Chapter 2449 Extra: Stay Calm
Xiao Ruojun arrived neither late nor early.
Before long, a commotion arose downstairs, and the line preparing to ascend to the platform in the center of the lake had already moved forward.
Shu Yu and the others lowered their gazes, and saw the students of Zhenglu Academy lined up in the middle, walking orderly toward the bridge corridor.
The academies at Haina Tea House are all well-known academies from various places; about twelve of them came this time.
Therefore, more than forty students from these academies went up, and some students who did not study at the academies also went up.
There were fifty people on the huge platform in the center of the lake.
Fortunately, the platform is large enough that it can easily accommodate fifty people.
As soon as everyone took the stage, they introduced themselves, exchanged greetings and pleasantries, and instead of discussing anything, they talked about the customs and scenery of the capital.
Because this place is close to the palace, once lectures begin inside the palace, the topics are disseminated outside the palace so that the students can discuss them.
Moreover, there were also people who promptly reported the views and opinions of the headmasters, scholars, and great Confucian scholars in various academies within the palace.
At this very moment, they were waiting for the topic to be discussed in the palace.
Mianmian tilted her head and looked at them curiously, counting them one by one with her little hands. After a moment, she turned her little head and asked in confusion, "Mother, my four senior brothers, Senior Brother Yan and Senior Brother Qiao, are all... not here."
Shu Yu smiled and said, "For this morning's performance, only four students from our academy can go up. Your senior brothers Yan and Qiao are not in a hurry. They can go up when it's their turn."
With so many students, it's natural to have to go through rounds of admissions.
Some academies might select a few exceptionally outstanding individuals, giving them three days to showcase their talents.
But Zhenglu Academy is different. They try their best to let every student express their opinions, whether it's to build their courage or to discuss their views. Even if it's just saying a sentence, it's beneficial for them.
Mianmian nodded as if she understood, and then enthusiastically introduced the people from their academy to Doudou.
Dou Dou nodded as she fed her some dim sum from the teahouse, while Xiao Ruojun watched with her eyes narrowed.
Not long after, the sound of a gong came from downstairs, and a waiter quickly ran in.
"The issue raised in the palace is: to remain neutral and not to favor the powerful, which is a matter of principle."
The first topic was relatively mild, discussing the conduct and behavior of a virtuous person, without involving decision-making.
A buzzing sound soon arose from below, not only on the platform in the center of the lake, but also among the students by the lake.
Before long, people began to express their opinions and give examples.
Shu Yu spent most of his time living at Zhenglu Academy, so he often heard students debating like this and had become accustomed to it.
Xiao Ruojun was seeing it for the first time, and she watched with great interest. Moreover, because of Shu Yu, she paid special attention to the people from Zhenglu Academy.
"Your students are quite composed."
Shu Yu smiled and said, "I learned it from A-Yun." They both like to observe first before speaking.
As more and more people joined the discussion, the noise downstairs gradually became more intense.
A short while later, another servant came over and relayed the views of the scholars in the palace.
Several times, Meng Yunzheng's name was not mentioned.
This time, Xiao Ruojun believed Shu Yu's words. Sure enough, his students were just as composed as he was.
The two adults listened intently, while the children were completely bewildered.
The main problem is that what they are saying is too profound, and even though Huo Huo has already been enlightened, it is still very difficult for her to understand.
(End of this chapter)
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