boyutpedia Chapter 145 Xiao Nanyi is praised by the Grand Tutor
Chapter 145 Xiao Nanyi is praised by the Grand Tutor
In the early morning, the soft sunlight filtered through the carved window lattices, casting wisps of light into every corner of the study.
The flowers, birds, fish, and insects carved on the window frames seem to come alive under the interplay of light and shadow.
Inside the study, the antique sandalwood bookshelves are filled with various ancient books, exuding a faint fragrance of ink. This fragrance blends with the occasional chirping of birds outside the window, creating a tranquil and profound learning atmosphere.
Dressed in a blue brocade robe with a warm jade pendant tied at his waist, Xiao Nanyi skipped and hopped into the place filled with the fragrance of ink, accompanied by his wet nurse.
Today is an important day for him to officially begin his studies in the Imperial Study. His young heart is filled with curiosity and anticipation.
Inside the Imperial Study, several older members of the imperial clan were already diligently reciting.
The clear sound of reading aloud echoed in the quiet space, as if telling the story of a thousand-year-old tradition of wisdom.
As soon as Xiao Nanyi entered the room, he was infected by the strong learning atmosphere and immediately put away his mischievous appearance and became well-behaved.
Grand Tutor Li, a learned and highly respected elder statesman, greeted Xiao Nanyi with a kind smile as he entered, inviting him to sit down beside him.
"Little Nan Yi, from today onwards, you must study hard here and become a useful person to the court in the future." Grand Tutor Li's voice was gentle yet full of strength.
Xiao Nanyi nodded vigorously and answered in a clear voice, "Grandpa Tutor, I will definitely study hard!"
The first lesson was a lecture on poetry. Grand Tutor Li slowly stood up, holding a scroll, and recited: "Quiet Night Thoughts, Li Bai. The bright moonlight shines before my bed, I wonder if it is frost on the ground..." Little Nan Yi listened very attentively, his eyes fixed on the Grand Tutor, and he also recited softly along with him.
Just then, a gentle breeze blew by, softly turning the pages of the book, and the leaves outside the window rustled, as if adding a unique rhythm to the ancient ambiance. When the tutor explained the line "I raise my head to gaze at the bright moon, then lower it to think of my hometown," little Nan Yi suddenly raised his hand.
"Little Nan Yi, is there a problem?" Grand Tutor Li asked with a smile.
Xiao Nanyi stood up, blinked her bright eyes, and asked, "Grandpa Grand Tutor, why did Li Bai bow his head and think of his hometown? Where is his hometown?"
Upon hearing this question, the other princes and members of the imperial family all showed expressions of surprise. They felt that everyone was familiar with this poem, but they had never thought about these questions before.
Grand Tutor Li was slightly taken aback, then a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He patiently explained, "Li Bai's hometown is in the distant Shu region. He traveled extensively, and when he saw the bright moonlight, he thought of his hometown and relatives. That's why he looked up at the bright moon and lowered his head to think of his hometown."
After listening, Xiao Nanyi nodded thoughtfully and said, "I see. Then I will be like Li Bai in the future, reading more books and seeing the outside world, but I will never forget my home."
His words drew praise from the tutor and the other students. At this moment, the sunlight outside the window became even brighter, shining through the dappled shadows of the trees onto Xiao Nanyi, as if gilding him with a golden glow, highlighting his thirst for knowledge.
Next.
Grand Tutor Li was dressed in a long black robe, his face kind and his eyes filled with love and expectation.
He held an ancient copy of the Three Character Classic in his hands, slowly stood up, his posture upright and his expression solemn.
After clearing his throat, he began to teach in his magnetic and clear voice: "At the beginning of life, people are inherently good. Their natures are similar, but their habits are different. If they are not taught, their natures will change..." Each word was like a full pearl, slowly uttered from his mouth, with melodious sounds that echoed throughout the study.
Xiao Nanyi sat upright at his desk, his small body ramrod straight, like a sapling growing strong.
His eyes were wide open, like two black gems, staring intently at the book in the Grand Tutor's hands, as if afraid of missing any detail.
His hands were neatly placed on his knees, his young face full of focused expression, as if everything around him was irrelevant, and the whole world was only filled with the wise recitation of the Grand Tutor.
As the Grand Tutor finished reading the book and gently closed it, preparing to begin explaining it sentence by sentence, Xiao Nanyi suddenly stood up and recited in a clear, melodious voice: "At birth, man is inherently good. Their natures are similar, but their habits differ..." His voice was clear and pleasant, like a mountain stream or a cheerful bird in the forest. Not only did he recite it perfectly, but he also imitated the Grand Tutor's intonation and rhythm perfectly.
For a moment, the entire study fell silent, as if time itself had stopped. The Grand Tutor's mouth gaped slightly, his eyes filled with surprise and delight, and he unconsciously put down the book in his hands. The other children studying with him also stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief. They never expected that Xiao Nanyi could recite it completely after hearing it only once.
After a long while, the Grand Tutor finally came to his senses. He quickly walked to Xiao Nanyi's side, excitedly patted his head, and exclaimed, "Xiao Nanyi, you are so smart! This ability to remember everything you see is truly an eye-opener for me!"
Xiao Nanyi's face beamed with pride, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He said happily, "Grandpa Grand Tutor, these words sound so interesting, I remembered them all right away!" At this moment, the sunlight outside the window shone even brighter, as if it were also applauding Xiao Nanyi's intelligence.
In calligraphy class, Grand Tutor Li taught everyone to write the character "仁" (ren, meaning benevolence). He personally demonstrated, explaining the order and pressure of the strokes. Little Nan Yi carefully observed every movement of the Grand Tutor, then picked up a brush, dipped it in ink, and began to write stroke by stroke on the rice paper. At that moment, the fragrance of flowers wafted in from outside the window, carried by a gentle breeze, as if applauding Little Nan Yi's focused study. His "仁" character, though still slightly immature in its brushwork, had a very neat structure and strong, powerful strokes. Grand Tutor Li walked over, looked at Little Nan Yi's writing, and nodded repeatedly in praise: "Little Nan Yi, you have a strong understanding of calligraphy. This '仁' character is quite good. Given time, you will surely become a master calligrapher."
After a day of classes, Xiao Nanyi was a little tired, but his face was filled with an excited and satisfied smile. He had not only learned a lot of new knowledge, but also gained the recognition of the Grand Tutor and his classmates. Grand Tutor Li watched Xiao Nanyi's departing figure, his heart filled with emotion. He said to an old minister beside him, "This child is exceptionally intelligent and diligent in his studies; he will surely achieve great things in the future. If he can be properly nurtured, he will definitely make a significant contribution to our dynasty."
After class, Grand Tutor Li hurriedly tidied up the books in his hands, his expression filled with barely suppressed excitement. He knew that Xiao Nan Yi's performance in the Imperial Study today was of extraordinary significance and he had to inform the Emperor immediately.
Grand Tutor Li strode quickly through the winding palace paths, his mind filled with the wonderful moments from Xiao Nanyi's lessons. When he arrived outside the Imperial Study, he straightened his clothes, composed himself, and then explained his purpose to the guards at the door.
"Your Majesty, Grand Tutor Li requests an audience, saying he has important matters to discuss," a guard respectfully announced as he entered the Imperial Study.
"Let him in," Xiao Jingchuan's voice came from inside the house.