to strive diligently to continuously improve myself!
At this moment, all the disciples were deeply moved by these thoughts, their hearts filled with solemnity and reverence.
Hong Zhu slammed his forehead heavily against the ground, his eyes already bloodshot.
At this moment, the bloody scene of the massacre of his entire clan flashed through Hong Zhu's mind again.
This is also why he had to come to the academy and become a student of Mr. Su.
He looked up at the white-clad figure on the high platform.
That is Mr. Su, the greatest man in the world!
He is also her husband!
A moment later, Hong Zhu's eyes turned bloodshot, and then his vision blurred.
With a 'drip', a tear fell to the ground.
Hong Zhu was slightly taken aback; she hadn't shed a tear in years.
The last time I cried was when I saw all my relatives pass away.
He thought he had already cried all his tears.
Hong Zhu smiled.
It turns out, it was just that I hadn't dared to think about that matter for a long time.
Because you can only watch your enemy live freely and unrestrained, while you are powerless to do anything about it!
Unable to avenge his family, he was left to beg for survival like a stray dog.
To survive, he even went so far as to become a eunuch in the palace!
This will completely wipe out the Chen family line.
He hated it, he hated the county magistrate who had wiped out his entire family.
They wished they could drink its blood and eat its flesh raw!
But he couldn't do anything.
Therefore, he never dared to think about the massacre of his entire family.
But from today onwards, everything will be different.
Hong Zhu knew in her heart that it was that single tear.
These were tears of joy after overcoming countless difficulties and passing the major exam to obtain the qualification for the Inner Court!
Only he himself knows how difficult it was to gain the trust of his benefactor.
Only then could he, as a eunuch, enter the academy!
Those calm assassinations during the big exam were the result of countless hours of silent practice.
Fortunately, he managed to do all of that!
Hong Zhu made a vow with unwavering resolve in her heart.
"Father, Mother, I have already become Mr. Su's apprentice."
"I will definitely learn well and avenge you!"
"This corrupt official who killed my entire family must be skinned alive, dismembered, and torn to pieces!"
Hong Zhu did not know how the gentleman determined his qualifications.
This will enable him to qualify for the inner court disciple assessment.
However, Hong Zhu was clear that she had a goal in mind that she was determined to achieve.