The Journey Of Flower

Epilogue 3 : Changliu Academy

Early in the morning, Hua Qiangu was pulled up by Sheng Xiaomo and dressed her up. He put white powder on her face and red rouge. After wearing new clothes and a hairpin on her hair, put a gold necklace around the neck and an emerald bracelet on her wrist, Hua Qiangu felt like she's like a landlord lady. But as a landlord lady, she can't even eat a steamed bun for breakfast. Feeling afraid that she would skip school halfway, Sheng Xiaomo specially hired a sedan chair. Several strong men have been ordered to send her off to the gate of the Academy.

Hua Qiangu wanted to weep but no tears. She was barely breathing by the time she got out from the sedan.

People around her couldn't help laughing in private when they saw her. Whose rich family is this lady from? Well-nourished, fate and white, could hardly walk.

Hua Qiangu looked up at the new big characters in black and gold at the gate—— Changliu Academy.

Well, it's not a big deal to study. Anyway, she used to go to school for a few days before and her father also taught her a few words. Although she didn't learn well, she didn't dislike it.

The surrounding students range from ages six to thirty, but most are about the same age as her. It's said that this academy used to be called Supreme Wisdom Academy and was managed by just an old scholar named Qin. Later, fewer and fewer students enrolled, so the school ended up closed down. Not long ago, he received a huge capital injection. He hired many excellent teachers and famous people to teach. There were also many talented officials to participate in the ribbon cutting at an opening ceremony, with a great momentum of publicity. This time school opens, many rich merchants in Hangzhou sent their children here and Hua Qiangu is one of them.

She didn't understand why her father attached so much importance to studying in this academy. He probably dislike her and wanted her to meet a good family in the college and marry her off. Most of the people who send their children to study here are embracing this idea as well.

There are probably more than 100 new students entering the school. All gathered in the square for roll call. In a moment, they will be divided into four classes, Plum blossoms, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum, by drawing lots.

Although the academy changed its name, the dean is still Scholar Qin. He's a little older and looked very imposing, compared with a group of teachers sitting next to him, who were invited or came in without invitation.

He first gave a speech to welcome the new students and looked forward to the bright future of the academy. He then started to introduce the teachers. In addition to the Four Books and Five Classics, other courses taught by other teachers can be selected.

"This is Yan Wen Master. He is from the capital. He will give lectures in the future. This one is Dongfang Yuqing. He will teach ..."

"Calligraphy." Dongfang Yuqing interrupted with soft smiled. Under the stage, a gasp sounded from the audience.

Hua Qiangu was so hungry that she nearly faint and has no strength to look up. The morning sun was not so hot, but it made her sweat repeatedly on her forehead.

Then the teachers all introduced themselves briefly.

"My name is Liehuo and I will teach you culinary skills." The audiences were surprised.

"My name is Leiyin. I will teach you medicine and acupuncture in the future." Another surprised from the audiences.

"Qingliu. I teach wine brewing and drinking."

This time, even Dean Qin couldn't help wrinkling his old face and whispered: "Is drinking required teaching?"

"Of course. The Wine table is an important place to communicate with people."