Three days later.
Today is a beautiful day with bright sunshine and a gentle spring breeze, the warmth enveloping the entire earth.
Today is the welcome ceremony for new students of Nanding Foreign Language College, which is equivalent to the modern opening ceremony.
Today, filled with enthusiasm, anticipation, and excitement, we have finally ushered in such a joyous day.
Today, Guan Zhiyue, as the matchmaker, and Li Qiji, as the initiator, will both be present to encourage the new students and give them a sense of security.
You can calm down and study hard, and hone your skills.
“Your Majesty, let’s wear the phoenix robe today!” Bilian said.
Guan Zhiyue didn't actually want to wear it because the outfit was so heavy that it made it hard to lift one's head.
"The Emperor is going too!"
Upon hearing this, Guan Zhiyue sighed helplessly, "Alright then, but don't give me too many headdresses, I have a speech to give later!"
"Yes, I understand."
The preparations for dressing up had already begun in the Cold Palace, while Li Qiji in the Chengqian Palace was also starting to tidy his clothes and having Hua Quan dress him up.
Today was a special day off; he skipped the morning court session to fight for his wife's position. This was the first step in the development of his Southern Kingdom, from a small territory to a larger one.
At this historic moment, it is only natural that I should be present to verify it.
Nanding Foreign Languages Institute.
With a clatter and the deafening sound of gongs and drums, the gate of Nanding Foreign Language Institute was adorned with red ribbons, making it look like a banquet was being held at someone's home!
Each of the teachers wore a beaming smile, for this was their first time serving as the first teachers of the Southern Kingdom, which was quite an impressive feat.
"Hahaha, Lord Li! This is our first time!" Lord Chen said.
Lord Wu chimed in, "Who says otherwise! If it weren't for our Empress, our country certainly wouldn't have attracted the attention of foreign nations!"
"Yes, all of this is thanks to Her Majesty the Empress!"
"Hey, who can argue with that!"
"Okay, okay!"
"Lord Xin, it's a pleasure to meet you. This is our first time working together. I'll be looking forward to troubling you with your help in the future," Lord Li said, looking at Xin Chenchen.
Although Xin Chenchen is the emperor's cousin, he is very low-key and only serves as a seventh-rank assistant teacher at the Imperial Academy. Now he has been promoted to the vice dean of Nanding Foreign Language Academy, which is an enormous honor!
Xin Chenchen, dressed in a bright red official robe, looked at the Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial before him and bowed, saying, "Vice Minister, I hope to receive your guidance in the future!"
"We need to work together!"
"Yes, we need to work together to create a better campus life."
The group sat together on the high platform and began to flatter each other. Standing below the platform were the 120 students recruited in the past two days, all of whom were candidates who had failed the imperial examinations this year. They were all around 20 years old and quite easy to manage.
The students in the audience were whispering among themselves, wondering if this college was any good or not!
"Isn't that man in the red official robe on the stage our assistant instructor at the Imperial Academy?"
"Yeah, what brings you to the School of Foreign Languages? Were you transferred here?"
"Who are these people? I only know that the one in the green official robe is Lord Li, who came to recruit students the other day."
"I heard that this Lord Li is also the headmaster!"
One student scratched his head and asked, "Isn't this academy headed by Her Majesty the Empress? Why isn't Her Majesty the Empress the headmaster?"
Another student said, "Hey, you guys don't understand, do you? Although it was led by Her Majesty the Empress, what kind of woman would be the headmaster?"
"However, I heard that Her Majesty the Empress is fluent in four languages and is also the coordinator of the Foreign Languages Institute!"
"From now on, our exam papers, assessments, and textbook compilation will all be handled by the Empress. It's said that the Empress's foreign language skills are exceptionally good." A student's eyes shone with boundless brilliance, like that of a devoted fan.
A sharp and piercing sound rang out at the academy gate, and everyone who heard it immediately knelt down.
"Your Majesty, the Empress has arrived!"
Hua Quan flicked his whisk and sang loudly. Upon hearing this voice, everyone first turned to look, and then instantly knelt on the ground.
The candidates were incredibly excited. This was the Emperor! It was their first time seeing the Emperor. It seemed that coming to the Foreign Language Institute was definitely the right decision!
Although there is still no foundation, the fact that the Emperor himself has come shows that it must be of great importance.
Amidst cheers, Guan Zhiyue and Li Qiji walked onto the raised platform. Looking at the kneeling ministers and students, Li Qiji raised his hand and said, "Get up, all of you!"
Everyone began to sing, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The two then sat down in the main seats in the middle. Lord Li, as the headmaster, also sat down in a seat next to him, while Xin Chenchen, the deputy headmaster, sat to Guan Zhiyue's left.
Of course, he was also the host of this welcome ceremony. After everyone sat down, he stood up, stood in the middle of the stage, looked at the students below the stage, raised his hands, and signaled everyone to be quiet.
"Dear students, please be quiet for a moment. Our welcome ceremony for new students at Nanding Foreign Languages College is about to begin."
The students below the stage quieted down and looked up at the people on the stage. Xin Chenchen then said, "It is fate that we are gathered here at the School of Foreign Languages today. First of all, let me introduce the people sitting on the stage."
"Sitting in the middle are our Emperor and Empress, who are also the founders of this Foreign Languages Institute. Next is our Headmaster, Lord Li. However, from now on, please address him as Headmaster Li in the academy. I am the Vice Headmaster of the Foreign Languages Institute. These gentlemen are your teachers."
"Our Foreign Languages Institute currently only offers four foreign language courses, which are the languages of the overseas countries that we know of now. If there are other countries in the future, we will offer different language courses."
"As you all probably already know, the benefits and future prospects of the School of Foreign Languages are very bright, so everyone must study hard and attend classes diligently."
"Yes, we will follow your teachings!" the students bowed and replied.
"Then let's invite our headmaster to come up and say a few words to us!" Xin Chenchen handed the stage over to Lord Li. Lord Li was a little nervous, as there hadn't been a segment for him to speak. This was all impromptu.
"I won't say anything more! How about Your Highness says a few words?" Lord Li looked at Guan Zhiyue.
Guan Zhiyue said with a smile, "As the headmaster, Lord Li should say a few words, even if it's just encouragement."
After hearing Guan Zhiyue's words, Lord Li had no choice but to go on stage with a stiff neck. Lord Li took a deep breath, let his hands hang down naturally, and even squeezed them hard.
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