My Wife Is A Sword Immortal-Chapter 182 - 162 He Must Be a Great Man (Two-in-One Big
Chapter 182: Chapter 162 He Must Be a Great Man (Two-in-One Big Chapter)_2
Chapter 182: Chapter 162 He Must Be a Great Man (Two-in-One Big Chapter)_2
Only by being accepted as a Direct Disciple by an Academy Teacher can one be promoted to a Confucian scholar and wear the Jade pendant.
Thereby becoming an official member of the scholarly classes among the various schools of thought, fully acknowledged by their respective affiliations.
However, many students will not be selected because there are few Academy Teachers to begin with, thus slots for disciples are limited. Those not chosen can only wait another year to participate in the next Teacher Apprenticeship Ceremony.
But there are only three chances, for those who have not become scholars within three years will leave Linlu Academy, and a new cohort of students will arrive.
According to Li Jinsu, Zhao Rong doesn’t need to worry about being forced to leave Linlu Academy after three years. Because of that recommendation letter, this ‘Connection Disciple’ just needs to stay out of trouble and he’ll be taken in as a Direct Disciple by Teacher Yan within three years.
But still.
Zhao Rong’s mouth twitched.
There are also significant distinctions among Direct Disciples.
They are classified into recorded disciples, instructed disciples, Inner Chamber Disciples, and so on.
It is said that there are also ‘Senior Disciples’ above these, who can inherit the mantle of the Teacher.
However, Zhao Rong did not inquire about the latter categories; instead, he clarified what recorded disciples are.
These are the students who are recognized in name, confirm the teacher-student relationship, may not necessarily receive personal instruction, yet also believe in the Teacher’s ideas and teachings…
Great, a perfect slacker spot.
No wonder some senior brothers and sisters are cold in their demeanor. Those standing here are at least instructed disciples or higher. Thinking that he’s one of those who use connections to rub off some glory and idle away, of course, they don’t feel fond of him…
Zhao Rong nodded his head lightly, without much resentment. After all, having missed the Academy’s triennial examination and still managing to enter the Academy so swiftly, he was fortunate enough. Be content with one’s lot, and for what’s to come, well, take it slow.
Zhao Rong continued to listen with interest to the idle chatter of his senior brothers and sisters.
Not long after,
Li Jinsu came out from inside the house and walked towards Zhao Rong.
“Senior Brother,”
“Li Senior Brother,”
Zhao Rong followed the many scholars around him and bowed in greeting, but the people around him were mostly smiling relaxedly, since this senior brother known for always accompanying Teacher Yan was famously easygoing.
And moreover, Li Jinsu was also an Inner Chamber Disciple of Teacher Yan, even rumored to have the opportunity to become a Senior Disciple and inherit the mantle of Teacher Yan, a Great Confucian Cultivator.
Zhao Rong couldn’t help but glance at his senior brother.
Li Jinsu smiled back at everyone, exchanging pleasantries, and introduced Zhao Rong. Then, patting Zhao Rong on the shoulder, he led him away.
“Junior Brother, I’ll take you to complete the enrollment procedures and collect some necessities, then I’ll take you to your living quarters at the dormitory,” Li Jinsu said.
“Senior Brother, considering the hour, let’s leave those matters for tomorrow,” Zhao Rong suggested. “You can accompany me when you’re free tomorrow. For today, I’ll stay outside the Academy for one more night; I haven’t checked out of the guesthouse yet.”
Li Jinsu shook his head.
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“That won’t be possible tomorrow. It’s the day when the Teacher goes out to lecture. It’s an annual rotational arrangement of the Academy. All of us disciples will accompany Teacher Yan, and we are expected to stay away for a month. It’s better if I get things settled for you today, so that tomorrow you can directly join the new students in class,” Li Jinsu explained.
Hearing this, Zhao Rong nodded and said no more.
Afterward, Li Jinsu kept him quite busy within the Academy.
As the sun set and twilight settled, on the forested stone path,
Li Jinsu carried some items for Zhao Rong, and they were walking together towards the student dormitories.
On the way, as if something occurred to him, he turned and said,
“By the way, Junior Brother, how about you join us tomorrow to accompany Teacher Yan in his lecture? Eventually, you’re going to be his disciple too. And this could be an opportunity for you to listen to more of Teacher Yan’s lectures and for him to get to know you. As for attending the school room, there’s no rush.”
Li Jinsu smiled, “There are a few junior brothers who arrived just before you; they too were recommended by Teacher Yan to join the Academy. They’ll also accompany him to lecture tomorrow. Why not join them?”
Zhao Rong thought for a moment and then politely declined, “I deeply appreciate your kindness, Senior Brother Ziyu, but I’ve just arrived and am not yet familiar with the fellow students, teachers, and the Academy environment. It would be inappropriate to wander around so soon. Let’s talk about it some other time; I really am sorry, Senior Brother.”
What a joke, after settling in, he still had to find Qing Jun. Why wander aimlessly? He had already traveled all the way from Great Chu to Du You City; weary at heart, he now longed for a home, with her in it…
Li Jinsu turned back, nodded gently, and then reminded,
“That’s fine, seems I was inconsiderate, Junior Brother should focus on his studies. If anything comes up, you can wait until we return from accompanying Teacher Yan. If you really can’t wait, you can also come to Taiching Prefecture to find me. We’re from the same hometown, after all, don’t be shy. If there’s anything…”
“Wait, what did you say?”
Zhao Rong, who had been absent-mindedly nodding along, almost dropped the items in his hand when he heard a familiar word, and he quickly interrupted.
Li Jinsu looked puzzled, took another glance at Zhao Rong whose calm demeanor had vanished, and his eyes were wide, and then repeated, “If there’s anything…”
“No, not that.”
“We’re from the same hometown…”
“Eh, not that either… Senior Brother, did you mention Taiching Prefecture?”
“Oh, that. Because according to the Academy’s arrangements, it’s Teacher Yan’s turn to lecture in Taiching Prefecture, to teach those Residence Students. Though it’s not too far, commuting back and forth is inconvenient, so we will be staying in Taiching Prefecture for a month. If you have urgent matters, then come to Taiching Prefecture to find me.”
