There are too many people.
This made Tang Huan and the other two extremely busy, as each of them had to entertain many people, including Li Daikui.
Tang Huan, as the protagonist of the incident, is in a similar situation, because he has to deal with people who often greet him suddenly and also listen to their reasons for coming.
So many people came not just to see Tang Huan, but most of them had their own reasons.
This busy period lasted for most of the morning, and by the time everyone had been seen off, Tang Huan felt like her body was about to fall apart.
But he hasn't completely relaxed yet.
Because there were still a few guests standing in the courtyard who hadn't left.
Tang Huan recognized one of them; he was Wan Xin, the son of the current head of Wan Fuji, with whom he had recently expressed interest in cooperation.
He didn't recognize the remaining few, but judging from their attire and demeanor, they did resemble Li Mubai and Zhao Shou somewhat.
"Is it another teacher or dean from some college? Sure enough, these are the people who are most likely to attract attention after writing poetry. No one cares more about talent than them."
Tang Huan walked over with a smile. He first made a gesture to Wan Xin, and then looked at the old man in front of him.
"Grandpa, who are you?"
Wan Xin, who was standing next to him, introduced, "This is Ren Zimu, a teacher at the Imperial Academy."
"Imperial Academy?"
Tang Huan was startled.
Wan Xin nodded, "Yes, Teacher Ren has been working at the Imperial Academy for thirty-six years. He is the most respected person there now, and many people in the current officialdom have studied under him."
After silently assessing the situation, Tang Huan dared not be negligent.
Although nominally just a teacher at the Imperial Academy, he was not much less important than a Grand Tutor.
Unlike Yunlu Academy and Confucian academies, the Imperial Academy is geared towards most of the royal children and the children of high-ranking officials. Each of its students is renowned and highly respected.
The relationships behind someone who can become their teacher are complex and should not be underestimated.
This is also why Tang Huan was somewhat surprised when he heard about the Imperial Academy. The Imperial Academy is a government-run academy, which cannot be compared to a private school like Yunlu Academy.
Tang Huan respectfully invited Ren Zimu to sit down.
The old man took out a handkerchief he carried with him and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Then he began to observe Tang Huan carefully.
Tang Huan didn't say anything, just silently stared at the other person.
There was no evasion, nor any sense of guilt.
"Indeed, he's a talented individual, unlike those students who lower their heads in fear at the mere glance of me..."
“It’s understandable that students are afraid of their teachers.” Tang Huan finished speaking and apologized to the other party, “I didn’t know Teacher Ren’s identity and made you wait at your home for so long. I’m really sorry.”
Teacher Ren waved her hand, "It's alright. You're so popular right now, it's good to wait a bit."
After seeing it with his own eyes, Ren Zimu became even more certain that Tang Huan was the person he was looking for.
Many people, both expected and unexpected, came to visit Tang Huan, which meant that his choice was correct.
"I heard His Majesty summoned you to the palace last night?" Ren Zimu turned his head and looked at him seriously.
Damn it, people found out so quickly?
She harbored some resentment, but Tang Huan knew she couldn't hide it from everyone.
Even if Eunuch Shen was willing to keep it a secret for her, there were many people around when he came to Chunfeng Tower to invite her, so the news couldn't be kept hidden at all.
Moreover, not everyone in the palace would conceal information.
In particular, many people are willing to spend a lot of money to buy all kinds of information from them, and no one will give up extra income.
"Her Majesty's love for talent is admirable. I can sense her helplessness and regret over the decline of poetry in Daqing over the years..."
Upon hearing this, Teacher Ren sighed and shook her head.
It seems that the current situation of the Imperial Academy has not been very good in recent years.
That's true. Yunlu Academy was once so glorious, but now it's in decline and has to resort to such a seemingly humble approach to ask Tang Huan for help.
Although the Imperial Academy was backed by the imperial court, it could not escape the prevailing trends.
"Moreover, judging from Cui Yuanzhao, Lei Yan, and others I've met, the education at the Imperial Academy probably still has many flaws," Tang Huan thought to himself.
Given their positions as prime ministers and ministers, it would be easy for their sons to enter the Imperial Academy; on the contrary, the Imperial Academy would invite them to join.
Judging from the results, it seems that both of these barbaric and hot-tempered individuals graduated from the Imperial Academy.
"The situation at the Imperial Academy doesn't seem to be very good?"
Tang Huan asked proactively.
He felt it was necessary to talk to Teacher Ren as soon as possible to figure out what the other party wanted to do and to find a solution.
Upon hearing this, Teacher Ren's face showed bitterness.
"To be honest, the Imperial Academy is indeed facing a severe test. If it cannot be improved, it will inevitably become worse in time."
"We can understand the decline of Yunlu Academy, as the emergence of the Imperial Academy squeezed their living space, but why is the Imperial Academy also like this?" Qin Yu was somewhat puzzled.
"The decline of poetry and songs is one aspect, but another reason lies with the students below."
Those royal children and the children of high-ranking officials?
Who are the people behind this problem?
Shouldn't such a prestigious academy be the envy of everyone?
"What questions do the students have?" Tang Huan asked.
Wan Xin, who was accompanying him, shook her head. "During the years I studied at the Imperial Academy, the students were already extremely unruly, willful and playful, disrespectful to their elders, and completely undisciplined."
Ren Zimu also smiled wryly: "It was alright in previous years, but in the last two years the students have indeed become too unruly. They rely on their family background and do not respect the teachers of the Imperial Academy. Many of them are also unruly, and the teachers are suffering greatly."
It's likely that Cui Yuanzhao and Lei Yan set a bad precedent back then.
"I hope Teacher Ren wasn't hurt."
Teacher Ren waved his hand, "I'm fine. It's all thanks to teaching a few good students. Even if the people below don't care about me, they still have to give face to those people."
Wan Xin lowered her voice and said, "His Majesty studied under Teacher Ren for three years..."
Tang Huan gasped. No wonder.
This status is not much different from that of the Grand Tutor; only the official position is different on the surface.
But if anyone dares to bully Ren Zimu, they will face the wrath of the Empress.
"In that case, haven't you informed His Majesty about this?"
With the Empress's intervention, it was a piece of cake.
Teacher Ren said helplessly, "I mentioned this matter to Her Majesty at the beginning of the year. She was furious about it in court, and the officials reprimanded their own sons. The Imperial Academy was quiet for a while."
"But then those people started acting recklessly again. Just then, the disaster was raging and Her Majesty was deeply troubled. I couldn't bother her with such a trivial matter."
Tang Huan couldn't help but sigh, "You've worked hard."
Then Tang Huan asked, "You came here today hoping I could help you resolve this matter?"
"With my own abilities, I can no longer change the situation. I can only place my hopes on Lord Tang. You are praised as the Poet Immortal. Perhaps you can make the students behave themselves."
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